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Ben Thanh Market - Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) being the tourism centre and the business centre of Vietnam is 1,690km south of Ha Noi (the capital of Vietnam). About 60km from the coast. Hundreds of rivers and canals cross HCMC.
The Saigon River is the biggest. The river network from HCMC to the surrounding provinces and Cambodia is also an means of transportation and by road, railway or sea from HCMC to all other provinces. National Highway 1A and Thong Nhat Railway connect HCMC and Ha Noi. National Highway 13 connects Vietnam with the rest of Indochina. Tan Son Nhat International Airport, only 7km from the centre of the city, is the biggest airport in Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City also constitutes the cultural centre of the South and the Mekong Delta. It is the city where the quoc ngu (national writing) was first generalized, and where the first books written in quoc ngu were published. With the appearance and development of books, essays, schools, artistic and intellectual circles, HCMC has had a long history of cultural influence.
Climate
There are two distinct seasons. The rainy season lasts from May to November and brings an average rainfall of 1,979 mm (77.9 inches). Read More
The dry season lasts from December to April the next year. The annual average temperature is 27.5°C (81,59°F) and there is almost no winter. So, the climate is particularly favourable for tourism all year round.
Administrative Districts
Ho Chi Minh City is divided in 19 urban districts and five rural districts. Urban districts are numbered from 1st to 12th, and also include Tan Binh, Binh Thanh, Phu Nhuan, Thu Due, Go Vap, Binh Tan, and Tan Phu. As for rural districts: Nha Be, Can Gio, Hoc Mon, Cu Chi, Binh Chanh.
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History
While Ha Noi has 1,000 years of history, Ho Chi Minh City is a relatively new settlement. The name of "Saigon" was registered for the first time in documents dating back to 1698. Read More
Due to its favourable geographical location, topography, and climate, this area rapidly became a converging point for traders from all over the world. Saigon Port was built in 1862 and foreign traders quickly became familiar with the Ong m Lanh Market, Ray Market, Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Market. For many years, Saigon was praised as the "Pearl of the Far East". Ho Chi Minh City is where the heroic resist ance against aggressors and the struggling process for independence of the Vietnamaso Nation began. It was also where the Ho Chi Minh Campaign triumphantly finished on 30 April 1975. At the first session of the 6th. National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, in July 1976, the name of the city was officially changed to Ho Chi Minh City.
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Tourist Attractions
Despite its quite recent past, with more than 300 years history, HCMC nevertheless possesses numerous interesting buildings, displaying a characteristic combination of Vietnamese, Chinese and European cultures. These include Nha Rong (Dragon House Wharf), Quoc To Temple (National Ancestors' Temple), Xa Tay (Municipal Office), Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theatre as well as many pagodas and churches. Ho Chi Minh City draws approximately 70% of visitors to the country. The city's resources and accommodations are attractive to many travellers. Numerous steps have been and will be taken to stabilize the tourism potential of the city. For instance, historical relics and architectural works have been restored, traditional values have been recovered in festivals, and many museums are expected to be upgraded.
Thong Nhat Palace
Thong Nhat (or Reunification) Palace is situated at 106 Nguyen Du Street, District 1. Originally called Norodom Palace and Palace of Indochina Governor General, it was built in 1868 and inaugurated in 1873. Read More
After 1954, Ngo Dinh Diem, South Vietnam's President, and his family lived and worked in Norodom Palace. In 1963, this palace was heavily destroyed by bombs. President Diem commanded the remains to be destroyed and to build a new palace to be called Doc Lap Palace or Independence Palace. The new palace was built on a 120,000m2 area and covered 4,500m2. it included a basement, 3 main floors, 2 mezzanines, one terrace, and one upper floor. There are a total of 95 rooms in the Palace, each decorated according to its function. The Palace also features two exhibition rooms, a 33-room guest house, and numerous entertainment services such as tennis courts and stilt houses. On April 30, 1975, the tanks of the liberation army entered the Independence Palace, and the government, including 45 members and President Duong Van Minh, surrendered without condition. After the liberation, the Independence Palace became the headquarters of the city's military administration committee. The political consultation for national unification was held in this palace which was renamed Thong Nhat Palace or Reunification Palace . Nowadays, Thong Nhat Palace has become a historic, cultural relic attracting domestic as well as international visitors. The Thong Nhat Palace is open from 7.30am to 11am and 1pm to 4pm daily.
Municipal Theatre
Municipal Theatre located at N°7 Cong Truong Lam Son Street, District 1. It was originally an opera house for the Western audiences. Its construction was begun in 1898 and completed on 17 January 1900 according to the design by architect Ferrt. It holds 800 seats. Read More
The cost for the building at that time was nearly 1 million dong (old currency). In 1944 the House was badly damaged by air raids. Then, it became a temporary residence of the French and of Northerners migrating to Saigon after the signing of the Geneva Agreements in 1954. It was restored in 1665 and made the seat of Saigon Lower Houso of Parliament in 1956. After the liberation of Saigon, it was put under the management of the Artistic Performance Organization Company (Saigon Concert) and became the City's Opera House ever since. A variety of shows and performances are held in the theatre: dancing and singing, spoken drama, circus, and fashion shows. It frequently hosts domestic and overseas professional art troupes. This is also where conferences, seminars and big festivals of the city are held. Investments have been poured into the restoration of the theatre to its original conditions with advanced technique to make it capable of hosting performance of greater national and international dimensions. The theatre features shows nightly from 8pm to 10pm.
Ben Thanh Market
Ben Thanh Market is situated at the intersection of Le Loi, Ham Nghi, Tran Hung Dao Avenues and Le Lai Road, 700m south-west of the Rex Hotel. Read More
At first, the market was situated near the Ben Nghe River Dike. It was a brick market with a wooden frame and thatched roof, which was partly damaged by a fire in 1870. In 1911 it was demolished for a more spacious one, which was completed in March 1914. After being moved many times, it is now standing in the very centre of the city where consumers can conveniently find all sorts of products imaginable. In 1985 the interior as well as the exterior of Ben Thanh Market was completely remodelled except the front with the clock tower, which was kept as it was. Nowadays, the goods in Ben Thanh market are abundant, including almost all-domestic products - especially those from the Mekong Delta - and modern industrial products from other countries.
Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral is a magnificent building situated at the Cong Xa Paris Square, Dong Khoi and Han Thuyen Streets in the heart of the city. Read More
Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the oldest and biggest Catholic churches in Vietnam. It was built between October 1877 and April 1880 in a French style. With the approval of the Vatican, the cathedral was named Notre Dame during ceremonies held in December 1959. Its neo-Romanesque architecture and two 57.6m-high square towers tipped with iron spires dominate the city's sky line, reminds of the cathedrals in Paris. In front of the cathedral is a statue of the Virgin Mary. Visitors can attend mass held three times on weekdays and six times on Sundays.
