Ho Chi Minh City, a metropolitan of the emerging Republic of Vietnam; is 1 of the most-visited countries past times Malaysians too Singaporeans inwards recent years. Previously colonized past times France, Ho Chi Minh City is indeed a melting pot for cultures filled with myriad of delicacies too all walks of life. We were at that topographic point for five Days iv Nights but apart from food, at that topographic point were non much to arrive at hence we'd recommend iv Days iii Nights, which should survive to a greater extent than than sufficient (if yous are planning to catch Ho Chi Minh City ONLY). Here is a listing of what nosotros remove maintain eaten too attempted during our trip:
Mon Hue Restaurant
Address: 134, Le Thanh Ton, Ben Thanh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Business Hours: 6:30 am to eleven pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +84 (08) 7106 6607
Prices are dependent land to 10% VAT.
Bun Bo Hue/ Vietnamese Beef Vermicelli Noodle (60,000 VND)
Bun Nem Nuong/ Vietnamese Grilled Pork Meat Balls (46,000 VND)
Banh Uot Tom Chay/ Steamed Rice Cake with Dried Shrimps (44,000 VND)
Che Hat Sen/ Lotus Seeds Sweet Soup (24,000 VND)
Right behind the iconic Ben Thanh Market, Mon Hue Restaurant is 1 of the many Noodle specialists at Ho Chi Minh City. Slightly unlike than its competitors, they offering Bon Bo Hue, a type of Pho-alike Beef Noodles but using Vermicelli Noodles. The broth was to a greater extent than intense inwards flavor as compared to a traditional bowl of Pho. Diners may opt to add together inwards a combination of unlike cuts of meat (Beef) but nosotros had the unproblematic ones. It was groovy too absolutely comforting especially during a chilly rainy night. We washed it downwardly with a drinking glass of Che Hat Sen.
MOF Japanese Desserts
Address: 30, Le Loi, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Business Hours: nine am to eleven pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +84 (08) 3827 7898
Prices dependent land to 10% VAT
Iced Matcha Float (69,000 VND)
Matcha Warabi Mochi (72,000 VND)
Panna Cotta with Matcha Sauce (55,000 VND)
The Vietnamese are fans of Japanese Green Tea too that explains the popularity of Japanese Green Tea desserts inwards town. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 local Vietnamese establishment- MOF Japanese Dessert is known to the locals for serving a broad diversity of Japanese Green Tea desserts. True enough, their Iced Matcha Float was toothsome; the Green Tea flavor was bold too the sweetness of the Soft Serve balanced the tartness of the Green Tea. The other 2 desserts nosotros had were mediocre- Matcha Warabi Mochi has a funky, slick texture spell the bland too bitter Matcha Sauce, which nosotros did non mean value it care to heighten the overall flavor as both Panna Cotta too Green Tea sauce were likewise potent that the duo were vying for attention. Probably nosotros picked the incorrect order, nosotros were non quite impressed past times this place.
Fanny's Ice Cream
Address: 29-31, Ton That Thiep, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Business Hours: nine am to eleven pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +84 (08) 3821 1633
No VAT
Malicoco/ Coconut Ice Cream too Orange Sorbet with Malibu, White Chocolate too Chocolate Sauce (99,000 VND)
Happy Cubics/ Strawberry, Mixed Berries & Mango Sorbets, Strawberry Yogurt, Green Tea, Pistachio, Cookies & Stracciatella Ice Cream, White Chocolate, Almonds, Caramel Sauce too Whipped Cream (89,000 VND)
Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 premium French-inspired Ice Cream create at Ho Chi Minh, said to survive owned past times a French, has been receiving positive comments over the earth of internet. The Ice Cream Parlour was long established at Vietnam, Fanny's Ice Cream offers 100% natural Ice Cream inwards diverse fanciful Asian too Western flavors. In the fright of over-indulgence, nosotros did non desire something substantial hence nosotros tested the depth of the H2O past times ordering some to sample. Their Ice Cream was good- sweetness was well-balanced too the creaminess was well-thought out. However, nosotros did non mean value they were that goodness that 1 should teach all agency out for them. Also, nosotros idea they were rather overpriced for the portion.
