Hochiminh city guidebook

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Produced by: Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism Address: 140 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Ward 6, District 3,

Ho Chi Minh City Telephone: (+8428) 3824 2902 Fax: (+8428) 3829 3056 Email: sdl@tphcm.gov.vn

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Cuisine and specialities

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Shopping

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Traditional markets Shopping centers and top stores Trusted addresses for shopping

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General information about traveling to Ho Chi Minh City

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INTRODUCITON

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o Chi Minh City’s favorable geographical location has enabled it to become a hub of economy, culture, tourism, education, science, technology and health within Southeast Asia. It features an intersection of waterways stretching from the North to the South and the East to the West, making it an international gateway in Southeast Asia.

Throughout its more than 300 years of formation and development, Ho Chi Minh City has developed old architectural buildings, historical monuments and museums. It also features modern structures inspired by Vietnam’s traditional architectural styles.

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INTRODUCITON The city is a gathering place for people from all over the country and the world, welcoming all kinds of religions, cultures and cuisines. This has created a vibrant and thriving city.

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Notre-Dame Cathedral

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ATTRACTIONS Independence Palace Independence Palace is a unique 12 hectare complex featuring a large palace with an 80-meter-wide front, surrounded by a vast garden with many trees. Inside the palace, there are conference rooms, workrooms and a hall with its capacity of 800 people.

Independence Palace was a place where Vietnam witnessed its victory in the resistance war against America, which liberated the South of Vietnam and unified the country. It was recognized as a Special National Relic in 2009. The palace holds numerous historical artifacts.

From Independence Palace, tourists can walk to Notre-Dame Cathedral and Ho Chi Minh City Central Post Office.

135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1. (+8428) 3822 3652.

07:30-11:00 & 13:00-16:00 every day.

VND40,000/adult; VND20,000/student; VND10,000/children from 6 to 17 years old.

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Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee ATTRACTIONS

This is the administrative body of Ho Chi Minh City. The French style building with three bell towers was built in 1898 and inaugurated in 1909. It is surrounded by many statues and is regarded as one of the most beautiful structures in the city.

In front of this building, there are a statue of President Ho Chi Minh and Nguyen Hue Walking Street, which is Vietnam’s most beautiful and modern square. This square is 640 meters long and leads to Bach Dang Wharf.

86 Le Thanh Ton Street, Bach Dang Ward, District 1. (+8428) 3829 6052; (+8428) 3829 5026.

Ho Chi Minh City Central Post Office The post office designed by French architect Villedieu and his assistant Foulhoux was built between 1886 and 1891. The architecture of the post office combines Western structure styles and Eastern decorations.

The front of the post office is decorated with rectangles honoring French celebrities and the inventors of the telegram and electricity.

The post office and Notre-Dame Cathedral create a beautiful architectural complex.

02 Paris Commune Square, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1. (+8428) 3822 1677.

07:00-19:00 on weekends and 07:00-18:00 on weekend..

Free admission.

SUGGESTIONS FOR TOURISTS Tourists can walk along the streets in District 1 to visit the following tourist attractions: Route 1: Turtle Lake – Ho Chi Minh City Central Post Office – Notre-Dame Cathedral – Independence Palace.

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Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum ATTRACTIONS

Originally built in 1920, this museum was a residence having European style of architecture. Being one of the country’s largest fine arts museums, it has more than 20,000 works of art exhibited indoors (2,892 m2) and outdoors (1,623 m2). The museum has three floors.

The first floor is reserved for fine arts exhibitions by Vietnamese and foreign artists. The second floor exhibits paintings and sculptures. The third floor exhibits Champa and Oc Eo sculptures and Vietnamese antiques between from the 7th century to the 10th century, as well as European arts collection from the 18th to the 20th centuries. Some of the most valuable artworks by famous

Ho Chi Minh City Museum The museum was built in 1890 in a neo-classical design by Alfred Foulhoux, a French architect. Its architecture harmoniously combines the styles of the West and the East. Two statues of the Goddesses of Commerce and Industry in front of the two main entrances show the building’s initial function as the Museum of Commerce, which exhibited domestic products. Currently, it displays artifacts illustrating the history and development of this city. This is also a popular place to take photos.

65 Ly Tu Trong Street, District 1. (+8428) 3829 9741.

08:00-17:00 every day (including holidays).

VND15,000/foreigner & VND5,000/Vietnamese citizen.

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97A Pho Duc Chinh Street, District 1. (+8428) 3829 4441; (+8428) 3821 6331.

09:00-17:00 from Tuesday to Sunday (including holidays).

VND10,000/foreigner & VND5,000/Vietnamese citizen.

War Remnants Museum This themed museum specializes in researching, collecting, maintaining and exhibiting documents, photographs and artifacts from the war in Vietnam. Since its establishment in 1975, the museum has held more than 20,000 artifacts, which show how unjust the war was. A visit to the museum shows the misery of the war’s victims and the Vietnamese people’s desire for peace.

28 Vo Van Tan Street, Ward 6, District 3. (+8428) 3930 5587; (+8428) 3930 6664.

07:30-17:00 every day (including holidays).

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Vietnamese artists in the museum can be listed as the lacquer painting “Vuon Xuan Trung Nam Bac” (The Spring Gardens in the North, the Center and the South) by Nguyen Gia Tri and “Thanh Nien Thanh Dong” (Young Bulwark) by Nguyen Sang.

ATTRACTIONS Museum of Vietnamese History in Ho Chi Minh City The museum was built in 1927 within the grounds of Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens. It boasts a huge collection of more than 37,000 artifacts of Vietnamese people from the prehistoric period to the French colonial period. It also exhibits ancient artifacts from Southern Vietnamese cultures such as Oc Eo and Cham, and artworks from many Asian countries. The museum holds many national treasures including a seal of Le Dynasty (1471) found in Quang

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Ho Chi Minh Museum in Ho Chi Minh City

01 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, Ward 12, District 4. (+8428) 3825 5740; (+8428) 3940 1053.

07:30-11:30 & 13:30-17:00 from Tuesday to Sunday (including holidays).

VND10,000/foreigner & VND2,000/ Vietnamese citizen.

Nam Province, 13 weapons produced in 1839 under the reign of Minh Mang King, an imperial ivory seal of Nguyen Dynasty, a stone God Shiva statue and a golden Kosa statue made in the 13th century, which belonged to Champa culture. The museum also has a place for preserving its artifacts.

02 Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1. (+8428) 3829 8146; (+8428) 3829 0268.

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Built in 1863, Ho Chi Minh Museum in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Dragon Wharf) is a branch in the system of museums and monuments honoring President Ho Chi Minh. In 1911, a young patriot named Nguyen Tat Thanh (the name of President Ho Chi Minh at that time) left the country to begin his more than 30 year journey around the world in quest of saving Vietnamese people from wars. The museum exhibits documents, artifacts and photographs about the life and revolutionary career of President Ho Chi Minh.

Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine – FITO Museum ATTRACTIONS

This is the first museum of traditional medicine in Vietnam, which exhibits nearly 3,000 artifacts related to traditional Vietnamese medicine from the Stone Age to the present day. When visiting to the museum, they can learn about the process of making medicine and the utensils used to sell medicines such as precision scales, medicine cabinets, teapots, lime pots and bowls.

41 Hoang Du Khuong Street, Ward 12, District 10. (+8428) 3864 2430; (+8428) 3862 7812.

08:30-17:00 every day.

VND120,000/adult; VND 60,000/children from 10 to 17 years old & free admission for children under 9 years old.

Wax Statue Museum of Vietnamese Artists To establish this first wax statue museum in Vietnam, it took Viet Wax Figure Company 16 years and much effort to create lively statues looking like real celebrities and reflecting their true spirit. This museum having an exhibition hall with its area of 1,500 square meters in Hoa Binh Theatre holds more than 100 full-size statues of Vietnamese artists working in theatre, film and music.

The museum also provides opportunities on weekends for artists to introduce traditional Vietnamese music and performance such as “hát bội”, a form of classical Vietnamese theatre and “đờn ca tài tử”, a form of modern folk opera in Vietnam, especially in the South of Vietnam, which are played with musical instruments.

2nd, 3rd and 4th Floors, Hoa Binh Theatre, 240, 3/2 Street, Ward 12, District 10. (+84) 0914 191 956.

09:00-21:00 every day (including holidays).

VND100,000/person.

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Ao Dai Museum

ATTRACTIONS After 12 years of researching and collecting artifacts, this museum was built by Si Hoang, a well-known Vietnamese designer for Ao Dai, the traditional clothes of Vietnam.

The first branch of the museum is located in a 2,000 square meter garden house that boasts old wooden architecture and a rustic southern landscape with rice fields, bamboo bridges, lotus ponds and rivers. The museum showcases the collection of Ao Dai from the earliest days to the modern time. Beside that, stories about these Ao Dai and their owners such as eminent women working for the military and in diplomatic, social, cultural, educational, commercial and art fields are featured.

Together with showcasing Ao Dai in different periods, the second one offers tourists Vietnamese art performances.

Branch 1: 206/19/30 Long Thuan Street, Long Phuoc Ward, District 9. (+84) 0914 726 948; (+84) 0914 912 982.

09:00-17:00 from Tuesday to Sunday (including holidays).

VND100,000/adult; VND50,000/student & free of charge for children under 6.

Branch 2: 2nd Floor, 77 Nguyen Hue Street, District 1.

(+84) 0901 394 779; (+84) 0903 653 225.

09:00-17:00 every day (including holidays).

VND100,000/adult; VND50,000/student & free of charge for children under 6.

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Artinus 3D Art Museum

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Artinus is the first museum exhibiting 3D paintings in Ho Chi Minh City. In this museum, there are nine zones including an underwater world, a wildlife world, a world of giants, a wonder land, a strange house, a garden of love, ancient Egypt, and a place decorated with paintings of Vietnam nature and some simulations of famous paintings by Van Gogh, Michelangelo, Munch, and Cezanne. The artworks are created for visitors to be able to step inside and become a part of stunning 3D scenes.

02-04, Street 9, Him Lam New Urban Area, Tan Hung Ward, District 7. (+8428) 6298 3767.

09:00-18:00 on weekdays & 09:00-20:00 on weekend (including holidays).

VND150,000 - VND200,000/person on weekdays & VND200,000 - VND250,000/person on weekend and on holiday.

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Some other museums Southern Vietnam Women Museum ATTRACTIONS

200–202 Vo Thi Sau Street, Ward 7, District 3. (+8428) 3932 0322; (+8428) 3932 5690; (+8428) 3932 7130 – Ext.: 18 (for hiring museum presenters).

08:00-11:30 & 13:30-16:30 every day (including holidays).

Free admission.

Ton Duc Thang Museum

05 Ton Duc Thang Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1. (+8428) 3829 7542; (+8428) 3829 0791.

08:00-11:30 & 13:30-16:30 from Tuesday to Sunday (including holidays).

Free admission.

