By Taxi
Tan Son Nhat is Vietnam’s largest international airport. There are 2 terminals – International flights departs from the newer international terminal whereas domestic flights (to Hanoi, Danang, Nha Trang, etc) are from domestic terminal (turn left). When you are going to the airport, be specific which terminal you want to go to. Otherwise to [...]
In recent years, Ho Chi Minh has become increasingly cosmopolitan and this is reflected in the large variety of Vietnamese and international food available. Prices though are a far cry from what they used to cost due to a combination of factors such as higher food prices, rising wages, and soaring real estate costs.
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Cyclos and Motorbikes
Cyclo drivers are notorious for asking one price and wanting more after the ride, but it is still worth the experience to try it out. Make sure you negotiate a price before getting on.
Motorbikes are everywhere- every corner in the city you will see there are motorcycle taxis available. They are inexpensive but [...]
Most sights are in central Saigon and located in clusters so with some good planning you can cover most of them easily in a day.
Around Dong Khoi St
Dong Khoi, formerly known as Rue Catinat have gone through much transformation so it no wonder that it is now a district of colourful activity – souvenir shops, [...]
Ho Chi Minh, situated in the southern part of Vietnam, is the largest city and former capital of Vietnam. Previously known as Saigon, it was renamed Ho Chi Minh after the Fall of Saigon in 1975. The wide Saigon River, which takes a huge turn from the east links the city with the sea. Back then, this beautiful city was referred as the Pearl of the Orient by the French.
Phong Nha – Ke Bang is a national park in the center of Quang Binh province in north-central Vietnam. It is one of the world’s two largest limestone regions with several hundred caves and grottoes.
Yen Tu, Buddhist capital of Vietnam, is famous for its beautiful landscapes, historical relics and ancient pagodas thus making it uniquely positioned in the hearts of the Vietnamese.
Indigenous to Vietnam, Cao Dai, is in fact a fusion of the teachings from Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism, with elements of Christianity and Islam.
Anyone who has been to Ho Chi Minh would have heard of the infamous CU CHI TUNNELS (30 miles northwest of Saigon, a 100-minute drive). Seeing is believing, and in this case, it’s only after you have attempted to enter those tunnels you can truly comprehend the horrors of wars and the reality of life in those tunnels.
Tet Festival
The Tet Festival is the most celebrated festival in Vietnam. Also known as the Lunar New Year, Tet falls between 19 January and 20 February and lasts a whole week in the south. This festival is celebrated grandly with massive fireworks, bright decorations and friends and families all take this time to dress their [...]
