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Gạo Restaurant is known as ancient architecture combined with green nature setting, All these elements will bring you a fresh and relaxing environment to enjoy the best Cuisines served by our professional and devoted team. Come to Gạo Restaurant, the all-encompassing menu features varieties traditional dishes of the staple crop to celebrate the heritage of VietNam with reasonable price ranges.
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Nhà hàng Gạo
33 Lê Quý ĐônGạo Restaurant is known as ancient architecture combined with green nature setting, All these elements will bring you a fresh and relaxing environment to enjoy the best Cuisines served by our professional and devoted team. Come to Gạo Restaurant, the all-encompassing menu features varieties traditional dishes of the staple crop to celebrate the heritage of VietNam with reasonable price ranges.
Mr. Park Korean BBQ
14 Lê Quý ĐônNhà Hàng Chay Mạn Tự
Vietnamese seafood restaurant
Nhà hàng Stix
174A Nguyễn Đình ChiểuVietnamese and Western Style restaurant
Tokyo Deli
Nguyễn Thị ThậpCon Ga Trong has successfully brought out the picture of a typical Vietnamese countryside village at first impression. The Khmer- themed design of decoration is artfully transformed to atmosphere of the place through every single detail. From the open green garden with those bamboo hedges and pandanus palms bush next to that old water jar or its mini size version as creative drink containers to the antique four- faced Buddha statue accompanied by the flowered tiles adapted from the late 1990s,… all together with appetizing menu perfectly combine and create such a distinguishing retro Khmer cuisine place to eat right in the heart of a crowded Saigon. So fittingly and harmoniously!
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Nhà hàng Con gà Trống
39 Nguyễn Thị Minh KhaiCon Ga Trong has successfully brought out the picture of a typical Vietnamese countryside village at first impression. The Khmer- themed design of decoration is artfully transformed to atmosphere of the place through every single detail. From the open green garden with those bamboo hedges and pandanus palms bush next to that old water jar or its mini size version as creative drink containers to the antique four- faced Buddha statue accompanied by the flowered tiles adapted from the late 1990s,… all together with appetizing menu perfectly combine and create such a distinguishing retro Khmer cuisine place to eat right in the heart of a crowded Saigon. So fittingly and harmoniously!
Rising in levels like a manor from a medieval fairytale, Quan An Ngon is one of the most popular restaurants in Ho Chi Minh, housed in a renovated Vietnamese mansion with a tree lined garden and staff waiting to greet guests wearing traditional silk outfits (complete with wooden shoes). Inside Quan An Ngon Restaurant, the expanse of teak, ornate Chinese inspired lattices and surrounding balcony have all the hallmarks of a classic kung-fu movie. Visitors are often delighted with the classically styled interior. If you are looking to try many casual Vietnamese dishes – spring rolls, black pepper crab, noodle soup – in a clean and friendly environment then this is an excellent option.
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Quán Ngon 138
138 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaRising in levels like a manor from a medieval fairytale, Quan An Ngon is one of the most popular restaurants in Ho Chi Minh, housed in a renovated Vietnamese mansion with a tree lined garden and staff waiting to greet guests wearing traditional silk outfits (complete with wooden shoes). Inside Quan An Ngon Restaurant, the expanse of teak, ornate Chinese inspired lattices and surrounding balcony have all the hallmarks of a classic kung-fu movie. Visitors are often delighted with the classically styled interior. If you are looking to try many casual Vietnamese dishes – spring rolls, black pepper crab, noodle soup – in a clean and friendly environment then this is an excellent option.
Sightseeing
Nguyen Hue walking street is an ideal destination not only for Saigon people but also for tourists near and far. Nguyen Hue walking street put officially into operation on 29 April 2015. As schedule, on week days, vehicles are still allowed to run along Nguyen Hue street, but from 6pm to 1am on Saturday and Sunday, all kinds of vehicles are banned to travel here. Nguyen Hue walking street is chosen as a place for big events of Ho Chi Minh city as parade, meetings, street festivals, Nguyen Hue flower path. Moreover, this path also takes place activities of culture exhibitions, sport, art performances, etc.
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Nguyen Hue
Đường Nguyễn HuệNguyen Hue walking street is an ideal destination not only for Saigon people but also for tourists near and far. Nguyen Hue walking street put officially into operation on 29 April 2015. As schedule, on week days, vehicles are still allowed to run along Nguyen Hue street, but from 6pm to 1am on Saturday and Sunday, all kinds of vehicles are banned to travel here. Nguyen Hue walking street is chosen as a place for big events of Ho Chi Minh city as parade, meetings, street festivals, Nguyen Hue flower path. Moreover, this path also takes place activities of culture exhibitions, sport, art performances, etc.
