VIBRANT VIBRANT

ACTIVITIES PEOPLE
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Culture 32

Cuisine 58

Entertainment 72

Lifestyle 90

WELCOME TO Shopping 99

HO CHI MINH CITY Space 110

Top experiences in Ho Chi Minh City 10

RECOMMENDED TOURS TO VISIT HO CHI MINH CITY
Events & Festivals 17
City tours 116

Suburb tours 120

List of tour operators 126

BASIC TRAVEL INFORMATION

Modes of transport 132

Climate 141

Accomodation 143

Necessity 149

Currency 150

Internet & Mạng điện thoại 151

Code of Conduct for tourists 152

Necessary contact information 156

Operating time 158

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As a duet sung by the Past and the Present, Ho Chi Minh City is not only rich
in Vietnamese traditions but also packed with good values brought by other
countries. Cultural inclusive practices result in every corner of this land sharing
an invigorating energy. An advanced security system ensures the tourists that the
City is safe to travel.

CULTURAL AND CULINARY DIVERSITY

Saigon – Ho Chi Minh City’s culture and cuisine has been influenced and shaped
throughout 300 years of history by the quintessence of the Northern and Central
Vietnam as well as the Chinese, Khmer and Western nationals. Ho Chi Minh City,
therefore, boasts to have the most cultural and culinary diversity in the country and
regularly featured as one of the tops in the world.

FRIENDLY LIFESTYLE OPEN ECONOMY

People residing in the City are of The City, as the economic hub of the
different origin and welcomed by the country, attracts investors around
City. They treat others, even strangers, the world and organizes hundreds
with respect and kindness. Do not be too of international conferences and
surprised when you see someone here economic events every year.
gently smile at you, unconditionally
lend you a helping hand or invite you to
dinner as their old friends.

VARIOUS SPACES
Besides the bustling lifestyle, the most modern City in Vietnam is also home to
countless iconic experiences that you might not expect, the calm and slow-moving
rivers that lull you to relaxation, the verdant fields that take your breath away, the
pristine mangrove that ignite your adventurous spirit and the fresh sea breeze that
greet you with a warm hug.
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TOP

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EXPERIENCES Saigon-style
breakfast
IN HO CHI MINH CITY Enjoying a loaf of banh mi (Vietnamese
bread) full of crispy tasty fillings
with a cup of iced milk coffee (which
has bitter taste with soft aroma,
Một thành phố sống động and is made by using a small metal
từng con phố, từng con người Vietnamese drip filter) is a nice way to
have a simple and balanced breakfast,
and to understand how Saigonese get a

Top experiences in Ho Chi Minh City

great start to their days.

Visiting “Biet Dong

Sai Gon” Cafe
Inside the café combined with the
museum devoted to “Biet Dong Sai
Gon – Gia Dinh” (which is the name
of Southern Liberation task force who
carried out raids aimed at the Saigon
regime and the US military forces
during the Vietnam war), there lies a
secret tunnel systems and dozens of
items that supported Sai Gon Special
Forces during the wartime.

Visiting the War

Remnants Museum
The War Remnant Museum restores
and displays thousands of weapons,
evidence of war crimes and war scenes,
contributing to reliving the Resistance
War Against America – Saigon
government of Vietnamese people.

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SHOPPING PARADISE PAGODAS
Each pagoda in the City has its own
Nguyen Hue walking street, Dong Khoi
architectural features and unique
area or Ben Thanh market boasts to
historical tales. A visit to the pagodas
be the busiest shopping centers in the
is a wonderful occasion to enjoy
City, promising to delight any shoppers
the tranquil settings, to pray for
who happen along.
loved ones and to be so absorbed in
Vietnam’s Buddhism.

EXPLORING SAI-
GON’S STREETS ON HAVING A FEAST

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A CYCLO TOUR FOR THE EYES WITH
With a lovely Vespa or a cyclo, you À Ố SHOW
can easily explore the City in like Heading to the most famous art
manner with the past generations of performance show in the City, you shall
Saigonese, visiting labyrinthine back- get to know the everyday lifestyle of
alleys, enjoying a cup of coffee on the Vietnamese people through a skillful
sidewalk or admiring the beauty of the combination of contemporary dance
architectural wonders of Indochina. and traditional dance using bamboo as
dance equipment.

LEARNING
EXPERIENCING
CHINESE CULTURE STREET FEAST
AO DAI
Ba Thien Hau Pagoda and Cholon in
District 5 offers the opportunities to Is there any cultural experience that The diversity of the City’s street food
explore the stunning architecture and paints a more vivid memory than is second to none. It is easy to find all
exemplary worshiping practices of the wearing Vietnamese Ao Dai and taking kinds of Vietnamese delicious food,
Chinese community in Ho Chi Minh City. photos with Vietnam’s landscape and even from other countries in this City.
heritage? If you travel to the City in Pay a visit to Phan Xich Long food
March, do not forget to involve yourself paradise, or Xom Chieu Street in District
in Ao Dai Festival – an annual festival 4, or any corner of the City to give your
VIEWING THE CITY that introduces thousands of delicate taste buds a chance to be pampered
and varied Ao Dai designs. with Saigon’s distinctive street foods.
FROM THE
VANTAGE POINT
The top floor of the Landmark 81 or
Bitexco offers the vantage point to
see the City spread out below. These
skyscrapers provide a 360-degree
view of the City and a chance to touch
the sky if you dare to walk on the glass
bridge named Skytouch.
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DELICIOUS BEER IN “WESTERN
CHINATOWN FOOD STREET” BUI VIEN
Mi vit tiem (yellow noodle soup with Being known as the most visited street
roasted duck), hoanh thanh (wonton in the City, “Western Street” Bui Vien’s
noodles), banh he (fried chive cakes), claim to fame is its “bia bet” – sitting
bot chien (pan-fried rice flour cubes on the sidewalk and drinking beer. Pop
with fried eggs), etc. are all special into this place once to be a part of the
dishes introduced by the Chinese com- singing and the chattering here, to sip
munity to the culinary map of Ho Chi the renowned Saigon beer, to feel the
Minh City. Just trying spending your youth and enthusiasm of the City.

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afternoon strolling around Nguyen Kim
Street, Hung Vuong Street or Thu Do
market, you will, in no doubt, be full with
dozens of scrumptious specialties.

RIDING LEISURELY JOINING A CRAZY

ON BOAT ALONG NIGHT OUT IN
NHIEU LOC – THI ROOFTOP BAR
NGHE CANAL Unwinding with music and cocktails in
hand or immersing yourself in a small
“galaxy” of the light over the sleepless
A boat tour along Nhieu Loc – Thi City is must-try experiences in the
Nghe Canal – the City’s “Landmark of home of top luxurious rooftop bars
the century” will ride you through the in Vietnam.
District 1’s contemporary buildings
and District 3’s European architectural
wonders and let you gently feel the beat
of the City reflected in the melodious
Don Ca Tai Tu (Southern folk music) or
harmonica sound.

EXPLORING THE
RELISHING THE CU CHI TUNNELS
CITY’S NIGHTLIFE The Cu Chi Tunnels, dubbed "The
underground City", preserve a
Amid the winding Saigon River, the resounding history of Ho Chi Minh City's
first-class yacht of the City offers militia during the Vietnam war. Visit the
an experience of the City’s nightlife tunnel, play paintball, or enjoy a relaxing
and Vietnamese culture through cycling tour to know more about the
quintessential and appetizing dishes. life of Saigonese in the 40s – 50s.
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GIO’S CALM EVENTS
EMBRACE
The "Oasis" of the City is the ideal
destination for those who seek the
AND
FESTIVALS
beauty of nature in the Southern region
in a short period of time. Just over an
hour's ride, you will reach the mangrove
recognized by UNESCO as the World
Biosphere Reserve, the Monkey Island,
the sea breeze and the paradise of
fresh seafood.

WANDERING AROUND THE

SINGULAR LABYRINTH OF ALLEYS
The singular “Alley culture” can be
found nowhere but in this City. Spend
the early hours of your day walking
along the alleys that go long into the
indefinite end, setting eyes on ancient
buildings, catching the glimpse of the
older generations still keeping their
habit of reading daily journals written in
the old style, familiarizing yourself with
the tender but elegant vitality in the
heart of a bustling City are experiences
that you do not want to let slip your mind.

BEHOLDING
EUROPEAN
ARCHITECTURE
Being built in the French colonial period,
Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Central
Post Office and so on are unmatched
creations of talented European
architects. Take a look at those wonders
to have a better understanding of
French influence on this culturally
diverse City.
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TET FESTIVAL NGUYEN HUE INTERNATIONAL NGHINH ONG
“VIETNAM’S FLOWER STREET TRAVEL EXPO – (WHALE WORSHIPING)
CULTURAL IDENTITY” HO CHI MINH CITY FESTIVAL IN CAN GIO
(ITE HCMC)
The event that boasts to be the most
established International Travel

Events and Festivals

Expo in the Lower Mekong Region.

MARCH APRIL THÁNG 8 NOVEMBER

AO DAI DEATHANNIVERSARY LION - DRAGON INTERNATIONAL

FESTIVAL OF THE HUNG KINGS DANCE FESTIVAL FOOD FESTIVAL
The annual festival that attracts a The festival that aims to The food festival that is the
wide variety of ao dai designs. introduce the art of lion - dragon most expected in the City with
dance that reflects the City’s hundreds of delicacies from all
HO CHI MINH tradition and customs. parts of the world.
CITY TOURISM
FESTIVAL

MAY JUNE DECEMBER

SOUTHERN FOOD SOUTHERN FRUIT HO CHI MINH CITY HOZO

FESTIVAL FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL HCMC INTERNATIONAL
MARATHON MUSIC FESTIVAL
The marathon that has the largest
number of athletes participating
in Vietnam.

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FEBRUARY
TET FESTIVAL - “VIETNAM’S
CULTURAL IDENTITY”

Events and Festivals

The festival aims to introduce to the local
and tourist the Vietnam’s traditional
Tet Holiday – a significant national
traditional culture, to encourage the
next generation to cherish family
values and to cultivate in them the NGUYEN HUE FLOWER STREET
love and pride for the motherland. The
When Spring comes, Nguyen Hue participating and offers a vast number
festival involves a series of fantastic
walking street will be decorated with all of activities for visitors to engage
activities: traditional rituals recreation,
kinds of flowers and ornamental plants including bamboo dance and traditional
lion and dragon dance, entertainment
grown across the country. Nguyen games. This cultural beauty of the
activities, art performances, Tet cuisine,
Hue flower street also welcomes City is always held in great affection
Tet markets, etc.
plenty of troupes of performers who by domestic and foreign tourists.
The first week of use traditional musical instruments
January every year
Lunar New Year (usually in late Nguyen Hue walking street,
January and early February of the Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
Le Van Tam Park, Da
solar calendar)
Kao Ward, District 1

NOTES
Flower market: The flower market the Spring in Vietnam. During the
will open about one week before the Lunar New Year, apricot blossom
Lunar New Year and last until the 30th becomes ubiquitous in the City as
day of the 12th lunar month at 23/9 being displayed in the houses, on
Park, Le Van Tam Park, Gia Dinh Park the streets, in the parks, etc. Apricot
and so on. The market sells a broad blossom comes in two colors, white
range of flowers, for example, apricot and yellow. Among them, yellow
blossom and other kinds of flowers apricot blossom is more desirable
grown in the Southern region. in the eyes of homeowners and
frequently considered an offering to
Tet flowers: Apricot blossom in the pray for good luck and fortune in the
Southern region and Peach blossom Lunar New Year.
in the Northern region represent

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Events and Festivals
DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HUNG KINGS
In commemoration of the Death programs, martial arts performances,
Anniversary of the Hung Kings, Boi singing, Cai luong singing as well as
Vietnamese people offer incense sticks interesting traditional games.
AO DAI FESTIVAL and flowers to worship the first kings of
The 10th day of the 3th lunar month
the country, those who built the country
Ao Dai Festival is a proverbial event of cultural tourism of Ho Chi Minh City, aiming in its very first start. The parade has Ethnic Cultural Historical Park.
to make a great contribution to preserve and promote the traditional and cultural more than 4.000 amateur performers Vinh Thuan quarter, Long Binh
values of Vietnam’s national garment, to cultivate the love for Vietnam’s Ao Dai in participating with an aim of recreating Ward, District 9
the people living in the City, and to develop the City’s domestic and foreign tourism. the tales of Hung dynasties. Apart from Suoi Tien Tourist Area, 120 Ha Noi
the ceremony, Death Anniversary of the highway, Tan Phu Ward, District 9
The March every year Nguyen Hue walking street, Hung Kings also consists the festival
Ben Thanh Ward, District 1 which serves as a part of inter-regional Dam Sen Cultural Park, 3 Hoa Binh
cultural exchange, traditional music Street, Ward 3, District 11
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SOUTHERN FOOD
FESTIVAL
Southern Food Festival aims to
underscore the uniqueness and
diversity of culinary culture of Vietnam
in general and Southern region in

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particular. The festival also offers the
Don ca tai tu performances delivered by
artists, and performers from Don ca tai
tu clubs.

The May every year

Dam Sen Cultural Park, 3 Hoa

Binh Street, Ward 3, District 11

HO CHI MINH CITY SOUTHERN FRUIT

TOURISM FESTIVAL FESTIVAL
The festival takes place during the
The festival seeks to promote Ho Chi opportunity for the local and enterprises three month of summer to reflect the
Minh City’s tourism as an “attractive – to establish the network and showcase uniqueness and diversity of Southern
friendly – safe” destination and one of their tourism products and services, fruit with a variety of attractive activities
the country’s largest tourism hubs. The especially those of Ho Chi Minh City, including Fruit floating market,
festival is also considered as a great to domestic and foreign tourists. Fruit-shaping contest, Parade, Art
The mid-April every year Le Van Tam Park, Hai Ba Trung performance in which the performers
Street, Dakao Ward, District 1 will introduce their techniques in
concocting drinks from fruits, etc.
The June every year

Suoi Tien Tourist Area, 120 Ha Noi

Highway, Tan Phu Ward, District 9

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& OCTOBER LION-DRAGON
DANCE FESTIVAL
The Lion – Dragon Dance Festival of Ho Chi Minh City is an event of cultural tourism,
intending to promote and introduce the art of Lion – Dragon dance – a tourism
product of Ho Chi Minh City in general and District 5 in particular, and further to

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develop the values and beauty of national traditional culture.

