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Aug 31 2016, 10:28 AM
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Sep 8 2016, 02:02 PM
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Im planning a trip to hcm in december and would like some advice. What is the weather like during December? And im having a side trip to mui ne and know of the bus train and taxi to mui ne. Anyone knows the rough cost for a taxi ride for 3 person to mui ne? Am looking for the least time consuming way to get there if the cost is roughly the same
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Sep 8 2016, 03:16 PM
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QUOTE(Eulm585 @ Sep 8 2016, 02:02 PM) Im planning a trip to hcm in december and would like some advice. What is the weather like during December? And im having a side trip to mui ne and know of the bus train and taxi to mui ne. Anyone knows the rough cost for a taxi ride for 3 person to mui ne? Am looking for the least time consuming way to get there if the cost is roughly the same Google "how to get to mui ne from ho chi minh" and you may find some help there! http://www.vietnamkitesurfingholidays.com/getting-here.aspx BTW, when exactly is your planned trip in December? I was also considering a family trip (3-pax) in Dec (from 17-Dec onwards) but still undecided whether to go Hanoi, HCM or Chiang Mai. This post has been edited by Pinnacle1295: Sep 8 2016, 03:24 PM Attached thumbnail(s) |
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Sep 8 2016, 03:44 PM
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QUOTE(Pinnacle1295 @ Sep 8 2016, 03:16 PM) Google "how to get to mui ne from ho chi minh" and you may find some help there! Thanks for the link! But i already read it before. Just didnt know how updated the information was since there was no timestamp for that post.http://www.vietnamkitesurfingholidays.com/getting-here.aspx BTW, when exactly is your planned trip in December? I was also considering a family trip (3-pax) in Dec (from 17-Dec onwards) but still undecided whether to go Hanoi, HCM or Chiang Mai. Just wanted to double check if maybe taxi fares went up in this few years. My trip is on the 12 to 17 of December. Mas tickets to hmc is pretty cheap now. I got promo price for return tickets at rm300 a person. The tickets to hanoi are pretty pricey :/ thats what made me choose hmc |
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Sep 8 2016, 03:48 PM
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QUOTE(Eulm585 @ Sep 8 2016, 03:44 PM) Thanks for the link! But i already read it before. Just didnt know how updated the information was since there was no timestamp for that post. Yes, I agree the flight tickets to Hanoi is pricey. I was at HCM last March 2016 and AirAsia cost me around RM300 (return) too. Within HCM, I mostly use GrabCar, which is much cheaper. Thought of going there again with family.Just wanted to double check if maybe taxi fares went up in this few years. My trip is on the 12 to 17 of December. Mas tickets to hmc is pretty cheap now. I got promo price for return tickets at rm300 a person. The tickets to hanoi are pretty pricey :/ thats what made me choose hmc |
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Sep 8 2016, 03:50 PM
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QUOTE(Pinnacle1295 @ Sep 8 2016, 03:48 PM) Yes, I agree the flight tickets to Hanoi is pricey. I was at HCM last March 2016 and AirAsia cost me around RM300 (return) too. Within HCM, I mostly use GrabCar, which is much cheaper. Thought of going there again with family. book now have 0 fare for next year, i saw february and march have (150 return including tax) |
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Sep 8 2016, 03:58 PM
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Sep 8 2016, 05:54 PM
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QUOTE(Pinnacle1295 @ Sep 8 2016, 03:48 PM) Yes, I agree the flight tickets to Hanoi is pricey. I was at HCM last March 2016 and AirAsia cost me around RM300 (return) too. Within HCM, I mostly use GrabCar, which is much cheaper. Thought of going there again with family. Its my first time to HCM, any recommendations other than the opera house, war museum, banh then market (spelling might be wrong) ? Will be in hcm for 3days and 2days in the beach nearby called mui ne |
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Sep 8 2016, 05:56 PM
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QUOTE(Eulm585 @ Sep 8 2016, 05:54 PM) Its my first time to HCM, any recommendations other than the opera house, war museum, banh then market (spelling might be wrong) ? Will be in hcm for 3days and 2days in the beach nearby called mui ne ben thanh u can go to cu chi tunnels or cai dao temple in Tay ninh or river cruise up the Mekong river |
