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Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh is a bustling, up and coming mega city that has so much to offer! With an international airport, it is easy to fly into and once you’re there the transport network is extensive and quick.
With a year round warm climate, it’s perfect for those that like the heat. During the multiple times that I’ve been there, it feels like the city is constantly evolving and developing into a more well-connected and international city. Some top things to do whilst you’re there include visiting the war museum and taking a trip to Cu Chi tunnels. Accommodation is cheap but you can also find luxury hotels, if you wish. The food is varied and delicious! The airport also serves as a great gateway to travel across Vietnam and other international destinations #urbanexplorer #vietnam #2023travelwish
Amazing views from the Saigon Waterbus 🛥️
This was my second time taking the waterbus, and I chose the late-afternoon route this time to enjoy the lively panorama of the city at night 🏙️
✨Highlights✨
🏙️ Enjoy the night view when floating on the river
🤩 The huge park at Bach Dang station which is really a picturesque scenery
📍 Visit Vincom Megamall Thao Dien for shopping and eating which is less than a 10-minute drive from Binh An station.
🛥️ Tickets for the Waterbus can be purchased at the station or online at the official website. Two tickets for travelling between Bach Dang station and Binh An station costs only VND 30k.
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Reply 1990s style Cafe in Saigon
🥤 Cô Ba Cafe - Đồng Khởi 🥤
Address: No. 4-6, Dong Khoi Street, Dist. 1
The cafe shop is on 2nd floor, accessible by a short alley and rickety woody stairs, and capturing the attention with the Old Saigon artwork on the wall.
It offers an air-conditioned interior as well as an external leafy corner balcony with a lovely day and night view.
They offer various selection of beverages, meals and typical Vietnamese food on the menu. However, I think the beverage was just so so.
The view is the most appealing aspect of this place to me.
💲 Avg. Price per Person: 75k for beverage
Rating 💫💫💫💫
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I'm caught in this Japanese brunch🤭
🍴Conservo - Japanese Breads & Café🍴
📍Address: 13 Ly Tu Trong Street, Ben Nghe Ward, Dist. 1
💫Ambiance: Cozy restaurant for resting with city view, however, it is not spacious to accommodate many people.
Beside the brunch, drinks and breads are available for take-out.
🌟Highlight: Their toasts are highly recommended. We had three courses, all of which were delicious. The avocado was fresh, and the fruit toast was creamy without being overpowering.
💲Avg. Price per Person: VND 140k for both foods and drinks
Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (for brunch)
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Catchy street corners in Ho Chi Minh City
Luckily, it was a cloudy day when I wandered the city and discovered yet other exquisite and amazing looks of this bustling metropolis. ☺️☺️
1. Ngo Duc Ke Street
2. Me Linh Square (across from the Bach Dang River)
3. Lam Son Park (opposed to the HCM Opera House)
4. Ly Tu Trong street
5. Vincom Centre Park
*The location order matches the photo sorting.
P.S: I'll share the restaurants that I visited with foodies in the next post.
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Saigon, between her river and skyscrapers...
Ho Chi Minh City's grand Saigon River is a river located in southern Vietnam that rises near Phum Daung in southeastern Cambodia, flows south and south-southeast for about 225 kilometres and empties into the Soai Rap, which in its turn empties into the South China Sea some 20 kilometres northeast of the Mekong Delta.
Landmark 81 is the tallest building in Vietnam, the second tallest building in Southeast Asia, and the 18th tallest building in the world.
Meanwhile Bitexco Financial Tower with 68 floors above ground and three basements, the building has a height of 262.5 metres, making it the second tallest building in the city, fourth tallest in Vietnam, and the 412th tallest in the world.
Between the grand river and skyscrapers, it's indeed an odd but unique mixture. Making it a dream comes true for most avid photographers.
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Mouth watering Charcoal Matcha Cake...
Address - Thuc Coffee, So 2, Duong So 41, Phuong 6, Quan 4, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Ambiance/Facilities - Quite Korean style with modern contemporary design. Not too crowded. Suitable for quiet enjoyment of your coffee or tea.
Highlights - Charcoal Matcha Cake, Biscuit Sticks with Creamfoam, Salted Creamfoam Coffee, Coconut Coffee and Cinnamon Tea.
Avg. Price per Person - About 40-50k VND.
Rating - 4.5 star#awesomepic #mytripvlog #urbanexplorer #tripblazers #summervacation #coffee #vietnam #saigon #hochiminhcity
Up and above, amazing Saigon
Amazing 360 degree skyline view of the city of Saigon. See the city from above and admire the traditional buildings with the new coming together. Good for families or just you and your partner. The surrounding also have many restaurants and local life happening.
Immerse yourself to how the tower was erected and also spend a little time in the Ao Dai Museum all at L49. #urbanexplorer #tripblazers #vietnam #saigon #hochiminhcity #saigonskydeck
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My 1-day escape
My very first time to experience the water bus (Bach Dang station to Binh An station around 15mins)... super hot weather and the breeze really helped when sitting on the bus.
