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
Taxi scams in Ho Chi Minh City, P1: The long haul
In this series, Tuoi Tre investigative journalists probed both illegal and legal (licensed) taxis in Ho Chi Minh City and their scams to rip off tourists, especially foreign ones, by taking longer routes, using a secret electronic device to inflate meter rates, and other tricks. ‘Ripoff taxis’ in Ho Chi Minh City include both licensed and unlicensed cabs. … [Read more...] about Taxi scams in Ho Chi Minh City, P1: The long haul
Chinese writer Zhang Yue Ran crazy about Ho Chi Minh City
Only spending 10 days in Vietnam in early May, a young Chinese woman of letters, Zhang Yue Ran, concluded that she adored Ho Chi Minh City the most. The first time coming to Vietnam, how do you feel? - It’s great. I wanted to visit Vietnam a long time ago, especially as I watched a French film named “the Lover”. This journey is unpredictably interesting. First, I flew to Hanoi and then visited Ha Long Bay. Luckily, I went to Ha Long on International Labour Day when animated festivals full of traditional identity were taking place. I had a wonderful dreamlike night on Ha Long Bay. From Hanoi, I traveled to Hue imperial city, Hoi An ancient town and took a tour on the Mekong River, Ho Chi Minh City. Of visited places, what has impressed you most? - Ho Chi Minh City. It sounds strange. All the above place-names I have seen for the first time, but I have an affection for Ho Chi Minh City the most. I visited Ben Thanh market, Madonna Church, the Jazz-shop of … [Read more...] about Chinese writer Zhang Yue Ran crazy about Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City strives to become even more attractive to tourists
NDO – The growing number of international arrivals to Ho Chi Minh City in 2017 showed the encouraging initial results of tourist promotion campaigns and cooperation programmes launched by the city’s authorities.In addition to annual events such as the Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress) festival, lion and dragon dance festival, Southern fruit festival, cuisine festival of the Southern land, and the international travel expo, in 2017, the city’s hospitality sector also hosted activities to promote the city’s image at international travel events.A database for tourism promotion and a system to provide tourist information for tour guides and visitors in multiple languages have been completed, making it easier for tourists to explore the city’s tourist attractions.The municipal People’s Committee has closely co-ordinated with the city’s Tourism Department to diversify and design new tourist products, including the launch of the river bus … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City strives to become even more attractive to tourists