Pho Bo Vien Thap Cam
Address: Nguyen Thai Binh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Business Hours: eleven am to six pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: N/A
No VAT
Pho Bo/ Beef Pho (40,000 VND)
Close proximity to our hotel (Ruby River Hotel if yous must know) is a famous Pho specialist known to the locals. The identify is oft thronged with regular patrons; nosotros were at that topographic point rather belatedly (afternoon) too they were almost sold out! Unlike most Pho nosotros had, theirs comes with a comforting clear broth which has soft characteristics rather than bold flavors. The Noodles were shine either, good complemented past times the fresh Herbs added. Beef Fillet may seem fossil oil but it was slowly to the bite, piddling travail was necessary to chew them off. The downside of this place: express seats available too it was non alone inexpensive at 40,000 VND per bowl (around Rm 8).
Hoppy Juice Bars
Address: 52, Ngo Duc Ke, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Business Hours: eleven am to 10 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +84 (08) 6670 8686
No VAT
Melon Bingsu (95,000 VND)
Hoppy Juice Bars was a regain past times chance, nosotros did non await to notice authentic Korean Bingsu hither (though at a whopping 95,000 VND or Rm 20). The shaved milk-flavored Ice was shine too light; hence low-cal that it slides downwardly the pharynx easily. They extracted the Ice from a machine that nosotros could non bring upward of but the waiting fourth dimension was rather long. The plus: they were generous with the fresh cuts of fruits- Honeydew too Watermelon; the downside: slightly grueling to the wallet. It was a refreshing process best shared past times a few.
Ben Thanh Market
Address: Phan Boi Chan, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Business Hours: six am to six pm. Opens Daily.
No VAT
Goi Cuon/ Vietnamese Spring Rolls (50,000 VND)
Pho Bo/ Beef Pho (50,000 VND)
Bo Banh Mi/ Vietnamese Beef Baguette Sandwich (35,000 VND)
Vietnamese Iced Black Coffee (15,000 VND)
Che My/ Vietnamese Sweet Dessert (30,000 VND)
Banh Xeo/ Vietnamese Omelette (50,000 VND)
One of the must catch places at Ho Chi Minh City, Ben Thanh Market tops travellers' must-visit lists. Not only nutrient but crafts, souvenirs, apparels, fresh fruits etc tin dismiss survive found at that topographic point as well. However, delight beware that the identify is extremely touristy; that having said, the prices are 30-40% higher than marketplace rate. One should beware of their counterfeits either, the products are hence similar to the authentic ones, fifty-fifty the aficionados would notice it difficult to tell. If yous demand to store for goods (Coffee, Nuts, Dried Seafood, Souvenirs etc) to survive brought dorsum to your domicile country, arrive at consider Binh Tay Market at District 6, Chinatown. You would in all probability demand to convey a cab at that topographic point but if yous are buying inwards volume (or visiting inwards a group), it is yet worth it to comprehend the taxi fare. More data nigh Binh Tay Market tin dismiss survive found at the bottom of this post.
Speaking of food, at that topographic point are a few types of must-try foods at Ben Thanh (though they are to a greater extent than expensive than average stalls outside). The food-section is convenient to browse but the vendors were a nuisance. They volition difficult sell their nutrient to yous or mayhap assay to draw yous aside. Nevertheless, nosotros yet gave it a shot.
