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AO DAI
, THE
TRADITIONAL TUNIC FOR VIETNAMESE LADIES, FROM
24-HOUR TAILORS IN HANOI AND HCMC.
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“For me, the best part was
seeing the Cu Chi Tunnels
and discovering how the
Vietnamese survived the
war. It’s a great destination
for history lovers.”
“From the temples and
museums of Hanoi to the
magic of the Fairy Stream,
to the sand dunes at Mui Ne
—what’s not to love about
Vietnam?”
If you find yourself craving New
York-style pizza, look no further than
ESPY Pizza in District 1. The pizza
(around VND45,000 a slice) is delicious
and you’ll even see the owner check
up on the patrons.
Visit the Saigon
Central Post Office, a unique structure
designed like a train station.
For a
more authentic way of getting around
town, ride a rickshaw but make sure to
clarify the rate with the driver before
getting on board.
Highway4 is one of the famous
restaurants in Hanoi. Try the sour fish soup
and the catfish spring rolls for an authentic
Vietnamese meal (approx. VND500,000
for three persons).
Hire a cab and
head out to Bat Trang Pottery Village,
about half an hour’s drive out of the city,
where you’ll find shops and home-factories
selling everything from traditional coffee
cups to plates finished with a fancy glaze.
Crossing the street can be intense in
Vietnam. Stay focused and just go for it!
AREA CODE
+84 (8)
TOUCHDOWN
TAN
SON NHAT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
GET
TO TOWN
TAXI (PREFERABLY VINASUN OR
MAI LINH; APPROX. VND200,000)
AREA CODE
+84 (4)
TOUCHDOWN
NOI BAI
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
GET TO TOWN
HOTEL CAR SERVICE (US$30/ROUND TRIP FOR
TWO PEOPLE)
