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Inside Background
Architecture 
Unexpected architectural delights found in Ho Chi Minh City are the Post Office...
Last edited: 09 May 2007
Health & Safety 
Being the biggest city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City inevitably invites people...
Last edited: 07 December 2008
History 
Situated on the banks of the Saigon River, Ho Chi Minh City has gone by several...
Last edited: 31 October 2006
Neighborhoods 
Ho Chi Minh City is divided into 24 districts: 7 named urban districts, 7...
Last edited: 23 February 2008
Weather & When to Go 
It rains a lot in Vietnam. A LOT. The wet season lasts from May to October in...
Last edited: 16 May 2008
A Medical Emergency in Saigon 
A Medical Emergency in Saigon   Here's what happened when four members of a...
Last edited: 14 October 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport ( SGN ) is the...
Last edited: 03 March 2009
Getting Around 
Crossing the road in Saigon can be a nightmare. The trick is to disconnect the...
Last edited: 23 March 2008
Public Transportation 
For foreign visitors, getting around in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) by taxi is...
Last edited: 04 July 2007
Taxis & Rental Cars 
When traveling to Ho Chi Minh City, don’t expect to rent a car. Vietnam does...
Last edited: 12 December 2008
Parkson's near TSN Airport 
If your flight is delayed or you just happen to check-in too early, there is...
Last edited: 02 October 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Thien Hau Pagoda: The Pagoda is dedicated to Thien Hau - The Sea Goddess who...
Last edited: 20 August 2008
First-time Visitors 
Traveling to Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam is a unique, enlightening and...
Last edited: 07 November 2008
Museums & Attractions 
Reunification Palace 106 Nguyen Du, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam...
Last edited: 27 September 2006
Shopping 
Ho Chi Minh City – still Saigon to locals. Manhattan on mopeds. A city finding...
Last edited: 03 October 2009
Cho Lon Market 
Cho Lon-Market: Around vienam travel It is not miss visit a typical Chinatown...
Last edited: 20 August 2008
Cooking class 
If you go the very nice Vietnamese restaurant " Hoa Tuc"  in the old opium...
Last edited: 13 October 2009
Massage  
Massage is a MUST in HCM, usually it only cost you for USD 7-11 for full body...
Last edited: 30 November 2009
Phones 
Phones: VNPT charge like a wounded bull for roaming. Pick up a local SIM at...
Last edited: 19 March 2008
Shopping 
SHOPPING - with map references Note - references in brackets are map references...
Last edited: 19 March 2008
Cho Ben Thanh Market 
Go for food!!! This is one of the most interesting places in Ho Chi Minh City...
Last edited: 05 May 2008
Dam Sen 
15 AUGUSTUS ; Ai hát trên một công viên Đầm Sen nước 02??   Qui a chanter au...
Last edited: 15 August 2009
Glow Spa 
Glow Spa is located conveniently in city center near most major hotels and in...
Last edited: 26 November 2009
Municipal Theater 
The Municipal Theare has a website http://www.hbso.o... Sometimes helpful
Last edited: 13 March 2009
Museum of Ho Chi Minh City 
Revolutionary Museum, it renamed into Ho Chi Minh City Museum. So, it is Ho Chi...
Last edited: 08 October 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Finding a place to dine couldn't be easier in Ho Chi Minh City.  Visitors can...
Last edited: 23 June 2008
Cheap Eats 
In Saigon ( aka HCMC) You can find cheap eat every where : in the market, round...
Last edited: 07 January 2008
Nepali Restaurant 
Chautari the only Nepalese Restaurant in Vietnam It is interesting and...
Last edited: 16 December 2009
Vietnamese Beef Noodle 
Whenever you ask  the Vietnamese, " Can you recommend a local...
Last edited: 31 March 2007
Fanny 
Fanny Ice Cream The Fanny brand was set up in Vietnam in 1994, by Jean-Marc...
Last edited: 16 July 2009
Mumtaz Indian Restaurant 
Mumtaz has an excellent reputation for tasty and affordable Indian food. They...
Last edited: 12 January 2009
Quan An Ngon 
Quan An Ngon has recently moved (20/09/2009) to 160 Pasteur, District 1, Ho Chi...
Last edited: 21 October 2009
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Inside Vietnam: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Money: The official currency in Vietnam is Dong. The Dong is non-convertible...
Last edited: 01 November 2008
Crossing the Border 
Visa exemption: (source http://vietnamtou... ) Not more than 30 days: for...
Last edited: 28 June 2006
Important Phrases 
Pronunciations can vary significantly within Vietnam (especially northern vs...
Last edited: 27 March 2008
Telephones 
A phone number in Vietnam look like: + ( country code) (city code) (phone...
Last edited: 22 October 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Etiquette When eating with chopsticks, do not leave the chopsticks in the rice...
Last edited: 29 March 2008
Adventure Travel in Vietnam 
It seems that every article you read about Vietnam is saying the same thing...
Last edited: 22 October 2009
Food and Dining 
As of 2003, a great number of restaurants th... Vietnam tend to use a lot of...
Last edited: 03 February 2008
Guides 
In the largest cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, tourist infrastructure is...
Last edited: 20 April 2009
Scams and annoyances 
Scams Before you go, check for the current conversion rate.  1USD...
Last edited: 25 April 2009
Vietnam travel tips 
Things to remember: It's in your best interests not to drink the tap water...
Last edited: 30 November 2006
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