Ho Chi Minh City, the starting point

If you arrive in Vietnam by air, Ho Chi Minh City will likely be the starting point welcoming you. And the first impression is often … , overwhelming. The average temperature in this Southern Vietnamese city is 28°C. Hot and humid climate year-round, dense construction, heavy traffic, this city might make you feel a bit breathless at first.

However, if you look at this place from a different perspective, it reflects the dynamism of an industrial and service-oriented city. The pace of life here is faster than in other parts of Vietnam, and so is its gross domestic product (“GDP”). It frequently leads the country in GDP and GRDP, with a growth rate of over 5.8% in 2023. Recovery rate of over 9% in 2022 following COVID helps to maintain its position as the economic engine of Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City has so much to offer

With more than 300 years of history, the city has equipped itself with the necessary elements to become the economic center of the country. It can provide solutions to almost all of your needs in Vietnam.

If you come to Vietnam as a tourist. From here, you can easily visit to the vast Mekong Delta; travel to the picturesque highlands of Da Lat; or take a 2-hour ride to reach the sunny blue beaches. Convenient transportation is undoubtedly an advantage of this city. You also have plenty of options from public interprovincial transport, private vehicles, trains, waterways, to air travel. For you to choose from.

The city itself also has lovely spots for you to explore: museums, churches, and monasteries built during the colonial period, as well as streets with historical significance. If you are young and energetic, the bustling nightlife streets welcome you with their night markets. And if you are a food-hunter, don’t worry; Ho Chi Minh City is famous for its diversity and fusion of local and international cuisines. The only question is, do you have enough time to try it all?

In case you come here for work, the city warmly welcomes you. It’s not hard to find all kinds of services that suit your needs: housing, schools, healthcare, religious institutions, … . Community groups of expatriates are also thriving here, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for you while working away from home. Many entrepreneurs have grown attached to this land and comfortably call it “home.”

And much more for you to discover

Vietnam has many charming places that will keep you wanting to stay. Whether you choose Ho Chi Minh City or not, the likelihood is high that you will pass through this city to reach your next destinations. The country’s largest international airport, the Consulates of various nations, these can sometimes be reasons for you to visit this city. If so, open your heart to embrace the youthful buzz of this place. You might gain a little extra youthful energy from it.

VNHL wishes to accompany you on your first steps into Vietnam. We hope our consulting, connecting, and support services will provide you with an objective view, and help you have the smoothest start possible on your journey to explore Vietnam. Later on, we hope you will also become a bridge to spread the beauty of Vietnam to the world.