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Vinh Nghiem Pagoda Built in 1964, this is one of the most famous pagodas in Vietnam. The pagoda with a three-entry gate, two-storey central hall and a 40-meter-tall tower is also one of the most typical works of Vietnamese Buddhist architecture in the 20th century.

On the 1st and 15th of each lunar month, Buddhist followers go to the pagoda to pray for peace.

339 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Ward 7, District 3. (+8428) 3848 3153.

Giac Lam Pagoda Built in 1744, Giac Lam Pagoda is the oldest pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City, which strongly depicts the architecture of the southern temples. Coming to this place, tourists will have a chance to enjoy 113 beautiful Buddha statues made of jackfruit wood and meticulously gold-plated columns.

565 Lac Long Quan Street, Ward 10, Tan Binh District. (+8428) 3865 3933. http://www.sodulich.hochiminhcity.gov.vn/web/english

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ATTRACTIONS Jade Emperor Pagoda On May 24th, 2016, US President Barack Obama visited Jade Emperor Pagoda during his official visit to Vietnam.

Jade Emperor Pagoda, also known as Phuoc Hai Pagoda, is built in the ancient Chinese style, with elaborately decorations and works of art such as worship paintings, statues, horizontal boards and couplet poems. Its roof is covered with two layers of tile and decorated with colorful ceramic statues in the corners. The pagoda’s biggest festival is the birthday of the Jade Emperor, which falls on the 9th of the first lunar month.

73 Mai Thi Luu Street, Dakao Ward, District 1. (+8428) 3820 3102.

Xa Loi Pagoda Xa Loi Pagoda was built with a contemporary architecture style, but still bears national characteristics. One of Ho Chi Minh City’s notably beautiful sites, the pagoda is recognized as a municipal historic monument witnessing the Buddhist followers’ struggle against the Ngo Dinh Diem’s regime, which discriminated against and repressed Buddhism.

89 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan Street, Ward 7, District 3. (+8428) 3930 0114; (+8428) 6656 1059.

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Quan Am Pagoda (On Lang Assembly Hall) The pagoda was built in the early 18th century as the community temple for Chinese settlers from the Quanzhou District of Fujian Province. Accordingly, it is influenced by Chinese architectural style with a curved top edge and a curved blade which are attached to the building by ceramic. The front doors are decorated with low reliefs and gilded flowers. The walls are decorated with Chinese landscapes from the time of Guan Gong as well.

12 Lao Tu Street, Ward 11, District 5. (+8428) 3855 3543.

Minh Dang Quang Pagoda Located on an area of 37, 490 square meters in District 2, this pagoda is highlighted by a three-storey tower that is 40 meters wide and 70 meters high. The uppermost floor is an octagonal sanctuary with its 32-meter diameter, which honors Sakyamuni Buddha. There is an altar of the Nirvana Buddha behind the Zen hall on the floor below, which is 24 meters wide and 50 meters long.

Under this floor, there are a 40-meter-wide and 50-meter-long lecture hall, a multifunctional hall and a basement used as a kitchen and a dining room. Behind the main tower, there is a 36-meter-long and 12-meter-wide five-storey building, which is dedicated to Lich Dai To Su and Cuu Huyen That To. In addition, the pagoda has Tue Tinh Duong building and other works.

505 Hanoi Highway, An Phu Ward, District 2. (+8428) 3501 9988. http://www.sodulich.hochiminhcity.gov.vn/web/english

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An Quang Pagoda: 234 Su Van Hanh Street, Ward 9, District 10.

Giac Vien Pagoda: 161/35/20 Lac Long Quan Street, Ward 3, District 11.

Mot Cot Pagoda: 100 Dang Van Bi Street, Binh Tho Ward, Thu Duc District.

Nghia An Assembly Hall: 678 Nguyen Trai Street, Ward 11, District 5.

Thien Hau Temple: 710 Nguyen Trai Street, District 5.

Ong Bon Pagoda: 264 Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street, Ward 16, District 5.

Phung Son Pagoda: 1408 3/2 Street, Ward 3, District 11.

Khanh Van Nam Vien Pagoda: 269/2 Nguyen Thi Nho Street, Ward 16, District 11.

Tran Hung Dao Temple This pagoda was built in 1932 in honor of national hero Tran Hung Dao. The sanctuary boasts lacquer boards engraved with Chinese characters praising Tran Hung Dao, a hero in the war against the Mongolia army in the 13th century.

36 Vo Thi Sau Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1.

Incense coil: Burning incense, a way to commemorate and show respect to Buddha and others, can be found in alomost pagodas in Vietnam.

Ask permission before taking photos.

Should donate to pagodas when you visit them.

Should wear formal and modest clothing when visiting pagodas.

Do not wear hats in pagodas.

Do not laugh loudly in pagodas, especially during Buddhist chants.

Do not touch the statues and artifacts.

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ATTRACTIONS Cha Tam Church This is one of the city’s two churches like Chinese temples, which are decorated with horizontal lacquer boards engraved with Chinese characters and pairs of wood panels. With the church’s main colors including light yellow and white, it was built in the early 20th century by Priest Pierre d’Assou whose Chinese name is Tam An Su and Vietnamese name is Cha Tam. 25 Hoc Lac Street, Ward 14, District 5.

Cho Quan Church Cho Quan is one of the most age-old parishes in Ho Chi Minh City.

This church in Gothic style built by French people is regarded as one of the biggest churches in Ho Chi Minh City as well as is the most grandiose in Cho Lon Area. In 1674, its first chapel was built by parishioners from the North and Center of Vietnam.

120 Tran Binh Trong Street, Ward 2, District 5.

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Notre-Dame Cathedral

01 Paris Commune Square, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1.

Tan Dinh Church This is one of the most beautiful churches in the city, which is famous for its elaborate decorations and wonderful sculptures.

It harmoniously combines Gothic style and decorative details in Roman and Baroque styles.

289 Hai Ba Trung Street, Ward 8, District 3 (close to Tan Dinh Market).

Jamia Al Muslim Mosque Built in 1935, this is an architecture having national characters of the Indian Muslims in Southern Vietnam. Beside its chancel and minaret towers, there is a dining room serving Halal food.

The mosque is also a center for the local Muslim community activities. The Jamia Al Muslim Mosque is a beautiful religious structure contributing to the diversity of the city one.

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Designed by French architect Bourard, Notre-Dame Cathedral was built in 1877 and completed in 1880.

Being a reproduction of Notre-Dame de Paris, it has a statue of Maria placed in the front square. Most of the materials including the bricks, tiles, cement, and decorative glass were brought from France. Located in the city center, Notre-Dame Cathedral is one of the most famous destinations of Ho Chi Minh City thanks for its special architecture and rich spirituality and history. It is very close to Ho Chi Minh City Central Post Office and Independence Palace.

Cho Lon Mosque

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Contrast with nearby Chinese and Vietnamese Buddhist pagodas in Cho Lon Area, this mosque is very clean, tidy and quiet. There is a pool for ritual cleansing in the courtyard. The mosque has been for the Malaysian and Indonesian Muslim communities in Vietnam since the establishment by Tamil Muslims in 1932.

641 Nguyen Trai Street, Ward 11, District 5.

Mariamman Hindu Temple This is one of three most famous Hindu temples in Ho Chi Minh City. Dedicated to Mariamman, a rural South Indian mother goddess worshipped widely for fertility and protection against disease, the temple was built at the beginning of the 20th century, when a large number of Indian migrated to Vietnam and settled in the area near the temple.

45 Truong Dinh Street, District 1 (in the West of Ben Thanh Market).

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Dong Khoi Street Dong Khoi Street is an ideal place to experience the city’s bustling downtown. Along this 630-meter-long street, there are many beautiful streetlights and old buildings with their French style such as Ho Chi Minh City Municipal Theatre. Built about in 1861, Dong Khoi Street is now home for Vietnamsese handmade souvenirs, where tourists can have a chance to walk around and go shopping from early morning until late night.

Nguyen Hue Walking Street

This is one of the most beautiful and modern walking street in Vietnam. It is 64 meters wide and 640 meters long, stretching from Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee building to Bach Dang Wharf. Opened on April 30th, 2015, this street offers a lively space for tourists and locals, especially in the evening. It is also where the city holds events such as Ao Dai Festival held every March and Street Show, a music program for tourists held every weekends’ evenings.

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Turtle Lake

COFFE SHOP

As mentioned in "Lonely Planet", the “Backpacker Town” including De Tham, Bui Vien, Do Quang Dau and Pham Ngu Lao streets is one of the most favourite destinations for foreigners to Ho Chi Minh City. Many kinds of services are available at any time to meet all customers’ needs in Bui Vien Walking Street, a pedestrian-only zone during 7PM to 2AM on the following day every Saturday and Sunday. Especially, the small alleys of the street have full of services that are waiting for tourists to discover.

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International Square around Turtle Lake is home for more than 20 coffee shops and some of these are popular with young people and tourists. They can be listed as Napoli, the Coffee House, Highlands, Phuc Long and Papa. The cost of a cup of coffee is from VND30,000 to VND50,000 (from $1.50 to $2.50).

ATTRACTIONS Le Cong Kieu Antique Street This street is famous for its antiques. Many people tend to believe that it is the oldest street in Ho Chi Minh City. However, what makes it ancient is not its own history but the number of antiques that it offers, including money from the time of Napoleon and Bao Dai King, bells from the Chinese Qing Dynasty, Buddha statues, 100-year-old Siva statues, 50-year-old musical instruments, vases, bottles, and jars. More than ten antique shops are on this street.

Oriental Medicine Street Visitors to the Oriental Medicine Street in the area of Luong Nhu Hoc, Trieu Quang Phuc and Hai thuong Lan Ong streets in Ward 10, District 5 can learn about and purchase oriental medicines, herbal medicines and health food.

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Stay in the downtown area after midnight.

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Be sure to go with a group or with a local guide when traveling in the evening.

Ask tour guides or hotel staffs for calling a motorbike or a cyclo.

Ask prices before departure.

Do not bring valuable things outside at late night.

Jewelry Streets In the late 1980s, the city reserved an area exclusively for the sale of gold and silver. This area now covers Nhieu Tam, Nghia Thuc and Bui Huu Nghia streets in Ward 5, District 5.

It is a gathering place of businesses who specialize in gold, silver and gemstone sales, and those involved in the jewelry industry. Visitors to the area will learn about culture from a traditional craft village specializing in silversmithing and silver-jewelry making, which was inherited from the Saigon – Cho Lon Area in the past.

To commemorate the founder of the jewelry craft, a traditional anniversary is held from the 6th to the 8th of the second lunar month at Le Chau Assembly Hall at 586 Tran Hung Dao Street, Ward 14, District 5.

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Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens

02 Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, District 1. (+8428) 3829 1425.

07:00-18:30 every day (including holidays).

VND50,000/adult; VND30,000/child from 1.0 meter to 1.3 meters tall & free admission for children under 1,0 meter tall.