“Chùa Vĩnh Nghiêm” (literally “Ever Solemn”) was built over a span of seven years, from 1964 to 1971. The complex, an area of around 6,000 square meters, comprises of the pagoda itself, as well as a 25 meter tall four-story tower that stands behind the pagoda, which was finished in 1982. The pagoda has two floors - a sanctuary on the top floor and a ground floor usually open to visitors. There is also a building with classrooms and housing for the temple’s monks and nuns.
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Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda
339 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa“Chùa Vĩnh Nghiêm” (literally “Ever Solemn”) was built over a span of seven years, from 1964 to 1971. The complex, an area of around 6,000 square meters, comprises of the pagoda itself, as well as a 25 meter tall four-story tower that stands behind the pagoda, which was finished in 1982. The pagoda has two floors - a sanctuary on the top floor and a ground floor usually open to visitors. There is also a building with classrooms and housing for the temple’s monks and nuns.
Jade Emperor Pagoda was built in the period 1892-1900 and covers an area of 2,300 m2 following Chinese architectural design. In 1984, the pagoda was renamed Phuoc Hai Tu (Luck Sea Temple), but locals still preferred the old name ‘Ngoc Hoang’ (Jade Emperor) since the sanctum is to worship the supreme Taoist god. The pagoda is filled with parallel sentences, triptych, altars and statues of phantasmal divinities and grotesque heroes depicting characters from both Buddhist and Taoist Lores. This is the only pagoda in Vietnam possessing the ancient paper statue which represents the meetings of the Jade Emperor and other Gods. Ngoc Hoang Pagoda was visited by U.S President Barack Obama
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Ngọc Hoàng Pagoda
73 Đường Mai Thị LựuJade Emperor Pagoda was built in the period 1892-1900 and covers an area of 2,300 m2 following Chinese architectural design. In 1984, the pagoda was renamed Phuoc Hai Tu (Luck Sea Temple), but locals still preferred the old name ‘Ngoc Hoang’ (Jade Emperor) since the sanctum is to worship the supreme Taoist god. The pagoda is filled with parallel sentences, triptych, altars and statues of phantasmal divinities and grotesque heroes depicting characters from both Buddhist and Taoist Lores. This is the only pagoda in Vietnam possessing the ancient paper statue which represents the meetings of the Jade Emperor and other Gods. Ngoc Hoang Pagoda was visited by U.S President Barack Obama
Constructed between 1863 and 1880 by the French colonists, following their conquest of the city, the building reaches a height of up to 60m. Bishop Lefevre put the first stone for construction of the church on 28 March 1863. Initially, it was called Saigon Church. The name Notre-Dame Cathedral was given after Bishop Pham Van Thien held a ceremony to install the statue of Peaceful Notre Dame, made with granite from Rome, in 1959. In 1962, Vatican anointed it as Saigon Chief Cathedral conferred it basilique. Since this time, this cathedral is called Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica.
The cathedral’s address is No. 1 Cong truong Cong xa Paris St.
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Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
01 Công xã ParisConstructed between 1863 and 1880 by the French colonists, following their conquest of the city, the building reaches a height of up to 60m. Bishop Lefevre put the first stone for construction of the church on 28 March 1863. Initially, it was called Saigon Church. The name Notre-Dame Cathedral was given after Bishop Pham Van Thien held a ceremony to install the statue of Peaceful Notre Dame, made with granite from Rome, in 1959. In 1962, Vatican anointed it as Saigon Chief Cathedral conferred it basilique. Since this time, this cathedral is called Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica.
The cathedral’s address is No. 1 Cong truong Cong xa Paris St.
The Central Post Office is at number 2, Paris Commune Street, District 1. This is one of the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh City. The Central Post Office was built around 1886 – 1891 based on Villedieu’s design, a famous French architect. Located right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City - at number 2, Paris Commune Street, District 1, The Central Post Office is one of the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh City. It was built around 1886 – 1891, based on the design of Gustave Eiffel – a famous French architect and has become a significant symbol of the city, just like its opposite neighbor Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral. It has long been the busiest post office of the country.
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Saigon Central Post Office
02 Công xã ParisThe Central Post Office is at number 2, Paris Commune Street, District 1. This is one of the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh City. The Central Post Office was built around 1886 – 1891 based on Villedieu’s design, a famous French architect. Located right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City - at number 2, Paris Commune Street, District 1, The Central Post Office is one of the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh City. It was built around 1886 – 1891, based on the design of Gustave Eiffel – a famous French architect and has become a significant symbol of the city, just like its opposite neighbor Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral. It has long been the busiest post office of the country.
Designed by architect Ngô Viết Thụ, this property was once the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam. In 1975, a North Vietnamese tank crashed through the main gate, effectively bringing the controversial Vietnam War to an end. Today, Independence Palace, also sometimes called the Reunification Palace, is a historic landmark that appears almost frozen in time. In fact, two of the tanks that were involved in the original seizure of power still remain on the grounds and a replica helicopter can be found on the building’s roof. In addition, the rooms have been preserved in their late 1960s, 1970s style. There are also many interesting sights in this five-story building.
