Reminders of Viet Nam's past are abundant here and provide a striking backdrop to the rapid transformation of Viet Nam today. In Sai Gon, now called Ho Chi Minh City, we see charming colonial buildings, many restored to their former glory. We see the historic tree-lined boulevards of old Sai Gon and discover its many restaurants and Chinese pagodas, which are distinctly different from those found in any other part of Viet Nam.

We explore Cho Lon, the China Town of Ho Chi Minh City and visit this exciting commercial district with its thriving, colorful markets. Afterwards, we discover one of the many Chinese pagodas, tour the Reunification Palace. In the afternoon, we drive to Cu Chi, famed for its elaborate network of tunnels used to conceal guerilla fighters operating against the U.S. military forces. Here we visit the underground shelters where the revolutionary cadres were living.