Vietnam Travel Guide | Almost got heatstroke in Ho Chi Minh
In Ho Chi Minh for a few days it was:
💒 Checking out attractions
🍜 Eating Vietnamese noodles
☕️ Drinking coffee
🛍️ Shopping for clothes
💆♀️ Getting a massage
1️⃣ About attractions
- If you have time, the Central Post Office/Pink Church/Art Gallery/War Remnants Museum are all worth a visit
- The Central Post Office is quite small, and there are some souvenir shops inside
- We went to the Pink Church on the weekend when it was closed, so we just took photos at the coffee shop opposite
- The Art Gallery is relatively large and worth visiting, also very photogenic
- The War Remnants Museum is the most popular, mainly about the history of the Vietnam War, and there are a lot of Western visitors
2️⃣ About Vietnamese noodles
- Didn't specifically plan to eat at any particular place, just randomly went to a Vietnamese noodle shop near the Central Post Office, turned out to be a hidden gem
- Picture 10, the shop name is pho cao van
- Ordered two bowls of beef noodles with a whole 🥥 for only 45 RMB
- There was also a compatriot eating there who didn't have cash, so he exchanged with us on WeChat. When paying, we told the owner we would pay together, and when she saw we were not at the same table, she told the compatriot not to worry about it and to come back after exchanging money.
3️⃣ About coffee
- Visited the popular ones like the workshop coffee / dabao / Linh, etc.
- Vietnamese coffee is really good! Especially the salted coffee, which is salty and sweet!
- Coconut coffee is too sweet for me, but those who like sweet drinks can try it
4️⃣ About shopping
- If you want to keep it simple, just go to D Nguyen Trai street
- I don't think you need to specifically look for a certain store, many of the stores recommended online didn't have anything great, and some of the more popular ones were of average quality
- Anyway, there are super many clothing stores on this street, if you have time you can visit each one
- The green short-sleeved shirt in pictures 5/8/11 was just from a random store, only 55 yuan!! And the quality is pretty good
5️⃣ About massage
- Massage shops are everywhere, but still check Google Maps for reviews according to your needs
- I had a body massage at Norah spa, the environment is relatively better, comfort level is average, similar to domestic ones, but definitely cheaper
- Had a hair wash at Xuan Lan Spa&Hair, also not expensive, quite formal, worth experiencing
- Both of these shops are on the same street, very close to each other, and there are also some clothing stores nearby like Datt/ S.C Studio etc.
- Finally, make sure to wear sunscreen, Ho Chi Minh is really super hot and the sun is extremely strong! It feels like melting on the streets during the day!
The center of Saigon, historical place and beautiful palace.
Classic building and interesting place to visit in Ho Chi Minh..There is a little souvenir shop in post central office..you also can experience to write and post some postcard to your friend😍…A must visit place in Saigon
The building is well maintained and operational. The inside is mostly occupied by souvenir stands. Souvenir selections here are more than other places in Saigon.
The Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh City is like a beautiful old building with a mix of French style and important history. It has big fancy windows, cool details, and lots of space inside. You can feel the old-time vibe with special windows and old phone booths. ☎️ It's a great place to see the city's past and even send postcards. ❤️ One thing that I like best about this place is that there are so many stores inside that sell affordable and creative souvenirs. 🤗 If you like old buildings or history, you should check out the Central Post Office in HCMC. 🥰😍
It feels like returning to the TV series...especially the counters are still working and there are people working. After entering, there are small objects and souvenirs on both sides. I didn't post a postcard, just strolled around, felt it, to go when the door was opened, if only looking at the outside building, it was a pity.
The landmark post office next to the church can buy souvenirs and send postcards.
The Central Post Office, a century-old post office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, was built during French colonial rule. French architecture, exterior and interior are very elegant. It is still in use and many tourists buy postcards here to post them with local stamps. It is close to the Unification Palace and the Red Church, and can be visited together.