Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Reviews and Ratings
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Nowhere does one feel the dynamic changes occurring in Vietnam more than in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon. This city rightfully ...more
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1.Why travel to Vietnam
Submitted by:travelparadissa
August 25, 2008
Most people think of Vietnam as a war. But the old history has all gone. Now peace and safety resides. It's opening to the world as a friendly and exotic place on earth to be.
So why don't you think of coming. I'll name some of the reasons why you should:
1. She's a new place. It's not touristy like in Thailand and many places you go people got stunned by your appearance.
2. She's safe and friendly. The majority of people in Vietnam are farmers pure farmers. Many of them have never learnt of much apart from the village they were born in. Naturally they're almost all friendly and safe to be around. Moreover the communist government does a good job in ensuring securities all over the country. Nothing of a crime has happened to tourists for the last decades.
3. She has lots to see: A thin country stretching for thousands of Km from North to South. It has beautiful mountains with colorful and rich culture hill tribes. It has beaches and many of those are considered best in the world but still they're not touristy. Sound cool enough? Not end yet she's home to 7 UNESCO World Heritages. Almost anywhere you go you're stumble on a World Heritage.
4. She's cheap. If you want to then 1 dollar could buy you a basic lunch or dinner. Wandering around and you want to find somewhere to sit and drink? Mostly you don't have to pay more than one dollar for it. Cheap accommodations and services are everywhere around the Old Quarter in Hanoi and Pham Ngu Lao street or Bui Vien street – Sai Gon (if you're traveling on a tight budget). If not a tight budget? Never mind. You have top hotels and resorts of the world in here.
5. Is travel here convenient? Sure many companies operate the open bus (good quality in general) and they run almost to every capital cities in the country. Moving around is very easy.
6. After all traveling is to experience the difference. And Vietnam simply is from any place that you have been.
So why don't you think of coming. I'll name some of the reasons why you should:
1. She's a new place. It's not touristy like in Thailand and many places you go people got stunned by your appearance.
2. She's safe and friendly. The majority of people in Vietnam are farmers pure farmers. Many of them have never learnt of much apart from the village they were born in. Naturally they're almost all friendly and safe to be around. Moreover the communist government does a good job in ensuring securities all over the country. Nothing of a crime has happened to tourists for the last decades.
3. She has lots to see: A thin country stretching for thousands of Km from North to South. It has beautiful mountains with colorful and rich culture hill tribes. It has beaches and many of those are considered best in the world but still they're not touristy. Sound cool enough? Not end yet she's home to 7 UNESCO World Heritages. Almost anywhere you go you're stumble on a World Heritage.
4. She's cheap. If you want to then 1 dollar could buy you a basic lunch or dinner. Wandering around and you want to find somewhere to sit and drink? Mostly you don't have to pay more than one dollar for it. Cheap accommodations and services are everywhere around the Old Quarter in Hanoi and Pham Ngu Lao street or Bui Vien street – Sai Gon (if you're traveling on a tight budget). If not a tight budget? Never mind. You have top hotels and resorts of the world in here.
5. Is travel here convenient? Sure many companies operate the open bus (good quality in general) and they run almost to every capital cities in the country. Moving around is very easy.
6. After all traveling is to experience the difference. And Vietnam simply is from any place that you have been.
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Report This2.Too crawdy!!!
Submitted by:kasia sk
July 28, 2008
Great shopping and restaurants but too busy for me. When I had to cross a street I closed my eyes and "hang on" my husband. Did not try to rent a car or a scooter ( seems that nobody cares about signs). Crazy!!!!! But worth too see it.
Date of Trip to Ho Chi Minh,Vietnam: January2008
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: Under $500
Who would stay in Ho Chi Minh,Vietnam: on,Adventure seekers,City lovers,History buffs,Value travelers,Culture seekers,Party singles
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Report This3.Return to Saigon
Submitted by:BacarroP
June 9, 2008
I was a resident of Saigon in 1966-67; I was a resident of Long Binh north of Saigon in 1970-71; and I returned to Nha Trang and Saigon in 2006. I was overwhelmed with the changes. The cyclo-bikes are gone. A few could be found in Cholon. Pedicabs are few. The small blue/yellow taxis have been replaced by locally assembled Toyotas. I am very happy for the Vietnamese. I was impressed with their business spirit. The stainless steel water tanks that were mounted on the roof of each house demonstrated an emphasis on personal hygiene. The 4-store modern shopping mall downtown AND the one situated at the intersection on HWY 1 to Bien Hoa Long Binh Saigon and Vung Tau was also impressive. I had a 33 but their Saigon beer is better.While many will ignore the opportunity to return I am glad that I did and I hope to visit again in a few years. I recommend that veterans make the trip.
Date of Trip to Ho Chi Minh,Vietnam: June2006
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: Over $7000
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Report This4.Bustling Saigon in a time of Peace!
Submitted by:NIPPONUSA
June 9, 2008
I did not take the \free trip\ to Vietnam offered by Uncle Sam back in 1969. In 2005 I found a beautiful country with wonderful people who are finally living their lives without war. The people love Americans and have no hard feelings about THE war. They are of gentle spirit and work so very hard to make a living. Saigon is very busy with crazy traffic and endless motorbikes but seeing this beautiful country from North to South gives an appreciation of their history and their incredible inner strength to be free of foreign influence. I long for the chance to return.
Date of Trip to Ho Chi Minh,Vietnam: July2005
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $2001-$3000
Who would stay in Ho Chi Minh,Vietnam: on,Quiet Singles,Romantic Couples,Beach Lovers,Value Travelers,History Buff,Culture Seeker,Mountain Lovers
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Submitted by:NGUYENP62
May 18, 2008
It was hot really hot in Ho Chi Minh City. There were a lot of mosquitos too.
Date of Trip to Ho Chi Minh,Vietnam: September2006
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Who would stay in Ho Chi Minh,Vietnam: on,Adventure Seekers,Romantic Couples,Beach Lovers,Value Travelers,History Buff,Culture Seeker,Mountain Lovers
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