Dam Sen Park
Covering 52ha on the corner of Lac Long Quan and Hoa Binh St., Dam Sen Park is composed of various areas. Read More
There is an area for entertainment, including a central flower garden, water fountains, pine tree hills, a rose garden, a prehistoric valley, a fun house, a ball game centre, electronic games, and make-up rooms, There is also an area for camping and a lake offering many aquatic activities. A pavilion for dancing and water puppetry is located near the lake. Dam- Sen Park is a large-scaled water park within the city, which is convenient for city dwellers to come and enjoy themselves here-especially at weekends. A whole community.
including Co-op Mart, a modern bowling centre, luxurious Sports and Gymnasium Centre, etc. will satisfy all kinds of your needs for shopping, entertainment and give you a truly relax holiday when you are really happy with your families or friends.
Zoo and Botanical Gardens
The construction of the gardens began in March 1864 under the supervision of French tropical botanist J.B. Louis Pierre and was completed in 1865. Read More
Many valuable trees from different parts of the country, as well as from India, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and other countries, were planted here. A concrete bridge was built over Thi Nghe Canal in 1927, ^ linking the Zoo and Botanical Gardens. The Zoo and Botanical Gardens consists of separate sections where one can see rare animals and ornamental plants, such as a famous collection of orchids, and enjoy the recreational areas for children and adults. The Zoo keeps hundreds of species of mammals, reptiles and birds. The cages are fairly spacious, including outdoor enclosures for tigers, monkeys, lions, deer, apes, crocodiles, snakes and hippopotami. The Botanical Garden is located-at 2 Nguyen Binh Khiem, Ben Nghe Quarter, District 1. There are two gates to the Zoo. The main entrance gate is on Nguyen Binh Khiem Road at the corner of Le Duan Road. The other gate is on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Road near the bridge over the Thi Nghe Channel.
Cho Lon
Whenever Cho Lon is referred to, everyone may immediately think of a Cho Lon - China Town inside Ho Chi Minh City. Read More
Cho Lon has become part and parcel of every itinerary to this city. Tran Hung Dao Boulevard, which connects Saigon and Cho Lon is considered the spine bone of Cho Lon. Cho Lon now covers a vast area from the residential quarters in Districts 5 and 10 to the vicinity of Districts 6 and 11. The Hoa people living there still preserve their age-old cultural, architectural, and religious values. The classical beauty of their architectural style finds expressions in rows of tile-roofed houses, which seem to be caught forever in a brownish gray colour. During daylight, Cho Lon is bustling with sellers and buyers doing their business. Binh Tay Market, one of the most important markets of Ho Chi Minh City, is located inside Cho Lon. It can be said that nothing is not sold there. There are some hotels and restaurants around here. When night falls, Cho Lon seems to rejuvenate. From a distance one can see neon signs of various sizes, shapes and colours. Tourists flock into this area not only for purchasing goods but also tasting the gastronomy of the Hoa. One can enjoy mouth-water-ing dishes as dumplings, boned duck's legs, Duong Chau fried rice, Tu Xuyen tofu and so on. Tourists also have a chance to explore the other side of Cho Lon. This is its residential area populated by the poor people, with their street stalls lighted under yellowish oil lamps, saddened by the cry of vendors at night. This poses a picture of great contrast. Such is a panoramic picture of Cho Lon. Come to explore.
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Pagoda And Temple
Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
Vinh Nghiem Pagoda is located on 339 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Road, District 3, is the biggest pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City. Read More
It was built between 1964 and 1971. The pagoda is noteworthy for its ancient Asian architecture, a vast sanctuary and eight-storey tower. On the first and fifth of lunar months, believers go to the pagoda to pay their respects, make offerings and pray for blessings.At the base of the tower is a shop that sells Buddhist ritual objects. The pagoda opens daily.
Van Hanh Monastery
Van Hanh Monastery is situated near the road between Phu Nhuan and Go Vap Districts, it includes the imposing Tarn Quan (three-entrance gate), Read More
the main court hall, Vietnam Buddhism Higher College office, the Institute of Buddhism Research office and the Translation Council of Vietnam Prayer Books office.
Van Hanh Monastery regularly welcomes international Buddhist delegations and other foreign visitors. Devotees from all over the country come to this monastery to celebrate Buddha's birthday and to take part in preaching sessions. It is open daily.
Giac Lam Pagoda
Giac Lam Pagoda (also known as the Cam Son or Cam Dien Pagoda) is located at 118 Lac Long Quan Street in Tan Binh District. Built in 1744, Read More
it is one of the city's oldest pagodas and, unlike many other local religious structures, it has not been renovated since 1900; the architecture, layout, and ornamentation remain almost unaltered. The scenery around the pagoda is picturesque and many people come here to write or recite poetry. Standing in the front garden is a shining white statue of the Goddess of Mercy, perched upon a lotus blossom, a symbol of purity. Inside, on either side of the main altar, are statues of Ameda Buddha and Sakyamuni Buddha, along with more representations of the Goddess of Mercy. The Pagoda also houses 113 statues made of brass and precious timber. It is open from 6am to 9pm.
Giac Vien Pagoda
The Giac Vien Pagoda is located in Lac Long Quan St., District 11. Built in 1798, it is architecturally similar to the Giac Lam Pagoda. Read More
The most noteworthy elements of the pagoda are the finely carved wooden boards, typical of the ancient architecture of the South. The repairs carried out in 1958 and 1961-1962 were inspired by Western architecture.
Xa Loi Pagoda
Xa Loi Pagoda is situated at 89 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan Street, District 3. Its construction was initiated in August 1956, according to the design Read More
of architects Tran Van Duong and Do Ba Vinh. The opening ceremony was held in May 1958. The South Vietnam Association of Buddhist Study built the pagoda to worship the remains of Buddha. The altar on the first floor, dedicated to Sakyamauni Buddha, is soberly decorated. The Sakyamuni Buddha statue is an excellent work of art made by Le Van Mau in 1954. The pagoda is open daily from 7am to 11am, and from 2pm to 5pm.
Phung Son Pagoda
Phung Son Pagoda is located at 1408, 3 Thang 2 Road, District 11. It was established in the early 19th century by Bonze Lieu Thong. Read More
Since then, it has undergone two major restorations. Many statues found in the pagoda were created by a group of craftsmen from Sa Dec. A number of valuable statues, such as Di Da Tam Ton, Ngu Hien Thuong Ky Thu, a stone statue of Buddha covered with gold leaves, and a ceramic statue of Tieu Dien are also found in the pagoda. The surrounding area is an archaeological site Tram which many artifacts were excavated, such as a baked earthen head statues and ceramic items belonging to the Oc-Eo culture. Prayers are held three times a day from 4am to 5am, 4pm to 5pm, and 6pm to 7pm.
Le Van Duyet Temple
Le Van Duyet was born in 1764, in the village of Long Hung, Tien Giang Province. He was a renowned military dignitary of the Nguyen Dynasty, and Read More
the last governor of the military province of Gia Dinh. Due to a long feud between Duyet and King Minh Mang in 1835, the King desecrated Duyet's tomb and forbad anyone to offer candles or to burn incense on his behalf. However, in 1841, King Thieu Tri re-examined the case and officially forgave Duyet, repairing his tomb, and once again conferring ancient honourable titles upon him. Since then, Le Van Duyet Temple has undergone constant repairs and is much visited. Le Van Duyet Temple is located on 126 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Binh Thanh District.
