Opera House
The Saigon Opera House is one of the best examples of French colonial architecture in Saigon. It’s an extremely elegant building. It has quite a rich history with the first production taking place in January 1900 by French actors. The…
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Post Office
The Saigon Central Post Office has to be one of the most elegant post offices in Asia. Another example of French Colonial architecture. I am not sure where the rumour started but you will hear it attributed to Gustav Eiffel…
Binh Thanh Japan Town
District 1 has a large Japan Town with many restaurants, shops, and bars servicing Japanese clientele. But across the canal from the Zoo in Binh Thanh is a second smaller Japanese area.
Nam Du Island
Nam Du Island is serviced by ferries from Rach Gia in the southern Mekong. It is a lovely seldom visited island. There are a number of smaller islands that you can visit on daily tour boats. Don’t expect much for…
Ke Ga
A small fishing community on the South Central Coast. Ke Ga is 1 hr. south of Phan Thiet and 2 hrs. north of Vung Tau. It is most famous for the lighthouse and the many dragon fruit farms. There are…
Bui Vien
Bui Vien is sometimes called walking street. It is the entertainment center, the backpacker area and at least in parts, a red-light district. Prostitution is a part of the scene with many happy-ending massage parlors and lounges with bar girls.…
Cai Rang Floating Market — Mekong
SInce Covid, the Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho is quite a bit less active. It is now primarily a tourist destination more than an actual market for locals. Now the roadways in the Mekong are m uch more…
Ben Thanh Market
Ben Thanh Market is one of Ho Chi Minh City‘s most iconic landmarks, located at Le Loi Boulevard, District 1. Open from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM daily, with the night market running from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM. It…
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