6th November 2015. I used airport bus route no 152 from Ho Chi Minh International Airport (Tan Son Nhat), to the heart of the city near Ben Thanh Market (district 1). The ride only took around 30-45 minutes with a fare of VND5000 (Vietnam Dong) = USD0.22, but if you have extra luggage another extra fare of VND5000. The cheapest way to the city centre from the international airport. Enjoy the video, experience the ride with no music, no commentary or talking, just pure ambience in a bus went through the street in one of the busiest city in Southeast Asia, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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History of Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam, situated in the south. In the southeastern region, the city surrounds the Saigon River and covers about 2,061 square kilometres (796 square miles).
Prior to Vietnamese settlement in the 17th century, the city was a scarcely populated area that had been part of the historic empires of Funan, Champa, and Khmer. With the arrival of the Vietnamese, the area became more populated and officials began establishing the city from 1623 to 1698. After it was ceded by the last Vietnamese dynasty to the French in 1862, the name Saigon was adopted and the city underwent urbanisation to become a financial centre in the region. The city was the capital of South Vietnam until the end of the Vietnam War with North Vietnamese victory in 1975. In 1976, the government of a unified Vietnam named Saigon in honour of Ho Chi Minh.
An economic centre of Vietnam, it is also an emerging international destination, with popular landmarks related to remnants of its history showcased through its architecture from Chinese and French colonial periods. A major transportation hub, the city hosts the Tan Son Nhat International Airport, the busiest airport in Vietnam. With increasing development, Ho Chi Minh City is also undergoing construction of educational institutions and transportation, and also serves as a major media and entertainment outlet.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ho_Chi_Minh_City