The festival welcomes numerous recognized troupes of Lion – Dragon dancers

with various electrifying activities including Lion – Dragon dance parade, Lion –
Dragon showroom, water drum performance, traditional games, etc. Attending the
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL EXPO – festival, visitors will gain a better understanding of the art of Lion – Dragon dance
and be a part of the dance as playing the role of “Ong Dia” (similar to the Chinese
HO CHI MINH CITY (ITE HCMC) “Big Head Buddha”) or wearing the lion costume. etc.
ITE HCMC is an established annual of thousands of visitors, becoming the The April every year Nguyen Hue walking street,
travel event of Vietnam’s tourism place where both international and Ben Nghe Ward, District 1;
industry, first organized in 2005 with regional enterprises network and seek District 5’s streets
the goal of promoting tourism products business opportunities.
and services in the Lower Mekong The September every year
Region. More than 15 successful events
held prove ITE HCMC has succeeded in Saigon Exhibition and Convention
making it name as the most renowned Center (SECC), 799 Nguyen Van
International Travel Expo in the Lower Linh Street, Tan Phu Ward, District 7
Mekong Region. ITE HCMC attracts tens

NGHINH ONG (WHALE WORSHIPING)

FESTIVAL IN CAN GIO
Nghinh Ong Festival is a traditional
folklore festival which features the
lifestyle of the people living in coastal
areas with a variety of cultural activities,
art performances, traditional games
including the Nghinh Ong ceremony
with a procession that takes place
at Ong Thuy Tuong Temple (Temple
Can Thanh commune,
worshipping the Whale), the ceremony
Can Gio District
to show the gratitude to people who
From 14th to 16th day of the laid the foundation for the community
8th lunar month – equivalent to development, the art performances, the
October every year Lion – Dragon dance, etc.
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INTERNATIONAL HO CHI MINH CITY
FOOD FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL MARATHON
International Food Festival is an ideal destination for domestic and foreign tourists As the marathon event having the largest worthy getaway, and to introduce the
to explore the multicultural cuisine to the fullest. International Food Festival number of athletes participating in culture and the people of Vietnam to
holds a substantial number of activities to introduce Vietnamese cuisine as well Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City International international athletes, domestic and
as international cuisine, including cooking contest, flair bartending, and so on. Marathon intends not only to encourage foreign tourists.
Particularly, the visitors will benefit a great opportunity to taste lip-smacking food, physical activity, and promote healthy

Events and Festivals

and witness the impressive cooking style and the art of food presentation in the lifestyle in the community but also to The first week of December every year
culinary culture of Vietnam and other countries. suggest Ho Chi Minh City as an trip-
The City center

November every year

Youth Cultural House, 4 Pham

Ngoc Thach Street, District 1

HOZO
HCMC INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Hozo-HCMC International Music
Festival is held with variety of music and
cultural activities, which would offer a
precious opportunity for traditional music
to merge with modern music, spreading
the value of national music and culture to
the world.

Visitors may enjoy variety of interesting

music spaces to catch up with the latest
music trends, newest knowledge and
the diversity of the world’s music. The
audience will enjoy a diverse fest of music
genres from World Music to Jazz, Pop to
traditional music with highest quality.

December every year

The city center

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CULTURE
A community opens
to a colorful heritage

Saigon was reclaimed 300 years In the past, during the French colonial
ago. The influence of Central and period, Saigon was heavily impacted by
Northern culture was changed European culture. It was in that period
according to Southern climate and that philosophy, religion, art, literature
soil characteristics. This land was thrived in this land.
also affected by the culture of the
Khmer and Indian to create its own To this date, Ho Chi Minh City still
singular features. readily receives any entrancing cultural
currents from all over the world for its
The Chinese culture found its way to cultural heritages increasingly be more
the City at a later day through a group colorful and riveting.
of migrants who came here to start
a new life. The Chinese community (*) Sources: http://www.hochiminhCity.
brought to Ho Chi Minh City the gov.vn/thongtinthanhpho/gioithieu/
diverse architecture and unique Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?CategoryId=11&I
customs, not to mention numerous temID=5475&PublishedDate=2011-07-
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INDEPENDENCE PALACE
Being highlighted by its one-of- in the Vietnam war to liberate the
a-kind architecture and historical South for national reunification. This
artifacts that are earnestly preserved, historic site was recognized as a special
Independence Palace spans an area national monument in 2009. From the
of 12 hectares, including a mansion Independence Palace, visitors can easily HO CHI MINH CITY POST OFFICE

Văn hóa
standing in the middle of a large green walk to Notre Dame Cathedral and the
space. Independence Palace marks the Saigon Central Post Office. Ho Chi Minh City Post Office is one of vivid and eye-catching architecture
glorious victory of Vietnamese people the symbols of the City architecture, complex and both are popular tourist
constructed between 1886 and 1891 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City.
(+8428) 3822 3652 135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, according to the design of architect
Ben Thanh Ward, District 1 Villedieu and his assistant Foulhoux. Monday – Friday 7 a.m – 7 p.m &
Monday – Sunday 7.30 a.m – 11 a.m VND 40.000/adult The building reflects the harmonious Saturday – Sunday 7 a.m – 6 p.m
& 1 p.m – 4 p.m, including public VND 20.000/college student combination between Western (including public holidays and
holidays and Lunar New Year VND 10.000/child, architecture and Eastern décor. Lunar New Year)
(6 – 17 years old)
The front of the building is decorated (+8428) 3822 3652
with rectangular glass panels naming a
number of French renowned celebrities 02 Cong xa Paris Square,
HEAD OFFICE OF HO CHI and the inventors of the telegraph and
electriCity. The building interacts with
Ben Nghe Ward, District 1

MINH CITY PEOPLE’S the Notre Dame Cathedral to create a

Free Admission

COMMITTEE
The Head Office was designed by the RECOMMENDATION
architect Femand Gardès in the style
of a bell tower of Northern France, built Visitors can choose either two routes as below to explore the tourist attractions
in 1898 and inaugurated in 1909. The in District 1: Visitors can choose either two routes as below to explore the
building is considered as one of the tourist attractions in District 1:
most beautiful ancient architecture of
the City. Head Office of City People’s Route 1 Route 2
Committee faces a monument to Turtle Lake – Saigon Central Post Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater – Head
President Ho Chi Minh which looks at Office – Notre Dame Cathedral – Office of City People’s Committee
Nguyen Hue Square – a walking street Independence Palace – Nguyen Hue walking street – Ao
that has been in service since 2015 with
a length of 640m. The whole complex Dai Museum – Bach Dang Harbour.
faces the Bach Dang Harbour and the 86 Le Thanh Ton Street, Ben
bank of Saigon River. Nghe Ward, District 1
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FINE ARTS MUSEUM

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The Museum previously was a mansion built in 1920 in Western
style. Today, the 4-storey Museum is one of the largest fine art
museums in Vietnam with more than 20.000 artifacts, an indoor
exhibition area of 2.892m2 inside and outdoor area of 1.623m2.
The first floor is devoted to artworks of local and foreign artists. The
second floor includes a gallery of valuable art works in sculpture
and painting. The third floor features a collection of artworks
created from the 7th to the 10th century including Champ and Óc
Eo relics, Vietnamese antiques, handicrafts and the remainder of
European art collections in Vietnam during the 18th – 20th century.

Tuesday – Sunday 9 a.m – 5 p.m (including

public holidays and Lunar New Year)
(+8428) 3829 4441 | (+8428) 3821 6331

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97A Pho Duc Chinh Street, District 1

WAR REMNANTS
HO CHI MINH CITY MUSEUM
MUSEUM
The Museum is a specialized museum
Being built in 1890 in the Renaissance style aiming to research, collect, store,
of French architect Foulhoux, the Museum preserve and display documents,
is the combination of Western and Asian images and exhibits on the devastating
features. Two statues of the Goddess of consequences that wars inflicted on
Commerce and the Goddess of Industry are Vietnam. Since being open to the public
placed on either side of the main entrance in 1975, the Museum has kept more than
of the museum, demonstrating the original 20.000 documents, exhibits and videos
goal why the museum was constructed: to which serve as pieces of evidence to
become the Museum of Commerce and condemn an unjust war. Visiting the
Industry that displays domestic items. The Museum can be seen as a way to share
Museum currently features artifacts that the pain and loss that the victims of the
outline the City’s history and becomes the war are suffering from, and express the
young’s favorite photography spot. desire for peace to Vietnamese people
and the people of the world.

(+8428) 3829 9741 (+8428) 3930 5587 Monday – Sunday

Monday – Sunday
(+8428) 3930 6664 7.30 a.m – 5 p.m (including public
65 Ly Tu Trong, District 1 8 a.m – 5 p.m (including public
holidays and Lunar New Year)
holidays and Lunar New Year). 28 Vo Van Tan, Ward 6, District 3

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Ho Chi Minh Museum – Branch in Ho Chi
Minh City (formerly known as Nha Rong
Harbour), built in 1863, is one of the
museums and monuments dedicated
to President Ho Chi Minh. From here,
in 1911, the patriotic young Vietnamese
Nguyen Tat Thanh (the childhood name
of President Ho Chi Minh) embarked
on a journey of more than 30 years
traveling the world to seek the answer
for Vietnam liberation. The Museum
currently displays documents, exhibits
and images of President Ho Chi Minh’s
biography and revolutionary career.

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(+8428) 3825 5740 Tuesday – Sunday 7.30 a.m – 11.30
(+8428) 3940 1053 a.m & 1.30 p.m – 5 p.m (including
01 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, public holidays and Lunar New Year)
MUSEUM OF VIETNAMESE HISTORY Ward 12, District 4

– HO CHI MINH CITY

Being built on the premises of Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden in 1929, the
Museum of Vietnamese History – Ho Chi Minh City houses a major collection of MUSEUM OF TRADITIONAL VIETNAMESE
more than 37.000 artifacts that reflect Vietnamese history from prehistoric times
to the time that French occupied Vietnam. The Museum displays a number of MEDICINE – FITO
antiques that tells the stories of various cultures, for example, Cham sculpture,
Óc Eo culture, the ancient culture of the Mekong Delta, the cultures of the ethnic As the first museum devoted to
groups of Vietnam and the cultures of several Asian countries. Particularly, the traditional medicine in Vietnam, FITO
Museum also preserves national treasures including the seal of Le Dynasty first Museum houses nearly 3.000 exhibits
used in 1471 and found in Quang Nam province, 13 ancient weapons manufactured that reflect traditional Vietnamese
in 1839 in Minh Mang era, the imperial ivory seal “Emperor Ton Than Chi Bao” of medicine from the Stone Age to the
Nguyen Dynasty, the stone statue of Lord Shiva and the golden statue of Kosa, both present. In the Museum, the visitors
of statues are created in the 13th century and influenced by Champa culture. can know more about the process of
making traditional medicines through
Besides the exhibition, the Museum also has an extensive storage to preserve tools used to make medicines and
innumerable artifacts of different kinds. items used to sell them, for example,
scales, medicine cabinets, advertising
boards, molds and ceramics – wine
gourds, teapots, medicine bowls, etc.
02 Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, (+8428) 3829 8146
Ben Nghe Ward, District 1 (+8428) 3829 0268
(+8428) 3864 2430
Tuesday - Sunday (+8428) 3862 7812
8 a.m – 11.30 a.m & 1.30p.m – 5p.m
(including public holidays and 41 Hoang Du Khuong Street, Monday – Sunday
Lunar New Year) Ward 12, District 10 8.30 a.m – 5 p.m
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Artinus is the first 3D Art Museum sizes and styles. The Museum offers
in Ho Chi Minh City. The Museum is visitors an opportunity to transform into
divided into many exhibition areas with actors or actresses in lifelike contexts.
a variety of concepts as well as colors,

02-04 Street 9, Him Lam New Monday – Friday 9 a.m – 6 p.m

Urban Area, Tan Hung Ward, Saturday – Sunday 9 a.m – 8 p.m
District 7 (including public holidays
and Lunar New Year)
(+8428) 6298 3767

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AO DAI MUSEUM
Ao Dai Museum was built by the painter visit, the visitors will witness the change
– fashion designer Sy Hoang after his of Vietnamese Ao Dai throughout
12 years of researching and collecting history. The Museum also features the
artifacts. The first branch of Ao Dai image of Vietnamese women in various
Museum covers an area of 2.000m2 fields including military, diplomacy,
that boasts old wooden architecture society, culture, education, commerce
in which the wood was traced to and art.
Quang Nam province. The documents,
images and artifacts of Vietnamese
Ao Dai here has been researched,
The second branch of Ao Dai Museum
showcases Ao Dai in combination
OTHERS
collected, showcased and preserved with art performances dedicated to
Vietnamese cultural and artistic values. SOUTHERN WOMEN’S MUSEUM
by the masters coming from Kim Bong
carpentry village. Paying the Museum a 200-202 Vo Thi Sau Street, Monday – Sunday
Ward 7, District 3 8 a.m – 11 a.m & 1.30 p.m – 4.30
THE FIRST BRANCH THE SECOND BRANCH p.m (including public holidays
(+8428) 3932 0322; (+8428) and Lunar New Year)
206/19/30 Long Thuan Street, 2nd floor, 77 Nguyen 3932 5690; (+8428) 3932 7130
Ext.: 18 (for the needs of hiring Free Admission
Long Phuoc Ward, District 9 Hue Street, District 1
guides/speakers for groups)
(+84) 0914 726 948 (+84) 0901 394 779
(+84) 0914 912 982 (+84) 0903 653 225
TON DUC THANG MUSEUM
Tuesday – Sunday 9 a.m – 5 p.m Monday – Sunday
(including public holidays and 9 a.m – 5 p.m (including public 05 Ton Duc Thang Street, Tuesday – Sunday 8 a.m – 11 a.m &
Lunar New Year) holidays and Lunar New Year) Ben Nghe Ward, District 1 1.30 p.m – 4.30 p.m (including pub-
lic holidays and Lunar New Year)
(+8428) 3829 7542
(+8428) 3829 0791 Free Admission

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DESTINATIONS

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QUAN AM PAGODA
(ON LANG ASSEMBLY HALL)
Quan Am Pagoda’s architecture was influenced by the
ancient Chinese temples, especially the way in which
the shape and decoration of the roof tiles suggest the
strong influences of Fujian people as similar to their
tube roof. The front door is decorated by using gold
gliding and embossing techniques. The walls of the
lobby hang the pictures of the Chinese scenery dated
back the time of Guan Gong.