It was a day as normal as others, but pretty lessening crowd because they've travelled to other cities for holidays.
The time of being quiet, living slowly, tasting the foods, drinking a cup of coffee, wandering around is definitely healing and enjoyable.
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Water bus ticket: VND 15,000/person/way (from Bach Dang station to Binh An station)
F&B and Restaurants:
1, The Barista in Dist.2, no.80, street 15, An Phu
A cakes and coffee shop, small but pretty and quiet at noon
2, Ebisu Japanese in Thu Duc, no.66, Song Hanh st., An Phu
The steamed eggs with crab sauce is recommended (overall 7/10 grade in my opinion)
3, Spice Temple in Takashimaya Saigon Centre, Dist. 1
Pad Thai and soup were okay (I think it may be 8/10)
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Vinhomes Central Park and Landmark 81
Vinhomes central park is probably my favorite place in Ho Chi Minh City. This is a very beautiful park with great views of the Saigon River and the tallest skyscraper in Southeast Asia called Landmark 81.
Despite the fact that there are only a lot of people here, it is still much calmer here than in the center of Ho Chi Minh City, and the views of the river from the observation decks of the park are simply mesmerizing 😍
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The Cafe Apartment - totally unusual building
On the main walking street of Ho Chi Minh City is a completely unusual building. Once upon a time it was an ordinary apartment building, but now the residents of this building have been resettled, and the building itself has been turned into a huge beehive, where each apartment looks like a honeycomb, which houses one of the hundreds of cafes.
Another amazing feature of this place is the paid elevator, for which you will pay 3000 VND (about 0.15 USD)
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Wonderful Sai Gon central post office
The central post office is one of the most beautiful buildings in Ho Chi Minh City. It was built in 1891 when Vietnam was part of French Indochina. It counts with Gothic, Renaissance and French influences.
Now the post office building is one of the main tourist attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. Right on the spot, you can buy a beautiful postcard and send it to your friends or yourself to keep the memory of this place alive.
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Cu Chi Tunnels Tour
Another tour I joined while in Ho Chi Minh was the Cu Chi Tunnels tour. Again I had Jen as my tour guide and she was incredibly full of knowledge. We had the chance to go inside the tunnels as well, I made it to 40m inside before leaving, while some people continued to 100m. The tunnels area is vast and the sound of gun fire can be heard throughout. To shoot in the gun range, 600.000k Dong will be necessary for 10 bullets.
The tunnels are really interesting to visit, going inside also is insightful.
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The tallest building in Southeast Asia
The height of the Landmark 81 building in Ho Chi Minh City is 461.2 meters, making it the tallest building in Southeast Asia and the fourteenth tallest in the world.
This huge skyscraper can be seen from almost anywhere in Ho Chi Minh City, but I strongly advise you to see it during a water excursion along the Saigon River. Well, after sunset, a beautiful backlight turns on on the building.
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Mi Casa Cafe Coffee and Tea
Mi Casa Cafe is a nice and peaceful little escape from the hustle, bustle, and madness of central Saigon. Situated a stone’s throw from the riverside, it’s perfect for a bite to eat and an iced drink during your explorations. The food was delicious and reasonably priced, and the place is friendly for dogs too, which is quite rare outside of the expat hubs of D2 and D7. Excellent!
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Tourist attraction in Ho Chi Minh City - Saigon Central Post Office
Saigon Central Post Office, (or the Ho Chi Minh City Post Office), is a post office located in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The building was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the late 19th century. It counts with Gothic, Renaissance and French influences. It was constructed between 1886 and 1891.
Inside the Saigon Central Post office, two painted maps that were created just after the post office was built.The first one located on the left side of the building is a map of Southern Vietnam and Cambodia titled Lignes telegraphiques du Sud Vietnam et Cambodge 1892 ("Telegraphic lines of Southern Vietnam and Cambodia 1892"). The second map of greater Saigon is titled Saigon et ses environs 1892 ("Saigon and its surroundings 1892").
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The pink church in Ho Chi Minh City - Tan Dinh Church
Tan Dinh Church (Tân Định Church) is a Roman Catholic church in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Its formal name is the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
It is the second-largest church in Ho Chi Minh City, after Notre-Dame Basilica in District 1. They both belong to the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City.
It was built during the French colonial period in the 1870s and completed on 16 December 1876, when Vietnam was part of French Indochina. The architecture is mainly neo-Romanesque, but it also has some neo-Gothic and neo-Renaissance elements.
It has been painted pastel-pink both on the exterior and interior since 1957, earning it the nickname "the pink church".
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The new playground in Ho Chi Minh City - Central Market
Central Market is an underground shopping mall locates in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City (District 1). This is the first place designed with the unique underground model with the combination of traditional and modern markets.
It owns an impressive highlight and meets the shopping and dining needs. With the idea of combining tradition and modernity, there are 100+ shops selling clothes, shoes, bags, souvenirs, etc.
The food court is well-decorated, reminiscent of an old Asian street food vibe.