Tran Hung Dao Temple
Tran Hung Dao Temple is situated at 36 Vo Thi Sau Street, District 1. It was first erected in 1932 as a Buddhist pagoda bearing the name of Van An. Read More
In 1958, it was entirely rebuilt, featuring the architecture seen today, forming a T-shape with two-piled up roofs and eight curved comers adorned with dragon and phoenix figures. It is styled after northern Vietnamese temples and communal houses. Inside, there are many horizontal and vertical lacquered boards, as well as carved and meticulously inlaid incense tables. On the wall, there are pictures of Tran Hung Dao as he chased away Kublai Khan's Mongol aggressors in the 13th century. The greatest ceremonies at the temple occur over the New Year and on the 20th day of the 8th |unar month to celebrate Tran Hung Dao. The temple is open daily from 6am to 11am and from 2pm to 6pm.
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Museums
Ho Chi Minh Museum - Dragon House Wharf
The Dragon House Wharf, formerly known as Nha Rong, was built in 1863 by the local materials and European materials. It consists of 2-storey building according to the European architectural style, but Read More
the roof made by Orient style, head horse-shaped, anchor, and two dragons-shaped symbols on the top of the building, then the name "Dragon House" was taken. The museum has a collection of 3,000 pictures and 700 artifacts relating to President Ho Chi Minh.
It is from this area that the young man Nguyen Tat Thanh (later became President Ho Chi Minh) set sail on a French ship named Admiral Latouche Treville in June 1911 to serve the country. In September 1979, the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City chose Nha Rong as Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site-Dragon House Wharf, then changed it into Ho Chi Minh Museum branch in Ho Chi Minh City. Over time, approximately ten million visitors, local as well as international, have seen Ho Chi Minh Museum-Dragon House Wharf. The museum is located at N°1, Nguyen Tat Thanh Road, District 4, just across the Ben Nghe Channel and the Saigon River. It is open daily except on Monday from 8am to 11.30am and 1.30pm to 5pm.
Revolutionary Museum
Located in a building more than 100 years old at 65 Ly Tu Trong Street (on the corner with Nam Ky Khoi Nghia), the Revolullotmry Museum used Read More
to be the Palace of Governor of Cochinchina and, then, the office of the imperial delegate of the King. Numerous pictures and exhibits are displayed, related to the struggle against French colonialists and American aggressors, as well as images related to the general uprising at Mau Than Spring (1968) and the historical Ho Chi Minh Campaign (1975) to liberate the country. The museum is open from 8am to 11.30am and 2pm to 4.30pm from Tuesday to Sunday.
Vietnam History Museum-Ho Chi Minh City
It is located in Thao Cam Vien Park, at 2 Nguyen Binh Khiem. The Vietnam History Museum in Ho Chi Minh City was built in 1929 and was called Read More
Musee Blanchard de la Bosse until 1956. During that period, the museum had different exhibits on ancient Asian art. In 1956, the museum was renamed Saigon National Museum, and finally in 1975, after some renovations, the museum was expanded. On August 1979, it became Vietnam History Museum in Ho Chi Minh City. Over ten thousand of objects and documents, 21 show rooms are presented in the museum. The museum is divided into two parts:
Part 1: Vietnam's history from ancient times (approximately 300,000 years ago) up to the 1930s, when Vietnam's Communist Party was founded. It is divided in 8 periods displaying in 6 showrooms with the subjects: Primitive Age; Hung Kings founding and safeguarding the country; Fight for Independence (1st -10th centuries); Ly Dynasty (11th .13th centuries); Tran Dynasty (13th. 14th centuries); Le Dynasty (15th -18th centuries); Tay Son Dynasty (18th - 19th centuries); Nguyen Dynasty (19th - middle 20th centuries)
Part 2: It consists of 6 specific showrooms displaying characteristics of the Southern area of Vietnam such as the Oc-Eo culture, the ancient culture of the Mekong Delta, the Champa arts, the Vietnamese ethnic minorities in Ben Nghe-Saigon, and ancient pottery of various Asian countries. Besides the exhibits system, the museum also has stores system to keep and preserve abundant of artifacts. It is open from 8am to 11.30 am and 1pm to 4pm from Tuesday to Sunday.
War Remnants Museum
The War Remnants Museum is situated at 28 Vo Van Tan Street, District 3. It displays shocking evidences of atrocity committed by the foreign Read More
aggressors during Vietnam's two national liberation wars. There is an interesting collection of American weapons, and more impressive are a French guillotine sent to Vietnam in 1911, a model of the notorious tiger cages for keeping Vietnamese revolutionaries. The museum attracts a lot of foreign tourists. It is open daily from 8am to 11.45am and from 1.30pm to 4.45pm.
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Around Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi Tunnels
The Cu Chi Tunnels is one of the most famous historical vestiges of Vietnam's national liberation war. It is located in Phu My Hung Commune, Read More
Cu Chi District, approximately 70km from Ho Chi Minh City's centre. The network consists of over 200km of tunnels connected with one another like a cobweb. Inside the tunnels are kitchens, food and ammunition storage caches, medic care chambers, meeting chambers, commanding chambers, etc. From this underground village, the revolutionary forces staged the 1968 general offensive and the Ho Chi Minh campaign in April 1975 to liberate South Vietnam.Those who set foot in the tunnels cannot help but admiring the talent, determination and endurance of the communist guerrillas. They dug and removed tens of thousands of tons of earth and stone with rudimentary tools, and then camouflaged the openings so well that nobody could find them. Cu Chi Tunnels is open daily from 8am to 4pm.
Ben Duoc Temple
The Ben Duoc Temple is located on a 7ha area near the Cu Chi Tunnels, in Phu My Hung Commune, Cu Chi District. Read More
The construction of the temple started in May 1993 and was completed in December 1995. It features a three-entrance gate, a memorial house, a nine-story tower, a main temple and a flower garden.
The worshipping area in the main temple is solemnly decorated with a statue of President Ho Chi Minh and the wails are carved with a list of the names of 44,520 soldiers who died fighting for independence. Underneath the temple is a display of images and objects that reflect the struggle that took place in Cu Chi. Every year, on December 19, a memorial rite is held at the Ben Duoc Temple.
Eighteen hamlets of Trau (Betel) Garden
Trau (Betel) Garden is located in Hoc Mon District, 10km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. The lifestyle of this country commune still retains its Read More
traditional rustic features. Horse-drawn carts make up the chief means of transport. The locals continue growing betel trees and building houses in traditional style. The most distinguished characters of the local people are their love for martial arts, self-sacrifice for just causes, righteousness, and mutual affection. This land wins kudos for the heroic struggles of its people against the French and American invaders. People here regard betel growing their hard currency earner. Tourists will find in the commune a carpet of everlasting green of betel leaves. The betel trees grow so thick that, when standing under their foliage, one can hardly get wet in the rain. Tourists can go by horse-drawn cart to go sightseeing the whole commune, and to talk with the local people who are open and hospitable. They will tell visitors about the heroism of their ancestors during the two resistance wars.
