Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is Vietnam at its most dizzying: a high-octane city of commerce and culture that has driven the country forward with its pulsating energy. A chaotic whirl, the city breathes life and vitality into all who settle here, and visitors cannot help but be hauled along for the ride.
From the finest of hotels to the cheapest of guesthouses, the classiest of restaurants to the tastiest of street stalls, the choicest of boutiques to the scrum of the markets, HCMC is a city of energy and discovery.
Wander through timeless alleys to incense-infused temples before negotiating chic designer malls beneath sleek 21st-century skyscrapers. The ghosts of the past live on in buildings that one generation ago witnessed a city in turmoil, but now the real beauty of the former Saigon’s urban collage is the seamless blending of these two worlds into one exciting mass.

The Mekong Delta, known as The Nine Dragon river delta as it is formed by nine rivers, located in Southern Vietnam. It lies immediately to the west of Ho Chi Minh City, roughly forming a vast triangle stretching from My Tho in the east to Chau Doc and Ha Tien in the northwest, down to Ca Mau and including Phu Quoc Island. This Delta is considered as a water world where boats, houses, and markets float upon the numerous rivers, canals and streams that crisscross the landscape like arteries.

It takes tourists about 3 - 6 hours to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta by car. Among provinces, visitors can explore the distinctive delta landscape by motorized river boat, row boat, and horse cart.

For those who love golf, West Lake Golf & Villa is just 1 hour 30’ west of Ho Chi Minh City. It is located in Duc Hoa district, Long An province. Another wonderful option is Vinpearl Golf Phu Quoc, which is infatuated by golfers because of beautiful location on the beach, the helpful staff, nice course lay out with good conditions, etc.

Some major activities for travelers in the Mekong Delta are: Seeing the peaceful Buddhist Vinh Trang Pagoda, enjoying Don ca tai tu - the Vietnamese traditional music recognized as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO, hopping on a boat for a calm cruise along the river observing stilt houses, fruit plantations, and fishing villages and then tasting a delta-style lunch.

Many stunning tourist attractions in the Mekong Delta waiting for you to explore include: Melaleuca Bird National Park, Cai Rang floating market, Bac Lieu wind farm, etc.