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Saigon Opera House
Built in 1898 following the “flamboyant” style of the French 3rd Republic, Saigon Opera House was certified a National Relic & one of the top Ho Chi Minh City attractions. The Opera House hosts cultural entertaining performances, bamboo cirque, contemporary dance, orchestra concerts and government events. Come to the front gate to check availability and ticket to a performance in this iconic building.
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The tranquility moment in HCMC - Tao Dan Park
Công viên Tao Đàn (Tao Dan Park) is an urban park in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam behind the Independence Palace. It is of the largest parks in the city, covering 10 hectares.
Tao Dan Park always considers to be the lung of Hp Chi Minh City, with huge number of trees and stunning ancient architectures, including temple of Hung Kings, Cham tower, Lam tomb. Sometimes, it also held exhibitions and festival events. That is why local people like to come here to relax, exercise, and enjoy the beauty of this place.
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Discover the Hidden Gems - Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts, is one of the largest museums in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. It has witnessed the ups and downs of history as well as the rise of Ho Chi Minh City after the unification in 1975.
The museum was built in 1929 and inaugurated in 1934. It is a harmonious combination of Eastern and Western architecture. To take part of Vietnamese culture, it is an ideal place for you to explore numerous of ascient artifacts, sculptures, statues, pantings, etc.
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Saigon River Bank
The river surrounds have been kept clean and no sight of the slums anymore. A good stroll or walk along the river banks is very safe and an easy flat surface. Nice garden beds and flowers around with plenty of seats looking onto the river under trees if you need to rest. No shops seen sop bring a drink in case you need one. On this side you can take the commercial building scape / skyline of buildings across the road.
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Saigon Centre
This is Ho Chi Minh City's prime downtown shopping mall. Saigon Centre is the place to look for international brands and luxury goods. There is also a sizable food court with a variety of cuisines as well as a pleasant rooftop garden. It is like an urban oasis to escape from growling motorcycles in busy thoroughfares.
An impressive shopping complex offering everything. Great retail options but also an impressive hotel and multiple quality restaurants.
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Winnie’s Boba tea
Carefully crafted bubble tea from Kaoshiung, Taiwan. daily. Its base teas come in five varieties: smoky blossom green tea (smoked three times for enhanced floral notes), black tea, Nantou Mountain spring tea (made with oolong leaves from Taiwan), charred oolong tea, and Jingxuan tea (a flavorful brew that requires no added sugar).
Launched in 2012, the chain has since expanded to nine outlets in Taiwan and six outlets in Beijing, now hitting Southeast Asia.
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Ben Thanh Market
This is the city's biggest, most authentic market. You can find almost anything you need here, from basic supplies to souvenirs. The food is outstanding and the people-watching is great even if you don't buy anything. If you are looking for souvenirs from vietnam, this is the place. You need to have great bargaining skills. They accept VND, USD or even cards. But if u want to pay by card they will charge u 3% extra.
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Tao Dan Park
Right in the middle of town but it's peaceful, pretty and well maintained. There are some sculptures to view. You can also sit and people watch - playing badminton, tai chi, jogging, families having fun with children. Lovely place to take a rest. This urban oasis is serene (relatively), peaceful and pleasant for a stroll. It is also a popular hangout place among locals.
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Cheese Coffee Cafe
Cheese Coffee – a Western inspired cafe chain located in Ho Chi Minh City, offering premium coffee which made from the highest quality whole bean coffee. Their extraordinary coffee is the harmony of modern European spirit and distinct Vietnamese flavors. They also serve the premier cheesecakes and delicious quick snacks, along with the finest tea and natural fruit smoothies.
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Hoang Van Thu Park
Hoang Van Thu park is located in Ho Chi Minh City, in Tan Binh district very close to the airport. It’s a big nice park for evening walks, picnic or exercise. There is a playground in the park for kids where can enjoy their time.
It is a picturesque garden that extends over an area of 106,500 square meters, and forms the green lung of the city. It is a recommended place for those who want to enjoy the charm and beauty of nature, as it includes a large group of lush trees. And there is a small lake in the middle of it. It also enjoys a comfortable and refreshing atmosphere that gives visitors a feeling of being lost in a natural paradise.
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San Chen Milk Tea
Originating from Taiwan, CHICHA San Chen （吃茶三千）was founded in 1998 with a mission to make high-quality, freshly brewed teas accessible to discerning tea drinkers. Built on a sense of mindfulness with every sip, CHICHA San Chen (吃茶三千)is handcrafted by
Taiwanese tea masters with over 20 years of experience, including having its own tea mountain, professional tea tasters and tea roasters.
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Vincom Shopping Centre
Always super busy. Nice selection of shops including Zara and Mango. Clean and well kept. Easy to navigate. The food area at the bottom has some good restaurants and coffee shops. Free wifi. The air conditioning is not too cold, thankfully. If you want a break from doing tourist stuff and a breather from the afternoon heat, then this is a good option. There is a small supermarket as well.
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