Suoi Tien Tourist Site
The Suoi Tien Tourist Site is located in Tan Phu Ward, District 9, 19km away from Ho Chi Minh City. A tourist site of the Southeast Asian rank, Read More
Suoi Tien still preserves a pure, green, and clean environment, which makes it "the lung" of Ho Chi Minh City. It is thus an ideal place for holidaymakers from far and near. The 25-ha Cultural Tourist Site of Suoi Tien includes a sightseeing area, a holiday resort, and a high-quality entertainment area. Inside Suoi Tien, one finds a giant dragon of 400m, and a statue of unicorn. Tourists may visit Flower and Butterfly Grottoes, the crocodile-breeding farm with over 2,000 crocodiles, the 8-ha orchards, or the nice, attractive Square of the Mysterious Palace of Twelve Animals. They can catch a mini-train to tour the site. There is still more. Among them are self-controlled Boeing planes, one 30-meter swing, air-bicycle excursions to the crocodile farm, or high-speed hydroplanes. Visitors to Suoi Tien also have chances to immerse themselves in the poetic landscapes and see the Sea World with hundreds of species of fish, which are breeding in the glass tanks.
Can Gio - Vam Sat Mangrove Forests
The Can Gio Mangrove Forest was recognized as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2000. It is the first biosphere reserve in Vietnam, and is the 368th member of the international network of biosphere reserve. Read More
Covering an area of 75,740ha, the evergreen forest is a lively world of 150 kinds offlora, 137 species offish, 31 species of reptiles, 4 species of mammals, 130 species of birds which has inspired biologists and nature lovers alike. At Can Gio, visitors will have opportunities not only to indulge in a fresh green environment but also to explore the mysteries of the tidal swampy ecosystem and thrill to the legends of amphibious commandos during the Vietnam War. Vam Sat is an eco-tourism site with an area of 2,000 hectares in Ly Nhon Commune, Can Gio District, 50km from centre of Ho Chi Minh City. The Eco-tourism site of Vam Sat Mangrove Forest has beautiful landscapes and clean environment. Visitors to Vam Sat can stay overnight at the houses by the seaside, under the foliages. This area has many interesting activities that attract a large number of domestic and foreign visitors.
Binh Quoi Tourist Village
Binh Quoi Tourist Village is located on the Thanh Da peninsula by the Saigon River, in Binh Thanh District, 8km from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City. Read More
This is one of the city's biggest tourist sites with its unique scenery. There are 55 modern-equipped bedrooms in the village, which nestle under big trees by the river. The village's restaurant is where big parties can be held and famous grilled dishes and Vietnamese traditional specialties can be found. There are marvellous shows of traditional music in the evening, including "Ky Yen Festival", "Southern amateur singing on Ghe Hau", "Traditional Vietnamese Wedding". Such shows attract a great deal of domestic and overseas tourists. You can also go water surfing, fishing, swimming, play tennis, and many other kinds of sport. From Binh Quoi, you can boat along the Saigon River to visit the Ben Duoc, Lai Thieu Fruit Gardens, and back to the Nha Rong Wharf.
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Festivals
Nghia An Hoi Quan Festival
15th day of the pt lunar month and 24th day of the 6th lunar month. Nghia An Hoi Quan (Pagoda), situated at 678 Nguyen Trai St. in District 5, Read More
is dedicated to Quan Cong, an eminent Chinese man, and other spirits. Every year, the Hoa people, numerous Viet (Kinh) people, and other visitors from distant provinces, take part in the two festivals. On the 14th day of the 1st lunar month, unicorn, lion and dragon dance groups perform for audiences on the large field in front of the pagoda. According to custom, only vegetarian offerings are made to Quan Cong, while the other spirits are offered dishes containing meat. Following the worshipping ceremonies, there are artistic activities on the grounds of the pagoda acting for a few nights. This festival aims to glorify and to demonstrate the admiration of the Hoa community for Lord Quan Cong.
Anniversary of the Death of the Hung Kings
10th day of the 3rd lunar month. The-festival annually takes place at Hung Kings Temple in the Zoo and Botanical Garden to commemorate the Read More
anniversary of the death of the country's founders. A great number of people come to pay tribute in a solemn, yet warm, festival atmosphere.At the ceremony, representatives of the municipal administration deliver speeches on the sacred meaning of the special occasion, while representatives of young Vietnamese people express gratitude to the Hung Kings for their determination to defend the country. Afterwards, guests offer their prayers and there are performances by local bands.
Le Van Duyet Temple Festival
1st day of the 8th lunar month. Le Van Duyet Temple, located in Binh Thanh District, is dedicated to Officer Le Van Duyet and his wife. Read More
The festival takes place on the anniversary of the death of Le Van Duyet. During the ceremony people pray for the safety of the country, favourable weather, a good harvest and happiness.
Death Anniversary of Tran Hung Dao
20th day of the 8th lunar month. Every year on the 20thday of the 8th lunar month, Vietnamese people honour the death anniversary of Tran Hung Dao, Read More
a national hero from the 13th century. In Ho Chi Minh City there are many places worshipping to Tran Hung Dao, but the Tran Hung Dao Temple (located in 36 Vo Thi Sau, Ward 4, District 1) is home to the area's largest ceremony. It features traditional rituals from the North.
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Tourist Information
IDD code: 84 - 8
Transport
Ho Chi Minh City is 72km from My Tho, 116km from Vung Tau, 136km from Vinh Long, 169km from Can Tho, 250km from Rach Gia and 338km from Ha Tien, 300km from Da Lat, 445km from Nha Trang, 965km from Da Nang, 1,051km from Hue and 1,690km from Ha Noi.
Air
Tan Son Nhat Airport is 7km from the city centre. From Ho Chi Minh City, there are regular flights to many cities around Vietnam and in the world
Airlines Offices
Vietnam Airlines Ticketing Office
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Vietnam Airlines Truong Son Ticketing Office
49 Truong Son St., Ward 2, Tan Binh Dist.
Tel: 3832 0320, Fax: 3848 6945
Dinh Tien Hoang Ticketing Office
15B Dinh Tien Hoang St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3832 0320, Fax: 3825 8377
Vietnam Air Service Co. (Vasco)
114 Bach Dang Rd., Tan Binh Dist.
Tel: 3842 2790, Fax: 3844 5224
Jetstar Pacific Airlines
1A Me Linh St., Dist.1
Tel: 3825 8101,Fax: 3825 8104
Aeroflot
4H Le Loi Blvd., Dist.1
Tel: 3829 3489, Fax: 3829 0076
Air France
130 Dong Khoi Rd., Dist.1
Tel: 3829 0981, Fax: 3822 0537
All Nippon Airways (ANA)
16th Floor, Sun Wah Tower, 115 Nguyen Hue St.
Tel: 3821 9612, Fax: 3821 9619
Asiana Airlines
6th Floor, 39 Le Duan Blvd., Dist.1
Tel: 3822 2663, Fax: 3822 2710
British Airways
170-172 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Rd., Dist.3
Tel: 3933 0777, Fax: 3930 5008
Cathay Pacific
72-74 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St., Dist. 3
Tel: 3822 3203, Fax: 3825 8276
China Airlines (Taiwan)
37 Ton Due Thang Blvd, Dist.1
Tel: 3911 1591, Fax: 3911 1592
China Southern Airlines
21-23 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Rd., Dist.1
Tel: 3823 5588, Fax: 3823 7003
Emirate Airlines
170-172 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Rd., Dist.3
Tel: 3930 2939, Fax: 3930 5002
Eva Air Taiwan
2A-4A Ton Duc Thang St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3822 4488, Fax: 3821 7215
Japan Airlines
88 Dong Khoi Rd., Dist.1
Tel: 3821 9098, Fax: 3821 9097
Korean Air
Room 909, 9th Floor, 34 Le Duan Blvd., Dist.1.
