Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s biggest city and an important tourist destination. It was previously called Saigon, a name which is still used by many locals and foreigners. The city has many historic sights such as the Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, Le Quy Don, and the Museum of Vietnamese History. Although it is not known as a shopping destination, one can also find a fair number of good malls in the city.
Finished in 2010, the Vincom Centre is one of the biggest and newest shopping malls to open in Ho Chi Minh City. It is located along Le Thanh Ton Street, right in the city centre. The mall’s design sets it apart from the other skyscrapers found around it. In addition to having many popular clothing chains, the mall also has a massive food court in the basement and an extensive game zone. One can play a variety of games at the Game Centre including air hockey. The Game Centre contains a special corner for young children called the Fairy Garden. 
Parkson is another popular shopping mall. The newest location is situated at Le Dai Hanh Street. Although it is not as big as the Vincom Centre, it does have a wide selection of shops and some of the largest, cutting edge theatres in the country. The Diamond Plaza is situated along Le Duan Street, close to the Notre Dame Cathedral. One can find all sorts of shops here, as well as an excellent movie theatre. However, it is the food court which contains many outlets selling local food that truly sets it apart from the other malls. Nowzone, which opened in 2009, is more of a budget mall. While it does contain a fair number of shops selling designer brands, it is the ideal place for bargain hunters.
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