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Sep 8 2016, 06:49 PM
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QUOTE(hightechgadgets8 @ Sep 8 2016, 05:56 PM) ben thanh Thanks for the suggestions. I excluded the tunnels because immnot too interested in the tunnels and would the emperor jade temple be better than cai dao temple?u can go to cu chi tunnels or cai dao temple in Tay ninh or river cruise up the Mekong river |
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Sep 8 2016, 06:52 PM
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Sep 8 2016, 07:32 PM
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QUOTE(Eulm585 @ Sep 8 2016, 05:54 PM) Its my first time to HCM, any recommendations other than the opera house, war museum, banh then market (spelling might be wrong) ? Will be in hcm for 3days and 2days in the beach nearby called mui ne The last trip I visited these places ...(1) Independence Palace (Reunification Palace), (2) Saigon Central Post Office, (3) Saigon Cathedral of Notre Dame, (4) Ben Thanh Market, (5) Opera House (unless you are viewing fr outside, otherwise need to buy ticket to enter), (6) Bitexco Tower & Sky Deck, (7) Dong Khoi Street (high-end shopping street), (8) Saigon Square (clothing shopping) (9) Nguyen Hue Street (preferably go at night) (10) Binh Tay Market (more or less like Ben Thanh Market) but need to get taxi/GrabCar (1) to (3) and (4) to (9) are walking distance among each other. Suggest that you stay at District 1 area, which is nearer to Ben Thanh Market. Use GrabCar as it is much cheaper than taxi. You can use the airport free WiFi to book a GrabCar (mention which pillar Nos. outside airport as waiting area) A WORD OF CAUTION FROM HOTEL: When walking along road, try not to use handphone/camera besides the walkway ... lots of motorbike snatch thief (that's what I was advise) This post has been edited by Pinnacle1295: Sep 8 2016, 08:01 PM |
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Sep 8 2016, 08:32 PM
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QUOTE(hightechgadgets8 @ Sep 8 2016, 06:52 PM) I see if its a small place i think i can spare an hour of so going there to have a look. Is it far from district 1? Because ill be staying in district one during my vacationQUOTE(Pinnacle1295 @ Sep 8 2016, 07:32 PM) The last trip I visited these places ... Nice! Thanks for the tip ill be heading to the opera to catch a show. Not too sure which show but i am really excited for it. Maybe ill stop by 1 & 3 because it has the scenic feel. Normally how much would you budget for a 6days trip? Just for accomodation/travelling and food?(1) Independence Palace (Reunification Palace), (2) Saigon Central Post Office, (3) Saigon Cathedral of Notre Dame, (4) Ben Thanh Market, (5) Opera House (unless you are viewing fr outside, otherwise need to buy ticket to enter), (6) Bitexco Tower & Sky Deck, (7) Dong Khoi Street (high-end shopping street), (8) Saigon Square (clothing shopping) (9) Nguyen Hue Street (preferably go at night) (10) Binh Tay Market (more or less like Ben Thanh Market) but need to get taxi/GrabCar (1) to (3) and (4) to (9) are walking distance among each other. Suggest that you stay at District 1 area, which is nearer to Ben Thanh Market. Use GrabCar as it is much cheaper than taxi. You can use the airport free WiFi to book a GrabCar (mention which pillar Nos. outside airport as waiting area) A WORD OF CAUTION FROM HOTEL: When walking along road, try not to use handphone/camera besides the walkway ... lots of motorbike snatch thief (that's what I was advise) |
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Sep 8 2016, 08:59 PM
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QUOTE(Eulm585 @ Sep 8 2016, 08:32 PM) I see if its a small place i think i can spare an hour of so going there to have a look. Is it far from district 1? Because ill be staying in district one during my vacation Can do some photography at Saigon Central Post Office since it is besides Saigon Cathedral of Notre Dame. If you need to use WiFi, just stand outside the MacDonald outlet besides Central Post Office.Nice! Thanks for the tip ill be heading to the opera to catch a show. Not too sure which show but i am really excited for it. Maybe ill stop by 1 & 3 because it has the scenic feel. Normally how much would you budget for a 6days trip? Just for accomodation/travelling and food? Foodwise I basically go for streetfoods & I should say more or less like KL pricings. As for transportation, I only used GrabCar a few times becos I was staying at District 7 (son on business trip so I tumpang the hotel FOC), which is quite far from District 1. Hotels at District 1 are quite cheap & I understand that food is abundance. I have actually shortlisted a few hotels at District 1, in case I go there again in Dec. Here is my list ... 