Saigon, Vietnam Cruises

Saigon, Vietnam Cruise Port

• The War Remnants Museum (formerly the Museum of Chinese and American War Crimes) features plenty of exhibits, photographs, and weapons. Those interested in military history and baby boomers are most likely to engage, while those who are more sensitive may want to opt for the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City instead.
   
• The Notre-Dame Basilica, made entirely of materials imported from France, was constructed between 1863 and 1880 by French colonists. For more French architecture, visit the neoclassical Saigon Central Post Office, built in 1886 by Gustave Eiffel (yes, of the tower fame).
   
• Get a taste of Saigon's bustling shopping scene at the Ben Thanh Market. Here you'll find rows of stalls selling everything from familiar and exotic produce to art pieces. If all the browsing makes you hungry, plenty of vendors will sell you a snack or full meal.
   
• If you want to get away from the city for a bit, take a one-hour ride to the Cu Chi Tunnels. These underground passages and living quarters were used during sneak attacks on American troops (although originally built during World War II to fight the French). Make sure to take the guided tour to get a complete historical telling.