incessant rambling

the largest pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City is a blend of modern elements and traditional Japanese and Vietnamese culture. It's home to a sanctuary and a seven-floor, 40-metre high tower. People come here to pay homage to Siddhartha Gautama, Buddha himself, Samantahadra, the Lord of Truth and Manjusri. - Saigon City Pass

motorcycles are the main means of transportation in the city of Saigon, now known as Ho Chi Minh they weave in, weave out, overtake and insert themselves in between bigger vehicles it has been estimated that there are 20 motorcycles for every car in HCM.

A gỏi cuốn , summer roll , Vietnamese salad roll , or fresh roll ( Vietnamese : gỏi cuốn; literally "salad roll" ) is a Vietnamese dish consisting of pork , shrimp , herbs , bún ( rice vermicelli ), and other ingredients wrapped in Vietnamese rice paper ( bánh tráng ). They are served at room temperature, and are not deep fried. Summer roll has gained tremendous popularity among Vietnam's neighboring countries and in the West. Many Western restaurants serve Vietnamese summer rolls as an appetizer. - Wikipedia the goi cuon picture is a vegetarian variety served in Viet Chay, a restaurant within the grounds of the Vin Nghiem Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. healthy and absolutely delicious!

"your ho chi minh doesn't look like the ho chi minh i visited." it was both amusing and ironic that two different people have a totally different experience of the same city. it was my first time in Saigon (the old name of Ho Chi Minh, aka HCM) to visit a friend in Vietnam and I only had two things in my itinerary, i wanted to have a gustatory and cultural experience of the city.  Ho Chi Minh City Hall, End of Nguyen Hue, District 1, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam my friend got me a Saigon City Pass as a gift during my first night in HCM and i spent a better part of the early morning reading the book and knowing more about my host city. with the "tourist" in mind, the book featured attraction, shopping, food, drinks, activities, accommodation and recommended destinations within and around HCM. similar to a lonely planet guide but more thorough with helpful local insider tips for the tourist. the streets are still lined with huge trees that reach...

The Opera House. One of the city's most prominent landmarks, the Opera House was custom built in 1897 by French architect Eugene Ferret. in 1955 it was transformed into South Vietnam's Assembly House and has undergone several refurbishment since. It is only open to the public during events. 7 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Saigon City Pass

At the end of Nguyen Hue (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City) sits the magnificent office of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee. Completed in 1908 by the French, the former Hotel de Ville's design is based on the original in Paris. It remains as one of the most stunning colonial monuments, floodlit at night. Don't forget to take a look at the statue of Ho Chi Minh on the median strip outside. - Saigon City Pass

Jade Emperor Pagoda, 73 Mai Thi Luu, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam put this atmospheric cantonese pagoda built in 1909 as the top of your temple list when visiting Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. The jade emperor watches over one incense filled room, while hidden rooms harbour woodcarvings and altars depicting scenes from Taoist and Buddhist myths. One hall houses the go-to diety if you're seeking fertility. The upstairs section represents heaven, housing the "kwan ying" goddess. - Saigon City Pass