Vietnam

[weird]

Hi Techadd,

Are you still here? Pls refer to pm.....

Another qn.... how shall I pay for the tour.... on arrival, before or after..... can pay in VND and better still SGD.....

most of the tour r in USD u can of cos pay in VND but they exchange rate given to u may not b tat gd.
usu u need to book for the tour 1 day b4 to avoid disappointment. but there's reali alot of tour agency ard for u to pick. some agency hired kns english speaking ppl.

Hi guys,

I'm going over for 3 weeks this coming monday due to work. it's my virgin trip to vietnam.
recently i went to SLS, but they dun sell USD...

Do u guys think it's better to change at changi airport or change at vietnam(SGD to USD or Dong)

Techadd,
Can pm me ur contacts?

better to bring some USD. change VND over there hv slightly better rate

 

[Techadd]

Hi Techadd,

Are you still here? Pls refer to pm.....

Another qn.... how shall I pay for the tour.... on arrival, before or after..... can pay in VND and better still SGD.....

pm send to your box oredi..

 

[Techadd]

Hi guys,

I'm going over for 3 weeks this coming monday due to work. it's my virgin trip to vietnam.
recently i went to SLS, but they dun sell USD...

Do u guys think it's better to change at changi airport or change at vietnam(SGD to USD or Dong)

Techadd,
Can pm me ur contacts?

hi, u can send email to me directly at *edited to avoid spam bots*

 

[playhard]

have u tried checking out the Addidas retail shops?

heard from frens the genuine addidas items are very cheap there...is it true?

in fact it's more expensive than in singapore. Only when in sales, price can cut 50% cheaper, if not, consider buying in singapore.

Some years ago there is an Adidas retail store at Hai Ba Trung st, now i think there are some more stores around. In Nguyen Trai st there is one...

 

[playhard]

Hi,

Newbie here to this forum.... 97 pages si bei pai read through all of them. So excuse me!!

4 1st timer adults (actually 3 adults plus a teenager) will be going on the 4 Dec to 7 Dec.

Day 1
Touch down in Ho Chi Minh in the morning so would like a half day city tour straight from the airport before check-in to Hotel in District 1. Afterwhich at own leisure.

Day 2
Cu Chi Tunnel plus?? half day also. Afterwhich at own leisure.

Day 3
Mekong Delta plus?? can be full day!

Day 4
Home sweet home.........

So above ok bo!! and any private local reasonable priced tour to recommend?? Of course must eat their local food.... apart from PHO what else.....

If you don't have time to go every place to have special food, I suggest you to go to NGON restaurant (NGON means "delicious") at 138 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia st. Here you can taste almost every specialty of Vietnam.

a review from frommers: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/hochiminhcity/D52823.html

 

[watchlooker]

most of the tour r in USD u can of cos pay in VND but they exchange rate given to u may not b tat gd.
usu u need to book for the tour 1 day b4 to avoid disappointment. but there's reali alot of tour agency ard for u to pick. some agency hired kns english speaking ppl.

Thank you....

 

[sweetpiggy]

hi all,
i will be travel to HCM on 06 dec to 11dec staying at CAESAR. While in dalat will be staying at golf3 with tour package
any1 stayed b4, any comment on it..
may i know where isit located
upon arrival is F&E then on the 2nd day will be going to dalat...what can i do on the first day since itis F&E.
Where to get adidas/nike? the nike/adidas is fake or QC failed de?
thx for reply

 

[lhurgoyf187]

Hi all, I have an airticket to HCM for sale. Do check it out if interested.

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=2151605

 

[LengLeng]

Saigon 3D2N

Hi all,

I'll be in Ho Chi Minh city from Thurs night to Sun afternoon (flight at 14:50) and would love to visit Cu Chi tunnels, Ben Thanh market as well as Da Lat. My plan is to join a half day tour on Fri to visit Cu Chi tunnels and hopefully Ben Thanh market on Sunday morning before my flight (any idea what is the opening hours for Ben Thanh market?).

However, I cant seem to slot in the visit to Da Lat and it seems like day tours start at 08:00 and end at 16:00. I have checked that the only domestic flight timing available for me will be to leave HCMC on Fri 15:25 (arr DaLat at 16:15) and leave DaLat on Sat 16:50 (arr HCMC 17:40). This would be quite risky esp if the day tour does not end on time. Are there other better alternatives for travelling to DaLat from HCMC?

With such limited time, do you think it is worthed it to travel to Da Lat or just stay in HCMC?

Thanks!!

 

[Rxgn]

any buddies stay in good and comfortable motel/hostel?
US $5 to US $20

 

[foofam77]

does anyone know if there's internet facilities in Elios?

I am referring to those common room for internet usage for guests, and not those in-room wireless access...