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Located in the city centre, visitors can easily reach this place by bus No.12, No.18, No.19 or No.42, which stop at the Sofitel Saigon Plaza Hotel at 17 Le Duan Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1. Being one of the top zoos in Southeast Asia, it is home to 125 species of animals and 260 species of plants including 23 domestic orchids, 33 cacti and 34 bonsai trees, and these numbers are continuing to increase.

As a member of the Southeast Asian Zoos Association since 1990, it is also a children’s park featuring many interesting games and activities. At this place, there are also two remarkable architectural structures including Hung King Temple built in 1926 and Museum of Vietnamese History in Ho Chi Minh City opened to public in 1929.

Dam Sen Cultural Park

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The 52 hectare Dam Sen Cultural Park is one of the largest and the most modern parks in Vietnam. Its architecture harmoniously combines Eastern and Western influences. They can be listed as gardens in an Eastern style, a square in European and Roman styles, a bonsai garden and Cuu Khuc Bridge. The park offers its visitors a wide variety of amusements and interesting games.

03 Hoa Binh Street, Ward 3, District 11. (+8428) 3963 2483; (+8428) 3963 4963.

07:30-18:00 on weekdays; 07:30-20:00 on weekend & 07:3021:30 on holiday.

Tickets for sightseeing: VND100,000/person & free admission for children under 1.0 meter tall.

Tickets for sightseeing and playing games in the park: VND200,000/person; VND120,000/child from 1.0 meter to 1.4 meters tall & free admission for children under 1.0 meter.

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Dam Sen Water Park Dam Sen Water Park offers a harmonious space with romantic artificial rivers helping visitors out of stress and refresh themselves. They are albe to swim in 3,000 square meters artificial wave lake and enjoy 31 water games there.

03 Hoa Binh Street, Ward 3, District 11. (+8428) 3858 8418.

08:00-16:00 every day (including holidays).

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Suoi Tien Theme Park

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Spanning an area of 35 hectares, Suoi Tien is the largest theme park in Ho Chi Minh City. It has full of entertainment activities and architectural works honoring Vietnam’s history and legends, which includes statues of Lac Long Quan, Au Co, Hung King, Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh. There are also nine layers of the hell and the four sacred animals of the dragon, the unicorn, the tortoise and the phoenix symbolizing power, intellect, longevity and nobility. Suoi Tien also features a water park and Tien Dong Sea, the first artificial sea in Vietnam. It attracts a high number of visitors not only from Ho Chi Minh City but also its neighboring cities and provinces.

120 Hanoi Highway, Tan Phu Ward, District 9. (+8428) 3896 0260.

08:00-18:00 every day & 06:30-22:00 on holiday.

VND100,000/adult & VND50,000/child from 1.0 meter to 1.4 meters tall.

Binh Quoi Tourist Area Located on a small peninsula on Saigon River, this is a fun place to relax on weekend, especially for those who love nature. Here, visitors can enjoy Vietnamese local cuisine, accommodations, camping, many kinds of activities including boating, swimming, tennis, etc. and games for children.

From Independence Palace, visitors can easily get here which is 8 km from the city center by bus No. 44 or No. 93, by motorbike or by taxi.

1147 Binh Quoi Street, Ward 28, Binh Thanh District. (+8428) 3556 6020.

09:00-20:00 from Thursday to Sunday.

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Snowtown Saigon

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With an area of 4,000 square meters covered with snow in Japanese technology, Snowtown Saigon is the first amusement park in Ho Chi Minh City, which is full of snow all year round like in Europe.

There, visitors can enjoy fun activities in a 18oC central snow area, a playground for children, a 3D interactive game area and an area for making crafts. The town also has food courts and spaces for birthday parties.

3rd and 4th Floors, the CBD Premium House, 125 Dong Van Cong Street, Thanh My Loi Ward, District 2. (+8428) 1900 588 838.

10:00-22:00 on weekdays & 09:00-21:00 on weekend and on holiday.

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Detailed performance schedules and locations can be found at: The website of Ho Chi Minh City Deparment of Tourism

The website of Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Center

The Municipal Theater of Ho Chi Minh City Since 1898 when beginning to be built, the theatre with its area of 2,016 square meters has been the only building in Ho Chi Minh City, which was roofed with black tiles. It was followed a neo-classical architecture style, the inspiration of which came originally from the Opera Garnier (Opera House, Paris) and the Petit Palais (Little Palace, Paris). This structure enhances charm and luxurious elegance of downtown Ho Chi Minh City. This is not only a performing place for concerts, dramas, ballet shows but also a place for conferences, seminars and other important events. http://www.sodulich.hochiminhcity.gov.vn/web/english

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Ho Chi Minh City has many theatres for visitors to enjoy many kinds of music such as folk and classical music, and modern dance.

SOME ARTS PERFORMANCES 07 Lam Son Square, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1

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Ballet symphony orchestra and opera This performance is held by Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera on the 9th, 19th and 29th of each month.

It introduces the audience to famous classical works in the form of orchestra concerts, music groups, solo performances, operas, and ballets. (+8428) 3823 7419.

20:00-22:00 on the 9th, 19th and 29th of each month.

VND200.000-VND800.000/person.

Teh Dar Show Teh Dar invites audience on a venture into the enchanting world of Vietnamese highlanders. Wild animal hunts, moonlit romance, jungle's tales of death and reincarnation are all recreated with stunning bamboo cirque, daring acrobatics, and hypnotizing melody from exotic tribal instruments certified cultural heritage

by UNESCO. Meaning ‘going in circle’ in the highland tribe K'ho's tongue, Teh Dar embraces and preserves beautiful and diverse Vietnamese tribal cultures. As the artists keep inspiring, the circle of tribal life keeps going, the cultures shall remain.

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A O Show The name “A O” derives from “Lang Pho”, which means “village and city”. The show depicts the charming beauty and cultural richness of Vietnamese life in the countryside, in contrast with the nation’s racing urbanization. The show is a unique mix of bamboo cirque, acrobatic acts, contemporary dance, and theatrical visual art. The live music echoes Vietnamese Southern work songs.

All in all, this beautiful blend of genres creates a unique stage language, which well captures the essence of Vietnam’s fascinating culture.

The Mist Show The Mist tells a story Southern Vietnamese farming life expressed through neo-classic and contemporary dance by skilled artists. Using rice cultivation as a metaphor to appreciate farmers’ dedication, from their misty dawn on the fields, their hardship and will power to rise up from humble muddy soil, to brace storms, to the moment they arrive joyously like shining pearls at harvest. The Mist is an hour of emotions, with myriad ups and downs, painted by sensational live music, splendid visuals, and colorful lighting effects.

Information about

A O Show, Teh Dar Show and The Mist Show (+84) 01245 181 188.

18:00.

VND630,000-VND1,500,000/person.

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ATTRACTIONS Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater Water puppetry is a unique form of Vietnamese folk theatre. Colorful puppets perform with Vietnamese traditional music in water. The show features spectacular acrobatics that even modern robots cannot do.

55B Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, District 1 (inside Ho Chi Minh City Labor Cultural Palace). (+(+8428) 3827 2653; (+8428) 3827 9179; (+8428) 3827 9192.

17:00 & 18:30 every day (including holidays).

VND200,000/person & free admission for children under 3 years old.

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Idécaf Stage Those who love spoken drama should visit this theater to enjoy comedies as well as plays for children. All high-quality plays with their profound content here must have pleased their audience.

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24 Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1. (+8428) 3823 9968.

20:00-23:00 from Wednesday to Sunday.

VND120,000-VND250,000.

Tran Huu Trang Theater This theater specializes in “cai luong” performances. “Cai luong” is a Southern art form appeared in the priod of 1918–1920. It combines Southern folk songs and French opera. The performances include dancing, singing and music influenced by Southern music and traditional instruments.

515 Tran Hung Dao Street, Cau Kho Ward, District 1. (+8428) 3920 0662.

In addition, visitors can enjoy Vietnam’s premier karaoke services.

Some recommendations for karaoke places Avatar: 63-65 Pham Viet Chanh Street, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 2211 2233.

Karaoke Nnice: 121 Vo Thi Sau Street, Ward 6, District 3. Tel.: (+8428) 3820 6231.

Kingdom: 67 Pham Viet Chanh Street, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1. Tel.: (+84) 0938 737 272.

Saigon Star: 204 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Ward 6, District 3. Tel.: (+8428) 3930 6290.

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Cinemas

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Ho Chi Minh City has many new cinemas. Most cinemas are equipped with projection rooms using new and advanced technology such as 4DX and IMAX, along with a multi-dimensional surround sound system, which give audience a lively experience meeting international standards. The cinemas regularly show new and notable movies from all over the world, including films from Hollywood, Bollywood, Korea, and of course Vietnam.

SOME RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CINEMAS * BHD Star Cineplex: • BHD Star 3/2: 4th Floor, Vincom 3/2, 3C 3/2 Street, District 10. Tel.: (+8428) 6264 5820.

• BHD Star Bitexco: 3rd and 4th Floors, ICON 68 Trade Center, 02 Hai Trieu Street, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 6267 0670.

• BHD Star Le Van Viet: 4th Floor, Vincom Plaza Le Van Viet, 50 Le Van Viet Street, District 9. Tel.: (+8428) 3736 7070.

• BHD Star Pham Hung: 4th Floor, Satramart Pham Hung, C6/27 Pham Hung Street, Binh Chanh District. Tel.: (+8428) 3758 9142.

• BHD Star Quang Trung: B1 and B2 Floors, Vincom Plaza, 190 Quang Trung Street, Go Vap District. Tel.: (+8428) 3989 2468.

• BHD Star Thao Dien: 5th Floor, Vincom Centre, 159 Hanoi Highway, District 2. Tel.: (+8428) 3744 6969. * CGV Cinemas: Tel.: (+8428) 1900 6017.

• CGV AEON Mall Binh Tan: 3rd Floor AEON Mall Binh Tan, 01 Street No. 17A, Quarter 11, Binh Tri Dong B Ward, Binh Tan District.

• CGV AEON Tan Phu: 3rd Floor, AEON Mall Tan Phu, 30 Bo Bao Tan Thang Street, Son Ky Ward, Tan Phu District.

• CGV Crescent Mall: 5th Floor, Crescent Mall, Nguyen Van Linh Boulevard, Phu My Hung Ward, District 7.

• CGV CT Plaza: 10th Floor, CT Plaza, 60A Truong Son Street, Ward 2, Tan Binh District.

• CGV Golden Plaza: 4th Floor, Golden Plaza, 922 Nguyen Trai Street, Ward 14, District 5.

• CGV Hoang Van Thu: 1st and 2nd Floors, Gala Center, 415 Hoang Van Thu Street, Ward 2, Tan Binh District.

• CGV Hung Vuong Plaza: 7th Floor, Hung Vuong Plaza, 126 Hung Vuong Street, District 5.

• CGV Liberty Citypoint: Mezzanine and 1st Floor, Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint Hotel, 59-61 Pasteur Street, District 1.

• CGV Pandora: 3rd Floor, Pandora City, 1/1 Truong Chinh Street, Tan Phu District.