Year establised: 1740

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

GIAC LAM PAGODA

Giac Lam Pagoda is the oldest pagoda
in Ho Chi Minh City, established in NGOC HOANG PAGODA
1744 with the architecture being
preserved for over 250 years. Being (JADE EMPEROR PAGODA)
built in the the typical-considered style
of the Southern pagodas, Giac Lam Ngoc Hoang Palace (Phuoc Hai Pagoda) Year established: 1892
Pagoda has the main hall that boasts bears Chinese pagoda architecture with
a traditional folk layout of which the brilliant but equally solemn decoration. 73 Mai Thi Luu Street,
inferior is “one-compartment-and- The Pagoda was built of bricks and yin- Dakao Ward, District 1
double-wing” style with four main gang roof tiles. The corners of the roof
pillars carved gold parallel sentences. are decorated with various colorful (+8428) 3820 3102
The pagoda also has 113 ancient ceramic statues. The Pagoda exhibits
statues, most of them are made of a variety of artworks, for example,
wood, including Buddha Amitabha, worship paintings, and statues. The
Sakyamuni, Maitreya Bodhisattva, biggest festival in Ngoc Hoang Palace
The Chi Bodhisattva, Avalokitesvara is worshipping the Jade Emperor held
Bodhisattva, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva on the ninth day of the first lunar month
Arhat, the Eighteen Arhats, and so on. every year.
Year establised: 1740
You might not know: In the afternoon
565 Lac Long Quan Street, of May 24, 2016, the 44th President
Ward 10, Tan Binh District of the United States, Barack Obama,
visited the pagoda during his official
(+8428) 3865 3933 visiting to Vietnam.
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BUDDHIST INSTITUTE

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The modern architecture of Xa Loi Pagoda ensures to highlight the traditional
nuances. Xa Loi Pagoda reflects strongly the iconic culture of Ho Chi Minh City and
one of the glorious victory against the dictatorial regime of Ngo Dinh Diem that The Buddhist Institute, positioned in as a kitchen. Behind the main tower
stigmatized and oppressed Buddhism. the area that spans 37.490m2 in District is a five-story building “Tay Phuong
2, has a three-story main tower that is Cuc Lac” (Pure land – Sukhavati) with
Year established: 1956 40m in width and 70m in height: the top a width of 12m and a length of 36m
floor is a traditional, octagonal-shaped that worships Lich Dai To Su (soshi –
89 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan (+8428) 3930 0114 hall with a diameter of 32m, which on important the Buddhist teachers,
Street, Ward 7, District 3 (+8428) 6656 1059 worships Buddha Shakyamuni; the high priests, and founders of Buddhist
middle floor is a meditation hall 24m sects) and Cuu Huyen That To (the
wide and 50m long; behind meditation ancestors), further are Tue Tinh Duong
hall is a temple devoted to Buddha (the treatment room) and the buildings
who is entering Nirvana; the lowest for the charitable cause.
floor is the lecture hall 40m wide and
50m long with a large multi-functional
505 Ha Noi Highway, An
hall at the back; and a basement used
Phu Ward, District 2
Year established: 1966 (+8428) 3501 9988

Văn hóa
VINH NGHIEM PAGODA
Vinh Nghiem Pagoda is one of the most reputed pagodas in Vietnam and one of
the works that exemplify Buddhist architecture in Vietnam in the 20th century. The
pagoda features the Eastern architecture: a three-door gate, a two-story main hall,
and a 40m tower. On the first and fifteenth day of every lunar month, Buddhists
often come here to burn incense sticks and release birds to the sky (a ritual held to
pray for peace, prosperity, and happiness)

Year established: 1964

339 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia

Street, Ward 7, District 3 (+8428) 3848 3153

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PAGODA

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Tran Hung Dao Temple: 36 Vo Thi Sau
Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1
Vietnam Quoc Tu Pagoda reveals the Year establised: 1963
period of the Buddhist crisis in Vietnam The temple was built in 1932,
in 1963. The Pagoda was damaged after 246 3/2 Street, District 10 worshipping Tran Hung Dao who
ten years of the operation. After being is revered as a national hero. In the
dismantled, the Pagoda was left with main hall, there are various carved
(+8428) 3865 2700
the foundation. Currently, the restored lacquerware that applaud Tran Hung
Pagoda has two towers that combine Dao in Chinese characters. Tran Hung
the modern and traditional architecture Dao was a military commander who
and be covered by peaceful natural repelled major Mongol invasions in the
space. One tower has seven floors, thirteenth century.
another has thirteen floors.
AN QUANG PAGODA THIEN HAU TEMPLE
234 Su Van Hanh Street, 710 Nguyen Trai Street
Ward 9, District 10 Ward 11, District 5

Văn hóa
GIAC VIEN PAGODA ONG BON TEMPLE
161/35/20 Lac Long Quan 264 Hai Thuong Lan Ong
Street, Ward 3, District 11 Street, Ward 16, District 5

MOT COT PAGODA PHUNG SON PAGODA

100 Dang Van Bi Street, Binh 1408 3/2 Street,
Tho Ward, Thu Duc District Ward 3, District 11

NGHIA AN ASSEMBLY HALL KHANH VAN NAM VIEN PAGODA

678 Nguyen Trai Street, 269/2, Nguyen Thi Nho Street,
Ward 11, District 5 Ward 16, District 11

BUU LONG PAGODA ATTENTION YOU MIGHT

Buu Long Pagoda, recognized by
Ask for permission before
taking a photo. NOT KNOW
National Geographic as one of the top The incense coil is an
20 the most beautiful pagodas in the If possible, donate to the pagodas indispensable item when visiting
world, is also known as “Thai Pagoda the pagodas. Presenting the
in the heart of Saigon”. Besides having Dress appropriately burning incenses is a way to
the largest stupa in Vietnam with show one’s gratitude to Buddha
various magnificent shrines, and halls Do not laugh out loud, especially or the deceased.
that demonstrate a harmonious blend during the chanting.
of Nguyen Dynasty’s architecture, Thai Year established: 1942 Do not touch statues and exhibits
culture and Indian culture, the Pagoda
also has a verdant campus and an 81 Nguyen Xien Street, Do not step into the sacred areas, for
emerald lake. Visitors will find here a District 9 example, around Buddha statues.
peaceful and quiet atmosphere and
quiet as their souls seek to escape the (+8428) 3732 5059
Do not wear hats.
chaos of the bustling urban areas. (+8428) 913 735 376
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NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL

Văn hóa
The construction of Notre Dame Cathedral started in 1877. Cathedral was designed
by the French architect Bourard, simulating Paris Notre Dame Cathedral. The square
in front of the church places the statue of the Virgin Mary. Most of the materials,
CHA TAM CHURCH ranging from bricks, tiles, cement to decorative glasses, were shipped from France.
The construction was completed after 3 years. Located in the heart of the City, the
This is one of the only two churches in the City that is decorated similar to the Chinese Cathedral shines as a special work in terms of planning and highlights the urban
temples with the horizontal lacquered boards and vertical parallel lines. The Church was area. Over 140 years of political and historical upheavals, Notre Dame Cathedral is
built in the early twentieth century and its two main colors which are light yellow and still regarded as the masterpiece of Ho Chi Minh City’s urban architecture. Starting
white were chosen by Father Pierre d’Assou (Chinese name: Tam An Su, Vietnamese from Notre Dame Cathedral, visitors can walk to Independence Palace and Saigon
name: Cha Tam. Central Post Office.

25 Hoc Lac Street, Ward 14, District 5 01 Cong xa Paris Square, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1

CHO QUAN CHURCH

TAN DINH CHURCH
As one of the largest churches in Ho
Chi Minh City, being built for more Tan Dinh Church, famous for its
than 100 years ago by the French with Gothic style architecture, Roman
Gothic architecture, to this date, Cho and Baroquestyle decorations and
Quan Church is still considered as marvelous sculpture, is one of the
the most majestic and monumental most magnificent churches in Ho Chi
destination in Cholon (Chinatown). Cho Minh City.
Quan is also one of the oldest churches
289 Hai Ba Trung Street, Ward 8,
of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese
District 3 (near Tan Dinh market)
of Ho Chi Minh City. The first chapel
was built in 1674 by the believers from
the Northern and Central regions.

120 Tran Binh Trong Street,

Ward 2, District 5
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(DONG DU MOSQUE)

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Jamia Al Muslim Mosque, built in
1935, is a long-standing work that is
strongly influenced by the Muslim
Indians living in the Southern region
of Vietnam. The Mosque, by its
harmonious architecture, contributes
to the City’s architectural diversity.
There are not only religious activities
that take place here every day but also
cultural activities of devout believers.

66 Dong Du Street, Ben

Nghe Ward, District 1

Văn hóa
HINDU MARIAMMAN
TEMPLE
Being known as Ba Pagoda, Hindu
Mariamman Temple is the most famous
temple among the three Hindu temples
in Ho Chi Minh City. The temple was built
in the early 20th century that worships
the Goddess Mariamman – the God of the
crop, land, health, marriage, and family.

45 Truong Dinh Street,

District 1 (in the west of
Ben Thanh market)

CHOLON MOSQUE
Cholon Mosque was built by the Tamils
in 1932 for the Muslim Malaysian and
Indonesian. Contrary to the other
crowded and bustling temples, Cholon
Mosque finds its own quiet in the heart
of the ancient Chinese town of the City.

641 Nguyen Trai Street,

Ward 11, District 5

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An open kitchen
to every region’s flavors

Ho Chi Minh City’s cuisine boasts to have To feel the touch of the City’s rich
an unmatched diversity and regularly cuisine, you can find the street vendors

Cuisines
be honored on the world rankings. standing in the age-old back-alleys, you
Varied soil characteristics along with can taste dishes served by the sidewalk
hot and humid climate all year round restaurants while watching the local
bestow this land with numberless fresh people’s way of life, or you can enjoy
ingredients. Meanwhile, the meeting your meals in the luxurious restaurants.
between different cultures across the Regardless of the approaches
world also enriches the City’s culinary you choose, the cuisine here will
diversity. Throughout its history, the unquestionably give your taste buds,
City has not only welcomed a variety of and your hearts so much to remember.
flavors from all the regions of Vietnam
but also brought the culinary culture of
the Chinese, Khmer, Thai and European
into the kitchen, to combine, to cook
and to create its own culinary styles.

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Being touted as one of the world’s

MAIN DISH
best delicacies, Banh Mi (Vietnamese
bread) makes Vietnam’s cuisine shine
on the world culinary map. During the
French colonial period, the exquisite
craftsmanship of the Vietnamese
masters turned the French baguette
into a type of bread that carries
Saigon’s quintessence.

Inside each lovely loaf of Banh Mi

is a party of flavors: crunchy crust,
creamy butter, savory ham, cha lua
(pork sausage), velvety fried eggs,
sweel-and-sour pickled daikon, bitter
coriander leaf (cilantro) and little spicy
chili. All of these flavors blend together
as harmoniously as a colorful mix and

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leave an unforgettable aftertaste even
for those who try the first time.

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COM TAM
“Have yet to try Com Tam, have yet to come to Ho Chi Minh city”

Indeed, Com Tam not only witnesses the fusion of the New and the Old City, but
also demonstrates the open-mindedness and the culinary creativity of people
living here.

The main ingredient of com tam is the broken rice – means the fragments of the rice
grains being broken during milling. Com Tam is also served with a slab of grilled pork

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chop which is inspired by the steak from Europe, Bi (a mixture of thinly shredded
pork and thinly shredded pork skin) mixing with Thinh (fried ground rice) which is
crispy and crunchy, a slice of steamed pork loaf made from minced pork topped
with egg yolks and sliced wood ear mushroom. Drizzling the Mo Hanh (onion cooked
with pork fat) and sweet-and-sour fish sauce to make the party of flavors more
delectable. Just that, a simple but elegant dish becomes a part of many generations.
If you once stop at a sidewalk restaurant, do not forget to order Com Tam and enjoy
it on the very sidewalk. This delicious dish will undoubtedly captivate your heart.
BANH XEO
Banh xeo might be the largest crepes with the most harmonious flavors in Ho
Chi Minh city. With the crust made of the rice flour mixed with the turmeric and
coconut milk, and the fillings that have green beans, onions, and bean sprouts, we
know Banh Xeo is ready as hearing the “xeo xeo” sound (sizzling) on the pan and
seeing the crepe crust turn into the golden brown. “Banh Xeo” was named after
this funny sound which reveals the rustic and idyllic atmosphere of the Southwest
countryside.

Just one bite, the delicacy of the crispy crust, the bitterness of the cabbage and
zesty flavor of the various herbs, the spicy-sweet-sour taste of the fish sauce will
give you a tour to the paradise. The flavors that blend on the tip of the tongue is as
delicious as it is impossible to forget.

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Enjoying the stunning cuisine of
Southwestern region of Vietnam right in
Ho Chi Minh City with Bun Mam

“Bun Mam” was named after the most

special ingredient of this dish, which
is also a must-try specialty when
visiting the Southwestern region – Mam
(fermented fish sauce) (Bun refers to
steamed rice vermicelli). Just a light
touch, Mam Ca Linh (fermented the fish
paste made from the mustached danio),
Mam Ca Sac (fermented fish paste made
from snakeskin gourami) can evoke the
pungency and richness of broth in an
impressive way. Bun Mam is also served
with the Southwestern specialties, for bean sprouts. Bun Mam provides the
example, catfish, shrimp, squid, roast nutrition you need to boost your energy
pork and a little basil leaves, water lilies, and serves as a leisure boat riding you
Bap Chuoi (banana flower left after to the idyllic Southwestern rivers that
harvesting bananas), sawah lettuce, will be etched on your memory forever.

HU TIEU
Hu tieu (noodle soup) might be the chewy cellophane noodles), hu tieu sa
most diverse dish in this land. A full te (sa te refers to chili paste), hu tieu ca
bowl of hu tieu, besides having umami (hu tieu cooked with fish), hu tieu kho
broth, rice noodles, thinly sliced beef (“dry” version of hu tieu, not soup but
or steamed beef ball, is served with with sauce), etc. You can find all these
various herbs including shredded unique versions in Ho Chi Minh City.
cucumber, bean sprouts, star fruit, Sitting on the sidewalk to enjoy a bowl
basil and coriander leaves. There are of hu tieu and watching the street light
numerous versions of hu tieu, for up all night are all singular experiences
example, hu tieu Nam Vang (comes that only this land can offer.
from Cambodia, served on thick, clear,

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SNACKS
GOI CUON

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Being ranked in the top 50 world’s most delicious dishes by CNN in 2011, Goi
Cuon (salad rolls or summer rolls) is not only interesting in the way you can eat it
directly using the hands, but also special in the way it is made. Various ingredients
including boiled pork, shrimp, fresh noodles, chives being cut in half, herbs, lettuce
are skillfully wrapped in the rice paper. Goi Cuon can be dipped with soy sauce or
Mam Nem (a sauce made of fermented fish but more pungent than the fish sauce)
mixed with pineapple. With either sauce, the refreshing and full-bodied taste of Goi
Cuon shall enchant anyone who tastes it.

(*) Nguồn thông tin: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/ PHA LAU

world-best-foods-readers-choice/index.htm
As a culinary extravaganza, Pha Lau The simple but singular dish is extremely
is made from bite-size offal that is popular among Saigonese, and is one of
marginated with five-spice powder, the dishes that tourists should try when
added coconut milk and simmered for traveling to Ho Chi Minh City.
hours. Pha Lau can be served with bread,
instant noodles or be fried, used as a

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hotpot, and baked.

