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Tips 1 - 5 of 5 Ho Chi Minh City Nightlife
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Nightlife Spot: Apocalypse Now
I went club hopping with my hubby and his insomniac French and American colleagues one night. Decided on this place as Lonely Planet ( the English and French version), the bible for all clueless travellers, said it was the hottest spot in town.
We hit it all right, drank our magaritas there and danced silly on the techno-lighted dance floor. We were sane enought though, to leave the pool table and cafe alone.
So was the Lonely Planet accurate? Ok, it was a hot spot but all the fun was somewhat watered down by the presence of 2 vigilant policemen in the club. What the hell were they were doing there anyway? They stood there all night, ram-rod straight with a funny expression. Well, perhaps, they were just tormented by all the hot music and unable to dance in those stiff green uniforms.
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Theme: Nightclub
Dress Code: Strictly club apparel.
Phone: tel: +84 8 825 6124
Address: 2D Thi Sach
Directions: Every taxi driver knows this place , so grab a cab.
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Nightlife Spot: SAIGON SAIGON
The coolest thing about this joint is that it's situated in the joint I was putting up at ( Caravelle Hotel ). Figured I could just stagger back to my room if I get pissed drunk. But that's hardly possible with a protective husband so I'll go on to the next good point: Saigon Saigon has one of the best views in the city. It's on a floor even higher than the watering hole at the top of Rex Hotel so you can see for miles around. Go there early and ask for a seat beside the balcony. Chill out and just listen to the live band as you see the going ons at night.To see more night haunts, click on b'packer's hcmc page
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Theme: Nightclub
Dress Code: Club Apparel of course.
Address: 9th floor, Caravelle Hotel, Dong Khoi, HCMC
Website: http://www.caravellehotel.com/caravelle/dining_entertaiment/saigon_bar.htm
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%BHard Rock Cafe , Saigon%B: Not the real thing
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Nightlife Spot: Hard Rock Cafe , Saigon
My Hubby's French Colleague wanted to go this place after the French Lonely Planet proclaimed that it was worth checking out. Even though it was not the real thing, sigh. Well, we went there by cab and I'm quite sure I could hear his french jaw drop with a dull thud when we reach there. The place was completely empty and this was TGIF!
"Zees, iz the right plaze? "
Oui, it was. The shop came complete with fake Hard Rock T-shirts. Well, since we were there, we decided to humour the disappointed French sod and sit with him for a round of drinks. Of course, we scooted off immediately after we finished. Particularly me, because I saw more than one amused cockroach scuttling around the premises and checking us out. C'est Abominable! We'll never rely on the French edition of Lonely Planet any more after this.
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Theme: Nightclub
Dress Code: Come with bug spray, they have lots of itchy-looking roaches here.
Address: 22 - 24 Mac Thi Buoi
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Nightlife Spot: Rex Hotel Rooftop Beer Garden
TIP: Though this place is listed under Patricia Shultz's "1000 places to see before you die", I feel that it is over-hyped. Not a must see, in my opinion.This place is simply known as the REX ROOFTOP BAR but I call it the 'elephant bar' as the whole place is eccentrically decorated with bird cages and a blue elephant.
Now before you think I got a thing for elephants and birdies, let me just tell you that I went because of all the hype I heard.
Unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype. I really disappointed to find out that it was several levels lower than "Saigon Saigon" (another watering hole at Caravelle Hotel).
Well, no point staying right?
I went to Saigon Saigon for a better view of the city.
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Theme: Nightclub
Dress Code: Its al fresco so do what you have to to avoid melting in the saigon heat.
Address: 141 Nguyen Hue Boulevard,District 1,Ho Chi Minh
Directions: It's in the heart of Dong Khoi. Bloody bright and big so you can't miss it.
Website: (84-8) 829 2185
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abiabipo Tue May 13, 2008 03:32 UTC
My friends and I are visiting Ho Chi Minh in June this year, and I'm so excited... reading your page got me even more psyched, this will definitely be one of the guides I'll be bringing with me on my Vietnam trip. Thanks for the info! | Dabs Wed Mar 19, 2008 18:07 UTC
Thinking about a trip here later this year, will be back to check out the rest if we decide to go :-) | londonbabe Sun Jan 6, 2008 14:07 UTC
Fantastic what to do tips - thank you! Am now going to allow more time in Saigon on our way round. | blue_sky04 Wed Oct 10, 2007 00:28 UTC
Great tips on HCMC! I especially enjoy reading your restaurant tips. I like vietnamese food so I am looking forward to tasting them when I visit the city. Thanks for sharing! |
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