3-nights (12~14 December) -------------------------------- Hong Hac Hotel RM561 (Deluxe Triple Room) http://www.booking.com/hotel/vn/hong-hac.en-gb.html Dragon Palace Hotel RM560 (Family Room) http://www.booking.com/hotel/vn/dragon-palace.en-gb.html Dragon Palace II Hotel RM377 (Superior Triple Room) http://www.booking.com/hotel/vn/spring-house.en-gb.html Le Le Hotel RM426 (Deluxe Triple Room) http://www.booking.com/hotel/vn/le-le.en-gb.html Use the booking.com "show map" function to locate other hotels in that area. |
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Sep 8 2016, 10:17 PM
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QUOTE(Eulm585 @ Sep 8 2016, 08:32 PM) I see if its a small place i think i can spare an hour of so going there to have a look. Is it far from district 1? Because ill be staying in district one during my vacation not far from D1, its around the post office areaNice! Thanks for the tip ill be heading to the opera to catch a show. Not too sure which show but i am really excited for it. Maybe ill stop by 1 & 3 because it has the scenic feel. Normally how much would you budget for a 6days trip? Just for accomodation/travelling and food? |
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Sep 9 2016, 09:11 AM
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will be spending 7 days in saigon
want to ask is it too long? or?.. and want to ask if those cu chi tunnel, cao dai temple, mekong delta, mui ne have to follow tour? |
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Sep 9 2016, 09:17 AM
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Sep 9 2016, 09:11 AM) will be spending 7 days in saigon Was there for 5-nights in March and felt it was too long. Maybe it is becos I only jalan2 around city only as I did not go Cu Chi Tunnel, Cao Dai Temple & Mekong Delta. want to ask is it too long? or?.. and want to ask if those cu chi tunnel, cao dai temple, mekong delta, mui ne have to follow tour? Mui Ne looks good to be included in your itinerary if you have 7-days trip. |
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Sep 9 2016, 09:22 AM
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QUOTE(Pinnacle1295 @ Sep 9 2016, 09:17 AM) Was there for 5-nights in March and felt it was too long. Maybe it is becos I only jalan2 around city only as I did not go Cu Chi Tunnel, Cao Dai Temple & Mekong Delta. if within the city surely too longMui Ne looks good to be included in your itinerary if you have 7-days trip. those cu chi tunnel, mekong delta and mui ne apparently are day trips just wanna ask...going to these place require tour? or can go buy our self? because i say many following tour by thesinhtourist or other tour company |
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Sep 9 2016, 09:33 AM
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Sep 9 2016, 09:22 AM) if within the city surely too long I was told there are many tour packages available at District 1 at very competitive prices. Maybe you can check it there.those cu chi tunnel, mekong delta and mui ne apparently are day trips just wanna ask...going to these place require tour? or can go buy our self? because i say many following tour by thesinhtourist or other tour company My son went to Cu Chi Tunnel with some working colleagues using GrabBikes! You may also want to try having dinner on board a cruise ship (photos below). Dunno the exact location but I remembered my friend told me they boarded the cruise at District 3 or 5. Maybe you can ask your hotel for further info. This post has been edited by Pinnacle1295: Sep 9 2016, 09:33 AM Attached thumbnail(s) |
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Sep 9 2016, 09:47 AM
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QUOTE(Pinnacle1295 @ Sep 9 2016, 09:33 AM) I was told there are many tour packages available at District 1 at very competitive prices. Maybe you can check it there. so it is possible to explore those places by our own and no need to go for those tour packagesMy son went to Cu Chi Tunnel with some working colleagues using GrabBikes! You may also want to try having dinner on board a cruise ship (photos below). Dunno the exact location but I remembered my friend told me they boarded the cruise at District 3 or 5. Maybe you can ask your hotel for further info. |
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