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This is the main market within the China town of Vietnam – Cholon. The entire market was created and is maintained by the Chinese and is definitely worth visiting as it is a Chinese-style architectural masterpiece with an enormous clock tower in the center.
This is the main market within the China town of Vietnam – Cholon. The entire market was created and is maintained by the Chinese and is definitely worth visiting as it is a Chinese-style architectural masterpiece with an enormous clock tower in the center.
Location: Pham Ngu Lao, District 1,
Ho Chi Minh City,
Vietnam Tel: (08) 3839 4027
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ho-chi-minh-cityThe Saigon Center, also known as Sedona Suites is an office building but has 3 floors of shops in its base. The ground floor consists of cafés and a golf shop, the second floor is mostly children’s items and a supermarket and the third floor is mostly home furnishings. If you’re looking for gifts, crockery or home appliances, the Saigon Center is the best place to shop. Many people are put off by the high prices, but the quality of the items is good. It is open every day of the week from 9 am to 9 pm.
ho-chi-minh-cityThe Parkson Saigon Tourist Plaza is a Malaysian outlet mall. From designer apparel, jewelry and cosmetics to children’s clothing, sportswear and home appliances, Parkson has brands and prices of every kind. You can find absolutely anything in this plaza if you’re willing to spend a fair bit.
ho-chi-minh-cityGaya is famous for its new and defined style of furniture, Quasar Khanh lamps and the elegant tailoring of the French-Cambodian Romyda Keth. Furniture of the best quality and design can be found here along with other home décor.
ho-chi-minh-cityHip Vietnamese who love to spend come to this mall where prices are high and all merchandise is branded. The ground floor is mainly for women, where they can find colorful ruffled dresses designed by Vietnamese designers - Trong Nguyen and Thanh Long. Men will be excited by the likes of Pierre Cardin and other such outlets.
ho-chi-minh-cityChi Chi is a designer shop in Ho Chi Minh City with exquisite fabrics and designs and custom-made tailoring. It is open from 8 am to 8 pm.
ho-chi-minh-cityAnnam Gourmet Shop is a small but very classy shop offering an assortment of imported cheeses, wines, chocolates and other exotic delicacies you won’t find anywhere else. Those who have a taste for these fancy food items should definitely stop by for a nibble.
ho-chi-minh-cityFor you art buffs out there, Ho Chi Minh City is brimming with art galleries, some much fancier than others. If you want the top quality art work, the best galleries to check out are those around the Fine Arts Museum. Excellent works of art can also be found at the Blue Space Gallery. Similar galleries of equivalent quality can also be found at Lacquer & Oil and Vinh Loi Gallery.
ho-chi-minh-cityDan Sinh Market is THE place to shop if you want a chic pair of boots or a stylish outfit or even electronics and imported machinery. There is an array of stalls that sell anything from ponchos to duffel bags to second-hand military gear. The prices are very reasonable and the merchandise is reliable.
ho-chi-minh-citySaigon Kitsch is exactly what the name implies, a store filled with colorful knick-knacks. These trinkets make excellent souvenirs or gifts for friends back home. On the other side of the shop, Gallery Dogma sells communist memorabilia, posters, mugs and propaganda screen printed onto canvas and t-shirts.
ho-chi-minh-cityFor those of you interested in traditional Vietnamese clothing, definitely visit this store. Cham Khanh specializes in ao dai materials as well as tailoring this Vietnamese national dress exactly to your fit and style. Ao dai in all colors and fabrics can be found.
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ho-chi-minh-cityHo Chi Minh City offers plenty of places where you can take your children. One place to spend the day is the Saigon Zoo. With 133 years of operation, it’s is one the oldest zoos world. The wide variety of indigenous animals, the aquariums and the museum can keep children occupied for the entire day. Several temples are also found in its extensive grounds.
ho-chi-minh-cityAlso known as the Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theatre, the Opera House is a beautiful example of French Colonial architecture from 1897. The 3-story, 1,800-seat opera house stages a variety of concerts not limited to opera, including ballet, classical and pop music and traditional Vietnamese performances. The square outside is a great place to relax and people watch.
ho-chi-minh-cityThis is the historic post office was built in the 19th century European style and features an enormous portrait of the former president Ho Chi Minh. The crowds inside consist of mostly visitors rather than actual customers.
ho-chi-minh-cityThis is a popular spot for both tourists and the younger crowd, where Russian Market stores can be found selling cheap watches, T-shirts, DVDs, clothes, slippers and the like.
