From Hoi An we flew to Saigon (nowadays known as HCMC). This is a modern skyscraper city with an oriental touch. There is a really nice Vietnam War museum which gives you a more objective view as the one we have seen in Hanoi. In the city centre there are some old buildings left e.g. the post office (with portrait of Ho Chi Minh) and the Notre Dame.

Saigon is also a good place to enjoy upscale shopping malls (Diamond Plaza) or a local market (Ben Thanh Market). A 10-15 min. walk from the Ben Thanh market will get you to the tourist area with lots of bars, restaurants and affordable places to stay. Some of these bars may look a little dodgy (especially late at night) but these are really enjoyable. Also a good place to meet people. More local establishments are situated throughout the city.

For those Hard Rock Cafe fans (yes I do like it too!) the Kumho Asiana Plaza (not far from Diamond Plaza) is where you can find it. It is situated on the outside of the large building.