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* GALAXY Cinemas: • GALAXY Kinh Duong Vuong: 718bis Kinh Duong Vuong Street, District 6. Tel.: (+8428) 3817 2398.

• GALAXY Nguyen Du: 116 Nguyen Du Street, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3823 5235.

• GALAXY Quang Trung: 3rd Floor, Coopmart Foodcosa, 304A Quang Trung Street, Ward 11, Go Vap District. Tel.: (+8428) 3589 7899.

• GALAXY Tan Binh: 246 Nguyen Hong Dao Street, Tan Binh District.

Tel.: (+8428) 3849 4567.

• GALAXY Trung Chanh: Cuntural Center in District 12, 09 Highway 22, Trung My Tay Ward, District 12. Tel.: (+8428) 3823 5235.

* Lotte Cinemas: • Lotte Cinema Cantavil: 7th Floor, Cantavil Premier, Hanoi Highway, An Phu Ward, District 2. Tel.: (+8428) 3740 2323.

• Lotte Cinema Cong Hoa: 4th Floor, Pico Plaza, 20 Cong Hoa Street, Ward 12, Tan Binh District. Tel.: (+8428) 3811 6333; (+8428) 3811 6555.

• Lotte Cinema Diamond: 13th Floor, Diamond Plaza, 34 Le Duan Street, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3822 7841.

• Lotte Cinema Go Vap: 3th Floor, Lotte Mart Go Vap, 242 Nguyen Van Luong Street, Go Vap District. Tel.: (+8428) 3620 2151; (+8428) 3620 2152.

• Lotte Cinema Southern Saigon: 3rd Floor, Lotte Mart Southern Saigon, 469 Nguyen Huu Tho Street, District 7. Tel.: (+8428) 3775 2527.

• Lotte Cinema Nowzone: 5th Floor, Nowzone, 235 Nguyen Van Cu Street, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3926 2244; (+8428) 3926 2255.

• Lotte Cinema Phu Tho: 4th Floor, Lotte Mart Phu Tho, 968 3/2 Street, Ward 15, District 11. Tel.: (+8428) 6264 2602; (+8428) 6264 2603.

• Lotte Cinema Thu Duc: 3th Floor, Joy Citipoint, Linh Trung Industrial Zone, Highway 1A, Quarter 4, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District. Tel.: (+8428) 3724 5751; (+8428) 3724 5752.

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• CGV Parkson Paragon: 5th Floor, Paragon Building, 03 Nguyen Luong Bang Street, District 7.

• CGV Pearl Plaza: 5th Floor, Pearl Plaza, 561A Dien Bien Phu Street, Ward 25, Binh Thanh District.

• CGV Saigonres Nguyễn Xí: 4th and 5th Floors, Saigonres Plaza, 79/81 Nguyen Xi Street, Ward 26, Binh Thanh District.

• CGV Thao Dien Pearl: 2nd Floor, Thao Dien Mall, 12 Quoc Huong Street, Thao Dien Ward, District 2.

• CGV Vincom Parkson Dong Khoi: 3th Floor, Vincom Parkson Dong Khoi, 35bis-45 Le Thanh Ton Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1.

• CGV Vincom Go Vap: 5th Floor, Vincom Plaza Go Vap, 12 Phan Van Tri Street, Ward 7, Go Vap District.

• CGV Vincom Thu Duc: 5th Floor, Vincom Thu Duc, 216 Vo Van Ngan Street, Binh Tho Ward, Thu Duc District.

• CGV Vivo City: 5th Floor, SC Vivo City, 1058 Nguyen Van Linh Street, District 7.

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Can Gio Ecological Tourist Zone

It performs many valuable ecological functions such as coastal stabilisation, and protection against coastal erosion, oil spills and storm surges. Following the green road, it is full of signature mangrove trees standing together in the sunshine with billowing roots floating on the water. Sitting on motorboats, exploring the deep mangrove forests, looking for the famous Sac Forest soldier base, stopping by Dan Xay Bridge, discovering Bat Swamp in Vam Sat and conquering the 28-metre Tang Bong Tower for the panoramic view of Can Gio with storks flying at sunset are among the best activities here. Listed as a red site on the conservation book of cultural heritage and nature, the mangrove forest is an attractive destination for travellers who want to enjoy a picnic and discover nature.

To this zone, visitors can catch a bus No. 75 at 23/9 Park or ride a motorbike by themselves along Nha Be District and Duyen Hai Road.

Cu Chi Tunnels Only 60 km from the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, this place is one of the most important historical tourist attractions in this city.

The above 200-km-long tunnels were built and used as a shelter from U.S. troops

by Vietnamese soldiers during the war in Vietnam. Hospitals, kitchens, food, weapon depots and working as well as meeting rooms were in the underground tunnel complex. Visitors can experience profound sufferings of the soldiers by discovering the tunnels.

Before entering the Cu Chi Tunnels, visitors will see documentary films about the destination. Furthermore, they can even try shooting with machine guns with real bullets.

Furthermore, visitors can book a bicycle or motorbike tour from the city center to the tunnels. It can be said that a one-day tour to the tunnels is a must-do thing.

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Can Gio is the largest mangrove forest and the lung of Ho Chi Minh City. It was recognized as a world Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in January, 2000.

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Nguyen Hue Flower Street Every Spring, Nguyen Hue Street is splendidly decorated with various flowers and ornamental plants from around the country. The festival with traditional music performances by groups of people, bamboo pole dances and folk games is cultural beauty of the city.

Lunar New Year (late January and early February).

Nguyen Hue Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1.

Flower Market opens about one week before Tet holiday and lasts until the last day of the previous lunar year. It is held at such parks as 23/9, Le Van Tam and Gia Dinh.

Many kinds of flowers sold there are apricot blossoms and flowers of the Southern Vietnam.

Apricot blossoms in the South and peach blossoms in the North are spring flowers in Vietnam. During Lunar New Year, apricot blossoms are found in most houses and parks in Ho Chi Minh City. Yellow apricot blossoms but white are preferred because their good luck are believed to bring.

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Hung Kings Memorial Ceremony This ceremony is held annually to honor the legendary founders of the nation. In this festival, many activities such as music, martial art shows, Vietnamese traditional music including Vietnamese opera and Vietnamese modern folk one, traditional games and cuisine festivals are held.

The 10th of the third lunar month every year.

National Historical and Cultural Park, Vinh Thuan Residential Quarter, Long Binh Ward, District 9.

Suoi Tien Theme Park, 120 Hanoi Highway, Tan Phu Ward, District 9.

Dam Sen Cultural Park, 03 Hoa Binh Street, Ward 3, District 11.

Ao Dai Festival During the festival, there are many special programs such as a charming Ao Dai contest, an Ao Dai drawing contest and Ao Dai fashion shows. This is a chance for Vietnamese to honor the values of traditional culture, the gentle beauty of Vietnamese Ao Dai and the traditional clothes of the Vietnamese women.

Every March.

Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1.

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Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival The festival is held annually and includes many tourism-focused activities such as a summer tour market, a ceremony honoring tourism brands and a contest of golden singing voices in tourism. Visitors can enjoy a variety of promotional tourism programs and be consulted about many exciting tours.

The last week of March.

Le Van Tam Park, Hai Ba Trung Street, Dakao Ward, District 1.

Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Expo – ITE HCMC The largest tourist event in the Mekong Delta is a great opportunity for domestic and international tourism enterprises to coordinate and introduce their excellent tourist services and products in order to increase the tourist potential of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. This helps promote tourist destinations and the image of the countries, especially Vietnam.

Every September.

Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), 799 Nguyen Van Linh Street, Tan Phu Ward, District 7.

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Nghinh Ong Festival Nghinh Ong Festival also known as Whale Worship Festival which is considered as fishermen’s Tet. This is a chance for fishermen to pray for calm seas, good trips, good harvests and prosperity. The festival also has folk games such as tugs of war and stilt walking.

From the 14th to the 16th the eighth lunar month.

Can Thanh Commune, Can Gio District.

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Unicorn – Lion - Dragon Dance Festival There are well-known unicorn dance groups parading along the main streets in the downtown area including Le Loi, Huynh Thuc Khang, Pasteur, Ton That Hiep, Ham Nghi and Dong Khoi.

Furthermore, visitors coming to this festival must have been attracted by unicorn, lion, dragon display area, water drum performances and folk games.

Every October.

Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1.

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FESTIVALS AND EVENTS Taste of the World Culinary Festival Coming to the festival launched in Ho Chi Minh City, visitors will find out and discover the gastronomy of Vietnam and the world through activities including food stalls, cooking contests, bartender performances, etc.

Especially, guests will have an opportunity to taste delicious food, enjoy food presentation featuring traditional cuisine culture of Vietnam and other countries.

Every December.

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Participating this festival, visitors have a chance to explore the quintessence of Vietnamese cuisine, particularly Southern cuisine. In addition, visitors will enjoy “đờn ca tài tử” (amateur singing) performed by Southern artists and clubs.

Every May. Dam Sen Cultural Park, 03 Hoa Binh Street, Ward 3, District 11.

Southern Fruit Festival The festival aims at introducing a wide variety of kinds of fruits of famous areas and Asian countries. Besides, there are many activities such as fruit design contests, fruit parade shows, fruit exhibitions, etc. The fruit market during three summer months sells varieties of fruits at special prices.

Every June.

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Southern Land Cuisine Festival

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Ho Chi Minh City Central Post Office – Notre-Dame Cathedral – War Remnants Museum – Independence Palace – Rest at a bar or a coffee shop on Pham Ngu Lao Street.

TOUR

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Ho Chi Minh Museum in Ho Chi Minh City (known as Nha Rong Wharf) – Ben Thanh Market – Cho Lon Area (visiting temples and pagodas, tasting local cuisine) – FITO Museum – Enjoy a traditional music performance in the Municipal Theatre of Ho Chi Minh City.

Means of transport on foot / by hop on – hop off / by taxi / with a city tour purchased from a travel agency.

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Ao Dai Museum, Branch 2: 2nd floor, 77 Nguyen Hue Street, District 1 (admiring the beauty of Ao Dai, the traditional clothes of Vietnam over the time) – Vinh Nghiem Pagoda – Sailing along Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe Canal (watching the cityscape along the canal at sunset, enjoying amateur music and traditional instrumental music, listening to guides’ presentation about the history of the city, and releasing flower garlands) – Watching a play at the Idécaf Stage.

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City Centre – Binh Khanh Ferry – Vam Sat Tourist Site – Monkey Island – Rung Sac Guerilla Base – Lang Ong Thuy Tuong (Whale Shrine) – Yen Quan Bird Nest Company – Ho Chi Minh City.

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Ho Chi Minh City Central Post Office – Museum of Vietnam History in Ho Chi Minh City – Bitexco Financial Tower (visiting Saigon Skydeck, a glass-enclosed observation deck on the 49th floor of Bitexco and shopping) – Nguyen Hue Walking Strret (taking photos in front of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee building, walking, watching the city light up and tasting traditional Vietnamese cuisines such as “bun mam”, “banh xeo” and traditional Vietnamese coffee).

