The Hanoitimes - Travelers are recommended to visit Saigon`s Independence Palace not just to gain a sense of the building`s role in the Vietnam War, but also because of its wonderfully retro exterior and interior. Ho Chi Minh City among the 2019’s coolest city break destinations Ho Chi Minh City among world’s best place for vegan travel After visiting Saigon as a guest of Scenic on its all-inclusive 13-day Treasures of the Mekong cruise and land tour from Saigon to Siem Reap, Anthony Dennis, a writer from Stuff.co.nz, a New Zealand news website published by Stuff Limited, has some words of advice for travelers with nine must-do things on exploring Ho Chi Minh City. Ben Thanh Market. Ho Chi Minh City is divided into a series of districts with District One the main hotel, dining and retail area where visitors inevitably congregate. But to experience a literally different side of the city, cross the Saigon River to the Seminyak-like District Two, the … [Read more...] about New Zealand newspaper lists nine must-do things in Ho Chi Minh City
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New Zealand newspaper list nine must-do things in Ho Chi Minh City
The Hanoitimes - Travelers are recommended to visit Saigon`s Independence Palace not just to gain a sense of the building`s role in the Vietnam War, but also because of its wonderfully retro exterior and interior. Ho Chi Minh City among the 2019’s coolest city break destinations Ho Chi Minh City among world’s best place for vegan travel After visiting Saigon as a guest of Scenic on its all-inclusive 13-day Treasures of the Mekong cruise and land tour from Saigon to Siem Reap, Anthony Dennis, a writer from Stuff.co.nz, a New Zealand news website published by Stuff Limited, has some words of advice for travelers with nine must-do things on exploring Ho Chi Minh City. Ben Thanh Market. Ho Chi Minh City is divided into a series of districts with District One the main hotel, dining and retail area where visitors inevitably congregate. But to experience a literally different side of the city, cross the Saigon River to the Seminyak-like District Two, the … [Read more...] about New Zealand newspaper list nine must-do things in Ho Chi Minh City
Sun Star lists seven must-visit locations in Ho Chi Minh City
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
PM urges report on Ho Chi Minh City’s two key metro lines
The Hanoitimes - The Prime Minister has just asked the city authorities to submit a report to the Ministry of Transport (MoT) on adjusting investment on its two key metro line projects. The reports from Ho Chi Minh City would be the foundation for the appraisal of the two projects. Conducted by Japanese ODA funding, Metro Line No.1 stretching from Ben Thanh market to Suoi Tien Theme Park and Metro Line No.2 connecting Ben Thanh and Tham Luong are among the city’s key construction projects. Illustrative photo As newly announced on the government portal, MoT under the Prime Minister’s assignment, would carefully review and appraise these projects’ total investment and submit its findings to the government no later than March 20, 2018. Accordingly, the PM also assigned the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MoPI) and MoT to build the project funding plan, based on which relevant agencies will optimize the financial sources for the two railways’ … [Read more...] about PM urges report on Ho Chi Minh City’s two key metro lines
Ho Chi Minh City bolsters tourism ties with Binh Thuan, Lam Dong
Foreign visitors to Ben Thanh Market in HCM City (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Around 50 percent of tourism projects in the south central province of Binh Thuan and the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong are invested by businesses from Ho Chi Minh City. At a conference reviewing the four-year partnership between HCM City, Binh Thuan and Lam Dong on April 15, the Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism of Binh Thuan reported that 239 tourism projects in the province (62 percent) are run by investors from HCM City. The figure reported by Lam Dong was 100 (44 percent). Under their partnership, the three localities have regularly exchange experience in State management of tourism and jointly hold events annually for their travel agencies. Director of HCM City Department of Tourism Bui Ta Hoang Vu said the outcomes of the partnership proved that connectivity help the partners better tap their own potential and advantages. From a business perspective, Nguyen Van My … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City bolsters tourism ties with Binh Thuan, Lam Dong