Where to Shop in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is a fun place to shop for bargains. Some goods can be unique and fascinating – old propaganda posters, for example; we found one that exhorted people to plant garlic for export.
Clothing includes silks and hand-woven fabrics with a reputation for high quality. Vietnam is also famous for handicrafts including bamboo ware, ceramics and lacquer.
There are, too, all the usual holiday souvenirs such as T-shirts and beaded handbags at prices that are hard to beat.
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Where to Go After Dark in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City’s entertainment industry is growing fast, though it’s still not a city for round-the-clock entertainment – most places close soon after midnight. But what’s available is quality fun.
There is a wide variety of pubs and bars, especially in the city center, and the number of discos and clubs with regular live music is booming.
Some of these are must-visits for newcomers, especially those traveling alone who may want to make new friends and meet local people.
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Where to Eat in Ho Chi Minh City
As the center of Vietnam’s business world, Ho Chi Minh City is also home to the largest community of expatriates living and working in Vietnam.
This fact, augmented by booming tourism, has resulted in rapid changes to old Saigon.
It is now a city where people can enjoy dining in sophisticated restaurants with delightful surroundings and menus that encompass not only delicious Vietnamese food but also cuisines from around the globe, include French, Indian, Mexican, Italian, Japanese, Thai and Chinese.
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What to Do in Ho Chi Minh City
Many repeat visitors to Vietnam are astonished by the expanding choice of activities found in Ho Chi Minh City. If you’re a golfer, you are well catered for.
If you are not, you can have a relaxing massage or perhaps take a trip to a water park – the kids will love you for it. If the weather is not so good, you call always go ten-pin bowling or take a cookery course and discover how to make authentic Vietnamese dishes.
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What to See in Ho Chi Minh City
One factor that makes Ho Chi Minh City exceptional is the contrast between the old and the new.
This is the country’s business center, and there are many areas under development, but there are also many places and buildings from earlier eras that are well preserved.
Here are some musts for a sight-seeing tour of the city.
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