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Ho Chi Minh City – Ba Den Mountain – Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh Province – Cu Chi Tunnels – Ben Duoc Temple.

Bus / Taxi / Coach.

Depends on each tour and departing time.

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Ho Chi Minh City – Vung Tau. About 120 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau Province is a place for visitors to swim, sunbathe, and participate in beach games like jetskiing, canoeing, and parasailing.

Tourists can also visit a 32 meter tall statue of Jesus.

Coach / Speed ferry.

Depends on each tour and departing time.

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Ho Chi Minh City – Binh Chau Hot Spring, Coc Lake.

Binh Chau Hot Spring Tourist Site is 150 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City. The site features 70 open spots all year round, where visitors can take mineral baths, soak their feet, swim in the sea, and even boil eggs.

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Ho Chi Minh City – Vinh Trang Pagoda (My Tho City) – Can Tho – Floating markets on Mekong River.

Coach and Ferry.

Depends on each tour and departing time.

TOUR

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Ho Chi Minh City – Phan Thiet / Mui Ne. On this tour, visitors can see Mui Ne, Cham Tower, Duc Thanh School (where President Ho Chi Minh once taught), Ta Cu Mountain, Ham Tien Market and Hon Rom Beach. Mui Ne known as “Resort City” has more than 100 resorts ranging from 3 stars to 5 stars. Beside that, Mui Ne Beach with its sunshine, deep blue water and strong wind is considered as one of the best places in Vietnam for tourists to play beach sports.

Coach / Train.

Depends on each tour and departing time.

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Coach.

Depends on each tour and departing time.

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Ho Chi Minh City – Phan Rang – Ninh Chu – Vinh Hy Bay. During this tour, visitors are able to sunbathe on Ca Na Beach, explore such beaches as Thung, Coc and Vach Da, and Dang Swamp, together with visit a pottery village and Cham Village with the unique architecture of the Cham in Poklong Giarai.

Vinh Hy Bay is one of the four most beautiful bays in Vietnam.

Coach.

Depends on each tour and departing time.

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Ho Chi Minh City – Cat Tien National Park.

Cat Tien Nationa Park on Dong Nai River is about 150 kilometers from the city center. Visitors to the area can explore Tien Island and Mo Vet Waterfall, swim in a stream and wander the vast lowland tropical forest and biosphere reserve in Southern Vietnam, a home to centuries-old trees, botanical gardens and recreational trails.

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Ho Chi Minh City – Phu Quoc.

There are several gorgeous sceneries and historical sites in Phu Quoc, the largest island in Vietnam. There, travellers can visit Hung Long Pagoda, Tranh Spring, Ham Ninh fishing village and places producing fish souce, and caring for oysters and harvesting, which are Phu Quoc specialities. Phu Quoc with clean beaches, deep blue water and primary forests is a true paradise for ecotourism, adventures and sightseeing.

By plane from Ho Chi Minh City or by speed ferry from Rach Gia, the capital city of Kien Giang Province.

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Ho Chi Minh City – Nha Trang.

Nha Trang, a charming city on the South-Central Coast of Vietnam, is famous for its beaches and scuba diving sites as well as the famous Po Nagar Tower perched on a hilltop at the mouth of the river.. It is a popular destination for both local and international tourists for a spot of relaxation or a splash of adventure.

Coach / Train / Airplane.

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Discovering Central Highlands through Ban Me Thuot.

This tour will help visitors explore the traditional cultural values and customs of the ethnic minorities in the Central Highlands. Visitors will get chance to see the hanging bridge across Serepok River, Dray Sap Waterfall, try elephant rides in Lak Lake, and canoe on Lak Lake to immerse in its extraordinary beauty.

Coach / Airplane.

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Ho Chi Minh City – Dalat.

Well-known as a “Miniature Paris”, Dalat is a highland city famous for its romantic lakes, majestic waterfalls, immense pine forests, and cool and plesant weather year-round. There are many famous toursit attractions such as Truc Lam Temple, Datanla Waterfall, Golden Valley, Langbiang Mountain, the Domain de Marie, a Catholic convent in this place, and Mong Mo Hill.

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Ben Thanh Tourist Service Corporation: 82 Calmette Street, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3822 7788; (+8428) 3822 2979.

Exotissimo Travel Agency: 8th Floor, 261-263 Nam Giao Building, Phan Xich Long Street, Ward 2, Phu Nhuan District.

Tel.: (+8428) 3995 9898.

HG Saigon Travel Limited Company: 194 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Ward 6, District 3. Tel.: (+8428) 3933 0333.

ICS (Vietnam) Limited Company: 27F Tran Nhat Duat Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3846 8104.

JTB-TNT Limited Company: 9A Nam Quoc Cang Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3925 6331.

Millenium Travel Limmited Company: 220 De Tham Street, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3837 8276.

Saigontourist Travel Service Limited Company: 45 Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3827 9279.

SMI-VN Travel Limited Company: R.1202, 12th Floor, Hanava Building, 132 Ham Nghi Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1.

Tel.: (+8428) 3914 2525.

Vietnam Tourism Ho Chi Minh City Joint Stock Company: 234 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Ward 6, District 3.

Tel.: (+8428) 3932 6776.

Vietnam Travel and Marketing Transports Joint Stock Company – Vietravel: 190 Pasteur Street, Ward 6, District 3.

Tel.: (+8428) 3822 8898.

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Ben Thanh Tourist Service Corporation: 82 Calmette Street, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3822 7788; (+8428) 3822 2979.

Blue Sky Travel Limited Company: 92E Nguyen Huu Canh Street, Ward 22, Binh Thanh District. Tel.: (+8428) 3827 7007.

Fiditour Joint Stock Company: 127-129-129A Nguyen Hue Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3914 1414; (+8428) 3914 1516.

Saigontourist Travel Service Limited Company: 45 Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3827 9279.

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Ben Thanh Tourist Service Corporation: 82 Calmette Street, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3822 7788; (+8428) 3822 2979.

Cho Lon Tours Limited Company: 787 Tran Hung Dao Street, Ward 1, District 5. Tel.: (+8428) 3924 5091; (+8428) 3924 5094.

Dat Viet Tour Service Trading Investment Corporation: 198-210 Phan Van Tri Street, Ward 10, Go Vap District. Tel.: (+8428) 3989 7562.

Fiditour Joint Stock Company: 127-129-129A Nguyen Hue Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3914 1414; (+8428) 3914 1516.

Lua Viet Tours Limited Liability Company: 677 Tran Hung Dao Street, Ward 1, District 5. Tel.: (+8428) 3923 2149.

Saigontourist Travel Service Limited Company: 45 Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3827 9279.

Viet Tours and Events Limited Company: 19B Mai Thi Luu Street, Dakao Ward, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3914 4220.

Viet Travel Service Trading Limited Company: 56/47 Thich Quang Duc Street, Ward 5, Phu Nhuan District.

Tel.: (+8428) 3845 9077.

Vietnam Peace Tour Joint Stock Company: 60 Vo Van Tan Street, Ward 6, District 3. Tel.: (+8428) 3930 3909; (+8428) 3930 4607.

Vietnam Travel and Marketing Transports Joint Stock Company – Vietravel: 190 Pasteur Street, Ward 6, District 3.

Tel.: (+8428) 3822 8898.

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T.S.T Tourist Service and Trading Corporation: 10 Tu Xuong Street, Ward 7, District 3. Tel.: (+8428) 3932 8328.

Vacation Tourist Service Trading Limited Company: 186 Cong Quynh Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 7306 1139.

Viet Tours and Events Limited Company: 19B Mai Thi Luu Street, Dakao Ward, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3914 4220.

Viet Travel Service Trading Limited Company: 56/47 Thich Quang Duc Street, Ward 5, Phu Nhuan District. Tel.: (+8428) 3845 9077.

Vietnam Tourism Ho Chi Minh City Joint Stock Company: 234 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Ward 6, District 3. Tel.: (+8428) 3932 6776.

Vietnam Travel and Marketing Transports Joint Stock Company – Vietravel: 190 Pasteur Street, Ward 6, District 3.

Tel.: (+8428) 3822 8898.

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AIRLINES Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 7km from the City Center and is the receiving port for flights arriving from all over the world.

Airport tax All tickets have included taxes and fees.

Domestic flight Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific Airlines, VietjetAir all offer internal flights to almost major cities. Fare differences among brands are not significant.

Ticket fare: A one-way ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi costs $235; A one-way ticket from Hồ Chí Minh City to Da Nang costs $276; A one-way ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Hue costs $267; A one-way ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang costs $210; A one-way ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc costs $210.

Tourists can purchase tickets at agencies in the city with free delivery, or make online booking on airlines’ websites.

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URBAN AREA There are several options to travel in the city: Bus ticket costs from VND6,000 to VND10,000.

A ticket on the 14-seat electric bus costs VND12,000 for the whole route.

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Bus app

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The Hop on/Hop off bus has 35 to 45 seats, providing visitors with optional city tours. Hop on/Hop off bus stops are located in front of historical sites, tourists sites and attractions.

08:00–21:30 all days of the week.

Interval between buses: 30 minutes.

200,000VND/person.

To buy tickets, visitors can pay online via website; or make direct purchase at 275F Pham Ngu Lao Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1.

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Taxi fare for the first 500 meters is VND8,000 to VND12,000 and fare for the next meters is VND13,000 to VND15,500.

Popular taxi brands are Vinasun; Mai Linh; Futa Vinasun (+8428) 3827 2727

Mai Linh (+8428) 3838 3838

Futa (+8428) 3818 1818

Tourists can also travel by motorbike taxi.

OUTSKIRT AREA If you intend to travel to the outskirts by motorbike, you should not travel in the evening. Overall it is safer to rent a car or travel by taxi and public bus.

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Grab and Uber are now popular means of transportation in Ho Chi Minh City as well, allowing citizens to travel easily by booking taxis online and through a smartphone app.

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WATERWAY

A river cruise in Ho Chi Minh City offer tourists a brand new viewpoint on the city’s beauty, showing a variety of rivers and canals nearly 1000 kilometers long.

Cu Chi Tour: Tourists can return fully or partially by waterway, and combine bicycling and sightseeing.

Can Gio Tour: : Tourists kayak, walk, and visit the Giong Pagoda Historical site, plant trees, and visit Bat River, Vam Sat ecotourist center, and Can Gio mangrove ecosystem.

Thanh Da – Binh Quoi Tour: This tour departs from Tan Cang Habour to Thanh Da Peninsula. On Saturdays, Sundays and festival days, tourists have the chance to enjoy a “Khan hoang Nam Bo” buffet at Binh Gioi 1 tourist village or “Delicious seafood” at Bin Quoi 2 tourist village. Travel time is about three hours.