BANH TRANG TRON

As the most popular snack in Ho Chi
Minh City, banh trang tron (rice paper
salad) can be found in every corner
of the city: small alleys, markets or
sidewalks. Banh Trang Tron is served
with rice paper cut into strips mixed
with sa te (chili paste) or oil, some fried
onions, shrimp salt, and added mangos,
dried beef and boiled quail eggs to be
tastier.

If your schedule allows, do not forget to

try Banh Trang Nuong (flat rice crackers,
when heated, enlarge into a round
and be added various ingredients)
and dozens of rice papers of the
Southwestern region. The spicy, sour,
velvety and nutty taste on the tip of the
tongue and tender aroma lingering in
your mouth will catch you off guard in a
surprising and fascinating way.
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CHE BA BA
(CHE THUNG)
Carrying the name that is easily likened to a typical costume of women living in the
Southwestern region, che ba ba is a sweet dessert soup to which every Saigonese
is familiar with. This “mixed soup” includes all kinds of Vietnamese typical
vegetables and seeds: green beans, lotus seeds, peanuts, sweet potatoes, taro,
tapioca, wood ear mushroom, potato flour, semolina, and coconut milk. Having a
delightful piquancy and rich sweetness, Che Ba Ba is nutritious and as sweet as the
people living in the Southwestern region.

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CAFÉ VOT
Café vot reflects an interesting and
unique culture of Ho Chi Minh city. The
ground coffee beans are put into Vot (a
piece of cloth that has the shape of the
sock) and infused in the Chinese herbal
medicine for it to take up all coffee
flavors. This water is then “simmered”
on the charcoal stove until it is served
to customers. The aroma and aftertaste
of Café Vot are exquisite, elegant but
still rich in a unique way compared to
traditional coffee.

Paying a visit to a rustic café jostled in a

small alley, sitting on an old dark chair,
enjoying the bitterness and pungency
of café vot to have the feeling that time
and space stop for a moment in the
heart of the city.
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A style open
to fun-filled experience

Entertainment
Most types of entertainment from good movie. Or if you fall in love with
affordable to luxurious levels, or from the art and always desire to discover
deeply imbued with national identity to local culture, experiencing your
harmoniously integrated with the global evening with the unique Vietnamese
culture, converge in this colorful city. art performances such as À Ố Show
or water puppet shows will be also a
If you are a lover of the movement wonderful choice. And if you have spent
and the modern entertainment style, a long day exploring all the streets of the
suggestions for you would be exploring city, why do you not reward yourself a
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden, relaxing moment with spa or massage?
immersing yourself in an eco-tourism
area or pampering your mind with a

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BOTANICAL GARDEN
Beyond excitement
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden is there are two unique architecture
one of the most species-rich zoos in works: Hung King Temple built in 1926
Southeast Asia including approximately and Vietnam History Museum - Ho
125 species of animals, 260 species of Chi Minh City inaugurated in 1929.
woody plants, 23 species of orchids, Visitors can easily get to Saigon Zoo
33 species of cactus, 34 species of and Botanical Garden by bus with
bonsai, etc. Saigon Zoo and Botanical route No. 12; 18; 19 or 42, the closest
Garden is also a park for children with stop is at Sofitel Saigon Plaza, 17 Le
plenty of the interesting games and Duan Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1.
activities. Also within the grounds,

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

District 1
Children under 1m (with family):
Monday – Sunday 7 a.m – 6.30 Free of charge
p.m (including public holidays Children from 1m to under 1.3m:

Entertainment
and Lunar New Year) VND 30.000
Visitors from 1.3m and above:
VND 50.000

DAM SEN CULTURAL PARK

Dam Sen Cultural Park, located in an area of over 52 hectares, is one of the largest
and most modern parks in the country. The park's architecture is a harmonious
combination of the Eastern and Western culture with plenty of the remarkable works
namely Eastern-style gardens, European squares built with Roman architecture,
bonsai gardens, Cuu Khuc Bridge, ... In addition, with numerous attractive games,
the park is a great destination for numerous domestic and foreign tourists.
03 Hoa Binh Street, Ward 3, Entrance fee: VND 100.000/
District 11 person (over 1.4m) and VND
60.000/chidren
Monday – Friday 7.30 a.m – 6 p.m
(from 1m to 1,4m)
Saturday – Sunday 7.30 a.m – 9 p.m
Public holidays and Lunar
New Year 7.30 a.m – 10 p.m
(+8428) 3963 2483
(+8428) 3963 4963
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Entertainment
SUOI TIEN SNOWTOWN
THEME PARK SAIGON
BINH QUOI 1 Snowtown Saigon that spans an area of
DAM SEN Suoi Tien is known as the largest theme
park in Ho Chi Minh City with a total TOURIST AREA
nearly 4.000m2 is the first amusement
park covered in snow all year round in
WATER PARK area of approximately 35 hectares.
The architecture and the types of the Located in the Thanh Da peninsula
Ho Chi Minh City, simulating Europe's
winter season. Visitors will enjoy fun-
With a harmonious space combined entertainment in this park illustrate along with the Saigon River, 8 km from filled experiences in the central snow
with romantic rivers, Dam Sen Water the Vietnamese history and legends the center of Ho Chi Minh City, Binh play area with the temperature always
Park will be a perfect place for you namely Lac Long Quan, Au Co, Hung Quoi tourist area is an ideal destination at 18°C, kid playground, interactive
to dispel your distress and recharge King, Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh, nine levels to relax on the weekends, especially virtual reality game, and handmade
full energy for a new day. With 31 of hell or four spirits. Suoi Tien also for the nature lovers. With a wide range area. The town also offers a food court
modern aquatic types of equipment has a water park and especially Tien of services including restaurants, and a banquet area to serve all the
and a 3.000m² wave pool, the Water Dong beach - the only artificial beach swimming pools, hotels, and needs of visitors.
Park promises to bring to visitors the in Vietnam. Therefore, this place always entertainment activities (for example
exciting and relaxing moments. attracts a large number of visitors, not tennis, sailing or games for children),
only from Ho Chi Minh City but also your family will never be disappointed 3rd – 4th Floors, CBD Premium
03 Hoa Binh Street, from the neighboring provinces and when visiting Binh Quoi tourist area. House, 125 Dong Van Cong
Ward 3, District 11 cities who seek entertainment. Street, Thanh My Loi Ward,
1147 Binh Quoi Street, Ward 28, District 2
Monday – Sunday 8 a.m – 4 p.m Binh Thanh District
(including public holidays and 120 Hanoi Highway, Tan Phu Monday – Friday 10 a.m – 10 p.m;
Lunar New Year) Ward, District 9 09:00-20:00 Saturday – Sunday 9 a.m – 9 p.m
(+8428) 3858 8418 from Wednesday to Sunday (including public holidays and
Monday – Sunday 8 a.m – 6 p.m
Public holidays and Lunar New Lunar New Year)
(028) 3512 9546 -3512 9547
Year 6.30 a.m – 10 p.m Hotline: 0901 889 708 (+8428) 1900 588 838
Visitors over 1.4m: VND 170.000
(+8428) 3896 0260
Visitors from 0.8m - 1.4m: VND 130.000 Adults: VND 130.000 VND 130.000 – 150.000 for
Visitors under 0.8m tall and over 60 VND 100.000 for adults & VND Children (under 1m): children from 0.8m to 1.3m &
years old: free of charge 50.000 for children from 1m to 1.4m VND 90.000 VND 180.000 – 200.000 for adults
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 If you are an art lover and desire to City will satisfy your curiosity. A wide

THEATERS AND learn about culture, dozens of types range of the large and small theaters

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of outstanding art performances - with state-of-the-art facilities and
from folk songs, classical music to dense schedules are always ready for
ART PERFORMANCES contemporary dance in Ho Chi Minh you to explore.

Search for theater showtimes and contact information,

please see below website:

Web portal of Website of

Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Tourism
Department of Tourism Promotion Center

Entertainment
THE MUNICIPAL THEATRE OF
HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON OPERA HOUSE)
The Municipal Theatre of Ho Chi Minh City, built in 1898 in an area of 2.016 m², is
a valuable architectural building designed according to the European theater
standards. In the Theatre, visitors will enjoy plenty of the stunning art performances
that carry national spirits, timeless songs, fashion shows delivered by the young
designers as well as the trumpet performance concerts held in the front hall every
Sunday morning.

07 Lam Son Square, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1

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SHOWS AT Contemporary dance combining semi- Contact information for "À Ố Show",
THE MUNICIPAL THEATRE classical ballet called "The Mist" will help "Teh dar" and "The Mist" Show:
audiences to understand the spiritual
life of the Southern farmers which is
simple and peaceful but resilient and 6 p.m on selected days
persevered. Their lifestyle, soul, and of the week
“À Ố SHOW” fate are beautifully portrayed through
the smooth melodies and emotional
(+84) 01245 181 188.
body language of the artists in the show. VND 630.000 – 1.500.000/person
À Ố Show presents the harmonies
between the rustic music of the
countryside and the vibrant, youthful
chords of Vietnam during the
urbanization period. The play features
a wonderful combination of acrobatics,
bamboo circus, and contemporary

Entertainment
dance on live music created by 17
traditional and modern musical
instruments in order to vividly rebuild
the stories and pictures of daily life,
from urban to rural.

"TEH DAR" SHOW

By the bamboo circus technique together along with the risky and daring acrobatics
on the enchanting music created by traditional musical instruments, the play
invites the audience to a venture of elephant hunting, moonlight dating, jungle
secrets and tales of death and reincarnation. Teh Dar which means "going around"
in the K'ho language will convey to the audiences the values of Vietnamese culture
in general and the Central Highlands culture in particular in the whirligig of life.

OPERA – BALLET Opera – Ballet Performance is

organized by Ho Chi Minh City Ballet
PERFORMANCE Symphony Orchestra and Opera on
ninth, nineteenth and twenty ninth day
every month, aiming to introduce to
domestic and foreign audiences about
the famous, classical music works of
Vietnam and the world through forms of
concert orchestra, recital, opera, ballet,
and so on.
(+8428) 3823 7419
VND 200.000 – 800.000/person

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WATER PUPPET THEATER
Water puppetry is an unique form of
a traditional folk theater art, a special
creation of Vietnamese people. On
the water stage, the colorful puppets
perform on Vietnamese folk music
and tell deeply meaningful stories. The
performance also has the spectacular
acrobatics that modern robots are
hardly able to do the same.

55B Nguyen Thi Minh Khai

Street, District 1 (located
in Ho Chi Minh City
Labor Culture Palace)
Monday – Sunday 5 p.m &
6.30 p.m (including public
holidays and Lunar New Year)
(+8428) 3827 2653; (+8428)
3827 9179; (+8428) 3827 9192
VND 200.000/person & free
tickets for children under 3
years old

TRAN HUU TRANG IDÉCAF

THEATER THEATER
Standing at a prime location of Ho Chi This is an ideal destination for the
Minh City, Tran Huu Trang Theater is audiences to enjoy comedies as well
a rare place that still lights up every as children’s shows. Professional
night to introduce to the audiences staging and deep content that the plays
high-quality Cai Luong shows as performed in this theatre deliver will
well as to train the future artists. The certainly satisfy every audience.
theatre performs for free of charge
twice a month with the desire to
24 Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1
preserve the traditional theater form
and to rebuild the habit of enjoying
Wednesday – Sunday
Cai Luong singing in the community.
8 p.m – 11 p.m
515 Tran Hung Dao (+8428) 3823 9968.
Cau Kho Ward, District 1
(+8428) 3920 0662 VND 120.000 – 250.000/person

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& SPA

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CARITA BEAUTY

AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES BEYOND EXCITEMENT 1.3

With the professional services and 74D Hai Ba Trung Street, District 1
high-quality cosmetics, Carita Beauty
is confident to offer each customer Monday – Sunday 9 a.m – 9 p.m
the most relaxing moments. Services
include skin care, skin treatments, (+8428)3829 6333
L’APOTHIQUAIRE NGYEN THUY HAIR
exfoliation, massage, makeup, hair La Maison de L’Apothiquaire Spa & & SPA SALON
care, and hair design. Especially, all Re-treat is a building designed in
treatment and beauty packages are the French-style architecture from With relaxing services and body
carefully consulted and monitored by the 1950s, surrounded by a garden care ranging from hair care, skin
Carita experts. of vines, ferns, porcelain flowers, care, massages to other specialized
and fountains. Besides 33 treatment treatments, Nguyen Thuy Hair & Spa
rooms, specialized beauty and body Salon has always gained the trust
care rooms, there are also physical of customers. Coming to Nguyen
programs including yoga, tai chi, Thuy, you will be in a place with an
Vietnamese martial arts and water exceptional style, being quiet enough to
fitness combined with relaxation temporarily forget the noise in the heart
treatments. Coming to L’Apothiquaire, of the city, being luxurious enough to

Entertainment
you will be dedicatedly consulted on enjoy various comfortable services,
nutrition to improve your health. being warm and considerate enough
so that you feel completely secure
and confident to engage yourself into
64A Truong Dinh Street, District 3 absolute relaxation moments.
Monday – Sunday 9 a.m – 9 p.m
6A Tu Xuong Street, District 3 & 201
(+8428) 3932 5181 Tran Binh Trong Street, District 5

QI SHISEIDO SAIGON OTHERS

KOSE SALON The salon's interior design applies
minimal style with soft lights, creating Cat Moc Spa, 61-63 Tran Dinh Xu
a sense of intimacy and standard Street, District 1; Phone: (+8428) 3824-
With a series of branches in Ho 2467. Dang Ngoc Spa, 01 Huyen Tran
Japanese relaxation style. There are the
Chi Minh City, Kose Salon caters Cong Chua Street, District 1; Phone:
specialized catering areas for men and
to the diverse beauty demands of (+8428) 2241 8968. In-dochine Spa,
women, providing relaxation services
customers, especially skin and nail 69 Thu Khoa Huan Street, District 1;
including facial skin care, foot care, and
care. In the Salon, cosmetic quality is Phone: (+8428) 3827 7188. Jasmine,
body massages, hair design, waxing,
always a top priority and all staff is of 45 Ton That Thiep Street, District 1;
and sauna. Qi Salon uses products from
professionally training. Phone: (+8428) 3827 2737. My Spa,
Qi Shiseido in the services, one of the
best quality cosmetic brands. 15C4 Thi Sach Street, District 1; Phone:
BRANCH 1 BRANCH 2
(+8428) 8997 3309. Saigon Heritage,
New World Hotel Saigon, Metropolitan, 235 Dong Khoi Street, 151 Nguyen Van Troi Street, 69 Hai Ba Trung Street, District 1;
76 Le Lai Street, District 1 District 1 Phu Nhuan District Phone: (+8428) 3827 2737. Sen Spa,
21 Nguyen Trung Ngan Street, District
Monday – Sunday 8.30 a.m – 9 p.m Monday – Sunday 8.30 a.m – 9 p.m Monday – Sunday 9 a.m – 11 p.m 1; Phone: (+8428) 3910 2114. YKC
Beauty Sapa, 21 Dien Bien Phu Street,
(+8428) 3824 3739 (+8428) 3827 2882 (+8428) 3844 1719 District 3, Phone: (+8428) 3829 2791.
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Besides having a number of new and advanced technology including 4DX, IMAX,
most cinemas in Ho Chi Minh City are equipped with multi-dimensional visual
gadgets and surround sound systems in line with international standards, aiming
to bring realistic and vivid movies to audiences. Cinemas often update the latest
movies from Hollywood, Bollywood, Korea, etc. and of course, Vietnam.

