Most people I talk to know about the two reliable cab companies, but I still read how people are getting ripped off to this day, and how they are getting ripped off is absurd. Anyway the two taxi... more
From Ben Thanh Bus Station opposite Ben Thanh Market apparently you can
travel to Moc Bai, which is the town nearest to the border crossing.
First bus at 5:40am and then every 40 minutes.
The price... more
Wherever you go in Vietnam, you’ll find all the roads full of motorbikes. It’s for all ages!
Riding in tandem is allowed in the country. My friends and I were shocked when we saw a family in 1... more
the Cyclo is a tricycle taxi similar to rickshaws and tuktuks and can be found around saigon but the motorcycle taxi sevice are more numerous than the cyclos. It is a fun and sometimes, adventurous... more
If you have a long lay over for a connecting flight or just want to hang around and relax while waiting for your flight and more so if you have a Diners Club Credit Card, then you can enter the... more
They have a number of Saigon River day cruise and night cruise available for all types of budgets. The Day cruise usually goes around the Saigon River and to other parts of the South like in the Cu... more
Booking a private tour for a really small group is dang more expensive than booking than in a big tour group but there are advantages in it like having your own time in touring a particular area and... more
This airport is big and clean. There are also shops inside where you can buy cookies, chocolates, coffees, souvenirs,etc. in case you think that you still need... more
The airport in Ho CHhi Mih City/Saigon is located just 8 kilometers from the city center.This makes it quite easy to acces and i have even walked to and from... more
Philippine Airlines had code share flights with Vietnam Airlines coming and going from Manila to Ho Chi Minh City and vice versa via Daily flights utlilizing... more
Vietnam Airlines is the National Flag Carrier of Vietnam. Founded in 1956 under the name Vietnam Civil Aviation, the airline was established as a state... more
Arriving at the Than So Nhat International Airport is a breeze since you don't need to fill out an arrival and immigration card, only the customs declaration... more
We were lucky to be one of the first to see the then brand new than so nhat international airport in 2007. I had a revisit now in 2012 and I will compare the... more
We were lucky to be one of the first to see the then brand new than so nhat international airport in 2007. This is the Departure area pictures of then new... more
A number of airlines fly to HCMC from Singapore.Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Garuda Indonesia and Lion Airlines fly directly from Singapore to HCMC.... more
We were snowed in and our flight was cancelled. Air Canada did a good job rebooking us with all our connections,including our Cathy Pacific leg from Hong Kong.... more
The airport is very modern with lots of signs in English. We got a good rate to exchange some cash.( the first time the rate was better for Canadian $$ than... more
.Into HCMCNo filling up of Immigration Card is required upon arrival at HCMC's Tan Soh Nhat International Airport from Bangkok. We were quite taken aback by... more
There is a railway station here and trains, at list we heard so but we haven't use any. I heard that the 200 km trip will take 5 hours by train!!! So we thought... more
We arrived to Vietnam with Finnair flight from Helsinki. The airport immigration check out was fast as well as the check-in when we came for departure it was... more
This one is the best. Free Shuttle Bus from Windsor Plaza Hotel to HCMC District 1. It stops on the three different spots (even we can ask to stop near Ben... more
Latest update: You no longer need to pay the USD14 airport departure tax at Tan Son Nhat airport before boarding. Since November 2007, the tax is already... more
I arrived by Vietnam Airlines to the Tan Son Nhat Airport which recently sports a new terminal. The terminal is spanking new, clean and nice. If you need a... more
motorcycles may very well be the city's main transportation. there are thousands all over the city. there are about 30 motorcycles for every car on the road.... more
surely a must-try, just make sure you set a price before taking the ride because these drivers really take advantage of tourists. we agreed to pay vnd45,000/pax... more
Written before the trip @ Changi Airport : I'm filled with anticipation as I'm writing this. I'm finally going to HoChiMinCity! Since I only have a few days here, I intend to have a blast of a time......
Things have changed dramatically since I first started coming here over 12 years ago, it's modernising, you can buy just about anything (well sort of, you can get marmite at least now) and the economy...
..."The David that made the mighty Goliath fell flat on its face into a couldron full of ash. Come and see the place that the US thought it would impulverise with imperial might by bombing it...
Saigon was kind of a magical name to me. After seeing so many movies and books about old Saigon, Saigon at the colonialist period, french Saigon... I admit I had an idealised concept of the city. I......
HO CHI MINH CITY
The Spring Hotel was to be my base for a few days, a really nice Hotel where I had a very enjoyable stay.
From here, I was close to the Opera house, railway station, Notre Dame...
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