EXTRA IN HO CHI MIHN
ENTERTAINMENT AND EXCURSIONS
Bamboo circus at the Opera House (right next to Hotel)
Bamboo, acrobatics and dance with traditional Vietnamese music.
This is Vietnam’s answer to Cirque du Soleil.
this is a sweet show, you may need to book tickets in advance.
https://www.luneproduction.com/ao-show
Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour By Motorbike
I haven’t ever done this but clients have and loved it. They’re are many tours available to suit your need, (vegetarian, women drivers…..) here’s a few i found on line.
BODY AND/OR FOOT MASSAGE
The in house massages at the Continental hotel are excellent
I have also experienced good massages at
137 HAM NGHI - 20 min walk from the hotel near Ben thang market
cheaper alternative, about $20/hour
5/7 Đ. Nguyễn Siêu, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 234234, Vietnam
Temple Leaf Spa Land Massage
5/7 Nguyen Sieu Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Hum spa
114 Lê Thị Riêng Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Mornington Spa Luxury Facial in a Tranquil & Private Spa
https://mornington.vn/pages/page-new
MARKETS
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Articles-lKVYupBpLlzc-Ho_chi_minh_city_night_markets.html
RESTURANTS
Quan Bui
19 Ngô Văn Năm, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
+842838291515
10 minute walk rom The Continental.
This is one of my all time favourite restaurants.
we eat here on arrival day, however, more than one visit is easily justified.
Little Hanoi Egg Coffee 212 Đ. Lê Lai, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
I Recommend trying at least one egg coffee whilst in Vietnam (Vietnamese delight)
There are many cafes/ bar dotted around this area.
Pure bowls
healthy smoothies
28 Đ. Lưu Văn Lang, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Hoang's Kitchen - Vietnamese Cuisine & Vegan Food
45 Thủ Khoa Huân Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Ben Nghe Street Food Market
134 Đ. Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
ROOF TOP BARS
Vo Roof
113 Tôn Thất Đạm, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon
Rooftop level, 215 Lý Tự Trọng, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam
Level 23 Wine Bar - Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
80 Dong Du, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam
Retro Saigon -
Craft Beer Pham Viet Chanh
cuc gach quan restaurant Hồ Chí Minh Vietnam
85/6 Phạm Viết Chánh, Phường 19, Bình Thạnh, Hồ Chí Minh 717000, Vietnam
Phở Chào (noodle broth)
52 Nguyễn Công Trứ, Phường 19, Bình Thạnh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Here & Now Vegetarian (Restaurant & coffee)
74/1 Phạm Viết Chánh, Phường 19, Bình Thạnh, Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam
Cỏ cafe
1C Mê Linh, Phường 19, Bình Thạnh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Bamos Coffee
69 Đ. Ngô Tất Tố, Phường 19, Bình Thạnh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Pizza 4P's Hai Ba Trung
151b Hai Bà Trưng, Phường 6, Quận 3, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
incredible Japanese owned pizza
booking recommended
SWIMMING
i found a lovely swimming pool
10 minute taxi ride from hotel
Sala Swimming pool 17 Hoàng Thế Thiện, Thủ Thiêm, District 2
LAUNDRY
Bảo Châu Laundry and Dry Cleaning
27 Nguyễn Trung Trực, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Wash and Fold 18 bis/ 47 Đ. Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Đa Kao, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
its about 20 minute walk from the hotel, however, it was a really interesting walk away from tourist area with with local restaurants. Once you’ve dropped off your laundry you can arrange for them to deliver it back to the hotel lobby washed, ironed and folded.
SHOPPING
BEN THANG MARKET -
This is a market for tourist but I’ve found some sweet ceramics, scarfs and soccer shirts or my nephews here.
(i would not recommend eating there)
D ham Nghi which is the main street from the opera house to BEN THANG MARKET
there are some shops to dive in and out of. somewhat touristy.
WALKING and EXPLORING
i had a long walk around the city with my camera from the hotel i headed to the river, over Hm Song Sia Got bridge and returned via Car Thu Thiem bridge i walked down small back roads and experience city life and living.
LITTLE JAPAN TOWN
A mini Japanese district in Ho Chi Minh City
between the bustling streets of Le Thanh Ton and Thai Van Lung
This is a buzzy area full of restaurants and bars.
https://visithcmc.vn/en/news/little-japan-town-pho-nhat-dep-hu-hon-thu-hut-gioi-tre