Entertainment
FOR MOVIE SHOWTIMES AND CINEMA ADDRESSES,
PLEASE FIND ON THE BELOW WEBSITES:

BHD Cinemas CGV Cinemas

GALAXY Cinemas Lotte Cinemas

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LIFESTYLE

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LỄ HỘI
heart open
AVÀ
to widespread vitality

The diverse and jubilant life of this land is possessed dynamism and agility in life,

Lifestyle
generated from its generosity welcoming and have always been warm and friendly
all the citizens from many places. This even to strangers. In particular, just
city, therefore, is like a concert of a diverse walking on the street, into an alley or an
community of people, not only those apartment, you will easily see and fall in
of Lac Hong lineage but also those of love with the simple but lovely lifestyle of
neighbors as China, Champa or Khmer. the people here without notice.

Harmonizing the differences and

absorbing the quintessence, people of Ho
Chi Minh City have formed a chivalrous
character against the grievances;

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Located right in the heart of the

STREETS bustling city, Dong Khoi is great for

travelers on a scenic walk. This 630m
long road is covered with numerous
lively street lights, parallel with ancient
French buildings; in particular, the
Municipal Theatre of Ho Chi Minh
City is one of the most impressive
architecture. Built in 1861, Dong Khoi
Street is now a center to many of the
world's leading fashion brands as Dolce
& Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, Burberry,
Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior, Hermès,
Prada,... This road is also a blend of
multiple handicrafts and souvenirs
shops,... which open from early
morning until late evening for shopping.

Lifestyle
NGUYEN HUE
WALKING STREET
This is a walking street with the most
beautiful and modern square in
Vietnam, having a width of 64m and
a length of 640m starting from the
People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh
City and ending at Bach Dang wharf.
Since its opening on 30 April 2015,
this has not only been a promenade,
entertainment place of thousands of
city people and tourists in the evening,
but also the venue for city festivals
and events namely: the annual Ao
Dai Festival in March, cultural events,
tourism, art shows, etc.

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Turtle Lake is located in the heart of THAM - BUI VIEN
International Square. It concentrates
more than 20 coffee houses with diverse Pham Ngu Lao, De Tham, and Bui Vien
styles: from a sophisticated elegance are known as "Backpacker Streets"
to a simple, idyllic style; which is one of where a large number of solo travelers
the city symbols. Many young people, gather. Visitors to Ho Chi Minh City
businessmen, and tourists visit here can find everything here, hotels,
every day. There are some famous restaurants, bars, travel agencies,
coffee houses here as Napoli, The Coffee barbershops, motorbike rentals ... and
House, Highlands, Phuc Long, Papa, ... all are very affordable. This is not only
Each cup of coffee ranges from VND an interesting destination for many
30.000 – 50.000 ($ 1.5 – $ 2.5). tourists backpackers who prefer budget
tourism and would like to discover,
experience the local culture of Ho Chi
Minh City; but also an entertainment
venue for the city's youth.

LE CONG KIEU

Lifestyle
ANTIQUE STREET
You may think Le Cong Kieu Street is
the oldest street in Saigon after hearing
its name. In fact, Le Cong Kieu Street is
famous for another thing: Antique. With
more than 10 antique shops along the
road, you can find all kinds of antiques
here: Money from the Napoleonic era to
STREET OF GOLD, SILVER the Bao Dai, ancient bells from the Qing
Dynasty of China, 100-year-old Buddha
AND JEWELRY STONE IN statues and Shiva statues, 50-year-old
DISTRICT 5 phonograph, flasks, bottles, jars.

It was formed in the late 1980s at Nhieu

Tam, Nghia Thuc and Bui Huu Nghia TRADITIONAL
Streets in Ward 5, District 5. This is a
concentration of many companies and
MEDICINE STREET
individual business households with IN DISTRICT 5
the major business of trading gold,
silver, and jewelry stone; manipulating, Traditional Medicine Street consists
processing jewelry and trading tools of three streets: Luong Nhu Hoc, Trieu
and equipment of silver and gold jewelry Quang Phuc and Hai Thuong Lan Ong
with diversified designs and materials. in Ward 10, District 5. Here visitors
Here visitors can explore the culture of will be introduced, visit and purchase
a traditional trade village - a profession traditional medicines, medicines from
of silversmithing, processing and medicinal materials, supplements,
manufacturing silver jewelry inherited medicinal plant varieties, products
from the jewelry industry – a flourished made from medicinal materials in
business in the old Sai Gon – Cho Lon. Traditional Medicine, etc...
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This street, longer than 1km, focuses most of the famous Ao Dai shops of the City.
With a life of up to 60 years, tailors as Thiet Lap, Nha, Phuong, and so on all own
long handcrafted dresses sewed with embroidery lines, unique and elaborate
decorations. More specifically, the store is divided into two separate areas, one
specialized for brides and the other specialized in ao dai. At this point, you are free
to choose your own Ao Dai pattern; the artisans will sew clothes according to your
measurements in a dexterous movement and so you can get it right in the day.

WHAT YOU NOTE WHEN

MAY NOT HAVE VISITING THE
KNOWN STREETS
In order to appreciate the Jewel Do not go downtown after midnight.
Ancestor, a traditional anniversary
of the Vietnamese Silver Craft Gather in a group or find a local
Ancestor's Commemoration is guide along with you in the evening.
solemnly held for three days, from 6
to 8 February of the Lunar calendar Do not call motorbike taxies or
yearly at Le Chau Restaurant, 586 cyclos by yourself. Rather, ask a tour
Tran Hung Dao, Ward 14, District 5. guide or hotel staff for help.

Negotiate the price before starting

the trip.

Do not bring your own valuable

assets into the night.

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An investment opens
VÀ
LỄ HỘI
to established brand

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In one of Southeast Asia’s most
developed cities, you can shop almost
anything – from trendy accessories

MALLS
to traditional costumes, from up-to-
the-minute equipment to conventional
machines. The city is not only known
for its feverish pace seen in many
shopping centers that stand at the
top of Vietnam in terms of luxury and
modernity but also its peaceful but
energetic atmosphere witnessed in
dozens of bustling night markets.
These two different styles of shopping
will lull you into the concert performed
by the Past and the Present, the Old
and the New self of Ho Chi Minh City.

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Officially launched in late 2011,
Crescent Mall is one of the first
commercial centers in Vietnam with
international standards. With a unique
arc design and facilities similar to the
famous shopping centers in Hong
Kong, Singapore and many other Asian
countries, Crescent Mall offers more
than 134 retail stores all over the five
modern and large floors, along with two
basements for parking and a spacious
outdoor parking space.

101 Ton Dat Tien Street, Tan Phu

Ward, District 7

Monday – Sunday 10 a.m – 10 p.m

Shopping
(+8428) 5413 3333

DIAMOND PLAZA
As a major shopping center in Ho Chi 34 Le Duan Street, District 1
Minh City, Diamond Plaza is where you
can find a variety of imported items as Monday – Sunday 9.30 a.m – 10 p.m
cosmetics, perfumes, fashion clothes,
and jewelry. Opened in 1999, this place (+8428) 3822 5500
has become an ideal shopping center for
both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.

TAKASHIMAYA
SAIGON CENTER
Coming to Takashimaya, visitors have
access to the latest fashion trends, 92-94 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street,
highly applicable products that are both Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
trendy and traditional, perfectly serving
the modern lifestyle. Visitors also enjoy Monday – Friday 9.30 a.m – 9.30 p.m;
a unique art space which is completely Saturday – Sunday 9.30 a.m – 10 p.m
different from other commercial centers
in the city. (+8428) 1800 577 766

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COMMERCIAL CENTER SYSTEM
CENTER SYSTEM
As one of the largest shopping six floors of the central business
malls in Vietnam, Vincom brings area, food court and entertainment
It has become an indispensable multicolors and become a destination
together most of the world-famous area of Vincom will offer visitors a
part of people's lives. Located in for thousands of domestic and foreign
brands. With 250 fashion boutiques truly relaxing shopping experience.
the heart of the city, these bustling visitors to Ho Chi Minh City.
and high-class restaurants across
shopping centers beautify the city with

Monday – Sunday 9.30 a.m – 10 p.m Monday – Sunday 9.30 a.m – 10 p.m

VINCOM CENTER DONG KHOI VINCOM PLAZA SAIGON RES

PARKSON HUNG VUONG PLAZA PARKSON SAIGON TOURIST PLAZA
72 Le Thanh Ton Street, 188 Nguyen Xi Street,
126 Hung Vuong Street, Ward 12, 35bis-45 Le Thanh Ton Street, Ben Ben Nghe Ward, District 1 Ward 26, Binh Thanh District
District 5 Nghe Ward, District 1
(+84) 0975 033 288 (+8428) 7307 2999
(+8428) 2222 0383 (+8428) 3827 7636

Shopping
VINCOM MEGA MALL THAO DIEN VINCOM PLAZA THỦ ĐỨC
PARKSON CT PLAZA
161 Hanoi Highway, 216 Vo Van Ngan Street,
60A Truong Son Street, Ward 2, Tan Thao Dien Ward, District 2 Binh Tho Ward, Thu Duc District
Binh District (+84) 0903 304 888
(+8428) 6285 2299
(+8428) 6297 1888
VINCOM PLAZA GO VAP VINCOM PLAZA CỘNG HÒA

12 Phan Van Tri Street, 15-17 Cong Hoa Street,

Ward 7, Go Vap District Ward 4, Tan Binh District

(+8428) 90 297 27 25 (+8428) 7106 5188

VINCOM PLAZA LE VAN VIET VINCOM PLAZA BA THÁNG HAI

50 Le Van Viet Street, 3 - 3C 3/2 Street, District 10

Hiep Phu Ward, District 9
(+8428) 93 218 59 18
(+8428) 7300 2888

VINCOM PLAZA QUANG TRUNG

190 Quang Trung Street,

Go Vap District
(+84) 01645 989 802

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MARKETS
Ben Thanh Market is considered as a
symbol of Ho Chi Minh City and one
of the most popular destinations.
Opened in 1914, the market is a
historical witness to the city's ups and
downs. Up to now, Ben Thanh market
is still the largest trading center in
the Southern region with more than
3.000 business households, and
more spacious and modern facilities
compared to the past. Products at Ben
Thanh Market are extremely diverse,
including not only domestic products,
especially those in the Mekong Delta,
but also a variety of handicrafts.

Shopping
Quach Thi Trang Square, District 1

TAN DINH MARKET

Tan Dinh Market, built in 1926, is one market also receives the recognition for
of the markets bearing the historical its cuisine area filled with Vietnamese
vestige of the city. The market is located specialties including bun mam
on Hai Ba Trung Street, right at the (fermented thick vermicelli soup), crab
corner of Hai Ba Trung and Nguyen Huu soup, banh canh cua (rich, thick crab
Cau. It has four main gates, creating soup cooked with tapioca noodle),
convenience for visitors when going xoi ga (chicken with sticky rice), che
shopping. The items sold at the market (sweet dessert soup), fruit plates.
are diverse, from fabrics, clothes, dry
food, fresh food, fruits to footwear, Hai Ba Trung Street,
jewelry, ensuring the daily needs of the Tan Dinh Ward, District 1
local and the tourists are fully met. The

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An Dong Market, established in 1954, is one of the
central markets of the city. The main items sold here
are fabric, ready-made clothes, footwear and so on.
The visitors can find here a food court, several stalls
selling snacks, fruits and fresh flowers, a collection
of daily items, and handicrafts. An Dong Market is
spacious, pleasantly decorated, clean, modern, safe
and convenient. Next to the market is An Dong Plaza
with minimalist and elegant design.

18 An Duong Vuong Street,

Ward 9, District 5

HO THI KY FLOWER MARKET

Shopping
Founded in 1987 and dubbed “the Langbiang Plateau
in the heart of the City”, Ho Thi Ky Flower Mart is the
city’s largest flower terminal market. The market
concentrates an extensive range of flowers that
contain various colors. The flowers sold here are just
as familiar as rose, orchid, lily, statice salem, mimosa,
begonia, lotus, chrysanthemum, sunflower and just as
fancy as wide banana, hanging lobster claw (Heliconia
rostrata), fire banana. Flowers are originated mainly
from Da Lat and Southwestern provinces, even from
other countries as Japan, Thailand, and China. Besides
providing fresh flowers, the market also sells finished
flowers plugged into rings and baskets.

NOTES WHEN SHOPPING

AND BARGAINING BINH TAY MARKET
Đường Hồ
- Except for Thị
BenKỷ,Thanh Market that - Choose stores that publish pricing. Lasting for nearly 100 years, Binh Tay Market represents the history and culture
phường
sells fixed 1,price
quậnitems,
10 in most of the of the Chinese community living in Ho Chi Minh City. The market is divided into
markets, the items are priced higher - Buy the items after striking a 5 distinct areas with more than 2300 stalls selling more than 30 different items,
than they should be. Therefore, bargain with the sellers, especially mainly spices, jam, clothes, shoes. Coming to the market, tourists will be dazzled not
making a bargain is advisable. The in the morning. Vietnamese people only by the charm of its bustling atmosphere but also by its admiring architecture
bargain price might be lower and believe the first customer of the day that is a great combination between Far Eastern style, French advanced technique
even half of the initial price. will indicate how lucky the store will and Chinese elegant design with winding roof tiles and spacious yard in the middle
be for that day. of the market.
- Every traditional item lies
interesting tales, do not forget to ask 57A Thap Muoi Street, Ward 2,
the sellers the history of the items. District 6, Ho Chi Minh City

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SPACE

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A city open
to diverse landscapes

Space
Do you know 75% of Ho Chi Minh City is suburb? It takes you only about a 2-hour
drive from the city downtown to let yourself be carried away by countless different
spaces. Integrating the creativity in people’s lifestyles and various great heroic
events in history, each space leads you to a sheer amplitude of rare experiences:
acquainting yourself with rural life, exploring dynamic ecosystems or being
overwhelmed by historic works of national stature.

