Name: Jackie
City: Ho Chi Minh City
Country: Vietnam
Year of Trip: 2016
Length of Stay: 3 months
Best Time to Go: same temp year round (80s), least rain and most sun in Jan-Feb
Greatest Challenge: Busy Streets
What makes this place special?
The history is rich and preserved, people are very kind and welcome, and food is some of the best I have eaten. If you get out of the vibrant bustling city, you will quickly find yourself along beautiful rivers and in rice fields.
Must Eat:
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Bánh xèo
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Summer rolls (fresh or fried)
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Phở
Must See:
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A O Show in Ho Chi Minh City
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War Remnants Museum
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The Independence Palace
Must Do:
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Motorbike ride (Grabbike is an app like Uber but for bikes- much cheaper than tours)
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Eat lots of street food
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Cu Chi Tunnels
Other recommendations: Try a Vietnamese iced coffee, talk with as many people as possible, give yourself just to walk around and explore the streets.