Saigon was known as the Pearl of the Far East. Now, it is not the capital but it is still the biggest dynamic city in Vietnam and a promised land for the locals from other parts of Vietnam, list of local places that you do not want to miss: 1. Jade Emperor Temple: Built in 1909 in honour of the supreme Taoist god (the Jade Emperor or King of Heaven, Ngoc Hoang), this is one of the most atmospheric temples in Ho Chi Minh City 2. Local Wet Market: Experience locals shopping at a typical Vietnamese market 3. Nguyen Thien Thuat Complex Apartment: Explore the oldest apartment that American's soliders used to live in 1975- Viet Nam war 4. Ho Thi Ky Market: Jump into the biggest market and most colorful area of the city 5. Untold Story of Thich Quang DUc - The monk who burnt himself alive agains American goverment in 1963 6. Drink phin coffee at a local caffee shop 7. Breakfast with Banh Mi You may also learn: - How to across crazy traffic by local way - How local people live at downtown - Know how to brew Vietnamese coffee