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CAN GIO MANGROVE FOREST CU CHI TUNNELS

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Can Gio – the largest mangrove and can stop at Dan Xay bridge to visit Bat Cu Chi Tunnels is an acclaimed Before starting the journey in Cu
lung of Ho Chi Minh City, is recognized Lagoon at Vam Sat, and conquer the historical site, one-of-a-kind Chi Tunnels, visitors will watch a
as the first biosphere reserve of 28m Tang Bong Tower that offers you construction work that contains a documentary film about the bravery of
Vietnam that is a part of the world’s a vantage point to watch the extensive tunnel system of over 200km lying the people here during the wartime, they
biosphere system in January 2000 by Can Gio mangrove forest and flocks of deep in the ground with dozens of can try shooting with the real bullets.
UNESCO (United Nations Educational white storks returning to their nests floors and a complicated web of nooks
Scientific and Cultural Organization). when the sun gradually disappears out and crannies that lead to kitchen, Visitors can buy bicycle tours in the
of sight. Can Gio, a key destination listed meeting room, training room, etc. Cu City or rent motorbikes to drive to the
Riding along the road which has the in the book devoted to the conservation Chi Tunnels validates the resilience, tunnel. However, it is advisable to buy
immense green of typical trees on either of cultural and natural heritage, is intelligence, and pride of the people of a one-day tour to visit Cu Chi Tunnels.
side including ban, duoc, mam trang, an attractive getaway for those who Cu Chi, and indicates the revolutionary
su, vet, etc. that stand close to each love picnic and seek adventure. heroism of Vietnamese people.
other with a large number of aerial stilt
roots buttressing the trunk, Can Gio will Visitors can take the bus number
be within your reach. You can sit on the 75 that starts at 23/9 Park or rent a Phu Hiep Hamlet, Phu My Hung
motorboats to penetrate deep into the motorbike and ride along the Nha Be Commune, Cu Chi District
mangroves, or visit Rung Sac Special route then turn to Duyen Hai Street to

Space
Zone that used to rise to fame. You also get to Can Gio.

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to visit Ho Chi Minh City
HO CHI MINH CITY
CITY TOUR 01: EXPLORING THE TRACE OF THE

AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES BEYOND EXCITEMENT 2.1

PAST IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
TOURS The journey begins with a spiritual and cultural experience at Le Van Duyet
Mausoleum – the temple and the tomb of the viceroy of Gia Dinh that
showcase imperial architecture. Then visitors will continue to explore the
rich cultural and historical web of the City in the two notable museums. The
highlights of the journey are the water puppet show – a fabulous traditional
art of Vietnam and the Vietnamese-style dinner on the romantic Saigon River.

Schedule

16:30 - The tour guide picks up travelers

at the meeting place

17:00 - The group visits Le Van

Duyet Mausoleum

17:30 - The group visits Ho Chi

City tours
Minh Museum

18:00 - The group visits Museum of

Vietnamese History located next to
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens

18:30 - The group watches a 36-minute

long water puppet show delivered by
dexterous artists

19:15 - The tour guide will lead the

group to the yacht named INDOCHINA
QUEEN to explore Saigon River and
enjoy dinner on board

21:15 - The group returns to the pickup

location. The tour ends

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Seeing the pain that war inflicted on Vietnam with their very own eyes will surely be The best part of the tour is viewing the City from Skydeck of Landmark 81 that is as
a not-to-be-forgotten experience to travelers on this tour. Then travelers will get to high as the clouds. Landmark 81 is the world’s top 10 tallest buildings. The travelers
explore the Europe-influenced wonders that is what gives the City the name “the also watch the water puppet show performed by talented Vietnamese artists which
Pearl of the Far East”. The tour ends with a varied dinner of Vietnamese delicacies is a pleasure to behold.
on the Saigon River, allowing travelers to watch the lights sparkle in the night of a
modern City to the fullest. Schedule

Schedule 18:00 – The group goes to the pier 18:00 - The tour guide picks up the travelers at the meeting place
and takes photos as souvenirs before
16:00 – The tour guide picks up boarding Indochina Queen restaurant 18:30 - The group watches the water puppet show which is performed in
travelers at the meeting place international festivals as the cultural exchange activity with other countries
19:00 – The yacht will go along the
16:30 – The group visits the War Saigon River. The group enjoys the 19:30 - The group goes to Landmark 81 building where they try the fastest elevator
Remnants Museum. The Museum art performances and adore the in Vietnam to get to Skydeck. At Skydeck, travelers view the City by using telescopes
houses a multitude of invaluable beauty of the City’s nightlife from and the most advanced touch screen
exhibits that reveal the pain caused by the river, then has meal served
the war with thought and enthusiasm The group visits the rest of the buildings on their own and has dinner at the top of
the tower

City tours
17:00 – The group stops by Notre 19:30 – The yacht docks
Dame Cathedral and Saigon Central alongside the pier. The group The group returns to the hotels by themselves
Post Office gets on the bus and returns to the
pickup location. The tour ends

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TOURS TOUR 04: CU CHI – THE LAND OF STEEL
AND THE WALL OF COPPER
Cu Chi Tunnels, among the top 7 exotic destinations in Southeast Asia, an immense
network of underground tunnels that run hundreds of kilometer long, is the wonder
that made a great contribution to the country’s resounding victory in the wartime.
The experience to live in the “underground city” and enjoy in the idyllic, laid-back
rural setting in Vietnam’s rustic countryside can be easily found in here.
Schedule

07:30 - The tour guide picks up

the travelers and the bus drives
the group to Cong xa Paris Square
to visit Notre Dame Cathedral

Suburb tours
and Saigon Central Post Office

08:00 - The bus then advances

to Cu Chi Tunnels – Ben Dinh and
pasts several districts, for example,
District 3 and Tan Binh District

09:30 - The group gets on the bus

and rides towards Ben Dinh area

10:00 - The group arrives at Ben Dinh.

At Cu Chi Tunnels – Ben Dinh, the group
watches a valuable documentary film
summarizing the heroic history of this
place. The group is shown the bunkers,
the images that depict the way the
tunnels were built and the difference
in military uniform between Cu Chi
guerrilla force and official army. The
group follows the narrow routes of the
underground tunnels to apprehend
the resilience of Cu Chi guerrillas

11:30 – 12:30 - The group has lunch at a

local restaurant

12:30 – 15:00 - The group returns to

Ho Chi Minh City. On the way, the group
stops by a workshop named 27/7 that
specializes in making lacquer paintings
to sightsee and shop. The tour ends
after dropping the group off at the hotel
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Noon:

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The group has lunch at the Phuong
Nam resort

Break time

TOUR 05: EXPLORING “OASIS” The group can bathe in the freshwater
swimming pool (free of charge)
CAN GIO
The group can visit around on their own
It takes only about an one-hour drive from the city downtown to the “oasis” of Ho (take a stroll, take souvenir photos at
Chi Minh City – Can Gio, where you can spend more time in nature after busy days the resort, etc.)
at work. Heading into here, you will feel fulfilled with the diversity of the animals
living in the pristine mangrove forest, with the touch of the sea breeze and with the
fresh seafood which is sheer ambrosia.

Schedule: Afternoon:

Morning: The group gets to 30/4 Beach

Suburb tours
The bus departs at 8.30 – 9.00 a.m and The group visits the souvenir stalls
heads towards Can Gio (1 hour and
45 minutes) The group visits and buys seafood at
Can Gio Market
The bus stops by Dan Xay Bridge, the
travelers enjoy this place’s signature The tour ends and the bus returns to
cane juice. The group arrives at Lam Saigon at 6 p.m
Vien, Can Gio

The group visits the wildlife zoo that is

home to more than 1000 wide monkeys

The group visits the Hoa Ca crocodile

sanctuary and views several other
mangrove animals

The group canoes to visit the mangrove

forest and Rung Sac Special Zone.

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TOUR 06: RIDING LEISURELY ON THE RIVERS TOUR 07: BLENDING IN THE PRISTINE VAM
In just one day, this tour will help travelers fully experience the Southwestern SAT FOREST
region. There are various once-in-a-lifetime, rustic but unique experiences that
can only be found in this region including exploring fruit gardens and fish rafts; Getting back to nature, and discovering a wildlife world of crocodiles, bats,
listening to Don ca tai tu singing, or riding xuong ba la (small rowboat) through monkeys are among the experiences that you will enjoy on the Can Gio – Vam Sat
interlaced canals and rivers. tour. Besides, you also learn the processes in nest farming and eat edible bird’s
nest soup – the world’s top nutritious food.

Schedule:

Morning:

The tour guide picks up the travelers at the meeting place and the group then goes

Suburb tours
to Vam Sat Ecological Area in Can Gio mangrove forest. The group is expected to
arrive at Vam Sat at 9 a.m

The group visits Vam Sat Ecological Area: discovering the habitat of bats by
Schedule: Afternoon: speedboat; enjoying the unspoiled landscapes of the mangrove ecosystem which
are home to a variety of fishes and crabs; visiting the crocodile pond and learn
Morning: The group visits the floating fish rafts about the process of tending and protecting crocodile eggs, even having a chance
placed along the Tien River and Rach to meet the crocodile hatchling; joining the adventure-filled game called “Sit
The tour guide picks up the travelers at Mieu Bridge – the bridge that connects on the boat and fish crocodiles”; climbing the Tang Bong tower (26m high) for a
the meeting place. Tien Giang and Ben Tre Province. panoramic view of the mangrove forest.
The group then visits Thoi Son Islet (or
The bus drives the group to Cu Chi Con Lan): visit the beekeeping facility Noon:
Tunnels (Ben Dinh): watching a or enjoy the fragrant honey tea; take a
documentary film about the guerrilla stroll and learn about the lives of the The group has lunch at a local restaurant and enjoys their signature dishes.
war of the local people; visiting the local; visit fruit gardens, eat seasonal
area that houses modern war weapons; fruits and listen to Don ca tai tu The group visits Vietnamese Bird’s Nest Exhibition Center (VBEC): Learn the
exploring Cu Chi Tunnels that has a singing – a unique traditional music of process of raising edible-nest swiftlet, harvesting bird’s nest and preparing bird’s
total length of over 200 km to visit Southwestern people. nest soup; enjoy a nutritious bird’s nest soup.
bamboo traps, fighting tools, living
The group tries rowing through the Afternoon:
room, infirmary, working room, Hoang
interlaced narrow canals and river
Cam Kitchen; or trying shooting real on xuong ba la (small rowboats)
bullet at the firing range. The group returns to Ho Chi Minh City by bus.
sightsees the idyllic Southwestern river
highlighted by lines of coconut trees.
Noon:
The group visit the factory that
The bus leaves Cu Chi and heads to manufactures Ben Tre coconut candy.
My Tho. The bus arrives at My Tho, the
group gets on board and has lunch at The group gets on board to return to
the restaurant in the island. My Tho.

At 4 p.m, the bus drives the group back

to Saigon.
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TOUR OPERATORS
TOUR IN HO CHI MINH CITY
OPERATORS SAIGONTOURIST TRAVEL
SERVICE CO., LTD.
SMI-VN TRAVEL CO., LTD.

Room No. 1202, 12th Floor, Havana

45LeThanhTonStreet,Ward1,HCMC Building, 132 Ham Nghi Street, Ben
Thanh Ward, District 1, HCMC
(+8428) 3827 9279
(+8428) 3914 2525
FIDITOUR JSC
VIETNAM TRAVEL AND MARKETING

List of tour operators

127-129-129A Nguyen Hue Street, TRANSPORTS JSC - VIETRAVEL
Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, HCMC
190 Pasteur Street, Ward 6,
(+8428) 39 14 14 14
District 3, HCMC

EXOTISSIMO TRAVEL (+8428) 38228898

VIETNAM JSC (+8428) 3820677

261-263 Phan Xich Long Street, TNK TRAVEL CO., LTD.

Ward 2, Phu Nhuan District, HCMC
220 De Tham Street, Pham Ngu Lao
(+8428) 3995 9898 Ward, District 1, HCMC

(+8428) 38378276
JTB-TNT CO., LTD.

259 Tran Hung Dao Street, VIDOTOUR A DONG TOURIST

Co Giang Ward, District 1, HCMC AND TRADING CO., LTD.

(+8428) 71077088 145 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street,

Ward 6, District 3, TP.HCM
BENTHANH TOURIST (+8428) 3933 0457
SERVICE JSC

82-84 Calmette Street, Nguyen VIETNAMTOURISM HO CHI MINH

Thai Binh Ward, District 1, HCMC CITY JSC

(+8428) 38227788 234 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Ward 6,

(+8428) 38222979 District 3, HCMC
(+8428) 35202020
(+8428) 3932 6776.

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TRAVEL CORPORATION TRAVEL CO., LTD. SERVICE JSC 787 Tran Hung Dao Street,

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82-84 Calmette Street, Nguyen Ward 1, District 5, HCMC
11 Huynh Tinh Cua Street, 194 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street,
Ward 8, District 3, HCMC Ward 6, District 3, HCMC Thai Binh Ward, District 1, HCMC (+8428)39245091
(+8428) 38227788 (+8428)39245094
(+8428 )3936 2121 (+8428) 3933 0333.
(+8428) 38222979
(+8428) 35202020 CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN TRUYỀN
ICS VIETNAM CO., LTD. THÔNG DU LỊCH VIỆT
VIET MEDIA TRAVEL CORPORATION
27F Tran Nhat Duat Street, 56/47 Thich Quang
Tan Dinh Ward, District 1, HCMC 95B-97-99 Trần Hưng Duc Street, Ward 4, Phu
Đạo, Quận 1, TP.HCM Nhuan District, HCMC
(+8428) 3846 8104 (+8428)3845 9077
(+8428)7305 6789

DAT VIET INVESTMENT TRADING CÔNG TY TNHH DL VÀ SỰ

SERVICE TRAVEL CORPORATION KIỆN VIỆT (VIETTOURS)

LEADING DOMESTIC 19B Mai Thi Luu Street,

List of tour operators

198 Phan Van Tri Street, Ward
10, Go Vap District, HCMC Dakao Ward, District 1

TOUR OPERATORS (+8428)39897562 (+8428)3914 4220

IN HO CHI MINH CITY

VIETNAM TRAVEL AND MARKETING
TRANSPORTS JSC - VIETRAVEL
LUA VIET TOURS CO., LTD. LEADING INBOUND
190 Pasteur Street, Ward 6,
677 Tran Hung Dao Street, Ward 1,
District 5, HCMC TOUR OPERATORS
FOR SOLO TRAVELERS
District 3, HCMC
(+8428)7108 7799
(+8428)38228898

IN HO CHI MINH CITY

(+8428)38206777
VIETTOURS INCENTIVES AND EVENTS
CO., LTD.
SAIGONTOURIST TRAVEL
SERVICE CO., LTD. 19B Mai Thi Luu Street, Dakao Ward, TNK TRAVEL CO., LTD. KIM TRAVEL CO., LTD.
District 1, HCMC
45 Le Thanh Ton, District 1, HCMC 220 De Tham Street, Pham Ngu 189 De Tham Street,
Lao Ward, District 1, HCMC District 1, HCMC
(+8428)38 218 218
(+8428)3827 9279 38378276 39205552
39205865
FIDITOUR JSC VIETNAM PEACE TOUR JSC SOUTH ASIA TRAVEL
VIETNAM ADVENTURE
MEDIA CO., LTD.
127-129-129A Nguyen Hue Street, 60 Vo Van Tan Street, Ward 6, TOUR JSC
Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, HCMC District 3, HCMC 219 Pham Ngu Lao Street, Pham
123 Ly Tu Trong Street, Ben
Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, HCMC
(+8428)39 14 14 14 (+8428)39303909 Thanh Ward, District 1
(+8428)39304607 38379618 38229068
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YOUR TOUR OF
HO CHI MINH CITY

Basic travel
information
MODES OF TRANSPORT
JETSTAR PACIFIC AIRLINES

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AIR
Tan Son Nhat International Airport Bamboo Airways all offer flights to most
is 7km from the city downtown, an major cities. There is a slight difference
international gateway with frequent between ticket prices of these airlines.
flights to and from all corners of
the planet.

