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A two-hour drive northwest out of Ho Chi Minh City brings you to the area of Cu Chi, famous for its maze of tunnels used by the Viet Cong in the war against the United States. Often little more than one meter high and 80 centim... more
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Fiona & Dave Slater said
… they didn't exactly break the bank)..The second day we visited the Cu Chi tunnels, built… continue reading »
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If you want to hear Vietnamese folk music, this is the place. Tucked away on a back street, Cao Minh, the owner, and a famous folk singer himself, has crafted an oasis of trees, shrubs, elevated platforms, ponds and frogs. Tues... more
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Allez Boo is especially popular among backpackers due to its location at the corner of two streets highly concentrated with budget guesthouses and restaurants. The bar has a distinctive look as the outside as well as the inside... more
Real Travelers who've been here
Traveling Zephyr said
… first asked for $10.For dinner we went to this really funny bar/restaurant called Allez Boo… continue reading »
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I-Box Cafe used to be a furniture shop before they had the bright idea of switching to a restaurant where all the furniture is for sale. This duality makes it more inviting than most restaurants. Dimmed lighting, fishbowls and... more
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Cappuccino is a nice inexpensive Italian restaurant. The interior features Italian-style paintings and wooden tables with the typical red-and-white-checkered tablecloths. All kinds of Italian food are on offer here from pasta t... more
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Sai Gon Pho is a spacious café that blends in with the serene, tree-lined area of District 3. Saigon Pho's facade catches the eye with its unique architectural design that blends the café into its surrounding tall and shady... more
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Ordering a drink at Big Man Beer is simple. The first two options are light (vang) or dark (den) beer. Then the size: ¼, ½ or 1-liter, starting at a conveniently low price. Big Man Beer has a lively outdoor patio area with s... more
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With the mission to help disadvantaged street workers, Sozo provides a lifetime opportunity by creating employment for those who would otherwise have fewer skills. Not only is this a great cause, but the baked goods are als... more
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Mac Thi Buoi Street is lined with Saigon's trendy boutiques and restaurants, but heading away from Saigon's busy streets to this place is like being teleported to a corridor in Marakesh. Exotic Middle-Eastern beats fill the cou... more
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Situated three kilometers outside of Cholon and built in 1744, the Giac Lam Pagoda is one of the oldest in Ho Chi Minh City. Last restored in 1900, it has retained an old feel that is complemented by stunning blue and white por... more
Ho Chi Minh City Travel Experiences
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Traveling with Ho Chi Minh (apparently) in Saigon
Something we keep forgetting to mention...on our trip we've had NO HASSLE finding ATMS. Mexico was tricky in the tiny places (Santa... Continue reading »
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Ho Ho Ho in Ho Chi Minh
We organised ourselves in Hoi An for our midday flight down south - only marred by being stung over $2 for a broken glass in our hotel ro... Continue reading »
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Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Into Saigon we went, and the ever present mopeds were still plaguing the place like some kind of angry bees (we witnessed a new record se... Continue reading »
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The coolest city on 2 wheels
Before I started travelling I had a rough plan of where I was going but only 3 things were fixed - the 35 day trip around Nepal, the... Continue reading »
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Sai Gon, Vietnam
Just after the last American troops left Vietnam in 1974, Hanoi successfully took Saigon. They renamed the city Ho Chi Minh City, and ren... Continue reading »
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Popular Ho Chi Minh City Hotels
- Metropole Hotel
- Bong Sen Sai Gon Hotel
- Sheraton Saigon
- Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City
- Que Huong - Liberty 2
- New World Hotel Saigon
- Palace Hotel Ho Chi Minh City
- Rex Hotel
- Redsun Hotel
- Bach Dang hotel
Popular Ho Chi Minh City Things to Do
- Cu Chi Tunnels
- Cafe Cao Minh
- Allez Boo
- I-Box Cafe
- Cappuccino
- Sai Gon Pho
- Big Man Beer
- Sozo
- Warda
- Giac Lam Pagoda
Popular Ho Chi Minh City Restaurants
- Ngoc Suong (Le Marina)
- Nam An
- Huong Dong
- Shuji Egi
- Song Ngu
- Amigo Steak House
- Cyclo Cafe
- Tandoor
- Cung Dinh at the Rex Hotel
- Night Market