Tour along Dong Tay Avenue: Tourists can view historical sites from alongside the canals. In the opposite direction is a tour from Long Hoa Pagoda, District 8 at twilight on Lunar 15th every month for the visitors to see the city at night and enjoy vegeterian cuisine onboard the boat.

Mekong River Delta Tour: This tour departs from Ho Chi Minh City to Long An, Cai Be, etc.

There are a variety of traveling tours offering the discovery of culture, history and Southern cuisine during the trip.

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Sai Gon Restaurant: Bach Dang Ben, Nguyen Hue, District 1.

Tel: (+8428) 3823 0393. Email: tausaigon@vnn.vn.

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Saigontourist Travel Service Company: 45 Le Thanh Ton, District 1. Tel: (+8428) 3827 9279; (+84) 0909 284 554.

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Fiditour Joint Stock Company: 129 Nguyen Hue, District 1.

Tel: (+8428) 3914 1414; (+8428) 3828 2282.

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Les Rives Company: Room 2105, Me Linh Point Building, 02 Ngo Duc Ke Street, District 1. Tel: (+8428) 3827 5000 - Ext .: 171; (+84) 01285 920 018.

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RAILWAY Thong Nhat Train departs from Sai Gon Station, No. 01 Nguyen Thong Street, Ward 9, District 3 to Phan Thiet, Nha Trang, Quy Nhon, Phu Yen, Quang Ngai, Hue, Da Nang, Dong Hoi, Vinh, Thanh Hoa, Nam Dinh and Hanoi. (+8428) 1900 1520.

Odd-numbered trains head to the South and even-numbered trains head North. It takes 29 to 33 hours for the SE2, SE4, and SE6 trains to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. These trains depart from Hồ Chí Minh City at 19:00, 19:50 and 23:00. Ticket fare is the same for foreigners and Vietnamese citizens. http://www.sodulich.hochiminhcity.gov.vn/web/english

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MEANS OF TRANSPORT AIRLINES Aerosvit Airlines, 39B Truong Son Street, Tan Binh District; Tel: (+8428) 3547 2183. Air Astana, Hai Au Building, 39B Truong Son Street, Tan Binh District; Tel: (+8428) 3547 4218. Air China, Sunwah Tower, 115 Nguyen Hue, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3823 3888.

Air France, 130 Dong Khoi, District 1. Air Mauritius, Hai Au Building, 39B Truong Son, Tan Binh Dist., Tel: (+8428) 3547 2650.

Air Mekong, 106 Nguyen Van Troi Street, Phu Nhuan District, Tel: (+8428) 3547 2650. Tel: (+8428) 3845 0991. All Nippon Airways, 115 Nguyen Hue Street, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3821 9612. American Airlines, 194 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 3; Tel: (+8428) 3933 0330. Asiana Airlines, Diamond Plaza, 34 Le Duan, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3829 1434. British Airways, 170-172 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, District 3; Tel: (+8428) 3930 2933. Brussels Airlines, 170172 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, District 3; Tel: (+8428) 3933 0777. Cathay Pacific Airways, 72-74 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 3; Tel: (+8428) 3822 3203. Cebu Pacific, 35 Ton Duc Thang, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 2221 7620. China Airlines, 37 Ton Duc Thang, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3911 1591. China Southern Airlines, 21-23 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3823 5588.

Delta Airlines, 2A-4A Ton Duc Thang, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 7306 6888. Emirates, Sunwah Tower, 115 Nguyen Hue, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3933 0777. Etihad Airways, 370A Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, District 3; Tel: (+8428) 6254 8383. Eva Airways, 2A-4A Ton Duc Thang, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3822 4488. Finnair, 170-172 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, District 3; Tel: (+8428) 3933 0777. Garuda Gulf Air, 39B Truong Son, Tan Binh District; Tel: (+8428) 3547 2648. Indochina Airlines, 60A Truong Son, Tan Binh District. Japan Airlines, 88 Dong Khoi Street, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3821 9098. Jet Airways, 39B Truong Son, Tan Binh District. Jetstar Pacific Airlines, 177 Vo Thi Sau Street, District 3; Tel: (+8428) 6290 7350. Korean Airlines, 34 Le Duan, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3824 2878. Lao Airlines, 2A-4A Ton Duc Thang, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 7305 5888. Lion Air, 124 Dien Bien Phu, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3820 8911. Lot Polish Airlines, 170-172 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, District 3; Tel: (+8428) 3933 0777. Lufthansa Airlines, 1925 Nguyen Hue, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3829 8529. Malaysia Airlines, 37 Ton Duc Thang, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3829 2529. Mandarin Airlines, 170-172 Dong Khoi, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3930 0956. Philippines Airlines, 91 Pasteur, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3827 2105. Qantas Airways, 186-188 Le Thanh Ton, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3910 5373. Qatar Airways, 01-05 Le Duan, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3827 3888. Royal Brunei Airlines, 35 Ton Duc Thang, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 2221 7633. Singapore Airlines, 29 Le Duan, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3823 1588. Thai Airways, 29 Le

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COACH STATIONS An Suong Bus Station, National Road 22, Ba Diem, Hoc Mon; Tel: (+8428) 3883 2517; Go to Tay Ninh. Ben Thanh Bus Station, Ham Nghi Street, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3821 7182; Go to Vung Tau and Cu Chi. Cho Lon Bus Station, 86 Trang Tu Street, District 5; Tel: (+8428) 3854 8313; Go to My Tho and My Thuan. Mien Dong Bus Station, 292 Dinh Bo Linh, Binh Thanh District; Tel: (+8428) 3898 4983; Go to Vung Tau and the eastern provinces. Western Bus Station, 395 Kinh Duong Vuong, Binh Tan District; Tel: (+8428) 3751 0524; Go to the western provinces.

EXPRESS BOATS Express boats from Hồ Chí Minh City to Vũng Tàu and vice versa run every 01 hour, starting from 06:00 to 17:00; it will take about 1.5 hour to reach the destination.

TAXIS Cho Lon, Tel: (+8428) 3836 3636. Mai Linh, Tel: (+8428) 3823 2323.

Saigon Airport, Tel: (+8428) 3844 6666. Saigontourist, Tel: (+8428) 3845 8888. Savico, Tel: (+8428) 3821 2121. Vinasun, Tel: (+8428) 3827 2727. Vinataxi, Tel: (+8428) 3811 1111.

HIGH-QUALITY COACHES Futa Express, 274-276 Đe Tham, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3820 6564.

Hoang Long, 47 Pham Ngu Lao, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3915 1818.

Kumho Samco Express, 292 Đinh Bo Linh, Binh Thanh District; Tel: (+8428) 3511 6861. Mai Linh Express, 400A Le Hong Phong, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3507 3587.

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Duan, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3829 2810. Tiger Airways, 7 Ly Tu Trong Street, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3824 5868. Turkish Airlines, 76A Le Lai, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3936 0360. United Airlines, 115 Nguyen Hue, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3823 4755. Vasco Airline ticket office, 114 Bach Dang Street, Tan Binh District; Tel: (+8428) 3842 2790. Vietnam Airlines, 27B Nguyen Dinh Chieu, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3832 0320; 49 Truong Son Street, Tan Binh District; Tel: (+8428) 3844 666.

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Currently, Ho Chi Minh City has a total of 2,128 tourist accommodation establishments, totalling 50,261 rooms, which include 20 five-star hotels, 19 four-star hotels, 82 three-star hotels, 287 two-star hotels and 1,533 1-star hotels with a wide range of prices for travelers to selectfrom. These tourist establishments are widely distributed in every part of the city; therefore, visitors do not have to worry about finding a hotel during their city tour.

For more details, check out Hotels & Restaurants Handbook at: The website of Ho Chi Minh City Deparment of Tourism

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CUISINE AND SPECIALITIES Since the integration process, Vietnamese have enjoyed access to several international cuisines, especially in big cities like Ho Chi Minh City, where foreign menus are growing in both quantity, scale and abundance such as Combodian market, Chinese Town and Japanese Cuisine Area, together with a series of 5-star restaurants serving luxury European dishes. However, traditional cuisine remains popular with a variety of dishes like banh xeo, pho, noodles, spring rolls and egg rolls. The simple recommendation for the dominant traditional cuisines in the trend of globalization and cultural integration is to keep the pleasant taste and harmony.

In addition, there are also exquisite and varied tastes from the North, Central and South in Ho Chi Minh City waiting for visitors to explore.

For more details, check out the Hotels & Restaurants Handbook at: The website of Ho Chi Minh City Deparment of Tourism

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Ben Thanh Market Ben Thanh Market is the must-visit place when coming to Ho Chi Minh City. Located in the heart of the City with a long history, Ben Thanh Market is both a symbol of the city and an unique experience. It has witnessed the city’s ups and downs but has remained a top priority for visitors. Currently, Ben Thanh Market has more than 3,000 businesses and has been upgraded significantly to meet the demands of the one of the busiest trading centers in the South. Shoppers at Ben Thanh Market find great product diversity, including national products, especially those in the Mekong Delta, as well as handicrafts.

Quach Thi Trang Square, District 1.

Tan Dinh Market Built in 1926, Tan Dinh Market is one of the most historic commercial centersof the city. Located at the corner of Hai Ba Trung and Nguyen Huu Cau streets, Tan Dinh Market has 4 main gates from which customers are helped. Locals and tourists alike find great diversity in Tan Dinh Market’s products whether they are seeking clothes, dry or fresh foods, fruits, shoes, and accessories. Tan Dinh is also famous for its traditional gastronomic delights such as bun mam, crab soup, crab soup cake, chicken steamed sticky rice, tea, and fruits.

Hai Ba Trung Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1.

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Founded in 1954, An Dong Market is an indoor center inthe heart of the city where the primary goods are textiles, ready-to-wear clothes, sandals and shoes. From the 1st to the 3rd floor there are food courts, candies, fruits, flowers, gloceries and handicrafts.

The Cesar Hotel and branch of Viet Hoa Bank are located on the upper floors. An Dong Market is spacious, clean, modern, safe and convenient for shoppers. Recently, the magnificient An Dong Plaza was built next to An Dong Market.

18 An Duong Vuong Street, Ward 9, District 5.

Ho Thi Ky Flowers Market Founded in 1987 and known as “Langbieng Plateau”, Ho Thi Ky is the largest wholesale market of flowers in the city. With a variety of species and colors, visitors can find both familiar flowers likerose, orchids, lily, salem, mimosa, camellia, lotus, daisy, sunflowers and exotic onessuch aswild banana inflorescense, heloconiaceae and fire banana inflorescense, which originates from Da Lat and western provinces and are also imported from Japan, Thailand and China. In addition to providing fresh flowers, Ho Thi Ky market also sells coronals and flowers baskets.

Ho Thi Ky Street, Ward 1, District 10.

Notices when shopping and paying Sellers in most markets are prepared to haggle. Therefore, when you go to Ben Thanh market, An Dong Market and others in Hồ Chí Minh City, you should bargain for your own price. Your price can be lower or half as much as the original cost.

Look for stores with detailed list of price.

Ask the sellers about their products; manycome with an anecdote.