Tel: 3824 2879, Fax: 3824 2877
Lao Airlines
2 Tran Quy Khoach , Dist.1
Tel: 6651 6466
Lufthansa - German Airlines
14th Floor, Bitexco Building, 19-25 Nguyen Hue Blvd., Dist. 1
Tel: 3829 8529, Fax: 3829 8537
Malaysia Airlines
37 Ton Due Thang Blvd, Dist.1
Tel: 3829 2529, Fax: 3824 2884
Quatas Airways
1-3-5 Le Duan St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3827 3888, Fax: 3824 3624
Singapore Airlines
Saigon Tower, 29 Le Duan Blvd., Dist.1
Tel: 3823 1588, Fax: 3823 1554
Thai Airways
29 Le Duan Rd., Dist.1
Tel: 3822 3365, Fax: 3822 3465
United Airlines
17 Le Duan Rd., Dist.1
Tel: 3823 4755, Fax: 3823 0030
Train
The Express trains take 30-39 hours to reach Ha Noi; hard and soft seats are available. Air-conditioned sleepers should be booked in advance.
Train tickets can be purchased at the ticket office of the station and also at most of travel agents in the city.
Saigon Railway Station
1 Nguyen Thong St., Dist. 3
Tel: 3843 6528/ 3931 8952
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Bus And Minibus
There is a variety of bus stations around Ho Chi Minh City. Read More
Mien Dong Bus Station
292 Dinh Bo Linh Rd., Binh Thanh Dist.
Tel: 3898 4893, Fax: 3899 2094
There are bus services from the bus station to destinations north of HCM City such as Buon Ma Thuot (8 hours), Da Nang (24 hours), Da Lat (7 hours), Hai Phong (43 hours), Nha Trang (8 hours), Ha Noi (36-40 hours), Hue (25 hours), Phan Thiet (4 hours), Pleiku (13 hours), Vung Tau (2h30'), Vinh (31 hours), Quang Ngai (20 hours), Quy Nhon (16 hours), Nam Dinh (38 hours) and Tuy Hoa (12 hours).
Most buses leave daily from 5am to 5.30pm.
Mien Tay Bus Station
395 Kinh Duong Vuong Rd., Binh Tan Dist.
Tel: 3877 6593, Fax: 3875 2853
Located on the western edge of the city, where buses and minibuses leave for most major destinations in the Mekong Delta.
An Suong Bus Station
National Highway 22, Ba Diem Commune, Hoc Mon Dist.
Tel: 3883 2516, Fax: 3883 0411
Buses to Tay Ninh, Cu Chi and other destinations in the South.
City bus
At present, there are over 120 bus routes. Fare cost: VND3,000-5,000. Operation hours: 5am-21pm everyday.
Boat
The hydrofoil route from Bach Dang Port (1A Ham Nghi St., Dist. 1) to Vung Tau City (and vice versa) - Operation hours: hourly trips from 6am to 4.30pm (weekdays), from 6 am to 5pm (Saturday & Sunday).
Please contact: Vina Express, Kios 2 Ton Duc Thang St, Dist. 1, Tel: 3829 7892 or 91 Le Quoc Hung, Dist. 4, Tel: 3940 0621, Fax 3943 5493 ; Petro Express, 10B Ton Due Thang St, Dist. 1, Tel: 3821 0653
Car
Almost tourist cafes, travel agents or hotels arrange car rental service.
Car And Motobike
Rentals are available at hotels and cafes.
Cyclo
A good way to get around. Price: 25,000VND/hour
Motor-Taxi
Quickest way to get around town and cheaper than cyclo. Xe om drivers often stand along street corners and very easy to find.
Taxi
Saigon Airport Taxi 3844 6666
Comfort Taxi 3821 2121
F. Taxi 3845 4545
Mai Linh Taxi 3838 3838
Saigonsun Taxi 3838 3838
Saigontourist Taxi 3997 9797
Petrolimex Taxi 35121212
Vina Taxi 3811 1111
Vinasun Taxi 3827 2727
Tourism Division (DCST)
140 Nguyen Dinh Chieu St., Dist. 3
Tel: 3824 2903, Fax: 3829 3056
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Tour Operator
Vietnam Tpur operators
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Ann Trading &Tourist Co., Ltd.
58 Ton That Tung St., Dist.1
Tel: 3833 2564, Fax: 3832 3866
Apex Vietnam Co. Ltd.
16 Ngo Thoi Nhiem St, Dist 3
Tel: 3930 9840, Fax: 3930 9833
Asian Travel Mate Co., Ltd
113 C, BuiVien St, Dist 1
Tel: 38386678, Fax : 38366676
Anphongtourist - APTT Golf
404, Block D, Le Thi Rieng Apartment, Ward 15, Dist. 10
Tel: 3970 7769, Fax: 3970 5175
Asiantravel
103 Truong Dinh St., Dist. 3
Tel: 3933 9888, Fax: 3930 9188
All Asia Travel Co., Ltd
57-59 Do Quang Dau St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3920 3493, Fax: 3920 3886
Ben Thanh Tourist - Cite
4-6 Ho Huan Nghiep St., Dist.1
Tel: 3823 8962, Fax: 3829 5060
Carnival Travel Service Co., Ltd
357 Vo Van Tan St., Dist. 3
Tel: 3834 2384, Fax: 3834 2386
Chao Vietnam Tourist
449 Tran Phu St, Ward 7, Dist 5
Tel: 3924 6698
Cholon Travel
148 Tran Tuan Khai St., Dist.5
Tel: 3924 2528, Fax: 3924 1396
Exotissimo Travel Vietnam Co., Ltd
80-82 Phan Xich Long St., Phu Nhuan Dist
Tel: 3995 9898, Fax: 3995 918415
Fiditourist
127- 129A Nguyen Hue St., Dist.1
Tel: 3914 1414, Fax: 3914 1363
Indochina Ventures Co., Ltd.
40 Truong Quyen St., Dist.3
Tel: 3820 2563, Fax: 3820 2565
Lamdong Tourist Company (Dalattourist)
26 Le Anh Xuan St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3823 7177, Fax: 3822 2347
Le Cochinchine
658/1 Cach Mang Thang Tam St., Dist.3
Tel: 3993 4552, Fax: 3993 4554
Email: info@lecochinchine.com
Website: www.lecochinchine.com
Lien Bang Travelink
92 Nguyen Bieu St., Ward 1, Dist. 5
Tel: 3838 2288, Fax: 3838 2299
Email: info@lienbangtravel.com
Website: www.travelink.vn
www.lienbangtravel.com
Mai Phuong Vy (MPV) Co., Ltd.
119/21 OB Le Lang St., Tan Phu Dist.
Tel: 2243 2786, Fax: 6267 3198
Mayflowers Tourist and Trading Co. Ltd.
282/7 Ngo Gia Tu St., ward 4, Dist. 10
Tel: 3834 7207, Fax: 3927 2736
Mekong Delta Travel & Service Co., Ltd.
