"Updating my Saigon Revisit 2012" Ho Chi Minh City by machomikemd

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Lots of Changes since Vietnam War Here!

this is the former presidential palace of south vietnam

Saigon River Cruise

this is one of the most expensive dinner cruises in siagon, run by the bonsai siagon dinner cruise group which costs $ 55 us dollars per person.

Saigon Observation Deck

the newly Constructed Bitexco Financial Center houses a Sky Deck and a Restaurant at the 49th floor and 50th floor of the 68 floor building, which is the second largest building in Vietnam.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Very Cheap to shop here, Cheaper than Bangkok!
  • Cons:English is not widespoken here
  • In a nutshell:You Wouldn't Believe that War Almost Destroyed It!
  • Last visit to Ho Chi Minh City: May 2012
  • Intro Updated Jun 11, 2012
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  • heydelin's Profile Photo
    Mar 28, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    Wow you have tons of tips for Saigon! Thanks for sharing Mike! I am going there alone next month

  • heydelin's Profile Photo
    Mar 28, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    Wow you have tons of tips for Saigon! Thanks for sharing Mike! I am going there alone next month

  • thuyduongvn's Profile Photo
    Oct 4, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    really nice photo!

  • Pechova's Profile Photo
    Jul 6, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    Oh Vietnam has a great cuisine !

  • Nov 4, 2008 at 3:01 AM

    still remeber the location of the stall that sell this beef with cheese??

  • i-s-a's Profile Photo
    Oct 28, 2008 at 10:00 PM

    a very good read...will be back for more!

  • kokoryko's Profile Photo
    Aug 29, 2008 at 4:09 PM

    Very well informed pages Michael; I enjoyed this HCMC tour with you, but the snake wine. . . euuuh, I am not sure I will try on my next trip there. Thanks for this page.

  • Jun 12, 2008 at 11:10 PM

    Love to be here one day

  • SteveOSF's Profile Photo
    Oct 16, 2007 at 9:46 AM

    Mitchell's does have great Ice Cream!

  • Sep 2, 2007 at 10:10 PM

    Could U offer info. about a Christian church near this address:238 Lotus Court Waterfront Phu My Hung Distrist 7 Ho Chi Min City Vietnam ? My friend is leaving San Jose Ca. & wants to join a Christian church there-leaving S.J. CA. 9/7/07. Thx - D/D

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