Vietnam

[HaoHaoBoii]

Hi guys, i'm interested to go to HCMC during the 13th nov to 18th nov, which is a 5D4N trip, as i'm currently a first timer and i'm young, can anyone plan for me my itinerary?

interested to go to the cu chi tunnel, see nice nice mountains, waterfalls, mekong delta, shopping! a massage, and if possible i would want to ride a motorbike in vietnam too, can anyone please help me what can i do or where should i go?

Best regards!

 

[hongwan]

any recommendation on literary for 3-4D family trip to vietnam
2 adult + 2 young children (3, 5 years old)

 

[brownkai]

Any good decent massage for couple in hcmc distribution 1... And makan place? I dun see any money changer around here... Any good rate ard Pham ngu lao ... Just back from bafflo just side by side with gogogo food cmi and ex... Planning to go sinhtourist tml morning for some tour outside town... Any recommendation? Will be here for a week... Wooo

 

[NY_Ang]

Jus walk towards ben thrang from PNL. its a 5 mins stroll and you would have gd rates.

Oh ya, dun bother to eat at their resturant, its ex (in viet standard) and sucky. Eating off the street is so much nicer.

 

[sleeping]

Any good decent massage for couple in hcmc distribution 1... And makan place? I dun see any money changer around here... Any good rate ard Pham ngu lao ... Just back from bafflo just side by side with gogogo food cmi and ex... Planning to go sinhtourist tml morning for some tour outside town... Any recommendation? Will be here for a week... Wooo

Hi, you can try Hoang Hai Long hotel massage which is quite good. But be prepared when you give tips, they may ask for more but you must be tough on them. It applies for most massage places in HCMC. So far I have never experienced people asking for more tips in China, Thailand and Indonesia.

I just came back from a 4 days HCMC. Frankly, it was boring. The BT market- many shops are just selling identical stuff. Not much of varieties. People can be very rude esp those selling clothing and coffee beans.

Food - personally not very fantastic. But their coffee is indeed very nice.

My suggestion for all is to spend just 2 full days in HCMC. Anything more should go with taking up tours like Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tours. And Sinhtourist is the most popular tour company in Vietnam. You won't go wrong with this agency.

 

[brownkai]

Yea agree... Nothing much over here in hcmc but heavy traffic ... Just finish 3 days tour in dalat city on my own with recommendation by the hotel... All I can say bigger than Cameron highland... If u like trekking dalat is the place.. Flying back hcmc now...

 

[sagemode]

Vietnam Dong now about 17,000

Can anyone recommend where I should change singapore Dollars to Vietnam Dong?

In Singapore Hanoi airport or at Hanoi city money changer

 

[kaicheng83]

Vietnam Dong now about 17,000

Can anyone recommend where I should change singapore Dollars to Vietnam Dong?

In Singapore Hanoi airport or at Hanoi city money changer

I changed at the Hanoi airport Noi Bai international airport as it will give you the exact exchange amount.

 

[habep_1983]

Change at Noibai airport, or all bank in Vietnam
Good luck

 

[sagemode]

Just got back from Hanoi yesterday. Went to Sapa and Halong Bay. Both are incredible places to go and I would recommend it to anyone.

The French restaurants in Hanoi are awesome and pretty cheap. Cost me about $USD 28 with starter, main and desert.

 

[Maxxy5]

Whats the name of the restaurant? Any pics to share?

Planning for a trip in dec.. Anyone knows what would the weather be like?

 

[sagemode]

Whats the name of the restaurant? Any pics to share?

Planning for a trip in dec.. Anyone knows what would the weather be like?

Restaurants is called La Badiane Add:10 Nam Ngu, Hanoi, Vietnam

And

Green Tangerine Add: 48 Hang Be, Hanoi, Vietnam

I think weather will be quite cool during December.

PS How do I post photos? I would like to post some photos of my trip

 

[Maxxy5]

Hi anyone tried touring sapa free & easy? How do we book trains for Lao cai to sapa?

 

[kaicheng83]

Hi anyone tried touring sapa free & easy? How do we book trains for Lao cai to sapa?

I done that in May this year however i did not book in advance.

I purchased the ticket directly from Ga Ha Noi (Main train station in Hanoi) n depart Hanoi on the same day.

I purchased LC1 to & LC2 forth which is cheaper n is A/C soft sleeper as the duration is about 9hrs train ride...

Aft which took a mini van where the market rate is 50,000Dong for an hour ride frm Lao Cai to Sapa. From there i start to search for hostel to stay in

http://www.seat61.com/index.html

You can also check out the above website.

 

[kaicheng83]

Anyone know is it a good timing to visit Ha Long Bay in mid-sep as i going to Hanoi & HCMC from 15 Sep ~ 20 Sep?

 

[bennjy]

Heard that US note printed in 2009 or before not accepted in vietnam. anyone encountered such problem?

 

[m1kid85]

Hi All

I am planning to go Ho Chi Minh in November...

Any Spa centre or Shop can recommend to go? --- Clean wan haha.

Any hotels to recommend too? 70 Sing dollar max per night

 

[veryred]

Hi All

I am planning to go Ho Chi Minh in November...

Any Spa centre or Shop can recommend to go? --- Clean wan haha.

Any hotels to recommend too? 70 Sing dollar max per night

im going hcmc nov as well ! from my research
http://www.beautifulsaigonhotel.com/
looks really decent. fits your budget. highly raved in trip adviser as well. might want to check it out.

as for spa centre
http://www.indochine-spa.com
is one of the most highly raved ones on TA as well. planing to check it out during my stay.

shop wise, hope to get some recommendation as well

 

[m1kid85]

im going hcmc nov as well ! from my research
http://www.beautifulsaigonhotel.com/
looks really decent. fits your budget. highly raved in trip adviser as well. might want to check it out.

as for spa centre
http://www.indochine-spa.com
is one of the most highly raved ones on TA as well. planing to check it out during my stay.

shop wise, hope to get some recommendation as well

Thanks for the recommendation. I heard the Mekong 1 day tour is must go.

Just wanna know if anyone can advise where to buy those factory outlets stuff??

 

[stix]

Guys, is it worth for S$279 for this tour with 3* hotel?

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch.
Price is $279 excluding air tickets
Entrance fees are not included.

Day 01: Arrive in HCM city
Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International airport, SIC and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city

Day 02: Full day tour Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi (B,)
After breakfast, SIC transfer to Cu Chi Tunnels. Here you will have the opportunity to explore the amazing labyrinth of tunnels used by the guerrillas during the war. Return to Ho Chi Minh city and then have a half day city tour of dynamic Ho Chi Minh City. Visit Ben Thanh market and Thien Hau Pagoda in the bustling Chinatown. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 03: Ho Chi Minh – My Tho Mekong River (B, L)
SIC tour with a full day trip to the watery world of the Mekong Delta, just a couple of hours by road from the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City's streets. Take a boat trip along narrow waterways overhung with dense vegetation and try exotic fruits in one of the many orchards on Thoi Son Island. For lunch sample the local delicacy, . Visit the beautiful Vinh Trang Pagoda. Back to Ho Chi Minh City for overnight.

Day 04: Ho Chi Minh Departure(B)
After breakfast in hotel, proceed by SIC transfer for return flight.