41 Dang Thi Nhu St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3821 2100, Fax: 3821 4668
Northern Star International Travel
8A Tran Quang Dieu St, Dist. 3
Tel: 3526 0719, Fax: 3526 0720
Nature Tourist
1356 Duong 3 Thang 2, Dist.11
Tel: 6261 1513, Fax: 6 2611 532
OSC First Holidays
47 Thu khoa Huan St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3823 5206, Fax: 3823 5209
OSC Travel (SMI Group) Co., Ltd
143 Nguyen Van Troi St., Phu Nhuan Dist.
Tel: 3844 4668, Fax: 3844 3726
Pacific Tourist - Trading Services Co., Ltd.
26 Dat Thanh St., Tan Binh Dist.
Tel: 3864 5361, Fax: 386949982
Peace International Travel
132 Nguyen Van Thu St.Dakao ward, Dist.1
Tel: 6295 9256, Fax: 6295 9257
Peace Travel Joint Venture Co
215 Hai BaTrung, Dist. 3
Tel: 3829 0480, Fax: 3829 7787
Peace Tour Co.
60 Vo Van Tan St., Dist. 3
Tel: 3930 3909, Fax: 3930 4416
Perfect Tour Travel
273B An Duong Vuong St., Dist. 5
Tel: 3833 6336, Fax: 3832 5022
Phoenix Voyages
82-83, 7B St, A area, An Phu/An Khanh, Dist.2.
Tel: 6281 0222, Fax: 6281 0333
Phu Tho Tourist
15, No. 2 St., Lu Gia Housing Compound, Dist. 11.
Tel: 3865 0921, Fax: 3865 5930
Saigon Railway Tourist
10 bis Ky Dong St., Ward. 9, Dist. 3
Tel: 3931 7922, Fax: 3843 8830
Saigontourist
23 Le Loi St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3822 5887, Fax: 3829 1026
Email: saigontourist@sgtourist.com.vn
Website: www.saigon-tourist.com
Sao Mai International Tourism Co., Ltd.
16/2 Nguyen Thien Thuat St., Dist. 3
Tel: 3925 3385, Fax: 3925 3378
Email: saomaisg@hcm.fpt.vn infor@saomaitours.com
Website: www.saomaitours.com
Sun N' Sea Travel
2nd Floor, Dinh Le building, 01 Dinh Le, Dist. 4.
Tel: 3943 5661, Fax: 3943 5662
Smile Tours Service Int. Co. Ltd
72 C/2 Binh Thoi, Ward 14, Dist. 11
Tel: 62642861, Fax: 62642863
Sassco Travel
SASCO Tower, Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Tan Binh Dist.
Tel: 3848 7142, Fax: 3848 7141
Sunny Land Travel Co. Ltd.
R.1109, An Phuc building, 2nd St., Dist. 2
Tel: 2200 1435, Fax: 6281 8275
Tnk Travel Co., Ltd.
216 De Tham St., Dist.1
Tel: 3920 4766, Fax: 3920 5377
V.Y.C Travel Jsc.
178-180 Nguyen Cu Trinh St., Dist.1
Tel: 3836 8899, Fax: 3836 8399
Van Hoa Viet Trade - Consultant - Service - Tourism Co., Ltd.
55B Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St., Dist.1
Tel: 3930 9717, Fax: 3930 9873
Email: vanhoaviet@vanhoaviet.biz.vn
Website: www.vanhoaviet.biz.vn
Vidotour Indochina Travel
145 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia St., Dist. 3
Tel: 3933 0457, Fax: 3933 0470
Viet Hands Services
18 Bis Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St., Dist.1
Tel: 39105755, Fax: 39105531
Vietventures Travel
27/1 Nguyen Van Nguyen, Dist 1, HCMC
Tel: 3848 2627, Fax: 3848 0209
Viet Linh Trading and Travel
740 Dien Bien Phu St., Dist. 10
Tel: 3835 7970, Fax: 3839 5172
Viet Nga Tourism Co. Ltd.
78/G5 Cong Hoa St, Tan Binh Dist.
Tel: 6292 4302, Fax: 6292 4317
Email: tohonggiang@hcm.vnn.vn
Website: www.vietngatourism.com
Vietmark
1st floor, 166D Tran Hung Dao St., Dist.1
Tel: 5404 3939, Fax: 5404 3940
Vietnam Festival Travel
31 Cao Thang St., Dist. 3
Tel: 3834 2380, Fax: 3834 2382
Vietnamtourism- Ho Chi Minh City
234 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia St., Dist.3
Tel: 3932 6776, Fax: 3932 6775
Vietnamtourism Jsc.
338 Cao Thang St, Dist. 10
Tel: 3526 5260, Fax: 3526 5238
Vietravel
190 Pasteur St, Dist.3
Tel: 3822 8898, Fax: 3829 9142
Vietspace Travel Service Co., Ltd.
62 Huynh Khuong Ninh St, Dist. 1
Tel: 3820 7705, Fax: 3820 7066
Viettours Co., Ltd
104 Nguyen Cong Tru St, Dist. 1
Tel: 3821 7217, Fax: 3821 8999
Youth Tourist Jsc.(YTC)
292 Dien Bien Phu St, Dist. 3
Tel: 3932 5236
Fax: 3932 5480
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Hotels
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RentalThe list of apartments.
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Best Resort-Silver Creek City Resort
112 An Phu Dong 11, An Phu Dong Ward, Dist. 12.
Tel: 3719 9533, Fax: 3719 9534
Riverside Apartment
53 Vo Truong Toan St., Dist. 2
Tel: 3744 4111, Fax: 3744 4000
150 rooms, US$2000-5200
Saigon Domaine Apartment
1057 Xo Viet Nghe Tinh St., Binh Thanh Dist.
Tel: 3556 6163, Fax: 3556 6225
45 rooms, US$169-349
Sedona Suites Apartment
65 Le Loi St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3822 9666, Fax: 3822 9229
89 rooms, US$180-300
Sherwood Residence Apartment
127 Pasteur St., Dist. 3
Tel: 3823 2288, Fax: 3823 2299
240 rooms, US$128-300++
Somerset Chancellor Court, Ho Chi Minh City
21-23 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3822 9197, Fax: 3822 1755
172 rooms, US$160-280++
Somerset Ho Chi Minh City
8A Nguyen Binh Khiem St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3822 8899, Fax: 3823 4473
165 rooms, US$150-240++
Thang Long Apartment
53/1 Nguyen Khac Nhu St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3920 7251, Fax: 3836 9436
5 rooms, US$ 500-600/month
In Can Gio Dist. and Others
Can Gio Resort
Thanh Thoi, Long Hoa Ward, St.
Tel: 3874 3333, Fax: 3874 3334
80 rooms, US$29-62
Phuong Nam Pearl Resort
Dong Hoa Hamlet, Long Hoa Commune, Can Gio Dist.
Tel: 3874 3812, Fax: 3874 3370
71 rooms, US$25-60
Thanh Long Hotel
B8/251, Phong Phu Commune, Binh Chanh Dist.
Tel: 3761 1224, Fax: 3761 1400
180 rooms, US$18-20
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RestaurantsAll info to contact your restaurant.
