10 days and 9 nights in Ho Chi Minh City.Da Nang Itinerary Strategy: Parent-child free tour in the Twin Cities of Vietnam

In February 2019, a trip to the twin cities of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Da Nang was arranged. Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in South Vietnam. Although the traffic congestion in the urban area is serious, many places of interest and special food can be created on foot. Da Nang is an emerging holiday destination in China and Vietnam. , With beautiful stretches of white sandy beaches, there are many high-quality resorts along the coast. Take the domestic flight of Vietnam Airlines to and from the two cities. You can collect two travel styles of lively city and beach vacation at one time. Share the itinerary here for your reference.

Ho Chi Minh City.Da Nang Twin Cities Itinerary Planning Overview

10 days and 9 nights of a twin-city trip between Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, Vietnam. The first half of the tour will stop in Ho Chi Minh City to visit the architecture and food of the largest city in Vietnam. After experiencing the vibrant but noisy city style for many days, the second half will be followed by the flight. Head to Da Nang, China, and experience the hotel resort atmosphere dominated by beautiful beaches, interspersed with surrounding attractions and food, get rid of the fast and noisy atmosphere of the city, and enjoy the leisurely atmosphere of the beach and the river bank.

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▲ Vietnam Airlines is the national airline of Vietnam, the only publicly-operated non-budget airline.

Day XNUMX: Entering Vietnam for a food stroll

This trip took Hamburger to visit Ho Chi Minh City for the first time. Before leaving the country, I entrusted a travel agency to apply for a paper visa. There is no need to line up for visa on arrival. After entering the country quickly and smoothly, after getting the money exchange and Internet access number at the airport, I took a taxi and entered the city immediately. You can start a half-day itinerary. In addition to visiting the Saigon Central Shopping Mall, the main itinerary is to take a stroll to the Pedestrian Plaza on Nguyen Hue Street. The night view of the square and special activities are showing the urban vitality of Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Taoyuan Airport → China Airlines → Tan Son Nhat International Airport Arrival → Taxi → Hotel Check-in Sedona Suites Grand Tower (Check price) → Shopping mall Saigon Center & Vietnam Gaodao → Vietnamese restaurant Wrap & Roll (lunch) → Nguyen Hue Street Pedestrian Plaza → Restaurant Secret Cottage Cafe & Dining (dinner) → Night view of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Hall → Hotel Sky 28 → Rest

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[Tan Son Nhat International Airport]

Tan Son Nhat Airport (Cảng hàng không quốc tế Tân Sơn Nhất) is the largest international airport in Vietnam. The airport code is SGN. It has two terminals: Terminal 2020 (domestic) and Terminal XNUMX (international), XNUMX After the opening of the Sân Bay Quốc Tế Long Thành International Airport (Sân Bay Quốc Tế Long Thành) in the east of Ho Chi Minh City, it replaced Tan Son Nhat as the largest airport in Vietnam, and Tan Son Nhat Airport was converted into a dedicated airport for domestic flights.

Tan Son Nhat Airport was built during the French colonial period and turned into a U.S. Air Force base during the Vietnam War. It is only 7 kilometers away from the center of Ho Chi Minh City. It is very convenient to go to and from the city. You can call taxis directly to and from the city. The price is not too expensive. Traffic will be more convenient and the suffering of traffic jams can also be avoided.

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▲ Tan Son Nhat Airport is the largest airport in Vietnam. After Long Thanh International Airport is opened in 2020, it will be converted to dedicated domestic flights.

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▲ Vietnam visa is divided into two types: paper visa and visa on arrival. The price of paper visa is higher, but it can avoid long queues.

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▲ Tan Son Nhat Airport is only 7 kilometers away from Ho Chi Minh City, and the round-trip taxi fare is quite affordable.