While nosotros did non notice the nutrient at that topographic point outstanding, at that topographic point was 1 detail drinkable that 1 should non miss- Che My. It was uncommon to us (maybe nosotros did non convey a long stroll along those narrow streets). Che My comes with many types of chewy-resilient elements too to serve with Coconut Milk, typically served cold. Bits of Durian were added to ours, together with Jackfruit, Jelly, Lotus Seeds, Sago, Nata De Coco, Sea Coconut too some ingredients that my untrained gustatory modality buds could non discern. The concoction was refreshing too gently sweetened. One of the perfect solutions to crunch the sultry tropical heat.
Speaking of food, at that topographic point are a few types of must-try foods at Ben Thanh (though they are to a greater extent than expensive than average stalls outside). The food-section is convenient to browse but the vendors were a nuisance. They volition difficult sell their nutrient to yous or mayhap assay to draw yous aside. Nevertheless, nosotros yet gave it a shot.
While nosotros did non notice the nutrient at that topographic point outstanding, at that topographic point was 1 detail drinkable that 1 should non miss- Che My. It was uncommon to us (maybe nosotros did non convey a long stroll along those narrow streets). Che My comes with many types of chewy-resilient elements too to serve with Coconut Milk, typically served cold. Bits of Durian were added to ours, together with Jackfruit, Jelly, Lotus Seeds, Sago, Nata De Coco, Sea Coconut too some ingredients that my untrained gustatory modality buds could non discern. The concoction was refreshing too gently sweetened. One of the perfect solutions to crunch the sultry tropical heat.
Crossing too manoeuvring the swimming river of Motorbikes were non slowly for us at Ho Chi Minh City, it took us some fourth dimension to teach used to it. Crossing the street correct inwards front end of Ben Thanh City was especially unsafe too frightful for us. The Motorcyclists would non halt for yous to cross the street, despite the fact that yous obey the rules good past times crossing the pedestrian-crossing. Many of them would non halt when the traffic low-cal turns crimson as well, hence proceed your eyes opened upward broad when yous are crossing the streets at Ho Chi Minh City. Do non convey a stair dorsum but merely to cross the street with extra tending too yous should survive fine.
L' usine Cafe
Address: 70B, Le Loi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. (opposite to Saigon Opera House)
Business Hours: nine am to nine pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: + 84 (08) 6674 3565
No VAT
Matcha Latte (85,000 VND) too Vietnamese Milk Coffee (55,000 VND)
Apple Crumble with Berry Sauce (105,000 VND)
Egg Florentine (130,000 VND)
Yet some other local French-influenced institution well-known to both locals too foreigners; non only a cafe but it is a boutique that carries diverse imported brands as good (the apparels too accessories are non cheap, 1 Polo-T was selling at 1,400,000 VND/ Rm 280). The identify is tucked inwards an old heritage edifice along the bustling Dong Khoi Street. It took us some fourth dimension to notice the place. Traipse upward the stairs hidden inwards the edifice too yous volition notice a few interesting eateries there. On L'usine's offering, it does remove maintain a lot to offering but nosotros did non remove maintain much stomach infinite left hence nosotros sampled 1 primary too 1 dessert. The Egg Florentine was decent- eggy, cheesy too surprisingly buttery, generously filled with Spinach but the side, Ratatouille was the centre spotlight of the dish. We dear the in-depth sweet, refreshing yet acidic flavors, beautifully complementing the creamy main. Dessert was alright but nosotros were amazed past times the Berry sauce, which carried a well-balanced sourness. The Cinnamon-flavor of the Apple Crumble was carefully seasoned as well, everything was exactly measured. The only drawback could survive the price.
Pho 24
Address: 14, Phan Boi Chau, Ben Thanh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Business Hours: 10 am to 10 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +84 (08) 3827 4155
No VAT
Pho Bo/ Beef Pho with gratis drinkable too dessert (74,000 VND)
Caramel Flan (comes with the Set)
There are countless of Pho 24 branches all over Ho Chi Minh City; it is also 1 of the most famous international brands for serving Pho. It has branches at countries similar Korea, Cambodia, Hong Kong too Philippines. We had their signature Beef Pho but it was somewhat standard-average. Our impression towards this bowl of Pho was somewhat weak, it did non care to leave of absence us with a really potent impression. The Flan that comes together with the Set Order, was as disappointing either. We were expecting a potent Caramel flavor followed with a milky-eggy gustatory modality but they were likewise soft to survive discerned. Not the perfect bowl of Pho that nosotros had at Ho chi Minh City.
