HO CHI MINH - When I visited Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam about five years ago, I left unimpressed. Except for half-day tours to the Chu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta, I did not find much to do.
There wasn't any shopping to keep me occupied as I wasn't interested in the tourist souvenirs and knock-offs at the popular Ben Tanh Market.
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