10 tips from Ho Chi Minh City

1⃣️ Don't walk everywhere! It's really hot, and there are motorcycles everywhere, so crossing the road is scary 😨 Grab is very cheap here, and it arrives very quickly. Short distances only cost 6-7 RMB each time. Feel free to take a taxi! 2⃣️ The coffee apartment looks good from the outside, and it's nice to take photos downstairs. But you don't have to go upstairs. The coffee shop upstairs has a good view, but that's about it. 3⃣️ Central Post Office + Book Street + Church. This area is really nice. The post office is very beautiful, and there are many souvenirs inside. You can also sit down and write a postcard to send. The Book Street area has a very artistic atmosphere, and it's very quiet and chill. Walking here, you almost forget you're in Vietnam. 4⃣️ Pham Ngu Lao Street: A street full of bars and restaurants. Many people on the street hold menus and ask you to eat. You can just enjoy the atmosphere, but it's better to eat on a quieter street. 5⃣️ Street food night market: Highly recommended! There are all kinds of barbecue and beer stalls, and the atmosphere is really good. It's the real Ho Chi Minh City! You can't go wrong with any of the busy restaurants, and the prices are very cheap. 6⃣️ Ho Chi Minh Coopmart: I went to this supermarket because it was very close to where I was staying. It's a large chain. I bought pho and Legend coffee, and I even found a coffee dripper. I always visit local supermarkets when I travel. They're cheap, affordable, and authentic! 7⃣️ Mekong River Day Tour: I booked an English tour online for 98 RMB. The tourists on the bus were like a miniature version of the world, from all over the place. It was a nice surprise. People who like boats will love it. Big boat - medium boat - small boat, slowly paddling through the coconut groves of the Mekong River. It's hot, but the experience is very authentic. There are also other leisure activities, like a Mekong River farm! But some people don't like the water of the Mekong River. In short, this day tour is very subjective, and different people have different experiences. I personally recommend it! 8⃣️ Shanghai - Xiamen (transfer) - Ho Chi Minh City. This route flies over the Paracel Islands! You can see the Paracel Islands very clearly! Don't sleep! 9⃣️ Be sure to bring stomach medicine! Of the friends I traveled with, 3 vomited and 2 had stomach problems. Drinking too much ice water and drinks every day, combined with the hot weather, can easily cause gastroenteritis, bloating, and other problems. 1⃣️0⃣️ Vietnam visa on a separate sheet of paper, all in one step. Ctrip self-operated, 240 RMB, smooth entry.