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Best Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh

One of the most famous place that you should consider visiting would be Ho Chi Minh City or called by others as Saigon. This is famous for its pork rolls and pho which is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup. The best places for it would be from stalls and shops that are named after family members like Chi or Aunty which means "Sister" and is followed by a number that represents their order in the family and then their name. Though a lot of the chains are doing big businesses these days, you surely cannot beat the family-run outfits for the real deal.

 

The pedicure and manicure shops are in fact everywhere, especially around the Pham Ngu Lao area and most of them are also open late at night. There are even some that will serve you a glass of wine or perhaps offer you a massage and basic treatments that would probably cost you less than half than what you may have at home. You surely would want more.

 

Scooter ho chi minh tours are also things that you could do. Exploring the streets from the back seat of a Vespa is the best way for you to get a feel of the city. For you to get your orientation fast, it's best to consider an organized tour that comes with an emphasis of nightlife, iconic sights, food or unusual attractions. This will also help you to discover the best places.

 

Its markets however does not have a lot of things being sold, and though haggling is an art form that needs practice, it's actually easy for you to choose a bargain. The district 1's Ben Thanh Market is usually the most famous because there are more than 3000 stalls, but the prices however could be inflated to tourists. For the lesser alternative, District 1's Tan Dinh have its specialty in clothing materials and silks while the Ben Thanh night market is popular for people who prefers bargain hunting at night. Learn more about Hanoi at https://www.britannica.com/place/Hanoi.

 

Nightlife is also best at this place. It is equivalent to Bangkok's famed Khao San Road and that Pham Ngu Lao Street in HCMC's backpacker district and this also is where the revelry will go until night. When you are however searching for a more urbane option, there are rooftop bar hop of three from the city's famous hotel, Rex, Majestic and Caravelle. Drink can however be expensive, but there's a colorful history behind it and it gives an impressive view from each other. To get a refined colonial feel, the Temple Club serves a mean gin and tonic in the former temple guesthouse and that the Dong Khoi area is also home to some live-music venues and also the more upmarket bars. Know more about Vietnam at saigon tours!

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