How should the Vietnamese view Ho Chi Minh?

I have great respect for him, as he was the founding father of my free nation. After French invaded Vietnam and put her into their “protectorate”, before his time, there were many uprising in the country. read more

After 1945, Ho Chi Minh were considered to be a talented political, with many treaties which benefited Viet Minh front. With many difficulties, he managed to keep the Chinese army away from Vietnam. Then from basically nothing, he organized an army to finally defeat the French 9 years later. read more

Although Ho Chi Minh City (often shortened to HCMC, HCM, or HCMc in writing) is the new official name of the city, Saigon is still used daily by many Vietnamese — particularly in the south. Despite official mandates, the label "Saigon" is shorter and is used more often in daily speech. read more

Ho Chi Minh City lies 1130km (!) south of Hanoi, on the southern tip of Vietnam. With a tropical climate, there are only 2 defined seasons (wet and dry). The best time to go is obviously during the dry season, from December to April. read more