Me Linh Square is a scenic spot across the Saigon river located in Ho CHi Minh. Trees and benches line the square to offer a relaxing getaway in natureÃs lap, while a statue of Vietnamese military hero Tran Hung Dao stands tall in the background. Tran Hung Dao was a 13th century general who defeated Mongol invaders thrice, in addition to authoring various war treatises.