You should follow through with your purchases, especially in the morning. Vietnamese believe that the first customer of the day brings that day’s fortune.

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Crescent Mall Open since 2011, Crescent Mall is considered the first commercial center in Vietnam to meet international standards. Itsunique arc-shaped designcan be compared with the famous commercial centers in Hong Kong, Singapore and many other Asia countries.

Currently, Crescent Mall offers more than 134 retailers throughout the five large and spacious floors, along with two underground parking lots and a vast outdoor park.

101 Ton Dat Tien Street, Tan Phu Ward, District 7. (+8428) 5413 3333.

10:00-22:00 every day.

Takashimaya Saigon Center Coming to Takashimaya, visitors will have access to the latest fashion trends and products that are both practical and traditional, which fits perfectly into the modern lifestyle. In addition, visitors can enjoy a unique artistic atmosphere quite different from many other commercial centers in the city.

92-94 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1. (+8428) 1800 577 766.

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One the biggest shopping centers of Ho Chi Minh City, Diamond Plaza is where you go to findimported items from cosmetics, perfume, fashion to jewelry. Since 1999, when it was first open to today, this shopping center has become an ideal location for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.

34 Le Duan Street, District 1. (+8428) 3822 5500.

09:30-22:00 every day

Parkson Commercial Center System This shopping center has taken an indispensable rolefor consumers as a top shopping and entertainment destination in Ho Chi Minh City. Located in the heart of the country’s most dynamic city, this impressive shopping center also contributes to the city's appearance andhas becomethe destination of domestic and foreign tourists alike.

Parkson Cantavil: Cantavil An Phu Complex, 01 Song Hanh Road, Hanoi Highway, An Phu Ward, District 2. Tel.: (+8428) 6280 0808.

Parkson CT Plaza: 60A Truong Son Street, Ward 2, Tan Binh District. Tel.: (+8428) 6297 1888.

Parkson Flemington: 184 Le Dai Hanh Street, District 11.

Tel.: (+8428) 3962 0888.

Parkson Hung Vuong Plaza: 126 Hung Vuong Street, Ward 12, District 5. Tel.: (+8428) 2222 0383.

Parkson Paragon: Nguyen Luong Bang Street, Tan Phu Ward, District 7. Tel.: (+8428) 5410 8108.

Parkson Saigon Tourist Plaza: 35bis-45 Le Thanh Ton Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1.Tel.: (+8428) 3827 7636.

09:30-22:00 every day.

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Saigon Square

77-89 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, District 1; 07-09 Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1 & 179-183 Hai Ba Trung Street, District 1.

09:00-21:00 every day.

Taka Plaza This is a sophisticated combination of modern shopping malls with traditional open forms of commerce. Visitors can shop in a cool air-conditioned space, choose freely, andpay reasonable prices for what they want. Products aredisplayed in eye-catching ways, making iteasy to choose among the wide selection. The main products are men's and women's fashion goods, from clothing, footwear, watches, glasses, handbags and accessories to handicrafts, Vietnamese brocades, ceramics, gifts and southern specialties.

Taka Plaza Fashion Shopping Center, Sense Market: B Zone, 23/9 Park, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1.

Tel.: (+8428) 3930 0979. Working hours: 10:00-22:30 every day.

Taka Plaza Commercial Center: 102 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1; Tel.: (+8428) 1900 0008.

Working hours: 09:30-19:30 every day.

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Located at the intersection of Nam Ky Khoi Nghia and Le Loi streets, Saigon Square has becomeone of the busiest shopping mallsof the city, attracting not only locals but foreigners as wells. Saigon Square specializes in fashion, bags and other accessories. This place is especially known for selling Vietnam's exports at a reasonable price.

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Vincom Commercial Center System One of the largest commercial centers in Vietnam, which converges world famous brandswith 250 fashion shops and luxury restaurants throughout 6 floors, Vincom Commercial Center offers visitors an excitingshopping experience. The food courtand entertainment area also contributes to visitors’ pleasant expedition.

Vincom Center Dong Khoi: 72 Le Thanh Ton Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1. Tel.: (+84) 0975 033 288.

Vincom Mega Mall Thao Dien: 161 Hanoi Highway, Thao Dien Ward, District 2. Tel.: (+8428) 6285 2299.

Vincom Plaza Go Vap: 12 Phan Van Tri Street, Ward 7, Go Vap District.

Vincom Plaza Le Van Viet: 50 Le Van Viet Street, Hiep Phu Ward, District 9. Tel.: (+8428) 7300 2888.

Vincom Plaza Quang Trung: 190 Quang Trung Street, Go Vap District. Tel.: (+84) 01645 989 802.

Vincom Plaza Saigon Res: 188 Nguyen Xi Street, Ward 26, Binh Thanh District. Tel.: (+8428) 7307 2999.

Vincom Plaza Thu Duc: 216 Vo Van Ngan Street, Binh Tho Ward, Thu Duc District. Tel.: (+84) 0903 304 888.

Vincom in District 2: 307 Nguyen Duy Trinh Street, District 2.

Tel.: (+84) 0906 791 865.

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TRUSTED ADDRESSES for shopping SHOPPING Asia, 102 Cong Quynh Street, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3920 3611.

Boutique Arts, 211A Dien Bien Phu, District 3; Tel: (+8428) 3823 0193. Cao, 40E Ngo Duc Ke, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3823 1706.

Russian Market, 328 Vo Van Kiet, District 1. Citi Plaza Nguyen Trai, 230 Nguyen Trai, District 1. Tay Son Production & Trading Co., 198 Vo Thi Sau, District 3. Coopmart Cong Quynh, 189 Cong Quynh Street, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3925 0725. Coopmart Nguyen Dinh Chieu, 168 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, District 3; Tel: (+8428) 3930-1385. Crescent Mall, 101 Ton Dat Tien Street, Phu My Hung, District 7. A & T Children's Fashion Shop, 87 Nguyen Trai Street, District 1. Boutique Art Boutique Shop, 97 Xuan Thuy Street, District 2. Minh Long I, 18 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan, District 3. Saigon Jewelery Shop SJC, 222-224-226-228 Le Thanh Ton, District 1. Saigon Jewelery Shop SJC, 40-42 Phan Boi Chau Street, District 1. Tan Son Nhat airport duty-free shops, international stations, Tan Son Nhat airport. Ninh Khuong Shop, 44 Le Loi Street, District 1. Ninh Khuong Shop, hand embroidered products, 83 Dong Khoi Street, District 1. PNJ Shop An Dong, No.5 An Duong Vuong, District 5. PNJ Ben Thanh Le Thanh Ton, District 1. Phu Nhuan PNJ Shop, 52B Nguyen Van Troi, Phu Nhuan District. District 1, PNJ Tan Dinh Shop, 292 Hai Ba Trung Street, District 1. Minh Phuong Lacquerware Shop, 40 Phung Khac Khoan Street, District 1. Phuong Nam Lacquerware Store, 219 Nguyen Trai Street, District 1; 641 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, District 1. Kim Phuong Embroiderery Shop, 98 Le Loi Street, District 1. Bambo Fashion Shop, 239 Hai Ba Trung District 3; 94 Nguyen Trai Street, District 1. XQ Sai Gon Silk Embroi-

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derery Shop, 70B Le Loi, District 1; 27 Dong Khoi Street, District 1. Diamond Plaza, 34 Le Duan Street, District 1. Dong Phuong Handicrafts, No. 5 Le Van Huu, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3822 8998.

Viet Plaza Shoes, 180-182 Ly Chinh Thang, District 4. Dan Khat Shopping Area, 431 Hoang Van Thu, Tan Binh District. Maximark Cong Hoa, 15-17 Cong Hoa, Tan Binh District. Tailor shop Long Lien Huong, 111 Pasteur, District 3. Ninh Khuong, 44 Le Loi, District 1. Parkson Cantavil, 01 Song Hanh, District 2. Parkson Hung Vuong, 126 Hung Vuong, District 5. Parkson Le Dai Hanh, 184 Le Dai Hanh, District 10; Tel: (+8428) 3827 7636. Parkson Paragon, Nguyen Luong Bang, District 7. Parkson Saigontourist, 35bis45 Le Thanh Ton, District 1. Parkson Tan Binh, CT Plaza, 60A Truong Son, Tan Binh District. Phuong Nam, 219 Nguyen Trai Street, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3837 0434. Saigon Center, 65 Le Loi, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3829 4888. Indochina Fashion Shop, 139 Dong Khoi Street, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3822 4971. Big C An Lac Supermarket, 1231 National Road 1A, Binh Tan District.

Big C Supermarket Hoang Van Thu, 202B Hoang Van Thu. Eastern Big C Supermarket, 138A To Hien Thanh, District 10. Big C Nguyen Kiem, 792 Nguyen Kiem Street, Go Vap District. Supermarket Co.op Binh Dong, 40-54 Tuy Ly Vuong Street, District 8.

Hau Giang Co.op, 188 Hau Giang, District 6. Hung Vuong Co.op Supermarket, 96 Hung Vuong, District 5. Supermarket District 6, My Phuoc Quarter, Nguyen Van Linh, District 7. Phu Lam Co.op, No. 6 Ba Hom, District 6. Phu Nhuan Co.op, 571 Nguyen Kiem Street, Phu Nhuan district. Dong Hoang Co.op, 127 Dinh Tien Hoang, Binh Thanh District. Hanoi Coop Shopping Center, 191 Quang Trung Street, District 9. Cho Lon Supermarket, 322-324 Tan Ky Tan Quy Street, Tan Phu District; 189/4 Truong Chinh, District 12; Lot G, Hung Vuong Apartment, Ward 11, District 5; 590 Cach Mang Thang Tam, District 3; District 2. Unionsquare, 171 Dong Khoi, District 1. Thai Tuan fabric, 45-47 Cach Mang Thang Tam; 10A 3/2 Street, District 10; Tel: (+8428) 3925 6477.

Vincom Center Dong Khoi, 72 Le Thanh Ton, District 1. Vincom Center Thu Duc, 216 Vo Van Ngan, Thu Duc District. Vincom, 3C 3/2 Street, District 10.

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Carita Beauty BEAUTY SERVICES

Carita Beauty is proud of its service, high quality French cosmetics and special care to every single customer. Services includes skin care and treatment, body wax, massage, hair care and design, and make-up.

All beauty treatment packages follow experts’ instruction and procedures.

74D Hai Ba Trung Street, District 1. (+8428)3829 6333.

09:00-21:00 every day.

Kose Salon All branches of Kose Salon spread over Ho Chi Minh City serve various forms of beauty care, especially skin care and nail care. At Kose Salon, cosmetic quality is a top priority and the staff is professionally trained.

Branch 1: New World Hotel Saigon, 76 Le Lai Street, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3824 3739.

Branch 2: Metropolitan, 235 Dong Khoi Street, District 1.

Tel.: (+8428) 3827 2882.

08:30-21:00 every day.

