text: [{"text_idx": "#000037", "text": "The appearance of Ho Chi Minh City, particularly the centre, is heavily influenced by the period of French colonial rule with many of the city\u2019s landmark buildings have been built by the French. In particular, the cluster of French era buildings in District 1, such as Saigon Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral and Saigon Opera House, are amongst the city\u2019s top tourist destintion. Nearby Tao Dan Park is also remarkable as being one of South East Asia\u2019s largest and oldest city centre parks and an important meeting point for the city\u2019s residents."}, {"text_idx": "#000049", "text": "Click on the image above for train times, station information and destination guides for popular journeys in Vietnam."}]