The larger city, once known as the pearl of the Far East, Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon is an all-you-can-play tourist destination with full-service fun from restaurants ranging from vegetarian to yachts, museums, art galleries, high-class massage, and not to mention menu of specialties that are considered one of a kind; 6 of them have become the signature of Saigon food, and have also been recognized as national dishes.