Đường Đồng Khởi
Đường Đồng Khởi
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Take a leisurely stroll down this colorful street full of fancy shops for a glimpse of Ho Chi Minh City at its most polished.
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- BrakiWorldTravelerBelgrade, Serbia19,408 contributions(Un)ordinary shopping streetI usually rate such streets as average (3 stars), because they're present in every city in the world. It's a classic shopping street with mainly haute couture shops, luxury hotels,..etc However, here in HCMC I raised to 4 stars, due to unusual mixture of French colonial legacy mixed with Vietnam hustle and bustle, topped with some ultra modern steel and glass high rises around. Interesting to walk through down to Saigon river.Visited January 2024Travelled with familyWritten 28 January 2024
- LolaGo1Washington DC, District of Columbia6,632 contributionsBeautiful Walk Here from my Hotel to the Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral!After checking it at my hotel, I walked this street to reach the Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral. Along the way are shops, restaurants, beautiful houses with French architecture, hotels, shops, etc. Took my time and leisurely admired the things around me. Saigon Notre Dame Cathdral: Attended mass here and then visited attractions located near it such as the Post Office, City Hall, Indenpendence Square, etc. Highly recommended to visit it!Visited April 2024Travelled soloWritten 2 April 2024
- Wonder A421 contributionsColourful Shopping Street in HCMCDong Khoi Street is famous for its colourful shopping zone in HCMC. Standing at its starting point, Lam Son Square is famous for its embroidered tablecoths and napkins. Prices offered in this area are well within one's budget and varieties. Exclusive custom-made silk garments are also being offered by the shops and the quality can be comparable to those in Singapore or Hong Kong. The fantastic concordance of colors and intricate workmanship of the dress materials are worth mentioning. Besides silk garments and embroidered tablecoths and napkins, shawls, purses and silk scarves are also worth getting. There is also a wide variety of handbags made of different materials. Thus, it is impossible to slow down the frenetic pace on this street.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 12 June 2024
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Zfy Ed
Singapore, Singapore10,488 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Dong Khoi Street is probably one of the busiest roads in Ho Chi Minh City.
It extends between the Nguen Du Street and Ton Duc Thang Street. It was flanked by many elegant French colonial style buildings. Many famous restaurants and luxurious hotels are located here.
High-end shopping plazas and small local shops coexist side by side along the street and one can get luxury items to local souvenirs from one of the many quaint local stores.
Other well known landmark buildings in the street are the Saigon Notre Dame Basilica, the Saigon Opera House, and the Central Post Office are all around 10mins of walk.
Many people and high traffic are here all day long and provided a energetic vibes of the city!
It extends between the Nguen Du Street and Ton Duc Thang Street. It was flanked by many elegant French colonial style buildings. Many famous restaurants and luxurious hotels are located here.
High-end shopping plazas and small local shops coexist side by side along the street and one can get luxury items to local souvenirs from one of the many quaint local stores.
Other well known landmark buildings in the street are the Saigon Notre Dame Basilica, the Saigon Opera House, and the Central Post Office are all around 10mins of walk.
Many people and high traffic are here all day long and provided a energetic vibes of the city!
Written 7 September 2023
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SteveByfleet
Leatherhead, UK346 contributions
Feb 2020
Dong Khoi, formerly Catinat Street (in french times) is THE walk for this city. The old sites are the true highlights of the old town. Stop for coffee at either the Majestic or the Continental, or even both. Then cocktails at the Bitexco Tower near the river
Written 15 February 2020
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,632 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
After checking it at my hotel, I walked this street to reach the Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral. Along the way are shops, restaurants, beautiful houses with French architecture, hotels, shops, etc. Took my time and leisurely admired the things around me.
Saigon Notre Dame Cathdral: Attended mass here and then visited attractions located near it such as the Post Office, City Hall, Indenpendence Square, etc. Highly recommended to visit it!
Saigon Notre Dame Cathdral: Attended mass here and then visited attractions located near it such as the Post Office, City Hall, Indenpendence Square, etc. Highly recommended to visit it!
Written 2 April 2024
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PtLomafoodie
San Diego, CA1,194 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Beautiful wide boulevard built during the French colonial period becomes a gathering place in the median of the boulevard. Luxury shops and hotels and restaurants line the streets.
City Hall, the Opera House and other French architecture can be seen here.
