Vietnam

[Viera90]

Can anyone guide me how to go halong bay from HCMC? Trains or bus???

 

[jokerpoker81]

Can anyone guide me how to go halong bay from HCMC? Trains or bus???

so far apart, by train i guess takes 2,3 days? nt too sure...can take domestic airline also.....

 

[mobiken]

Hi TS, where is this Elios hotel located at?im going hcm on 12th Sept n lookin for one..intend to stay at bongsen..wat u reckon?...

 

[natas]

Can anyone guide me how to go halong bay from HCMC? Trains or bus???

HCMC is south of vietnam n ha long bay is north... if u have a lot time then u can slowly tour from south to north. Else the only way is by domestic plane. Abt 2 hrs of flight.

 

[moronfans]

if u book a tour to halong bay from hanoi, u will be return to hanoi at the end of the trip. there's a train ride from hanoi to HCM taking ard 27 hours. the open bus will take 2-3days, but will travel through alot of places, worth a try if u really have a lot of time i.e >2weeks.

 

[zichuan]

how do i arrange a trip up to Dak Lat from my in-laws home town at Vung Tau ?

whats good to visit, eat & sightseeing at Dak Lat? we would like to go during winter season which is cold. we love it.

 

[YelloGorilla]

Sinh cafe is quite rep n good. I always use them.

Many fake sinh cafe around, got to be careful thou. However, even the real sinh cafes have different standards in different cities as they outsource to other service provider for transportation and lodging.

 

[prodikeyz]

anyone heard of Vega Travel? recommended? any hotels to recommend at halong bay and the rates? planning to go mid Oct.. is it a gd time to go hanoi and halong bay?

 

[moronfans]

i might be going vietnam for backpacking in dec this year or jan next year, are there any one interested to join me? pm if interested. i've been there twice and i miss the place badly.

 

[Techadd]

Many fake sinh cafe around, got to be careful thou. However, even the real sinh cafes have different standards in different cities as they outsource to other service provider for transportation and lodging.

yes thats true the main hq of sinhcafe is in saigon

 

[Techadd]

Hi TS, where is this Elios hotel located at?im going hcm on 12th Sept n lookin for one..intend to stay at bongsen..wat u reckon?...

Elios is located at backpackers district, near sinhcafe as well, while bongsen is located on the other side of the city.. near the dong khoi area, if u want to frequent the ben thanh market, take the Elios

 

[natas]

Many fake sinh cafe around, got to be careful thou. However, even the real sinh cafes have different standards in different cities as they outsource to other service provider for transportation and lodging.

My friends n I in Hanoi and HCMC used them a few times n very please with them. I only know the branches they have in their website.

 

[pker88]

hcmc weather now is consider summer?
or autumm soon?
alot of rains? or flood?

 

[pker88]

and what about what to buy and able to buy in hcmc
any up market items ahha
like bags
or shirts cloths
not looking for fake haha

 

[Techadd]

and what about what to buy and able to buy in hcmc
any up market items ahha
like bags
or shirts cloths
not looking for fake haha

if you are looking for upmarket luxury or branded goods, you are probably better off buying in Singapore since Luxury goods in Vietnam are highly taxed...thus very pricey..

 

[pker88]

if you are looking for upmarket luxury or branded goods, you are probably better off buying in Singapore since Luxury goods in Vietnam are highly taxed...thus very pricey..

ooh so what can i buy in ho chin min

btw do u know under singtel we auto roam which network is in ho chin min ah
and the charges
got prepaid simcard to buy ehhe

 

[Techadd]

ooh so what can i buy in ho chin min

btw do u know under singtel we auto roam which network is in ho chin min ah
and the charges
got prepaid simcard to buy ehhe

I really would advise against doing autoraoaming in Vietnam, you'll be doubled charged and vietnam telcom charges are pretty expensive. i'd recommend you get prepaid card which is widely available at telephone shops in Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh Hotels

Ramana Hotel (4* Hotel)

Room rate: (Validity from June 18, 2009 to September 30, 2009)
- Superior at S$96.00nett including breakfast (Single, Twin, Double)
- Deluxe at S$104nett including breakfast (Single, Twin, Double)
- Executive room at S$176nett including breakfast and benefits of executive floor (Single)

Elios Hotel (3* Hotel)

Room rate: (Validity from June 18, 2009 to September 30, 2009)
- Standard at S$68.00nett including breakfast (Single, Double)
- Superior at S$74nett including breakfast (Single, Twin)

Limited Promotional Rate From Elios Hotel

Any Bookings between
August 2009 : 16th-31st Aug 2009
September 2009 : 1st-4th, 9th-12th, 16th-19th, 21st-26th,28th-30th
ROH at SIN$56.00, inclusive of buffet breakfast, free wifi


Tan Hai Long I (3* Hotel)

Room rate: (Validity from June 18, 2009 to September 30, 2009)
- Superior at S$65.00nett including breakfast (Single, Double)
- Deluxe at S$75nett including breakfast (Single, Twin, Double)

Lavandar Hotel (3* Hotel)


Room rate: (Validity from July 18, 2009 to September 30, 2009)
- ROH at S$72.00nett including buffet breakfast (Single, Double, Twin)


Tan My Dinh Hotel (3* Hotel)

Room rate: (Validity from August 15, 2009 to October 30, 2009)
- Superior at S$65.00nett including buffet breakfast (Single, Double, Twin)
- Deluxe at S$85.00nett including buffet breakfast (Single, Double, Twin)

Hanoi Hotels

Hanoi Imperial Hotel (3* Hotel)

Room rate: (Validity from June 18, 2009 to September 30, 2009)
- Superior at S$90.00nett including breakfast (Double, Twin)
- Deluxe at S$100nett including breakfast (Twin, Double)
- Deluxe at S$115nett including breakfast (Twin, Double)

All Hotel rooms above comes with free inroom wif free wifi throughout stay..price are at SIN$

All special rates are as per first come first serve and will cease to be available if the allocated rooms are all taken up for this special promotional period.

 

[pker88]

i auto roam as in sms back to singapore lor not voice call back home.

I google for vietnam telco but catchs no flies
U know which of their telcos?
Or their website.

And their weather now is consider raining season if go in sept?

 

[weird]

i might be going vietnam for backpacking in dec this year or jan next year, are there any one interested to join me? pm if interested. i've been there twice and i miss the place badly.

yoz! Bro

just wondering what makes you wanting to go back viet so much? miss the xmm over there?

the reason i'm asking cos I also kinda like tat place. but i dont know why, i just like there..
I have been to thailand those rural areas and city areas but i still like viet wor..

i have yet to go the northern part of viet. hopefully i have the chance to return there.

my next trip is nepal in oct

 

[natas]

alot of rains? or flood?

Rain rain n rain.

and what about what to buy and able to buy in hcmc
any up market items ahha
like bags
or shirts cloths
not looking for fake haha

HCMC is not a place to buy luxury stuffs.

ooh so what can i buy in ho chin min

btw do u know under singtel we auto roam which network is in ho chin min ah
and the charges
got prepaid simcard to buy ehhe

Hand made stuffs... cheap clothing.... In Vietnam 3 major telcos.... Viettel, Vina n Mobi. Pre paid sim is easily available.

And their weather now is consider raining season if go in sept?

Raining season till Oct.