 

[junxjunx]

Do u guys think it's better to change at changi airport or change at vietnam(SGD to USD or Dong)

Best to change in Vietnam at the local banks in town.
SG exchange rate around SGD1 = 10200VND
Vietnam town rate around SGD1 = 11300VND

If you don't have time to go every place to have special food, I suggest you to go to NGON restaurant (NGON means "delicious") at 138 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia st. Here you can taste almost every specialty of Vietnam.

Its "QUAN AN NGON" IIRC
I just ate there yesterday afternoon. You will definitely not regret going there for food!
Fantastic food at very reasonable price (pretty inexpensive by SG context) and excellent service.
However it is really super crowded with both locals and tourists at lunch time, so go either by 11am or around 2.30pm to avoid the crowd.


I just came back from a 12 day trip yesterday.
Hanoi keeps raining non-stop and HCMC is blazing hot!
Remember to bring along a small umbrella at all times to shelter against rain and sun.
Hanoi rain really comes and goes suddenly and quickly, I was caught off guard a few times.

As I covered Sapa, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Nha Trang and HCMC, I somehow feel that the friendliness of the locals decreases as I travel southwards.

 

[weird]

Hi all,

I'll be in Ho Chi Minh city from Thurs night to Sun afternoon (flight at 14:50) and would love to visit Cu Chi tunnels, Ben Thanh market as well as Da Lat. My plan is to join a half day tour on Fri to visit Cu Chi tunnels and hopefully Ben Thanh market on Sunday morning before my flight (any idea what is the opening hours for Ben Thanh market?).

However, I cant seem to slot in the visit to Da Lat and it seems like day tours start at 08:00 and end at 16:00. I have checked that the only domestic flight timing available for me will be to leave HCMC on Fri 15:25 (arr DaLat at 16:15) and leave DaLat on Sat 16:50 (arr HCMC 17:40). This would be quite risky esp if the day tour does not end on time. Are there other better alternatives for travelling to DaLat from HCMC?

With such limited time, do you think it is worthed it to travel to Da Lat or just stay in HCMC?

Thanks!!

with a few days to HCMC.. i think u better off skip DaLat.. kinda rush for u lar. if go Dalat at least stay 1 nite leh.. its pretty worthless to spend so much travel time/ $ and den come back..

Alternative u can go mekong delta.. also Benh Thanh market is very diff from the day time n nite time.. at nite.. alot of road side store open.. (Pls try the bbq foods! damn nice n cheap!!)

 

[kayslyn]

dress code

oh no i heard its raining and hot over there at vietnam? hmm.. im coming to HCMC next monday till thursday..

btw any girls around here..? i heard its not advisable to wear short shorts or tube as its conservative over there?? do advise me please as this is my first time going vietnam and im like a typical sg girl who wears shorts everywhere due to the weather in SG!

thanks alot in advance!

 

[skilled]

nobody will care how you wear, sg fashion is conservative by their standards.


btw, am reporting live from Hanoi. Been here since the 1st Nov. Am goin down to HCM tomorrow for 2 days before heading back to Singapore

Weather in Hanoi is pretty fine. 21degrees..going to drop lower for the nxt one month. Raining is definitely not expected. has not been raining for 4days already. The flood has subsided in most areas.

DO wear some cold clothing here in hanoi.

HCM is expected not to be raining too. around 29degrees. but not humid.

 

[Techadd]

oh no i heard its raining and hot over there at vietnam? hmm.. im coming to HCMC next monday till thursday..

btw any girls around here..? i heard its not advisable to wear short shorts or tube as its conservative over there?? do advise me please as this is my first time going vietnam and im like a typical sg girl who wears shorts everywhere due to the weather in SG!

thanks alot in advance!

You can wear whatever you want..as long as you have clothes on..conservative is a past tense now, come evening, most girls you see at the clubs would rival any girls anywhere in terms of sexiness.. this is not a muslim country

 

[pyw_BXS]

hi yar, Elios is curently running full on taht sceduled date.. =/ lots of guests cannot get rooms there at the moment..

can u kindly specify how many rooms and what grade you need? standard (double), superior twin, deluse rooms etc..

Hi Techadd,

Sorry for the late reply. There are 7 of us going for the tour. We are looking at standard (twin) rooms and mayb 1 room have an additional bed.

 

[pyw_BXS]

Hi all,

Can any1 advice me on a cheap alternative how to get to dist 1 from the HCM airport? Like MRT or Bus?

Thanks in advance!

 

[freedomx10]

Bus 152. 3000vnd/pax

 

[pyw_BXS]

Bus 152. 3000vnd/pax

Oh.... tt's cheap... hmm it's abt 30cents (SGD) right? Hehe. Hmm btw u happen to know how long does it takes for the whole journey?

Thanks thanks!