Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) races forward economically while preserving Vietnamese character. War Remnants Museum confronts American visitors with uncomfortable history powerfully. The Cu Chi Tunnels require day trip but illuminate Vietnamese resilience. Ben Thanh Market concentrates tourist shopping with aggressive negotiation culture. Street food here differs from Hanoi — banh mi and broken rice dominate. Motorbike chaos surpasses Hanoi; crossing streets requires same faith. Coffee culture runs deep with unique Vietnamese preparations — try egg coffee. Rooftop bars proliferate in new developments with Saigon views. The Mekong Delta requires day trip or overnight for proper exploration. Grab works well for transport; meter taxis work too. Districts 1 and 3 concentrate tourist infrastructure.