The famed hotel The Majestic Hotel still stands proudly on the waterfront.
One of the most beautiful lobbies can be seen at The Reverie Hotel.
Worth seeing and photographing!
City Hall, the Opera House and other French architecture can be seen here.
The famed hotel The Majestic Hotel still stands proudly on the waterfront.
One of the most beautiful lobbies can be seen at The Reverie Hotel.
Worth seeing and photographing!
Written 27 December 2022
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ECJ1968
Melbourne, Australia194 contributions
Jan 2020
As the lunar new year approaches many parts of Saigon are decorated to the max. This street was all lit up at night and is a pleasant walk and gives you many chances to make that dreaded challenge of crossing the road. Pick your moment and cross steadily without hesitation. The drivers will adjust to you as long as they know what you are doing. If you hesitate and stop and start then there is more of a chance of something bad happening.
Written 21 January 2020
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China21,046 contributions
Dec 2022
This one-way avenue is Ho Chi Minh City's major thoroughfare. Connecting French colonial architecture with modern skyscrapers, Dong Khoi is still the bustling heart of Saigon. Beware of honking vehicles and motorcycles then a stroll around will be of much fun and interest.
Written 1 December 2022
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,408 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
I usually rate such streets as average (3 stars), because they're present in every city in the world. It's a classic shopping street with mainly haute couture shops, luxury hotels,..etc
However, here in HCMC I raised to 4 stars, due to unusual mixture of French colonial legacy mixed with Vietnam hustle and bustle, topped with some ultra modern steel and glass high rises around. Interesting to walk through down to Saigon river.
However, here in HCMC I raised to 4 stars, due to unusual mixture of French colonial legacy mixed with Vietnam hustle and bustle, topped with some ultra modern steel and glass high rises around. Interesting to walk through down to Saigon river.
Written 28 January 2024
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YANIRA06_66
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam15 contributions
Mar 2021
Dong Khoi was very famous during the Vietnam War and named Tu Do Street. You have to visit the Majestic Hotel and Maxim's. Of course the History was Continental Restaurant and Caravelle. I also recall the Brinks BOQ disaster. Not as many Bars as during the war but many restaurants and massage parlors remain. If you like Art, there were plenty of Art Studios. See this area once a week.
Written 1 April 2021
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Traveler O
Washington DC, DC1,216 contributions
Feb 2020
Some parts of this area are walkable, but you still need to be hypervigilant, even on the sidewalk as motorbikes are apt to drive on it even when the road is completely empty. Not a safe place to walk with kids or a stroller. Be mindful and be careful.
Written 27 February 2020
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G z
Calabasas, CA151 contributions
Aug 2012 • Couples
This street was lined with many small shops 8 years ago. Today their are few clothing shops and the ones remaining have high prices. I am sure you can do better in the states. Where the shops once stood are now large hotels and designer shops like Chanel, Ralph Lauren and more with barely a customer in sight.
Minh Khoa who was once known for couture frocks now only does wedding dresses and the clothes he once designed are no longer. Creation and Thai Silk are there but very pricey. This city it is now trying to be upmarket without many shoppers looking for that.
Minh Khoa who was once known for couture frocks now only does wedding dresses and the clothes he once designed are no longer. Creation and Thai Silk are there but very pricey. This city it is now trying to be upmarket without many shoppers looking for that.
Written 12 August 2012
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Robyn
Melbourne, Australia
I am trying to find a little baby wear shop in Dong Khoi street which sell lots of embroidery and crochet items for baby’s. It is opposite the Grand Hotel just down from lucky plaza.
I cannot remember the name or number of the shop. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Many thanks
Robyn Chandler
Written 15 May 2019
Hi, sorry can't give detail as don't know the shop.
Suggest email or call The Grand Hotel, ask reservations or reception staff as they can probably see the shop across the street.
Don Mountford.
Written 17 May 2019
what is the best way to get from Saigon to Hue
Written 9 March 2019
Can't see a recent question to answer?
Written 10 March 2019
Sorry. We took a pre-purchased return using our package deal that we purchased with air and hotel. I think it was about $30 for both of us for a prearranged pick up at our hotel at a certain time.
Written 7 December 2018
Zdravo. Zelela bih da znam da li se tamo prodaju proizvodi od koze
Written 1 July 2017
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