Com Nha Home-Cooked Meals
AddressL 151/6, sec Floor, Dong Khoi, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Business Hours: 7:30 am to 10:30 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +84 (08) 0909 26 9090
Price: 59,000 VND per person
No VAT
Stir Fried Shrimps
Vietnamese Braised Pork Innards
Stir Fried Greens
Housed inwards the same edifice as L'usine, Com Nha is 1 of the best places for yous to remove maintain a gustatory modality of traditional Vietnamese home-cooked dishes. The eating theatre has a fixed card everyday- 2 meat dishes too 1 vege dish with big portion of White Rice. On our visit, nosotros teach to gustatory modality some of their traditional dishes- the Braised Pork Innards chased us away with a peculiar odor that nosotros were quite fond of; the Shrimps, on the other hand, were alright. The dish possessed an odd flavor either but it was veering towards the sweeter side. Thus, nosotros were able to convey it with our untrained gustatory modality buds. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 identify where 1 tin dismiss notice odd Vietnamese eats other than the ubiquitous street foods similar Pho too Spring Rolls.
Afternoon Tea at Caravelle Hotel
Address: 19-23, Cong Truong Lam Son, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Available Time: 12 pm to five pm. Available Daily.
Contact Number: +84 (08) 3823 4999
Price: 280,000 VND per person
5% Service Charge too 10% VAT
Iced Vietnamese Coffee
Lavazza Coffee
Ronnefeldt Jasmine too Mint Tea
Vietnamese Afternoon Tea Set:
1. Banh Mi with Fish Cakes too Pickled Vegetables
2. Java Plum Salad with Dried Shrimps too Torch Ginger Flower
3. Grilled Minced Pork-Spring Roll
4. Fried Minced Pork-Stuffed Lotus Root served with Plum Sauce
5. Deep Fried Squid Mousse inwards Black Sesame Seed Cracker with Chili Sauce
6. Rice Flour Crepe with Palm Sugar too Coconut Flakes
7. Vietnamese Sweet Young Rice Cream 'Che Com'
8. Vanilla flavored Baked Yellow Mung Bean Cake
9. Coconut Pandan Caramel Custard
10. Peanut Candy
1. Banh Mi with Fish Cakes too Pickled Vegetables
2. Java Plum Salad with Dried Shrimps too Torch Ginger Flower
3. Grilled Minced Pork-Spring Roll
4. Fried Minced Pork-Stuffed Lotus Root served with Plum Sauce
5. Deep Fried Squid Mousse inwards Black Sesame Seed Cracker with Chili Sauce
6. Rice Flour Crepe with Palm Sugar too Coconut Flakes
7. Vietnamese Sweet Young Rice Cream 'Che Com'
8. Vanilla flavored Baked Yellow Mung Bean Cake
9. Coconut Pandan Caramel Custard
10. Peanut Candy
Traditional English linguistic communication Afternoon Tea:
1. Hot Smoked Salmon, Cucumber too Creme Fraiche on Rye Bread
2. Honey Roasted Ham with Marinated Tomato on Oatmeal Bread
3. U.S. of A. of America Roasted Beef, Red Onion Marmalade on Brown Bread
4. Goat Cheese too Rocket on Fennel Seed Bread
5. Lemon Thyme Scone with Vanilla Whipped Cream too Cherry Jam
6. Warm Beef Steak Pie
7. Home-made Waffle Cone with Chocolate Mousse too Pistachio
8. White Chocolate Caramel Shortcake
9. Warm Vanilla Cream Filo Pastry
10. French Fancy Lemon Cake
1. Hot Smoked Salmon, Cucumber too Creme Fraiche on Rye Bread
2. Honey Roasted Ham with Marinated Tomato on Oatmeal Bread
3. U.S. of A. of America Roasted Beef, Red Onion Marmalade on Brown Bread
4. Goat Cheese too Rocket on Fennel Seed Bread
5. Lemon Thyme Scone with Vanilla Whipped Cream too Cherry Jam
6. Warm Beef Steak Pie
7. Home-made Waffle Cone with Chocolate Mousse too Pistachio
8. White Chocolate Caramel Shortcake
9. Warm Vanilla Cream Filo Pastry
10. French Fancy Lemon Cake
Treat yourself a sophisticated too sumptuous Afternoon Tea at the grande dame of Ho Chi Minh City, a 5-star hotel situated correct inwards front end of the iconic building- Saigon Opera House of Ho Chi Minh City. We took a window seat, overlooking the bustling Dong Khoi Street too Opera House.
