These are the top sights that you can’t miss in Saigon! Explore central Saigon on foot! While it may not be the most pedestrian-friendly city, many of Saigon’s (Ho Chi Minh City) top sights are within a block of each other in the beautiful and easily walkable area surrounding the city hall. Visit the Saigon Cathedral, old post office, book street, and more.
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Jade Emperor Pagoda: Saigon’s Most Interesting Temple (FREE)
The Jade Emperor Pagoda in Saigon is one of the city’s oldest and most interesting temples. Best of all, it’s completely FREE to visit.
How To Visit Son Tra Peninsula and Da Nang’s Lady Buddha
Just 10 kilometers north of Da Nang City, the Son Tra Peninsula, commonly known by its nickname “Monkey Mountain”, is one of the most popular spots to spend a day outside of Da Nang.
What to eat in Hoi AN, Vietnam
Hoi An, central Vietnam’s historic UNESCO city, may be famous for its beautiful old shops and monthly lantern festival, but it’s also world-famous for several unique and tasty dishes that can be found only in the city! Try these five unique and famous dishes that you must not miss when visiting Hoi An!
Da Nang Coco City Bus Tour Review – The Pink Tourist Bus
Everything you need to know about Da Nang’s bright pink Coco City Tour Bus! This hop on hop off bus zips all around the city. How does it work? Where does it go? How do you buy a ticket, and how much does it cost? We review Da Nang, Vietnam’s famous Coco City Tour Bus!
What to do in Hoi An, Central Vietnam’s World Heritage City
Once considered by merchants from across Asia to be the center of the world, Hoi An is home to a number of ancient temples, shop houses, and clan houses for the different trading missions that made port in the city. Today, Hoi An is a protected city, and walking through the pedestrian-only old town is like stepping back in time.
The Best Vietnamese Coffee that you MUST NOT Miss
Is Vietnamese coffee the best in the world? Try these three unique and famous brews that put Vietnamese coffee on the map. From Hanoi to Hue, and everywhere in between, Vietnamese coffee is famous across the world. What makes Vietnamese coffee so special? Which coffee drinks must you have in Vietnam? Here are three cups of coffee not to miss while traveling in Vietnam.
Visiting The Marble Mountains in Da Nang, Vietnam… Without a Package Tour!
Da Nang’s Marble Mountains, a sacred Buddhist site just outside of the city, is one of the top sights to see while visiting central Vietnam. Save money and skip the package tours by going on your own self-guided budget tour. The beautiful Marble Mountains are one of the most breathtaking and unique sites in all of Vietnam!
3 Unique Pink Churches in Vietnam
If you are looking for a colorful and unusual sight, Vietnam has not one, not two, but THREE bright pink churches! These unique buildings are not only remarkable because of their odd and unique colors, but because of their history too! DA NANG, SAIGON
4 Top Banh Mi Shops You Must Not Miss in Hanoi (Old Quarter)
These delicious baguette sandwiches cost 10-25K dong, and are one of Hanoi’s most popular and delicious street foods. It’s easy to find banh mi in Hanoi, especially around the city’s Old Quarter, but it’s so hard to choose which shop is the best! We visit four popular banh mi shops around Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake area.
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