Domestic flights: Vietnam Airlines,

Jetstar Pacific Airlines, Vietjet Air,

CÁC CHUYẾN BAY QUỐC TẾ….

177 Vo Thi Sau Street, District 3
HCMC – Ha Noi: one-way ticket HCMC – Hue: $267
priced at $235, round-trip ticket HCMC – Nha Trang: $210

Modes of transport
priced at $468 HCMC – Phu Quoc: $210 (+8428) 6290 7350
HCMC – Da Nang: $276

AIRLINES VIETJET AIR

8Bis Cong Truong Quoc Te Street (Turtle

VIETNAM AIRLINES lake Circle), ward 6, District 3, HCM

As a dynamic and modern international (+8428) 3823 9860

airline imbued with Vietnamese
cultural identity, during more than 20
years of development, Vietnam Airlines
has been leading Vietnam’s aviation
market. Vietnam Airlines, an avant-
garde airline that attracts the limelight
thanks to its distinctive cultural values,
aims to become the Asia-leading 5-star
international airline.

27B Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street,

District 1
(+8428) 3832 0320
(+8428) 3844 6667

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Hop on – Hop off bus is a double-decker bus that has capacity for 60 passengers.

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The bus goes through 24 streets and drives tourists to 30 of the city’s most amazing
CENTRAL DISTRICTS attractions. At each stop, tourists are free to hop off, explore and experience the
attractions at their own pace.
BUS
Hop on – Hop off bus uses GPS as its navigation system. The entire City Tour is
Bus fare: VND 6.000 – VND 10.000 programmed automatically to ensure that every 30 minutes, at any stop in the
journey, there will always have one bus depart and one bus arrive. The automatic
14-seater electric bus fare: VND 12.000 gearbox operates smoothly and each floor has a wheelchair lift that helps the
elderly, children and the disabled easily hop on the bus.

INCLUSIONS
QR CODE
Tour record set Camera

City map Automatic multi-language

translation system
Multi-language translation
earphones Entertainment programs:

Modes of transport
music, livestream
Tour guide
Water bottle
Vietnamese conical hat as a gift
APP-BASED MOTORBIKE TAXI Travel insurance
App-based motorbike taxi is a popular High-speed wifi
For more information on the
mode of transport in Ho Chi Minh city, attractions, please visit the
USB charging port
catering to travel needs of the local and website at Hopon-Hopoff.vn
tourists by offering ride-hailing services Refrigerator
via mobile apps that can be downloaded
on smartphones.

Grab GoViet Be

TAXI
Taxi fare: VND 8.000- VND 12.000 for
the first 500 meters and VND 13.000 –
15.000 for each additional one kilometer.
The familiar taxi brands are Vinasun,
Mai Linh, Futa, etc.

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No. Types of ticket Unit Price Note
ROUTE OPERATIONS
1 Children, under 5 years old Free
Tourist attractions,
cultural and historical 2 Ticket for an entire loop, VND/person 150 000
No. Location Detail destinations (within children, 6-12 years old
the walking distance 3 Ticket for an entire loop, adults VND/person 200 000
of the stop, <700m) 24-hour ticket, children,
4 6-12 years old (the time is VND/person 350 000 9h00-20h00
Saigon Central Post In front of Central Post Office,
counted from the moment
Office, Cong xa Paris Central Post Book Street, Notre
1 the visitor gets on the bus)
Street (at the tree no.6) Office Dame Cathedral,
Independence Palace 5 24-hour ticket, adults VND/person 475 000 9h00-20h00
Corner of Le 6 Night ticket, 7 p.m – 8 p.m VND/person 350 000
History Museum, History Museum, Zoo
Duan and 9h00-20h00
2 Le Duan Street and Botanical Garden 7 48-hour ticket, children VND/person 475 000
Nguyen Binh + 48h
(at the tree no. 16)
Khiem Street
9h00-20h00

Modes of transport
War Remnants 8 48-hour ticket, adults VND/person 650 000
War Remnants In front of War + 48h
Museum, Le Quy
3 Museum (bus stop, Remnants Complimentary ticket for
Don Highschool,..;
28 Vo Van Tan Street) Museum people with meritorious VND/person Free
Japanese, Korean, 9
Vietnamese restaurants services, Hero of the Armed
Forces, Vietnamese Heroic
187 Pham Ngu Mother and the disabled
Bus stop, 187 Pham Bui Vien walking street
4 Ngu Lao Street Lao Street – Pham Ngu Lao * Note: Child can only buy ticket when they are accompanied by at least one adult

Bus stop, 129-133 129-133 Ham Ben Thanh Market, SERVICE INFORMATION BOOKING INFORMATION
5 Ham Nghi Street Nghi Street Wall Street Operating time: Monday – Sunday 9 a.m Website: www.hopon-hopoff.vn
– 6.30 p.m (the last departure in at 5 p.m) Address: Anh Viet Tourist, Hop on-Hop off
67 Ham Skydeck at 68-story Frequency: 30 minutes, 20 buses/day Vietnam, 210 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ward 7,
Bus stop, 67 Ham Audio guide: English/ French/ Chinese/ District 3, HCMC
6 Nghi Street Bitexco, Nha
Nghi Street Russian/ Japanese/ Korean/ Spanish/ Email: [email protected]
Rong Harbour
German/ Malaysian Hotline: 0913 67 44 12
Bus stop in front of Saigon Waterbus,
7 Bach Dang Harbor waterbus Tran Hung Dao Statue

Corner of
Bus stop, 21 Ton Duc Dong Khoi
8 Thang Street (opposite and Ton Duc Bach Dang Harbor
Bach Dang Harbor) Thang Street

92-96 Nguyen Nguyen Hue walking

Bus stop, 92 – 92
9 Hue Street street, Head Office of
Nguyen Hue Street
City People’s Committee

The treet no.10 on In front of Suburbs

10 Independence Independence Palace
Le Duan Street Tourists are advised to rent cars or take taxies, buses for a safe trip to suburb,
Palace
driving rented motorbikes at night is considered dangerous.
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The sea tours are diverse, offers an exploration of Southern culture, history
and cuisine.
TOUR OPERATORS FOR MORE DETAILS
ABOUT SEA TRAVEL TOUR
SAIGONTOURIST TRAVEL FIDITOUR JSC
SERVICE CO., LTD.
129 Nguyen Hue Street, District 1
45 Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1
(+8428) 3914 1414
(+8428) 3827 9279 (+8428) 3828 2282
(+84) 0909 284 554
SAIGON FLOATING RESTAURANT
LES RIVES CO., LTD.
Bach Dang Harbor, Nguyen Hue
Room 2105, Me Linh Point Building, Street, District 1
02 Ngo Duc Ke Street, District 1
(+8428) 3823 0393

Modes of transport
(+8428) 3827 5000
Ext.: 171; (+84) 01285 920 018 BEN NGHE BOAT TRADING AND
Cu Chi Tunnels Tour: Sea travel rowing banana boats, Don ca tai tu TOURISM CO., LTD.
includes inland waterway travel and singing, miniature floating market
bicycle tour around Cu Chi. as well as organizes team-building 11.0 Mieu Noi Residential Area,
activities, and entertainment events. SAIGON BOAT CO., LTD. Ward 3, Binh Thanh District
Can Gio Tour: Kayaking, visiting Giong
Chua Mountain – historical site on feet, District 7 Tour: Visiting the new urban (+8428) 0862712121
462 Le Hong Phong Street, District 10
planting forest, visiting Bat Lagoon, Vam area of the city. It takes 15 – 30 minutes
Sat and Can Gio mangrove ecosystem. to go there by ship. The main attractions
of the new urban area are the activities BONSAI CRUISE CO., LTD.
(+8428) 39118987
District 9 Tour: Visiting Historical and of people living along the canal, Phu My
Cultural Park (Hung King’s Memorial Hung, Crescent Mall, Starlight Bridge, LE-03,62, 3rd floor, Lexington
Temple), Golden Pagoda, Hoi Son Crescent Lake. Building, 67 Mai Chi Tho Boulevard,
Pagoda, Ao Dai Museum, gardens INDOCHINAJUNK CO., LTD. An Phu Ward, District 2
placed in Long Phuoc Islet. District 8 and District 5 Tour: 0908611630
Visiting the landscapes along the 159/21 Bach Dang Street,
Thanh Da – Binh Quoi Tour: The tour canal including Vo Van Kiet Boulevard, Ward 2, Tan Binh District
departs at Tan Cang wharf and stops ancient building in District 1 and 5,
by Thanh Da peninsula. On Saturday, Long Hoa Pagoda, “Chinese medicine” (+8428) 3895 7438
Sunday and public holidays, tourists street, “Lantern” street, Chinatown.
will join the culinary event “Khan hoang
Nam Bo” buffet in Binh Quoi 1 Tourist Mekong Delta Tour: The tour offers
Area or “Mon ngon mien bien” in Binh a trip from Ho Chi Minh City to other SAIGON RIVER TOUR CO., LTD.
Quoi 2 Tourist Area. It takes 3 hours to provinces and cities namely Binh
go there. Duong, Dong Nai, Long An, Tien Giang, Room 04, International
Vinh Long, Can Tho, etc. Business Center Building,
Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe Tour: The 1A Cong Truong Me Linh
tour offers a panoramic view of inner Street, Ben Nghe Ward
waterway of several districts namely 1,
3, Binh Thanh, Phu Nhuan and various (+8428) 62909410
water games including kayaking,
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Ho Chi Minh City has a tropical monsoon
climate, meaning pleasant and warm weather

AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES BEYOND EXCITEMENT 3.2

all year round with two distinct seasons – the
rainy season and the dry season.

The rainy season lasts from May to November,

the dry season lasts from December to April.

HYDROFOIL RAIL
Hydrofoil starts from Ho Chi Minh City Thong Nhat Train departs at Saigon
and heads towards Vung Tau province station, 01 Nguyen Thong Street, Ward
9, District 3 and stops at Phan Thiet,

Climate
and vice versa. The frequency is 1 hour,
operating time is from 6 a.m to 5 p.m, Nha Trang, Quy Nhon, Phu Yen, Quang
the duration is 1.5 hours. Ngai, Hue, Da Nang, Dong Hoi, Vinh,
Thanh Hoa, Nam Dinh and Ha Noi.

Phone: (+8428) 1900 1520

Odd-numbered trains head towards the

Southern region while even-numbered
trains head towards the Northern region. It
takes about 29 – 33 hours for SE2, SE4 and
SE6 drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noi.
These trains depart at Ho Chi Minh City at 7
p.m, 7.50 p.m and 23 p.m. The ticket prices
BUS STATION for foreigners and the local are the same.

An Suong Bus Station, National

Highway 22, Ba Diem Commune, Hoc
Mon District; Phone: (+8428) 3883
HIGH-QUALITY CAR
2517; đi Tây Ninh. Futa Express, 274-276 De Tham Street,
District 1; Phone: (+8428) 3820 6564.
Mien Dong Bus Station, 292 Dinh Bo
Linh Street, Binh Thanh District; Phone: Hoàng Long, 47 Pham Ngu Lao Street,
(+8428) 3898 4983; from here, buses District 1; Phone: (+8428) 3915 1818.
head towards eastern cities, northern
cities, and the Central Highlands. Kumho Samco Express, 292 Dinh
Bo Linh Street, Binh Thanh District;
Mien Tay Bus Station, 395 Kinh Duong Phone: (+8428) 3511 6861.
Vuong Street, Binh Tan District; Phone:
(+8428) 3751 0524; from here, buses Mai Linh Express, 400A Le
head toward Southwestern cities and Hong Phong Street, District 1;
Vung Tau province. Phone: (+8428) 3507 3587.
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January - February
These are the two months that has
the lowest temperature in the dry
season, the rains are very scarce and
the humidity is low. This is the time
that the city is most fun and exciting
because Tet Holiday (Lunar New Year)
– the biggest festival in Vietnam –
takes place in early or mid-February.