If yous are upward for something special, teach for their Traditional Vietnamese Afternoon Tea set. There were some familiar delicacies similar Spring Rolls too Banh Mi but the sweetness treats were unique. Deep Fried Squid Mousse with Sesame Cracker was toothsome, it possessed the resilient texture akin to Fish Paste too worked perfectly good with the crispy Cracker too the sweet-spicy Chili sauce. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 laid easily accepted past times all.
The Traditional English linguistic communication Afternoon Set, on the other hand, was zip out of the ordinary. It was to a greater extent than substantial than the Vietnamese Set, in all probability to a greater extent than filling elements similar Bread Rolls but non all were fresh; some were stale too dry out but some were alright. The character was rather inconsistent. We would prefer the Vietnamese Set if yous must know.
If yous are upward for something special, teach for their Traditional Vietnamese Afternoon Tea set. There were some familiar delicacies similar Spring Rolls too Banh Mi but the sweetness treats were unique. Deep Fried Squid Mousse with Sesame Cracker was toothsome, it possessed the resilient texture akin to Fish Paste too worked perfectly good with the crispy Cracker too the sweet-spicy Chili sauce. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 laid easily accepted past times all.
The Traditional English linguistic communication Afternoon Set, on the other hand, was zip out of the ordinary. It was to a greater extent than substantial than the Vietnamese Set, in all probability to a greater extent than filling elements similar Bread Rolls but non all were fresh; some were stale too dry out but some were alright. The character was rather inconsistent. We would prefer the Vietnamese Set if yous must know.
Pho 2000
Address: 26, Le Thanh Ton, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Business Hours: six am to eleven pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +84 (08) 3829 2612
No VAT
Bhun Thit Bo Xiao/ Sauteed beef with Vermicelli Noodles (67,000 VD)
Pho Bo/ Beef Pho (67,000 VND)
Yet some other famous Pho specialists at Ho Chi Minh City, Pho 2000 was made famous past times president Bill Clinton's catch inwards the yr 2000. President Bill idea it was delicious too had some other order. We could non resist but to social club their signature Beef Pho; the flavor was rather potent too the broth was boldly-seasoned. We were non quite impressed with the indelible salinity. The Sauteed Beef with Vermicelli Noodles, on the other hand, was delectable. The Beef slices were tender too expertly cooked, beautifully paired with their sweet, sour too hot Chili Sauce. If I may, at that topographic point is a Pho 2000 branch correct adjacent to Ben Thanh Market.
Unclosed Coffee
Address: 85, Ho Tung Mau, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Business Hours: 24 hours, vii days a week.