ho-chi-minh-cityFormerly known as the Hotel de Ville and rebranded as the People’s Committee Hall, the City Hall is a strikingly beautiful French colonial building and an important monument to the Vietnamese. The entrance is a popular place to have your photograph taken by the statue of Uncle Ho.
ho-chi-minh-cityThe Bink Quoi Tourist Village was built in 1994 by the Saigon Tourist Corporation. It is the largest tourist attraction in all of Ho Chi Minh City, offering an evening dinner cruise with a cultural show. The tourist village offers a lot of activities to pass time as well as hosting puppet shows and boat rides.
ho-chi-minh-cityThis club was once used by French colonists. It is shaded by trees and has a number of tennis courts, a swimming pool, a gymnasium and table tennis facilities. Early in the mornings, the art of thai cuc quyen [slow-motion shadow boxing] is practiced.
ho-chi-minh-cityThe Fine Art Museum is widely known for its spectacular range of artifacts including contemporary paintings, some of which can be bought. A wide variety of art exhibits, including Khmer, Cham and Indian works of art are also displayed. This museum is just a few blocks from the famous Ben Thanh Market.
ho-chi-minh-cityThe Mariamman Hindu Temple is approximately 3 blocks from the Ben Thanh Market and was built in the 19th century and dedicated to the Hindu goddess, Mariamman.
ho-chi-minh-cityThe Ben Thanh Market is the biggest attraction in Ho Chi Min City for all tourists as it is the main shopping centre and everyone visiting Vietnam comes here looking for bargains. The market is very well organized with an array of stalls arranged in sections according to what they sell. The Ben Thanh is also huge on souvenir shops.
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ho-chi-minh-cityCuisine: Italian Villa Romaine offers the city’s highest quality Italian food and is part of the famous Thao Dien Complex. The restaurant is just a 15 minute drive from District 1 and can also be reached by boat. It is definitely worth visiting if you want to enjoy a nice quiet meal on the peaceful banks of the river.
ho-chi-minh-cityCuisine: Italian Pomodoro’s is a fancy Italian restaurant that gives you a true sense of being in Italy. Their specialty is lasagna and their pizzas are absolutely delicious. The restaurant not only serves fine entrees, but also offers an array of appetizers if you’d just like to snack. Desserts here are also a treat.
ho-chi-minh-cityCuisine: Brazilian This restaurant is known as a Brazilian churrascaria – an all-you-can-eat restaurant featuring a wide variety of barbecued meats. Live Latin music and dancing provide the main attraction from Tuesdays to Saturdays. For authentically Brazilian cuisine and fine service, visit any of the Au Lac Do Brazil outlets in Ho Chi Minh City.
ho-chi-minh-cityCuisine: Spanish & Cuban With its colorful Mediterranean décor, La Habana offers outstanding Spanish and Cuban food. There are over 50 different types of tapas on the menu, as well as paella specialties. La Habana hosts free salsa lessons on Tuesdays and live music on Fridays, but show up any night of the week for a fun and relaxing atmosphere and great food.
ho-chi-minh-cityCuisine: Chinese Huy Long Vien offers the best Peking duck as well as fantastic all-you-can-eat dim sum. Location: 99 Nguyễn Du, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3823 7799
ho-chi-minh-cityCuisine: French A stylish French bistro, L’En Tete serves classic French cooking along with its live jazz piano performances. Every two months, the restaurant also organizes an art show and hosts an opening with the artists. With its fine food and great atmosphere, L’En Tete, which is open until midnight, offers a magnificent dining experience.
ho-chi-minh-cityCuisine: Vietnamese The Temple Club is an elegant restaurant housed in a turn of the century former Chinese temple. The décor is classic and much of it- from the rugs to the tapestries- is available for purchase. The Vietnamese standards are cooked wonderfully and the atmosphere is romantic and reminiscent of the 1930s Saigon.
ho-chi-minh-cityCuisine: Vietnamese and International delicacies The restaurant specializes in the city’s best barbecues, with both Vietnamese and international delicacies. At night the restaurant is beautifully decorated and lit, the air is thick with the odor of fresh meat being grilled and music sets the atmosphere for a fine dining experience.
ho-chi-minh-cityCuisine: Vietnamese Popular among tourists, locals and expats alike, this cozy restaurant by the opera house serves quality Vietnamese food and excellent seafood.
ho-chi-minh-cityCuisine: Thai This is the largest and most popular Thai restaurant in all of Ho Chi Minh City. Authentic Thai food is cooked by two Thai chefs and the food- both traditional and fusion- is always fresh and is served within minutes. This venue seats over 200 people and is air conditioned.