Visitor's Guide: Ho Chi Minh

Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh is Vietnam's largest and most exciting city, where vestiges of the colonial past merge with local culture and modern aspirations.

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Local Business and Services Directory: Ho Chi Minh

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Area Events

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Celebration of Hanoi’s 1000th anniversary (0.7 miles)

10/1/09 to 12/31/10

Floral Street Welcomes Springs to Ho Chi Minh City (0.6 miles)

2/13/10 to 2/17/10

Tet (Chinese New Year)

2/14/10 to 2/17/01

Danang to host International Fireworks Competition 2010 (559.2 miles)

3/27/10 to 3/28/10

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Area Tour Services

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Cu Chi Tunnels (full day tour, starts from US$ 40)

  • Underground village
  • Buffalo Tours
  • 84 8 38222847

Ho Chi Minh City Tour (half day & full day tour available, starts from US$30)

  • Around the city of Ho Chi Minh
  • Buffalo Tours

Saigon Cooking Class (half day, starts from US$ 73)

  • Cooking Vietnamese cuisine
  • Buffalo Tours

Identification of these resources is solely for the convenience of our guests. Neither Marriott International, Inc. nor any of its affiliates or franchisees endorses or is a sponsor of these resources.

Renaissance® Riverside Hotel Saigon

8-15 Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

  • Phone:  84 8 3822 0033
  • Fax 84 8 3823 5666
  • Sales:  84 8 3822 0033 ext. 2402
  • Toll-free:  84 8 38220033

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