ACCOMODATION

Accomodation
No. Company Rating Number Street Ward District Phone

Pham
1 Vu Vinh Khoa 2 27-29 Bui Vien 1 (028)38389898
Ngu Lao

March - June 2 Lac Vien 2

28/12-
14-12/4
Bui Vien
Pham
Ngu Lao
1 (028)39204899
This is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh Nam
City as it has low rainfall and moderate Pham
3 Than Tinh Yeu 2 2 Bis Quoc 1 0974 840 242
humidity. There are a great number of Ngu Lao
Cang
festivals and events held at this time.
Pham
4 My Hoa 2 97 Bui Vien 1 0918 714 401
Ngu Lao

5 Dai Hoang 2 173 Pham Pham 1 0937 646 250

Long Ngu Lao Ngu Lao
Pham
6 A25 2 274-276 De Tham Ngu Lao 1 0938 317 283
Bui Thi Pham
7 Hoa Long 2 160Bis 1 01698 515 905
Xuan Ngu Lao
Pham
8 Hai Duong 2 82-84/1 Bui Vien Ngu Lao 1 0908 077 770
Bui Thi Pham
August - November 9 Phuc Long 2 136
Xuan Ngu Lao
1 0906 323 867
Luong
These months are the wettest month Dai Phu Pham
10 2 14 Huu 1 39260678
in the rainy season with high humidity. Tai - A25 Ngu Lao
Khanh
The heavy rains often pour down in the
11 Le Han 2 142 Bui Thi Pham 1 39260368
early morning or late afternoon. Tourists
Dai Nam Xuan Ngu Lao
travel to the city during this time are
advised to prepare raincoats, umbrellas 12 Thien Phuc 2 2-4-6 Nguyen 1 5 39232456
and waterproof shoes in advance. Honey Bieu
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Tran Moonlight Nguyen Ben
Tai Nguyen 25 3 180-184 1 38335999
13 2 1127 Hung 5 5 3924 6159 (A25) Trai Thanh
Fortune II
Dao Thu Khoa Ben
Tran 26 Blue Diamond 3 48-50 Huan Thanh 1 (028)38236167
14 Phung Hoang 2 985 Hung 5 5 3836 6566 Ly Tu Ben
Dao 27 Sanouva 3 175-177 1 (028)38275275
Trong Thanh
An Dong Su Van Liberty
15 2 14-16 9 5 (028)39380003 Pham Pham
Center Hanh Saigon
28 3 265 Ngu Lao Ngu Lao 1 (028)38364556
Thuan 906- Nguyen Parkview
16 Phung Hung 2 908 Trai 14 5 38535355
(Que Huong 4)
17 Phuoc Loc 2 192-194 Su Van 9 5 3830 8589 29 Pastel Inn 3 99 Pasteur Ben 1 (028)38228222
Tho 2 Hanh Nghe
Tran
940- 30 Vien Dong 3 275A Pham Pham 1 1800-577775
18 MARIO 2 Hung 7 5 028 3923088
942 Ngu Lao Ngu Lao
Dao
Lien ke Tran

Accomodation
31 Dai Nam 3 79 Hung Cau Ong 1 (028)38242545
xom 1, Lanh
580- Dao
19 Phu Giai Loi 2 Xom cai 8 5 028 39520949
582
Nguyen Dong Ben
Trai 32 Huong Sen 3 68 Khoi Nghe 1 (028)38291415
Tran
20 Huy Phong 2 700 Hung 2 5 0903368939 33
Ha Hien -
3 145-147
Ly Tu Ben
1 (028)38234363
Fortune Signature Trong Thanh
Dao
Nguyen Lavender Le Thanh Ben
Tan Thu 34 Central 3 208-210 Ton Thanh 1 (028)22228888
21 2 97A Duy 9 5 0909 200 277
Do Hai Thi Ben
Duong
35 MAY 3 28-30 1 (028)38234501
Chau Sach Nghe
22 Tan Thu Do 2 192-194 Van 14 5 0909 200 277 Thai Van Ben
36 Sunflower 3 11B 1 (08)62519666
Liem Lung Nghe
Tran Liberty
23 Tan Thanh 2 117 Binh 2 5 0909 200 277 Pham Pham
Cong 37 Saigon 3 187 1 (028)38369522
Trong Ngu Lao Ngu Lao
Greenview
Nguyen (Que Huong 3)
24 Xe Na 2 9 Chi 9 5 0909 833 728 Dong Ben
Thanh 38 Bong Sen 3 117 Khoi Nghe 1 (028)38291516
Alagon
52B- Pham Ben
39 Central Hotel 3 Hong 1 (08)38245888
& Spa (Hoang 62-64 Thanh
Thai
Hai Long)

40 Rang Dong 3 81-83 CMT8 Ben 1 (028)38398264

Thanh
Dong Ben
41 Sai Gon 3 41-47 Du Nghe 1

42 Hoang Ngan 3 29-31 Bui Thi Ben 1 (028)39251880

Xuan Thanh
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Thiên Bảo Thi Ben Quynh An Bui Thi Ben
43 3 9A-9B 1 60 3 86-88 1 (028)38389922
Bình Sach Nghe (Queen Ann) Xuan Thanh
Le Thanh Ben Le Thanh Ben
44 Paradise SG 3 288 Ton Thanh 1 (028)38235555 61 Thien Xuan 3 108-110 1 (028)38238795
Ton Thanh
Nguyen Nguyen Ly Tu Ben
45 Signature 3 65-67 1 62 GK Central 3 92-94 1 (08)39497777
Thai Thai Trong Thanh
-69
Binh Binh
Tran
Alagon
28-30 Nguyen Ben 63 Hoan Vu 3 549 Hung Cau Kho 1 (028)39259001
46 Western Hotel 3 1 Dao
& Spa (Hoang An Ninh Thanh
Hai Long 1) 64 Oscar Saigon 3 68A Nguyen Ben 1 (028)38234370
Hue Nghe
Nguyen
Ben Sunrise Ly Tu Ben
47 Le Duy 3 18-20 Thi 1 (028)39252090 65 3 275A 1 (028)38222255
Thanh Central Trong Thanh
Nghia
Silverland Le Thanh Ben
66 Avanti 3 186-188 1 (028)38245680
48 Jolie Hotel & 3 4D Thi Sach 1 Ton Thanh

Accomodation
Spa (Hoang
Bloom (Tuoi Truong Ben
Hai Long 3) 67 3 27-29 1
Thanh Xuan) Dinh Thanh
Bui Thi Ben
49 Hoang Phu Gia 3 19C 1 (028)39252555 Thai
Xuan Thanh 68 Roseland 3 8A/6D2 Ben 1 (028)37292958
Van
Thu Khoa Ben Corp Nghe
Lung
50 Kelly 3 42-44 Huan Thanh 1 (08)38233364
Asian Ruby 122F Bui Thi Pham
Riverside Ton Duc Ben 69 3 1 (028)38238762
51 3 18-19-20 1 Select -122F1 Xuan Ngu Lao
(Phong Lan) Thang Nghe
Roseland 15/1A- Le Thanh Ben
Hong Ngoc Ben 70 Centa 3 15A/57A Ton Thanh 1 (028)39258866
52 Chau A 3 26 Thi Sach 1
Nghe
71 Cititel Ly 3 247-249 Ly Tu 8 1 (028)38227148
Asian Ruby Tu Trong Trong
53 Parkview 3 98R Le Lai Ben 1
Thanh Thai
(Hong Ngoc 72 Millenium 3 7A Ben 1 (028)35218532
Van
Chau A 3) Boutique Nghe
Lung
Asian Ruby
Bui Thi Ben A&EM Corner
54 Central 3 20
Xuan Thanh
1 73 (A&EM 3 52-54 Thu Khoa Ben 1 (028)39158126
(May Flower) Huan Thanh
Signature)
47-49 Le Anh Ben 252B- Le Thanh Ben
55 Lavender 3 1 (028)38245323
-51 Xuan Thanh 74 Nhat Ha 1 3 252C Ton Thanh 1 (028)38246368
Nguyen Ben
56 Blessing 1 3 48-50 1 (028)38225898 75 Lavender 3 200-204 Ly Tu Ben 1 (028)22220000
An Ninh Thanh
Boutique Trong Thanh
Silverland
Ben Thu Khoa Ben
57 Central Hotel 3 14-16 Le Lai 1 76 A&EM Corner 3 52-54 1 (028)38239292
& Spa (Tan Thanh Huan Thanh
Hai Long) 77 Nhat Ha 2 3 149-151 Ly Tu Ben 1 (028)38228871
Pham Pham Trong Thanh
58 Elios 3 231-235 1 (028)38385584
Ngu Lao Ngu Lao Thai
78 Blue Diamond 3 11 Ben 1 (028)39156666
302-304 Vo Van Co Van
59 Sunland 3 1 (028)38385584 Signature Nghe
Kiet Giang Lung
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79
Silverland
Charner
3
87-89 Ho Tung Ben
-91 Mau Nghe
1 (028)39156666 NECESSITY
125-127
Grand Ly Tu Ben
80 4 -129 1 (028)38293888
Silverland Trong Thanh
-131-133
Cao Ba Ben
81 Nhat Ha 3 4 1 (028)38277430
Quat Nghe
Nguyen Ben
82 Kim Do 4 133 1 (028)38225914
Hue Nghe
132- Đong Ben
83 Continental 4 1 (028)38299201 Lightweight Sneakers Flip-flops/Sandals
134 Khoi Nghe
Nguyen Ben clothing
84 Saigon Prince 4 63 1 (028)38222999
Hue Thanh
Bui Thi Ben
85 Eden Saigon 4 38 1 (028)62988388
Xuan Thanh

Necessity
Liberty
Central Ton Duc Ben
86 4 17 1
Saigon Thang Nghe
Mosquito Raincoats Wet and dry
Riverside
repellents and paper towels
Le Thanh Ben umbrellas
87 Norfolk 4 117 Ton Thanh 1 (08)38295368
Liberty
Le Thanh Ben
88 Central 4 177- 1
Ton Thanh
Saigon Centre 179
Golden Ly Tu Ben
89 Central 4 140 Trong Thanh 1 (028)38270666 Sunscreen Power
Huu Nghi Nguyen Ben and caps converters
90 4 56 1 (028)38244231
(Palace) Hue Nghe
Thi Ben
91 Paragon SG 4 22-24 1 (028)38233999
Sach Nghe
Liberty
Central Ben
92 4 59-61 Pasteur 1
Saigon Nghe
Citypoint
Nguyen
Central Ben
93 4 140 Trung 1 (028)38290029 MAPS
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CURRENCY
CREDIT CARD ATM
Visa, Master, American Express, JCB ATMs of Techcombank, Vietcombank,
and Diners Club International cards are BIDV, Sacombank, and so on can be
accepted at most restaurants, shopping easily found in the city downtown,

Internet & Mobile Network

centers, hotels, travel agencies, and taxi especially at banks, supermarkets,
companies. Several places (especially shopping centers, and hotels.
travel agencies) charge extra for card
payments up to 4%. Sacombank and
Vietcombank charge 3% of the amount
being withdrawn by credit card.

INTERNET &
MOBILE NETWORK
The most popular mobile network
operators in Vietnam are Viettel,
Vinaphone, and Mobiphone. Prepaid
SIM cards (not yet included with mobile
internet) can be found at Tan Son Nhat
airport and all phone agents in the city
with the price of VND 50.000 – 100.000.
Tourists is advisable to buy SIM cards,
activate them, then register for mobile
internet with just a few simple steps.

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CODE OF CONDUCT

AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES BEYOND EXCITEMENT 3.6

FOR TOURISTS

Code of Conduct for tourists

Comply with LAWS, respect local COMPLY WITH rules and regulations at PROTECT ENVIRONMENT, maintain
customs and practices tourist attractions and public areas public hygiene and sanitation

RESPECT, help and prioritize BEHAVE WITH COURTESY in public DO NOT DAMAGE exhibits or make
the disabled, the elderly, areas, especially religious places changes to historical and culture sites,
children and women and museums

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CODE OF CONDUCT

AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES BEYOND EXCITEMENT 3.6

FOR TOURISTS

Code of Conduct for tourists

Saving food is encouraged, DO Absolutely DO NOT consume, purchase, Do not carry valuable properties
NOT WASTE food and drink sell or use prohibited substances, offal, while going shopping or taking a
wildlife animals, endangered animals, stroll, leave them in the hotels or keep
protected animals them in safe places

Do not give money to panhandlers or Be careful with the traffic before

buy souvenirs from street vendors Do not take a motorbike taxi alone at crossing the road
night. Ask hotel staff to help bargain
before riding

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NECESSARY CONTACT (15) EYE TREATMENTS:
Eye Hospital, Cho ray Hospital
(17) TRADITIONAL MEDICINE:
Traditional Medicine Institute,

AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES BEYOND EXCITEMENT 3.7

INFORMATION (16) DERMATOLOGY:
Traditional Medicine Hospital, the
Department of Traditional Medicine
Health service Hospital of Dermatology
and Venereology
(University of Medicine and Pharmacy)

When there is a need for specialized

diagnosis and treatment, the local and
tourists can visit these hospitals as
follow:

(01) ORGAN TRANSPLANTS: (7) BURN TREATMENT

Cho Ray Hospital, Nhan dan 115 Hospital, AND SKIN GRAFTING:
Nhan Dan Gia Dinh Hospital, Binh Trung Vuong Hospital, , Hospital
Dan Hospital, Hoan My Hospital, Nhi of University of Medicine and
Dong 2 Hospital (Children Hospital 2) Pharmacy, Cho Ray Hospital, Nhan dan
Gia Dinh Hospital
(2)ROBOTIC SURGERY

Necessary contact information

AND GASTROINTESTINAL (8) PEDIATRICS:
ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY: Children’s Hospital 1, Children’s
Binh Dan Hospital, Hospital of University Hospital 2, City Children’s Hospital
of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cho Ray
Hospital, Nhan dan 115 Hospital , Nhan (9) OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY:
dan Gia Dinh Hospital Tu Du Hospital, Hung Vung Hospital,
My Duc Hospital, An Sinh Hospital Contact information
(3)CARDIOLOGY CARE:
Heart Institute, Cho Ray Hospital, (10) HAEMATOLOGY TREATMENTS: AREA CODE: HOTLINE OF DEPARTMENT
Hospital of University of Medicine and OF TOURISM:
Blood Transfusion Haematogoy Hospital +8428
Pharmacy, Hospital of Thu Duc District, 08.38234056
Nhan dan 115 Hospital, Nhan dan Gia (11) TUBECULOSIS AND LUNG
Dinh Hospital, Trung Vuong Hospital, DISEASE TREATMENTS: HOTLINE SYSTEM FOR HOTLINE OF HEALTH TOURISM:
Tam Duc Heart Hospital Pham Ngoc Thach Hospital INFRASTRUCTURE BREAKDOWN:
028 38 242 903
(4)TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND (12) ONCOLOGY TREATMENT:
1022
0967 771 010
BRAIN TUMORS TREATMENTS:
Oncology Hospital, Oncology Hospital
Cho Ray Hospital, Nhan dan 115 Hospital, 2, Cho Ray Hospital HOTLINE OF HO CHI MINH CITY
Nhan dan Gia Dinh Hospital, Hospital of POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Thu Duc District, Trung Vuong Hospital (13) ODONTO-STOMATOLOGY:
08.38387255
City Hospital of Odonto-Stomatology,
(5) STROKE
National Hospital of
Nhan dan 115 Hospital, Cho Ray Odonto-Stomatology
Hospital, Hospital of Thu Duc District,
Nhan dan Gia Dinh Hospital (14) EAR, NOSE AND
Visitor Information
(6) ORTHOPAEDICS:
THROAT TREATMENTS: and Support Center
ENT Hospital, Cho Ray Hospital, Trung
Hospital for Traumatology and Vuong Hospital Visitor Information and Support Center visitor-friendly space and equipped
Orthopaedics, Cho Ray Hospital, (VISC) operates from 8 a.m to 9 p.m with advanced equipment, information
Hospital 175, Nhan dan 115 Hospital, on all days of the week. Every center technology, aiming to cater to diverse
Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital, is designed with modern, open and needs of tourists.
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Visitor Information
and Support Center 1
23/9 Park, corner of Pham Ngu
Lao and De Tham Street, District 1

(+8428) 3920 3040

Visitor Information
and Support Center 2
Bach Dang Harbor, Ton Duc
Thang Street, District 1
(+8428) 3620 7474

Visitor Information
and Support Center 3
Independence Palace
01 Le Duan Street, District 1
(+8428) 3620 7474

OPERATING TIME
Working hours: 7.30 a.m/8 a.m – 4.30
p.m/5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday off.
Museums and several historical and
cultural sites close on Monday.

Closing hours: Most restaurants,

shops, and so on close at 12 p.m. Bars
and discotheques usually close at 2 a.m

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Ho Chi Minh City Tourism
Promotion Center:

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