Contact Number: +84 (08) 6680 8427
No VAT
PeppoCado (Avocado + Pepper), BalsaBerry (Balsamic Vinegar + Strawberry), LemoCoco (Coconut Lemon + Yogurt), DuriCino (Durian + Cappuccino); 35,000 VND per scoop OR 65,000 VND for 2 scoops
We were wandering the urban heart on our concluding day, nosotros did non remove maintain something specific inwards remove heed but nosotros were exhausted from the sweltering heat. We decided to crunch the oestrus with a few scoops of Unclosed Coffee's home-made Ice Cream. The Cafe has an array of Ice Cream with funky too playful flavors. PeppoCado stood out alongside the iv flavors nosotros tried. It was sweetness too creamy with a sleek of Avocado flavor; the Peppery gustatory modality was acquaint but it was non potent plenty to vie for attention. The whole combination was groovy but some of us idea it was a piddling likewise "safe". Other flavors available include Chilli Passi (Passion Fruit + Chili) too Choco Mando (Chocolate + Standard Mandarin Orange). Unclosed Coffee tin dismiss survive found straight contrary to Bitexco Financial Tower.
La Rotonde
Address: 77B, Ham Nghi Street, 1st Floor, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Business Hours: 8 am to 11:30 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +84 (08) 8388 9935
Price: 65,000 VND per somebody for their Weekday Semi-Buffet Lunch
No VAT
Pan Fried Pork Chop
Stir Fried Beef with Bitter Gourd
Mushroom Omelette
Unlimited Refills of Stir Fried Greens
Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 identify especially designed for the portion workers nearby, La Rotonde is an old French household turned cafe. It serves traditional Vietnamese dishes. We were at that topographic point on a weekday too they were serving Semi-Buffet Lunch (available on every Mon to Friday). One primary dish for a diner with unlimited refills of White Rice too Stir Fried Vegetable dishes. We similar the ambiance of the identify but nosotros were non quite satisfied with the quality. We idea the dishes were heavily seasoned too they were a tad greasy to our liking. However, it provides groovy value as 1 gets unlimited refills of greens too rice. Not the best identify to teach if yous remove maintain express stomach space. To notice the place, cross the primary street from Bitexco Financial Tower, yous should survive able to notice this identify shortly.
Mekong Delta Floating Market Day Tour
Price: 1,150,000 VND per person
Traveling Hours: 8 am to six pm. Subject to availability.
Booking Method: Purchase the ticket straight from your hotel's concierge.
Mekong Rest Stop
Jetty to Mekong River
The making of Rice Crisp too Rice Paper
Snake Wines
During our trip, nosotros registered for a Mekong Delta guided 24-hour interval tour. The coach arrived our hotel at 8 am sudden inwards the morning time too the journeying to Mekong was closed to iii hours. We made a brusk halt at Mekong Rest Stop- a picturesque identify with Vietnamese traditional houses inwards natural landscape. There are diverse facilities there- restaurant, bakery, mini-mart too handicraft shop.
We were hence chauffeured to the jetty too transferred to a boat. We moved about the floating marketplace but at that topographic point was zip much to encounter except a few boats. Next was Coconut Candy/ Rice Crisp making factory, followed past times a Bee Farm. In representative yous are wondering, I had a sip on the Snake Wine, at that topographic point was a nary of smell; the alcohol content was high though.
We hence changed to a smaller wooden shaky boat, to farther explore a canal that leads to an island. On that island, nosotros had our dejeuner too were given a fourth dimension of 2 hours for bike ride. The determination to partake inwards the bike ride was a mistake. Some of our squad members got lost too the entire surface area was moisture too muddy. It was impossible for us to ride, nosotros ended upward pushing the bicycles instead. No directions were given on where should nosotros teach hence our proposition is: arrive at non assay the bike ride unless yous are physically too mentally prepared for an arduous journeying ahead.
Chicken too Vegetable Soup
Deep Fried Fish Spring Rolls too Banh Xeo/ Vietnamese Omelette
Lunch was unproblematic (included as portion of the 24-hour interval tour), nosotros had Rice with a few unproblematic Vietnamese dishes but they were non outstanding but a quick repast to recharge our energy. We concluded the 24-hour interval tour with a leisure walk about a local moisture marketplace earlier catching the coach dorsum to our hotel at Saigon. We bought ourselves some fresh local arrive at at relatively cheaper cost (as compared to Ben Thanh Market).
