The southern hub offers a devilish Halloween chock full o' tricks and treats aplenty … [Read more...] about Ghostly Ho Chi Minh City
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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
Horse-riding in Ho Chi Minh City
The Saigon Pony Club in District 2, Ho Chi Minh City has been a venue for horserace training and horse lovers for over a decade. Passion It is the passion for horse racing that drives parents to take their kids to the riding stable with two paddocks, 600 and 1,000 square meters in size, for two levels: beginners and well-trained riders. Five years ago, the club was transferred to the Amaury couple. After learning to ride as a child in France, taking part in many horse-riding contests and experiencing one year in the cavalry, the husband and coach Amaury Le Blan came to Vietnam to seek his chances with a business. Riding brings many benefits, both mentally and physically, to those who take part in the activity. Riders are required to interact with the horses. “You can learn a lot from them, ranging from how to sit comfortably on horseback to understanding the one you ride in order to control it”, Ms Abigail Teeven, a qualified English coach, shared. This interaction … [Read more...] about Horse-riding in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City welcomes New Year with brilliant fireworks
Notably, one high-range and three low-range firework shows took place at Thu Thiem Tunnel (District 2) and Dam Sen Cultural Park (District 11), Cu Chi Tunnel (Cu Chi district), and Rung Sac Square (Can Gio district) from 0:00 to 0:15 on January 1, 2018. The privately-funded fireworks exhibitions, particularly the one at Dam Sen Park, are a long-standing ‘tradition’ in Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate such occasions as the Reunification Day on April 30, Independence Day on September 2, and the New Year.The pyrotechnic displays were expected to help diversify the city’s tourism products and attract more visitors to the city in 2018.The following are images of the firework displays (Source: Tuoitre) By Ha Vy … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City welcomes New Year with brilliant fireworks
Ho Chi Minh City to welcome New Year with firework shows Most Recent News
NDO/VNA – Ho Chi Minh City has been given the green light to let off fireworks during the upcoming New Year 2018 and Lunar New Year (Tet) Festivals. Accordingly, one high-range and three low-range firework shows are set to take place at Thu Thiem tunnel (district 2) and Dam Sen Cultural Park (district 11), Cu Chi tunnel (Cu Chi district) and Rung Sac Square (Can Gio district) from 0:00 to 0:15 on January 1, 2018. Meanwhile, one high-range and five low-range shows will light up the sky of Districts 2 and 11, and the districts of Cu Chi, Can Gio, Nha Be and Hoc Mon on February 16 or the first day of the first lunar month. The city will use funds provided by social sources in order to pay for the firework shows. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City to welcome New Year with firework shows Most Recent News