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Ashima 3
35A Nguyen Dinh Chieu St
Tel: 3824 1966, Fax: 3824 1969
Mushroom Hot pot
Ba Mien
122B Tran Quoc Thao St., Dist. 3
Tel: 3931 7096, Fax: 3526 1986
Cha Ca La Vong
3 Ho Xuan Huong St., Dist. 3
Tel: 3930 5674
Cung Dinh Rex
146 Pasteur St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3829 2185, Fax: 3829 6536
Kinh Bac
30 Dong Khoi St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3829 1364, Fax: 3829 1364
Long Den Do
60A Truong Son St., Tan Binh Dist.
Tel: 6297 1889, Fax: 3220 0271
Sea food
Maxim's Nam An
13-15-17 Dong Khoi St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3829 6676, Fax: 3823 0644
Nam Bo Baked Village
283-285 Cach Mang Thang 8 St., Dist. 10
Tel: 3863 2309/ 38622569
Baked meat
Ngoc Suong Marina
17 Le Quy Don St., Dist. 3
Tel: 3930 4209, Fax: 3930 5234
The fresh seafood & traditional Vietnamese
Pho 24 Corporation
23-25 Tran Nhat Duat St., Dist.1
Tel: 3848 0807, Fax: 3848 0814
Rice-noodle soup
Pho Co (Ancient Town)
211 terDien Bien Phu St., Dist. 3
Tel: 3829 9625, Fax: 3822 3473
Ngon Restaurant (Old)
160 Pasteur St., Dist.1
Tel: 3827 7131, Fax: 3827 7127
Quan An Ngon 138 (New)
138 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3822 4979
Thanh Nien
11 Nguyen Van Chiem, Dist.1
Tel: 3822 5909, Fax: 3822 5909
Vietnam House
93-95 Dong Khoi St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3829 1623, Fax: 3829 7286
Excellent traditional music and costumes
Wrap and Roll
62 Hai Ba Trung St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3822 2166
Wrapped and rolled dishes of three regions in Vietnam
Zen Viet
92 - 94 - 96 Le Loi St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3829 6287, Fax: 3823 8735
Dai Thong
97 Ham Nghi St, Dist. 1
Tel: 3822 9365
Ming Dynasty
23 Nguyen Khac Vien St., Dist.7
Tel: 5411 5555
Thai Village
38 Ly Tu Trong St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3825 6704
Yeebo
Le Thanh Ton St., Ben Nghe Ward, Dist. 1
Tel: 3823 0368, Fax: 3823 0388
Indian cuisine Ashoka
17/10 Le Thanh Ton St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3823 1372 Indian cuisine
Nagomi
17/12 Le Thanh Ton St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3822 1704, Fax: 3823 8756
Hinageshi
15A7 Le Thanh Ton St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3825 0393, Fax: 3825 0393
Japanese food including curry rice, ramen, sashimi, sushi
Arirang Ka Tun
17 Hoang Viet St., Tan Binh Dist.
Tel: 3844 6023
Choi go zip
11 -13 Lam Son St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3824 7194
Seoul House
33 Mac Thi Buoi St, Dist 1
Tel: 3829 4297, Fax: 3829 4296
Malee Thai
37 Dong Du St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3829 3029
Samyan
102-104 Le Lai St., Dist.1
Tel: 3925 9020-3925 9010
Thai, China food
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Other
Lion City
98 Le Lai St., Dist.1
Tel: 3925 3971
Singaporean delicacies which include frog porridge, crab fried with Sambal chilly
Au Manoir De Khai
251 Dien Bien Phu St., Dist. 3
Tel: 3930 3394, Fax: 3933 0583
French cuisine
Garten Stadt
34 Dong Khoi St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3822 3623, Fax: 3825 1830
German cuisine
Good Morning Vietnam
197 De Tham St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3837 1894
Italian cuisine
Le Bordeaux
72, D2 St., Ward 25, Binh Thanh Dist.,
Tel: 3899 9831, Fax: 3899 9831
Excellent food. Wide range of imported delicacies
Pacharan Tapas & Bodega
97 Hai Ba Trung St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3825 6024, Fax: 3823 4954
Spanish Restaurant
Pomo Doro
79 Hai Ba Trung St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3823 8957, Fax: 3823 8957
Italian cuisine
Wild Horse Saloon
8A1/D1 Thai Van Lung St., Dist.1
Tel: 3827 7786, Fax: 3825 6317The restaurant is famous for its Latin dinning style, especially grilled dishes
Vegetarian
Giac Duc
492 Nguyen Dinh Chieu St., Dist. 3
Tel: 3835 6161
Hoa Dang
38 Huynh Khuong Ninh St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3820 9702, Fax: 3820 9702
Bars
Bach Dang Cream
28 Le Loi St., Dist.1
Tel: 3829 2707, Fax: 3822 3150
Ciao Cafe
74-76 Nguyen Hue St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3823 1130
Pizza and sandwiches
Paris Deli
65 Le Loi St., Dist.1
Tel: 3821 6127
The Jazz Cafe
97Bis Suong Nguyet Anh St., Dist.1
Tel: 3925 0388
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ShoppingThere are some great place for shopping in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Markets/ Trade Centres
An Dong Market
34-36 An Duong Vuong St., Dist. 5
Tel: 38324647, Fax: 3835 3665
Ben Thanh Market
Le Loi Blvd., Dist. 1,
Tel: 3829 2096
Binh Tay Market
Hau Giang Blvd.,
Dist. 6
Tel: 3857 1512
The biggest wholesale market In the south of Vietnam
City Plaza Trade Centre
230 Nguyen Trai St., Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, Dist. 1
Tel: 3925 6768 - 3837 9088
Diamond Plaza Trade Centre
34 Le Duan St., Dist. 1
Tel 3825 7750, Fax: 3825 7689
Parkson Saigon Tourist Trade Centre
35Bis - 45 Le Thanh Ton St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3827 7636, Fax: 3827 7643
Parkson Hung Vuong Trade Centre
126 Hung Vuong St., Dist. 5
Tel: 2222 0383, Fax: 2222 0338
Saigon Jewelry Shoping Centre
40-42 Phan Boi Chau St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3825 8969, Fax: 3829 5712
Saigon Square Centre
07-09 Ton Due Thang St., Dist. 1
Saigon Tax Trade Centre
135 Nguyen Hue St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3821 3849, Fax: 3829 9973
Supermaket Co.op Mart Cong Quynh
12 Cong Quynh St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3932 5239, Fax: 3925 3615
Supermaket Co.op Mart Nguyen Dinh Chieu
168 Nguyen Dinh Chieu St., Dist. 3
Tel: 3930 1385/3930 1384
Supermaket Co.op Mart Nguyen Kiem
571-573 Nguyen Kiem St., Phu Nhuan Dist.
