Ho chi minh city still popularly referred to as saigon by the locals is a cultural melting pot with something to offer every traveler while the city passes through a remarkable and rapid phase of transformation theres no better time to visit above all experiencing the heartfelt warmth and humor for which the saigonese are renowned will stay with you long after youve departed for home the alleys walk is designed to enable you to experience the real saigon which will surely catch you by