[Hotel Sedona Suites Grand Tower]

Sedona Suites Grand Tower is an apartment hotel opened in 2017. It is located in the Saigon Center of District 28, Ho Chi Minh City. The reception hall and restaurant are located on the 29th floor, and the guest rooms are located on the 42th to 6th floors. General guest rooms are available. The two types of rooms are the same as the apartment suites. The apartment suites have a large space, providing a complete kitchen space and kitchen supplies, as well as appliances such as ovens, microwaves, and washing machines. The design can be up to three bedrooms and can accommodate up to XNUMX people.

The bottom of Sedona Hotel belongs to the commercial office floor. The outdoor swimming pool, sauna, children’s play area and leisure room provided by the hotel are located on the 6th floor. You must use a room card to enter. There is a fitness center shared with the office floor on the same floor. Many rooms Both the financial tower and the Saigon River can be seen from the swimming pool. With the advantage of direct access to the shopping center, the location and functions are very convenient. It is close to the Ben Thanh subway station scheduled to open in 2020, and it is also the center of the Ho Chi Minh City subway line. (Check price)

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▲ The hotel is located in a large tower above the center of Saigon, overlooking Ho Chi Minh City and the Saigon River.

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▲ The large-space living room and dining room are equipped with washing machines for washing and drying, which is a plus.

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▲ The hotel swimming pool is located on the sixth floor. It is recommended to come here in the evening to enjoy the night view of the Financial Tower.

[Shopping Mall Saigon Center & Vietnam Gaodao]

The TTTM Sài Gòn Centre (TTTM Sài Gòn Centre) is adjacent to the Ben Thanh subway station where the subway lines of Ho Chi Minh City converge. It is a complex multi-functional building with two tall buildings juxtaposed with the Grand Tower and the Orchid Tower on the top. , There are planned commercial office space and shopping malls such as Takashimaya below. When the hot weather in Ho Chi Minh City occurs, it is a good choice to hide in the air-conditioning and go shopping.

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▲ Saigon Center introduced the Japanese Takashimaya department store brand.

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▲ There are restaurants with international specialties in the center of Saigon, and Vietnamese cuisine is concentrated in the food street.

[Vietnamese restaurant Wrap & Roll]

Wrap & Roll is a local chain brand restaurant in Vietnam. The name is literally translated as "Bao and Roll". It conveys classic food practices such as Vietnamese spring rolls and pancakes. It provides a variety of Vietnamese cuisines. Most of them choose to set up bases in shopping malls. It is also a place for tourists to experience Vietnamese cuisine. A good place, not only is the location convenient and the dining environment is good, the menu choices are also very diverse, in addition to the classic spring rolls, pho, fried shrimp rolls, we even order a pot of Vietnamese hot pot, which is quite special.

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▲ Wrap & Roll is a local chain restaurant in Vietnam.

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▲ It is very interesting to taste hot pot with Vietnamese special ingredients at Wrap & Roll.

[Nguyen Hui Street Pedestrian Plaza]

The Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street is 800 meters long. It starts from the People’s Committee Hall of Ho Chi Minh City and ends at the ferry terminal. There are many star-rated hotels and shopping malls on both sides of the long strip, and the lanes and lanes are more hidden. With many gourmet restaurants and massage shops, the square has become a place for local civic activities at night, and holiday activities are even more diverse. Come here to experience the life style of local people, and it is also a good place to shoot beautiful night scenes.

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▲ There are many star-rated hotels and shopping malls on both sides of the square, and many hawkers come out to set up stalls in the square at night.

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▲ The famous coffee apartment is located next to the pedestrian plaza on Nguyen Hue Street.

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▲ The starting point of the square is the Hall of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, a good place to shoot night scenes.

[Restaurant Secret Cottage Cafe & Dining]

Secret Cottage Cafe & Dining is located in the alley next to the pedestrian plaza on Nguyen Hue Street. The restaurant is located on the second floor. The entrance is hidden in the handmade goods shop. It is really secret. This is also the characteristic of many hidden gourmet restaurants in Vietnam. .This Tripadvisor highly rated restaurant offers many improved versions of exquisite Vietnamese cuisine, combined with various Buddha statues and bar design, which is quite in line with the tastes of Europeans and Americans. The service is very friendly and friendly, and it also provides child seats.