L’Apothiquaire La Maison de L’Apothiquaire Spa &Retreat is a building designed in the ancient French artistic architecture style ofthe 1950s, surrounded by gardens with vines, ferns, flowers and fountains. There are 33 treatment spaces with specialized beauty rooms and body treatment rooms. The practice program includes yoga, tai-chi, Vietnamese martial arts and water-based aerobics combined with relaxation therapy.

The guest will also be advised on nutrition diet for health improvement.

64A Truong Dinh Street, District 3. (+8428) 3932 5181.

09:00-21:00 every day.

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Qi Shiseido Saigon

151 Nguyen Van Troi Street, Phu Nhuan District. (+8428) 3844 1719.

09:00-23:00 every day.

Nguyen Thuy Hair & Spa Salon Nguyen Thuy Hair & Spa Salon has been a reliable address for many customers for its relaxationand body care services which include hair care, skin care, massage, and other specialized treatment services. At Nguyen Thuy, guests are welcomed in an unique space, quiet enough to forget about the hustle and bustle right in the center of the city, and comfortable enough to enjoy the deep relaxation at the hands of reliable professionals.

6A Tu Xuong Street, District 3; 201 Tran Binh Trong Street, District 5.

Other spas Cat Moc Spa, 61-63 Tran Dinh Xu, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3824-2467. Dang Ngoc Spa, No. 01 Huyen Tran Cong Chua, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 2241 8968. Indochine Spa, 69 Thu Khoa Huan Street, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3827 7188. Jasmine, 45 Ton That Thiep, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3827 2737. My Spa, 15C4 Thi Sach Street, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 8997 3309. Saigon Heritage, 69 Hai Ba Trung, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3827 2737. Sen Spa, 21 Nguyen Trung Ngan, District 1; Tel: (+8428) 3910 2114. YKC Beauty Salon, 21 Dien Bien Phu, District 3, Tel: (+8428) 3829 2791. http://www.sodulich.hochiminhcity.gov.vn/web/english

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Guests at this spa can enjoy professional care in a minimalist style atmosphere, with soothing light that creates a sense of intimacy and relaxation in the Japanese manner. There are individual area for men and women, with services that include skin care, foot and body massage, hair design, wax and sauna. Qi Salon uses Qi Shiseido products for its quality, which is one of the best in cosmetic brands.

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CONTACT INFORMATION: Area dial code: +8428 Emergency phone number 113 – Police

116 – Phone number enquiries

114 – Fire

1080 – General information service

115 – Ambulance

1087 – Traveling services

INTERNET Available at hotels and internet centers; costs about 6,000VND/ hour; printing on A4 paper costs about 2,000VND/paper. Free wifi is available in almost all cafes.

Currently, almost every area in Hồ Chí Minh City has 4G coverage provided by Viettel, Mobiphone, and Vinaphone telecom companies. Travelers can easily register and use 4G daily or monthly packages.

DIAL Beside the direct international call, there are 171, 177 and 178 services. Visitors can press one of the mentioned numbers and the phone number to call. This can save 0.6 to 0.63USD/minute. http://www.sodulich.hochiminhcity.gov.vn/web/english

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CELL PHONES Vietnam uses the GSM network which includes network operators such as Vinaphone, Mobiphone, and Viettel. Recharge cards from 20,000 to 500,000VND are available at most convenience stores, book stores, phone stores, and post offices.

A 100.000VND account offers 30 days to make phonecalls and 10 days to receive phonecalls; a 200,000VND account offers 70 days to make phonecalls and 10 days to receive phonecalls; a 300,000VND account offers 115 days to make phonecalls and 10 days to receive phonecalls; a 500,000VND account offers 215 days to make phonecalls and 10 days to receive phonecalls.

Call charge is about 1,700VND for 30 seconds and 350VND/ text message.

LANGUAGES English, French, Chinese, Japanese, German, Korean and more are used widely in hotels. Tourguides in Hồ Chí Minh City are able to speak one of those languages fluently, with English being the most widely used.

CURRENCY Cash: The Vietnamese Dong is used in Vietnam. There are two types of banknotes: paper and polymer. Paper notes include the 500, 1,000, 2,000, and 5,000; polymer notes include the 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, 100,000, 200,000, and 500,000.

Traveler’s cheques can only be exchanged at banks or currency exchange offices at international airports. There is a 2% service fee applied to USD account exchanges.

Credit card: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB and Diners Club International Cards are accepted in almost all restaurants, shopping centers, hotels, tourist agencies, and taxis. Some places, especially tourist agencies, may add an extra 4% fee when visitors purchase with credit cards. Commission charge when visitors withdraw cash with credit cards at Sacombank and Vietcombank is up to 3%.

ATM: ATMs from Vietcombank, Sacombank, DongABank, HSBC, and ANZ can be found easily in the city center, especially in major banks, supermarkets, shopping centers, and hotels.

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Some personal currency exchange addresses: Foreign Currency Exchange - Table 59: 135 Dong Khoi Street, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3823 1316. Working hours: 07:00-22:00 every day.

Mai Van: 1A Nguyen An Ninh Street, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3823 1836. Working hours: 08:30-12:00 & 13:30-16:30 every day.

Xuan Hung: 92-96 Nguyen Hue Street, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3827 6311.

TAX REFUND POLICY When travelers make purchases at VAT refund stores, they will have to fill out invoices and VAT refund declaration forms. Travelers have to submit their passports, tickets, invoices and VAT refund declaration forms with the “boarding pass” mark from the VAT refund customs inspection office so that their banks can offer them a refund. The amount of VAT refund accounts for 85% of the total VAT on eligible goods when travelers leave the country.

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CURRENCY EXCHANGE One USD is equal to 22.700 VND or more. You can exchange popular currency at banks. Banks are open Monday to Friday from 07:30–11:30 and 13:00–17:00 (except for public holidays).

Joint-stock banks open on Saturday mornings from 07:30–11:30.

You can also exchange money at gold jewelry stores and hotels, however these places offer exchange rates 5% lower than banks.

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SAFETY Vietnam, particularly Hồ Chí Minh City, is a generally safe destination in Southeast Asia. However, travelers should be aware of a few things: Don’t bring valuable items when going shopping or going for a walk. Leave them at hotels or in a safe.

Don’t give money to beggers or buy souvenirs from pedlars.

It is risky to exchange money at the “black market” (duffer). Travelers should exchange money at banks and gold jewelry stores recognized by the banks.

Don’t take a motorbike taxi by yourself.

Ask hotel staff members to negotiate a price before leaving.

Pay attention to vehicles when crossing the road.

VISAS Visa application: The Visa application procedure is very simple, and can be obtained at Vietnam Embassies in host countries. Tourist visas are valid for up to 30 days. Each visa application costs between 45 and 60USD. The process lasts between four and ten days. You can apply for a visa on the spot only if you have a letter of approval from the border police. Travel agencies often support services to get letters of approval.

Visa exemptions: Visa exemptions are granted to citizens of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Sweden, Russia, Japan, Korea, and ASEAN countries.

Visa extension: A 15 day maximum extension can be applied for 30USD. Visa extension service is available at hotels, travel agencies or the Administration of Immigration, address: No. 196, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Ward 6, District 3. Tel: (+8428) 3829 9398, working hour from 07:00–11:30 and 13:30–17:00 (Monday to Friday) and Saturday morning from 07:00 to 11:30.

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Be careful when eating at street stands and drinking ice water. It is advised to drink only bottled water. If you are not used to eating new kinds of food, you should avoid eating street foods. There are several famous international hospitals in the city such as: Columbia Asia International Healthcare at Saigon Clinic: 08 Alexandre de Rhodes, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3823 8888.

FV Hospital: 06 Nguyen Luong Bang Street, District 7.

Tel.: (+8428) 5411 3333.

Gia Dinh Clinic: 01 No Trang Long Street, Binh Thanh District.

Tel.: (+8428) 3803 0678.

Some famous pharmacies: Ngoc Chau: 335 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, District 3; Pasteur Pharmacy: 156 Pasteur Street, District 1; Pharmacy number 10: 197-199 Dong Khoi Street, District 1.

IDEAL VISITING TIME Tourist attractions are open to visitors all year round. Weather in the city is generally comfortable, except for the exceptionally hot days in the summer. It is advised to visit the city in the dry season from December to April when the humidity rate is lower. Peak travel time is from November to March. It would be interesting to visit the city during the traditional Tet holiday (Lunar New Year) around late January until early February to experience the festive vibe in the city and surrounding areas.

SCHEDULE Working hours: Most business open at 7:30/08:00 and close around 16:30/17:00. Businesses may have different schedules or be closed on weekend. Museums and some cultural relics are closed on Monday.

Closing time: Almost all restaurants and stores close at 24:00. Bars and clubs often close at 02:00 in the morning.

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CONTACT INFORMATION OF CONSULATES in Ho Chi Minh City Australia: 47 Ly Tu Trong Street, District 1.

Tel.: (+8428) 3521 8100.

Cambodia: 41 Phung Khac Khoan Street, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3829 2751.

Canada: 235 Dong Khoi Street, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3827 9899.

Cuba: 45 Phung Khac Khoan Street, District 1.

Tel.: (+8428) 3822 8289.

China: 175 Hai Ba Trung Street, District 3. Tel.: (+8428) 3829 2457.

France: 27 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, District 3. Tel.: (+8428) 3829 7231.

Germany: 126 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, District 3. Tel.: (+8428) 3822 4385.

Hungary:09-11TonDucThangStreet,District1.

Tel.: (+84) 01684 225 328.

India: 55 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, District 1.

Tel.: (+8428) 3823 7050.

Indonesia: 18 Phung Khac Khoan Street, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3825 1888.

Italy: 93 Nguyen Du Street, District 1.

Tel.: (+8428) 3827 5445.

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Japan: 261 Dien Bien Phu Street, District 3.

Tel.: (+8428) 3933 3510.

Laos: 9B Pasteur Street, District 1.

Tel.: (+8428) 3829 7667.

Malaysia: 02 Ngo Duc Ke Street, District 1.

Tel.: (+8428) 3829 3132.

New Zealand: 235 Dong Khoi Street, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3822 6906.

Panama: 7A Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1.

Tel.: (+8428) 3825 0334.

Poland: 29 Le Duan Street, District 1.

Tel.: (+8428) 3823 5932.

Russia: 40 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan Street, District 3. Tel.: (+8428) 3930 3936.

Singapore: 65 Le Loi Street, District 1.

Tel.: (+8428) 3914 2937.

South Korea: 107 Nguyen Du Street, District 1.

Tel.: (+8428) 3823 0251.

Switzerland: 115 Nguyen Hue Street, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3821 9580.

Thailand: 77 Tran Quoc Thao Street, District 3.

Tel.: (+8428) 3932 7638.

The United Kingdom and Northern Ireland: 25 Le Duan Street, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3825 1380.

The United States of America: 04 Le Duan Street, District 1. Tel.: (+8428) 3822 9433. http://www.sodulich.hochiminhcity.gov.vn/web/english

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