The Hanoitimes - Some tourists think it would be interesting to go back to Ho Chi Minh City and explore other parts of Vietnam. Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City Hall, and Saigon Central Post Office are just few of the wonderful destinations in Ho Chi Minh for travelers taking an adventure trip, Claire Algarme wrote in an article published on Sun Star, a Philippine English-language newspaper. Sun Star lists seven must-visit locations in Ho Chi Minh City. The writer has named Ben Thanh Market the number one destination among the best seven locations across Ho Chi Minh City. “Ben Thanh Market with over a century-old structure is one of the famous destinations in Ho Chi Minh City,” Sun Star wrote. Ben Thanh market is followed by Ho Chi Minh City Hall, Saigon Notre Dame Basilica, Saigon Central Post Office, Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, and Tao Dan Park. Earlier, Ho Chi Minh City has been ranked 5th among the 10 hot travel destinations that are … [Read more...] about Sun Star lists seven must-visit locations in Ho Chi Minh City
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Ben Thanh in Ho Chi Minh City turns into safe-food market
A pilot project implemented by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade in 2016-20 has recently turned two large markets into safe-food suppliers. A pilot project implemented by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade in 2016-20 has recently turned two large markets into safe-food suppliers. According to the project, Ben Thanh Market in District 1 and Hoc Mon Produce Wholesale Market in Hoc Mon District have been transformed into model markets that ensure food safety. The model has been applied to food service as well as the trade of certain farming produce, including vegetables, pork, and more. Food sold at those markets must include receipts, invoices, and safety certificates. Vendors are required to have business registration certificates, certificates of food safety knowledge, an annual health certificate following the regulations by the Ministry of Health, and personal protection equipment during the production and trading process. The markets must … [Read more...] about Ben Thanh in Ho Chi Minh City turns into safe-food market
Ho Chi Minh City receives 2,000 maritime tourists
The Sai Gon Travel Service Company (Saigontourist) welcomed 2,000 passengers and crew members sailing aboard the five-star cruise liner Costa Classica, to Ho Chi Minh City on January 12.The visitors, most from Italy, Spain, and the UK, are scheduled to embark on a six-day tour down the coast of Vietnam including Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Da Nang and Ha Long Bay, before returning to Hong Kong (China).After docking at the Navi Oil port, the visitors will tour Ho Chi Minh City, discovering Cu Chi tunnel and enjoy a traditional cultural programme as well as shopping in Ben Thanh Market, then took a ferry to visit the Mekong Delta region.The ship will then leave Ho Chi Minh City for the central city of Nha Trang and Da Nang on January 14 -15. Over the next two days, the tourists will arrive at Ha Long Bay to discover the Bay’s beautiful landscape and visit Yen Tu village, Quang Ninh province. The ship will conclude its tour of Vietnam following a visit to Ha Long Bay on January … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City receives 2,000 maritime tourists
Ho Chi Minh City – 100 Excitements announced
The announcement ceremony of the "Ho Chi Minh City--100 Excitements" program, launched three months ago by the HCMC Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism, was held at the municipal Opera House on February 25. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City – 100 Excitements announced
Ho Chi Minh City hopes to win over passengers with revamped bus fleets
New, modern and well-equipped buses have been deployed for three routes in Ho Chi Minh City in a bid to change local commuters’ bad impression of public transportation.These services are called ‘model bus routes,’ carrying hope that they will set an example for other bus operators to follow and revamp their own fleet, according to the city’s transport department.The revamped services are route No.3, from Ben Thanh to Thanh Loc, No.18 from Ben Thanh to Hiep Thanh Market, and No.33, from An Suong Bus Station to the Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City campus.The No.3 bus currently has some 11,000 daily customers, while the No.18 and No.33 serve 12,000 and 25,000 passengers, respectively.On Friday, new buses were deployed for the three services and have won over passengers.The vehicles run on compressed natural gas and have such features as free Wi-Fi, newspapers and specific seats for passengers with disability. Hearing impaired passengers will be … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City hopes to win over passengers with revamped bus fleets