Now, coming to the comparison question of which city shines the best-Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are innovate lounges in their own waves. Surely, the judgment would eventually boil down to personal choices and taste of travel.
Hanoi, by virtue of being the capital of Vietnam, possesses a more traditional and historical feel. The main part of the city is, of course, the historic Old Quarter with narrow streets made up mostly of ancient shops and street food stalls. Lawn-like hot spots with grand and French colonial buildings of very rustic designs, abounding in temples and museums, lavishly testify to the cultural finesse of the city. If you're on the prowl for history, art, and slow-paced life, then Hanoi may be your pick.
On the other hand, Ho Chi Minh City, also called Saigon, is a highly dynamic engine of Vietnam. All that for an extraordinary city, be it hi-tech life; high-paced bustle in the streets, modern skyscrapers, and contemporary art emerging from life scenes. Surely, Ho Chi Minh City has the country's best nightlife and is fortunate to boast an array of roadside street food, shopping precincts, and monuments such as the Cu Chi Tunnels and War Remnants Museum. High-paced, cosmopolitan, and do-it-and-go-on-some-more are the buzzwords Ho Chi Minh City can glimmer in.
Even though it possesses enormous differences, a city with those unique features that would give you a lot to spend. Choose Hanoi if you want to know history or culture, while Ho Chi Minh City presents an opportunity to those who are energetic enough to feel the thrill of fast-paced urban liveliness.
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