For foreign visitors, getting around in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) by taxi is probably most convenient if you don't know the language or you don't know the place well.

It's quite hot during day time, so waiting for a bus and walking after getting off the bus is tired. If you want some fun, you can travel the whole day in the city and it costs you very little. Almost every bus has air conditioner and many are quite new.

There are more than 30 companies registered to operate public transportation with over 2,500 buses for more than 115 routes to all districts in Ho Chi Minh City and to nearby provinces Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Tay Ninh and Long An.

Fare for one time use starts from VND3,000 per person. Prepare small bank notes for your convenience. Some of the city bus routes can be found at http://www.satranco.com.vn/vietnam/da...

Popular routes:

* Ben Thanh Market - Binh Tay Market: Bus number 1

* Ben Thanh Market - Tan Son Nhat International Airport: Bus number 152

* Ben Thanh Market - Dam Sen Water Park: Bus number 11

Train can be used if you want to travel to other provinces. The Vietnam Railways website is http://www.vr.com.vn/English/Banggiave/