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Independence Palace
135 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaDesigned by architect Ngô Viết Thụ, this property was once the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam. In 1975, a North Vietnamese tank crashed through the main gate, effectively bringing the controversial Vietnam War to an end. Today, Independence Palace, also sometimes called the Reunification Palace, is a historic landmark that appears almost frozen in time. In fact, two of the tanks that were involved in the original seizure of power still remain on the grounds and a replica helicopter can be found on the building’s roof. In addition, the rooms have been preserved in their late 1960s, 1970s style. There are also many interesting sights in this five-story building.
Arts & Culture
It was the Gia Long Palace or the Revolutionary Museum, now known as the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City or HCMC Museum. Most of the displays show the history and making of Ho Chi Minh City, and also there are a number of Vietnamese culture exhibits as well. Address: 65 Lý Tự Trọng, Bến Nghé, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam Open hours: 8 am – 5 pm daily Entrance price: 15,000 VND
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Hồ Chí Minh City Museum
65 Lý Tự TrọngIt was the Gia Long Palace or the Revolutionary Museum, now known as the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City or HCMC Museum. Most of the displays show the history and making of Ho Chi Minh City, and also there are a number of Vietnamese culture exhibits as well. Address: 65 Lý Tự Trọng, Bến Nghé, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam Open hours: 8 am – 5 pm daily Entrance price: 15,000 VND
At the turn of the 20th century, this magnificent building, designed by French architect Ferret Eugene, was built as a classical opera house with 800 seats to entertain French colonists. Anyone who has been to France can recognize many similarities between the Opera House and the Petit Palais. In fact, just like the Reunification Palace, the applied ornament, balustrades, cartouches, and roof were imported directly from France. After 1956, the house functioned as home of the Lower House Assembly of Southern Vietnam. It’s not until 1975 that the opera house was restored to its original purpose of use.
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Municipal Theatre 's Ho Chi Minh city
07 Công Trường Lam SơnAt the turn of the 20th century, this magnificent building, designed by French architect Ferret Eugene, was built as a classical opera house with 800 seats to entertain French colonists. Anyone who has been to France can recognize many similarities between the Opera House and the Petit Palais. In fact, just like the Reunification Palace, the applied ornament, balustrades, cartouches, and roof were imported directly from France. After 1956, the house functioned as home of the Lower House Assembly of Southern Vietnam. It’s not until 1975 that the opera house was restored to its original purpose of use.
War Remnants Museum
28 Võ Văn TầnShopping
It is a large marketplace in central Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam in District 1. The market is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and an important symbol of Hồ Chí Minh City, popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, áo dài and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine. The market developed from informal markets created by early 17th century street vendors gathering together near the Saigon River. The market was formally established by the French colonial powers after taking over the Gia Định citadel in 1859. This market was destroyed by fire in 1870 and rebuilt to become Saigon's largest market. In 1912 the market was moved to a new building as Ben Thanh market now.
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Ben Thanh Market
Đường Lê LợiIt is a large marketplace in central Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam in District 1. The market is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and an important symbol of Hồ Chí Minh City, popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, áo dài and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine. The market developed from informal markets created by early 17th century street vendors gathering together near the Saigon River. The market was formally established by the French colonial powers after taking over the Gia Định citadel in 1859. This market was destroyed by fire in 1870 and rebuilt to become Saigon's largest market. In 1912 the market was moved to a new building as Ben Thanh market now.
Saigon Square Shopping Mall
77-89 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaLocal Brand Shopping mall
Vincom Center
Biggest Shopping mall of Ho Chi Minh city (food court inside)
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TTTM Takashimaya
92-94 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaBiggest Shopping mall of Ho Chi Minh city (food court inside)
Essentials
SHIRLEY from Hongkong Public feedback for The Dragons Host: We had a great time there. The flat was exactly how it looks like in the photos. It provides everything you need. The host did offer great help in everything she could - suggesting good places, good restaurants and even GOOD MASSAGE STORE.
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Quynh Nhu 137 Foot Massage
149 Hàm NghiSHIRLEY from Hongkong Public feedback for The Dragons Host: We had a great time there. The flat was exactly how it looks like in the photos. It provides everything you need. The host did offer great help in everything she could - suggesting good places, good restaurants and even GOOD MASSAGE STORE.
The largest supermarket chain in Vietnam open hours: 08:00 - 22:00
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Nguyen Dinh Chieu Co.opmart
168 Nguyễn Đình ChiểuThe largest supermarket chain in Vietnam open hours: 08:00 - 22:00
Circle K Viet Nam
43 Phạm Ngọc ThạchFamilyMart
138 Lý Chính ThắngInternational Clinic
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Raffles Medical International Clinic in Ho Chi Minh (ラッフルズメディカルホーチミンクリニック)
285B Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaInternational Clinic