Binh Tay Market
Address: 57, Thap Muoi 2, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Business Hours: six am to vii pm. Opens Daily.
Located inwards the heartland of Chinatown, Binh Tay Market is something similar Ben Thanh Market but the sometime 1 is less-touristy too goods hither are typically sold at 30-40% cheaper than Ben Thanh. We bought quite a lot of materials here; nosotros were quoted 60,000 VND for a box of G7 Vietnamese Coffee at Ben Thanh but nosotros got ours hither at 42,000 VND only. Dried goods similar Dried Shrimps, Dried Lotus Seeds, Dried Clams, Dried Squid etc are available, as good as the must-buy Nuts similar Cashew Nuts, Almonds too Pistachios. We fifty-fifty bought our part of Lotus Flower Tea hither too. The identify is a piddling far from District 1 hence the best agency to teach at that topographic point is to convey a cab, which costs about 120,000 VND.
Saigon Square
Address: 89 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Business Hours: nine am to 10 pm. Opens Daily.
Close proximity to Ben Thanh Market is Saigon Square, a fully air-conditioned infinite that allows shopaholics to hunt for delicious bargains. However, delight beware that the identify has myriad of counterfeit products. As far as character is concerned, it should survive alright but if yous remove maintain deep pockets too remove maintain the passion to teach later authentic luxury brands, yous mightiness desire to skip this place.
Bitexco Financial Tower
Address: 2, Hai Trien Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Business Hours: 9:30 am to 9:30 pm. Opens Daily.
Further away from Saigon Square is 1 of the tallest buildings at Ho Chi Minh City, the skyscraper has a mix of portion infinite too retail outlets. There are also a few restaurant/ skybar/ cafe at the upper deck of the edifice (visitors tin dismiss also opt to come inwards Sky Deck at the cost of 200,000 VND). If yous are visiting the identify solely for your shopping leisure, yous mightiness as good cross this identify out of your list. There are only a few international brands at that topographic point such as Top Shop, Adidas, Coffee Bean etc.
Other historical buildings that yous may desire to pay a catch are:
Saigon Central Post Office
Address: 2, Cong Xa Paris, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Opening Hours: 8 am to five pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +84 (08) 3822 1677
Entrance Fee: Free of Charge
Saigon's Central Post Office is undeniably 1 of the oldest historical buildings at Ho Chi Minh City; the interior ornamentation too most equipment (such as telephone booths, mitt painted earth map) are yet inwards goodness cast despite of the many years passed. Interested parties tin dismiss facial expression for some post cards too remove maintain them mailed out at that topographic point as well. Also, the souvenirs too crafts hither are typically cheaper than Ben Thanh Market.
Notre Dame Cathedral
Address: Paris Square, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Openings Hours: 5:30 am to five pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +84 (08) 3822 0477
Entrance Fee: Free of Charge
Across the street is Notre Dame Cathedral, an ancient Cathedral built inwards the xix century. The location of Notre Dame Cathedral is an indication of the urban heart centre of Ho Chi Minty City. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 historic edifice that retains the traces of French civilization too colonization.
Do Not Trust Other Taxi Other Than Vinasun Taxi!
Taxi scams are everywhere at Ho Chi Minh City, nosotros savage into 1 correct later nosotros collected our baggage too wanted to go out from Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The "agent" approached us too claimed that he was representing Vinasun. He hence asked for the hotel's address. We showed him too immediately, he snatched away the book. We did non teach to create out with him too were forced to pay a whopping 400,000 VND to teach to the hotel (he insisted non to render the volume to us, nosotros did non desire to crusade whatsoever trouble). The render trip from our hotel to the aerodrome costs 155,000 VND only.
Have Fun Exploring Ho Chi Minh City!