Tel: 3997 2472, Fax: 3997 2479
Supermaket Co.op Mart Dinh Tien Hoang
127 Dinh Tien Hoang St., Binh Thanh Dist.
Tel: 3510 0091, Fax: 3841 8227
Supermaket Co.op Mart Ly Thuong Kiet
497 Hoa Hao St., Dist. 10
Tel: 3957 2857, Fax: 3957 2843
Zen Plaza
54-56 Nguyen Trai St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3925 0340, Fax: 3925 0265
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Bookshops And GalleriesArt is not hard to find but the book shop you will need this info
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Ben Thanh Art & Frame
07 Nguyen Thiep St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3823 8101, Fax: 3823 3002
Email: info.benthanhart@gmail.com
Web: www.benthanhart.com
Tribook Bookshop
158ED Dong Khoi St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3827 2169
Galerie Nguyen
139 Dong Khoi St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3824 2723, Fax: 3823 3002
Email: info.benthanhart@gmail.com
Web: www.benthanhart.com
Gallery Ho Chi Minh City Fine Art Association
218A Pasteur St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3823 5077, Fax: 3823 4064
Nguyen Hue Bookshop
40 Nguyen Hue St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3825 8318, Fax: 3827 5196
Saigon Bookshop
60 - 62 Le Loi St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3822 6386, Fax: 3822 7668
Fahasa Tan Dinh Bookshop
387-389 Hai Ba Trung St., Dist. 3
Tel: 3820 8533
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Clothing
In HCMC there are many shops where you can find a bargain
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Creation Shop
105 Dong Khoi St., Dist. 1,
Tel: 3829 5429
Khai Silk Shop
107 Dong Khoi St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3829 1146, Fax: 3823 3773
Lien Huong Dress Shop
111 Pasteur St., Dist. 1,
Tel: 3822 6074
Miss Ao Dai Shop
21 Nguyen Trung Ngan St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3822 2139, Fax: 3829 8864
Saigon Fine Arts Shop
160 Pasteur St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3829 1430/ 3829 3952
Shop Thai Tuan Silk
236A Ba Thang Hai St., Dist. 10
Tel: 3862 0657
T&M Silk Shop
155 Dong Khoi St., Dist. 1,
Tel: 3824 5398
Tuyet Lan Silk Shop
84 Le Loi St., Dist. 1,
Tel: 3829 9754
X.Q Dalat Shop
38 Le Loi St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3825 6595, Fax: 3829 8693
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Entertainment
Cinemas/ Shows
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Ben Thanh Theatre
6 Mac Dinh Chi St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3825 6111, Fax: 3829 0110
Cinebox Hoa Binh Cinema
240, 3/2 St., Dist. 10
Tel: 3862 2425
Fafilm Cinema
6 Thai Van Lung St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3829 4363
Galaxy Cinema Nguyen Trai
230 Nguyen Trai St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3920 6888
Institute of Cultural Exchanges with French
28 Le Thanh Ton St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3823 9968
Mogastar Cinema
126 Hung Vuong St., Hung Vuong Plaza, Floor 7.
Tel: 2222 0388, Fax: 2222 0330
Municipal Theatre
7 Lam Son Square , Dist. 1
Tel: 3829 9976
Thang Long Cinema
19 Cao Thang St., Dist. 3,
Tel: 3839 3993
Theatre of Traditional Music and Dance
108-110 Hai BaTrung St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3823 7186, Fax: 3827 2450
Water Puppets
Nguyen Binh Khiem St., Dist. 3
Tel: 38234682
Healthy CentresRead More
La Cochinchine
141 Nguyen Hue St., Floor 6, Rex Hotel
Tel: 3825 1812
Paloma Salon & Spa
47/3 Pham Ngoc Thach St., Dist. 3
Tel: 3823 1745
Quoc Te Cosmetic Surgery
90 Chau Van Liem St., Dist 5
Tel: 3859 1022
Saigon Hospital of cosmetic surgery
97B-99 Nguyen Du St., Dist 1
Tel: 3829 1342, Fax: 3823 9461
Viet-My Institute of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
93 Phan Xich Long St., Ward 2, Phu Nhuan Dist.
Tel: 3995 5683
White Lotus Spa
7/2 Phung Khac Khoan St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3824 2451
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Clubs
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Club Royale
1 Ngo Due Ke St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3822 1888, Fax: 3824 4636
Diamond Plaza (20 lanes) Bowling
34 Le Duan St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3825 7778
International Tourist Club
76 Le Lai St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3824 3760, Fax: 3824 3706
Maxim's Dancing Nightclub
15-17 Dong Khoi St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3825 1171
Phu Tho Gymnastic House
1 Lu Gia St., Dist. 11
Tel: 3866 5157, Fax: 3866 5161
Horse racing. Open weakens from 12.30pm to 4pm
Saigon Superbowl Bowling (32 lanes)
A43 Truong Son St., Tan Binh Dist.
Tel: 3848 8888, Fax: 3845 8119
Vietnam Golf and Country Club
Long Thanh My Ward, Dist. 9
Tel: 6280 0537, Fax: 6280 0059
Exhibition
International Fair Exhibition
466 Hoang Van Thu St., Tan Binh Dist.
Tel: 3845 1088, Fax: 3845 1080
Medical Services
General Hospital, SOS and more Read More
Central Medical International
1 Han Thuyen St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3865 4025, Fax: 3827 2365
Cho Ray Hospital
201B Nguyen Chi Thanh St., Ward 12, Dist. 5.
Tel: 3855 4138, Fax: 3855 7267
FV Hospital
6 Nguyen Luong Bang St., Tan Phu Ward, Dist. 7.
Tel: 5411 3333, Fax: 5411 3334
International SOS
167A Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Dist. 3
Tel: 3823 6520, Fax: 3829 8524
Saigon General Hospital
125 Le Loi Str., Dis.1
Tel: 3829 7709, Fax: 3822 5988
Tropical Diseases Hospital
190 Ben Ham Tu St., Ward 1, Dist. 5
Tel: 3923 8704, Fax: 3923 6943
Trung Vuong Hospital
266 Ly Thuong Kiet St., Ward 14, Dist. 10
Tel: 3865 6744, Fax: 3865 0687
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Post OfficeRead More
Cho Lon Post Office
26 Nguyen Thi St., Dist.5
Tel: 3855 0832, Fax: 3856 7399
Binh Thanh Centre Post Office
3 Phan Dang Luu St., Ward 3, Binh Thanh Dist.
Tel: 3841 0646, Fax: 3841 2372
Ho Chi Minh City Post
125 Hai Ba Trung St., Dist.1
Tel: 3827 0888, Fax: 3827 0777
Saigon Centre Post Office
117-119 Hai Ba Trung St., Dist.1
Tel: 3825 1636, Fax: 3822 0677
BanksLocal and international Banks in HCMC
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HSBC List of offices, Vietnam
Ho Chi MInh City and Neighborhood
ACB
442 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St., Dist. 3
Tel: 3929 0999, Fax: 3839 9885
ANZ
39 Le Duan St., Dist.1
Tel: 3827 2926, Fax: 3822 3449
Citibank N.A
Sun Wah Tower, 115 Nguyen Hue Blv., Dist. 1.
Tel: 3824 2118, Fax: 3824 2267
Deutsche Bank AG (HCM City Branch)
65 Le Loi St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3829 9000, Fax: 3822 2760
Indovina Bank
46-48-50 Pham Hong Thai St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3822 4995, Fax: 3823 0131
Vietcombank
29 Ben Chuong Duong St., Dist. 1
Tel: 3825 1317, Fax: 3829 7228
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