Vietnam

[n0v1cE]

hi guys, currently deciding whether to have my holidays at hcmc. so would like to find out other then the famous ben thanh market where else can i actually do shopping? other then Cu Chi Tunnel or mekong delta, what other attractions? i am actually thinking that 5 days is pretty much enough or too much for hcmc?

 

[seahmj]

there are lots of mini hotels in cau go street ranging from US15-20 per room night, the rooms are small and take note that most rooms do not have windows and are standing showers.

I took up this Hanoi Guest House at 14, Bat Su Street @ USD16 per night... I wonder if you are around that area, care to check out for me and at the same time can snap some photo of it?

 

[saigonblack]

hi guys, currently deciding whether to have my holidays at hcmc. so would like to find out other then the famous ben thanh market where else can i actually do shopping? other then Cu Chi Tunnel or mekong delta, what other attractions? i am actually thinking that 5 days is pretty much enough or too much for hcmc?

Go to Sinhcafevn.com and take a look at the places u can go. Very reliable tour agent.

Tell u a joke, a half day visit to Cu Chi Tunnel + half day city tour of HCMC cost USD8.10, inc entrance fee of USD7 at Cu Chi = Total USD15 at http://www.sinhcafevn.com/Tour_Detail.asp

Same 1 day tour above at Tigerairways cost SGD208.50 http://www.octopustravel.com/hk/Home.jsp;jsessionid=0000bL0Jvw5Xk3QWocfm7kiLtnT:11kvs72hi

 

[YelloGorilla]

Go to Sinhcafevn.com and take a look at the places u can go. Very reliable tour agent.

Tell u a joke, a half day visit to Cu Chi Tunnel + half day city tour of HCMC cost USD8.10, inc entrance fee of USD7 at Cu Chi = Total USD15 at http://www.sinhcafevn.com/Tour_Detail.asp

Same 1 day tour above at Tigerairways cost SGD208.50 http://www.octopustravel.com/hk/Home.jsp;jsessionid=0000bL0Jvw5Xk3QWocfm7kiLtnT:11kvs72hi

Took up tour package with Sinh cafe too. My experience with them so-so. Heard that they are state run tour agency. Tour package for central and southern part of Viet quite ok usually with 2-3 stars hotel. However travelling up north such as Hanoi have to take note. I think they also out source to other tour agencies, therefore the quality of the tour cannot be guaranteed for things like transportation and lodging. Bad experience at Sapa having to squeeze 16 adults into a mini van for 12 with luggages and stuffs! Put us up at a run down hotel also.

 

[n0v1cE]

is the clothing sold there similar to those of bangkok? coffee is a must buy i guess?

 

[seahmj]

I heard clothing is being sold cheaply over there... but i wonder do they have Big Sizes to accomodate to those with a good beer belly... How about bottoms? Like Jeans or Bermudas? Do Any of the place like Hanoi or Hoi An or HCMC sell them? Please advise...

 

[YelloGorilla]

I heard clothing is being sold cheaply over there... but i wonder do they have Big Sizes to accomodate to those with a good beer belly... How about bottoms? Like Jeans or Bermudas? Do Any of the place like Hanoi or Hoi An or HCMC sell them? Please advise...

Hi

I'm quite a chunky fellow wearing size 36 and I have no problem finding bermudas there. I usually get those at Ben Thanh or Cholon. Of coz cheap or not depends on how much you can bargain and your own personal valuation of the product.

 

[saigonblack]

Think big size should be least of your concerns. Tourist places like HCMC and Bangkok carries a lor of American sizes which is huge for a typical Asian.

 

[kenne79]

Suit in HCM

Me gg HCM in July for 3D2N.
Usually how long do they need to make a suit? Wat price range is reasonable?
Anybody can recommend good tailor with reasonable price.

Cheers

 

[seahmj]

Whats current Exchange rate for USD and SGD?

 

[Techadd]

Go to Sinhcafevn.com and take a look at the places u can go. Very reliable tour agent.

Tell u a joke, a half day visit to Cu Chi Tunnel + half day city tour of HCMC cost USD8.10, inc entrance fee of USD7 at Cu Chi = Total USD15 at http://www.sinhcafevn.com/Tour_Detail.asp

Same 1 day tour above at Tigerairways cost SGD208.50 http://www.octopustravel.com/hk/Home.jsp;jsessionid=0000bL0Jvw5Xk3QWocfm7kiLtnT:11kvs72hi

erm.. well u can't actually an open tour with a private tour

 

[Techadd]

Took up tour package with Sinh cafe too. My experience with them so-so. Heard that they are state run tour agency. Tour package for central and southern part of Viet quite ok usually with 2-3 stars hotel. However travelling up north such as Hanoi have to take note. I think they also out source to other tour agencies, therefore the quality of the tour cannot be guaranteed for things like transportation and lodging. Bad experience at Sapa having to squeeze 16 adults into a mini van for 12 with luggages and stuffs! Put us up at a run down hotel also.

sinh cafe worsk with a consortium of other private travel agents actually, not a state run travel agent. as they operate primarily on a open tour, hence there is no guarantee of a broken down air con car or run down hotel... or a human sardine packed transportation ...etc

its all down to luck..i guess..

 

[Techadd]

I took up this Hanoi Guest House at 14, Bat Su Street @ USD16 per night... I wonder if you are around that area, care to check out for me and at the same time can snap some photo of it?

er.. me with my singaporean clients in Hue now.. and going to hoian tomorrow

 

[Techadd]

hi guys, currently deciding whether to have my holidays at hcmc. so would like to find out other then the famous ben thanh market where else can i actually do shopping? other then Cu Chi Tunnel or mekong delta, what other attractions? i am actually thinking that 5 days is pretty much enough or too much for hcmc?

5 days.. hmm might skip mekong delta and go for dalat instead..

 

[squan123]

anyone knows the address for warehouse sales for apparels such as a&f, banana republic,nike, etc at hcmc? any tips to avoid buying fake goods? looking at a 4-7day visit to vietnam, planning to stay around hcmc area. can dalat be covered in about 2 days?

 

[seahmj]

Is there a warehouse sales in HCMC?

 

[paypal]

anyone knows the address for warehouse sales for apparels such as a&f, banana republic,nike, etc at hcmc? any tips to avoid buying fake goods? looking at a 4-7day visit to vietnam, planning to stay around hcmc area. can dalat be covered in about 2 days?

buy in singapore better, why have to come to vn and buy...? some time they are faked from china..hahah

 

[paypal]

by the way,,, if you need any assistant during the stay in vietnam, let me know, i am currently living in hochiminh city, district 1. if u have question regarding staying and place to play, just pm me...

iam exchanger in vietnam, if u would like to convert sg to cash, can ask from me 2.

contact under my signature,,only sms plz....

 

[siron]

I am going back Vietnam this coming week.

Notice the word " BACK" hahaha.

 

[saigonblack]

I am going back Vietnam this coming week.

Notice the word " BACK" hahaha.

Wahhh, hahaha. Where u staying and how many days? Back with a vengence ah