Besides being the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is also the political, cultural, and technological center of the entire country, whereas it is located in the northern part of the country. With its long history and cultural succession, Hanoi is famous for its beautiful destinations such as the Ho Chi Minh Memorial Hall, Confucian Temple, Old Meng Clan Society, and Water Wooden Bridge.
In Saigon, located in southern Vietnam, the largest cityport is recognized as the economic center of Vietnam. Besides being the economic, cultural, technological, tourism, and international trade center of southern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City was once referred to as the "Paris of the East."