Vietnam

[caytruc]

Today Sunday 9/24.
HATAM
100/50 SGD = 16,900 VND
100 USD = 22,730

Today morning, Monday 25 Sep:

Ha Tam: 1 SGD = 16,880 VND

Mai Van: 1 SGD = 16,900 VND

Ha Tam is not always the higher one.

 

[staedtler_07]

Wonder where is Mai Van?

 

[Sg_Stone]

Wonder where is Mai Van?

I believed it is another Goldsmith shop just opposite

 

[finale1]

Today morning, Monday 25 Sep:

Ha Tam: 1 SGD = 16,880 VND

Mai Van: 1 SGD = 16,900 VND

Ha Tam is not always the higher one.

Wow first time i see Mai Van rates higher. In fact these days, i dont bother going to Mai Van.

 

[rayban]

Wow first time i see Mai Van rates higher. In fact these days, i dont bother going to Mai Van.

then u go where change?

 

[sendtolee]

Today morning, Monday 25 Sep:

Ha Tam: 1 SGD = 16,880 VND

Mai Van: 1 SGD = 16,900 VND

Ha Tam is not always the higher one.

Any recommendations for money changers in Hanoi city?

 

[JinTaoKee]

Never ever go during Xmas period! Its so crowded u cant move on the streets

Still ok if you stay around nguyen hue street (walking street) where a lot of youngers will go there count down.
Recommend hotel to stay are Saigon price, rex hotel that's along Nguyen hue.


Forget about taking transport the street will fill up with bikes.

 

[rayban]

Still ok if you stay around nguyen hue street (walking street) where a lot of youngers will go there count down.
Recommend hotel to stay are Saigon price, rex hotel that's along Nguyen hue.


Forget about taking transport the street will fill up with bikes.

stay in the room the best, go countdown is stupid as all the bike jam the road

 

[kitkat2]

Any recommendations for money changers in Hanoi city?

for 80 dongs more?

 

[finale1]

for 80 dongs more?

Does this moneychanger really have VND?

 

[kitkat2]

Does this moneychanger really have VND?

why not? i exchanged many times and never encountered they didn't have.

 

[Magickiller9]

Wondering if Apple product cost less in Vietnam?

 

[finale1]

Wondering if Apple product cost less in Vietnam?

dont have to think... its way more expensive.

 

[finale1]

then u go where change?

HATAM usually. But since now some say there is a moneychanger inside Benh Thanh that gives better rates than Hatam, i am gonna check it out next time.

 

[MrTheROCK]

HATAM usually. But since now some say there is a moneychanger inside Benh Thanh that gives better rates than Hatam, i am gonna check it out next time.

Just came back from hcm. The rate inside benh thanh really gives better rates !

 

[Magickiller9]

I'll be staying @ Palace Hotel Saigon from 8 dec to 18 dec. (school's trip).

Thinking if I should continue staying at that hotel from 18 to 21. or anyone has recommendations for a hotel nearby?

will be staying alone

 

[rayban]

I'll be staying @ Palace Hotel Saigon from 8 dec to 18 dec. (school's trip).

Thinking if I should continue staying at that hotel from 18 to 21. or anyone has recommendations for a hotel nearby?

will be staying alone

morning alone , at night not alone lol...
Budget wise, girl friendly etc? if not any hotel also can

 

[staedtler_07]

I believed it is another Goldsmith shop just opposite

Normally Ha Tam gives a better rate outside. the changer inside the market is the best so far

 

[BlurKillerEX]

I tailored my suit in hanoi at less than half the price of what three Singapore tailors quoted me. In terms of worksmanship and cloth quality, I was quite satisfied. I did some research beforehand so I knew what I wanted and where I wanted to tailor my suit at (i.e. https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Attraction_Review-g293924-d4178732-Reviews-Bambou_Silk-Hanoi.html).

Sadly, no recommendations for boat/cruise. Until today, I don't know if I got a good deal or if I overpaid... But regardless, Halong Bay is worth a night. Unforgettable sunrise and sunset.

As you only have 7 days, I suggested combining cu chi tunnels and mekong delta. Spending one whole day at the Mekong and squeezing cu chi tunnels the day before means you have less time to cover the war remnants museum, reunification palace, ben thanh market in HCMC, which isn't ideal.

Also, Vietnam, as a former french colony, has very value for money french fine dining. Like all fine dining experiences, this can't be rushed. I recommend this for lunch (https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Rest...d1953023-Reviews-Ty_Coz-Ho_Chi_Minh_City.html) and this for dinner (https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Rest...Villa_French_Restaurant-Ho_Chi_Minh_City.html). Reservations recommended for both. Reserve early for the second one.

Sadly, my group decided to drop HCM from the itinerary and just focus on Hanoi and Hoi An, any recommendations for such itinerary?

 

[koala2004]

Just came back from hcm. The rate inside benh thanh really gives better rates !

Will checkout next time too since I usually change a lot...have been to Ha Tam mostly.