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▲ The decoration of the restaurant combines the design of Buddha statues and bar counters, providing a very relaxing atmosphere, suitable for gatherings of three or five friends.

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▲ Provide a variety of local Vietnamese cuisine, the food is very exquisite, and the provision of baby seats is a plus.

[Night view of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Hall]

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Hall (UBND Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) is the office of the Ho Chi Minh City Committee. It plays the role of the political center of Ho Chi Minh City. There is a statue of Ho Chi Minh in the square in front. The bright lights are suitable for people who like to shoot night scenes, but the front of the hall is also a busy traffic road, remember to pay attention to safety.

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▲ There are many star hotels and shopping malls in front of the People's Committee Hall.

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▲The hall of the People's Committee with bright lights at night can shoot beautiful night scenes of French architecture.

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▲ There is a lot of traffic in front of the hall, remember to pay attention to safety!

Comprehensive evaluation: Stroll through the vibrant Nguyen Hue Street Square

Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City provides services such as money exchange, internet card, taxi call, etc. It is only 7 kilometers away from the city center. After arriving in the morning, you can start a half-day tour soon. At the time of entry, a large number of star fans were waiting at the airport. , It is more difficult to use the Grab car-hailing meeting, so the airport car-hailing service is used. If you are visiting the unfamiliar Ho Chi Minh City for the first time, it is recommended to book the airport shuttle service in advance to avoid accidental fraud.

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Day XNUMX: Ben Thanh Market and Pop-up Market Tour

After enjoying the leisurely pool time at the Sedona Suites Hotel in the morning, leave your luggage at the counter when you check out, take a walk to the Ben Thanh Market near the center of Saigon, experience the local traditional cuisine and cultural customs, and then call in the evening. Drive to The Box Market, which is a pop-up cultural and creative market for young people. Although it is not large in scale, you can also feel the gradual rise of cultural and creative trends in Vietnam.

  • Hotel wake up → Hotel pool time → Sightseeing market Ben Thanh Market → Vietnamese restaurant Bếp Mẹ Ỉn (lunch) → Hotel check-in at Bach Suites Saigon (Check price) → Hotel Happy Hour → Circle Park Turtle Lake → Pop-up Market The Box Market (Holiday limited) → Japanese restaurant croissant barbecue (dinner) → rest

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[Ben Thanh Market]

Chợ Bến Thành (Chợ Bến Thành) is located in the first district of Ho Chi Minh City. The indoor high-rise space is planned to exceed 1600 stalls. It is planned according to product categories, covering clothing, shoes, bags, vegetables and fruits, dry goods, cooked food and other daily necessities. Provide shaded indoor space, but no air-conditioning. At night, the surrounding streets turn into a night market. Those who are afraid of the heat can come and stroll at night. There are many gourmet restaurants in the lanes nearby, and there are also many jewelry shops that provide currency exchange services, quite like Pratunam in Bangkok. The style of the market.

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▲ Bencheng Market is a large indoor shopping mall with more than 1600 stalls.

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▲ Bencheng Market sells many clothing items, as well as common T-shirt products.

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▲ The dried goods and dried fruit sales area of ​​Bencheng Market, you can try it first, and buy it if you like.

[Vietnamese restaurant Bếp Mẹ Ỉn]

Bếp Mẹ Ỉn is located in the alleys near the Ben Thanh market. You have to cross a small alley lined with beauty shops. It focuses on Vietnamese and cheap street food, but not only the meals are delicious and exquisite, the retro transportation is accompanied by beautiful murals, and the restaurant The decoration is unique, and it really deserves the high evaluation of Tripadvisor. The coconut shell fried rice is a must-order dish, but no baby seat is provided.

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▲ Bếp Mẹ Ỉn restaurant specializes in cheap street food, but does not provide child seats.

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▲ The beautiful murals and retro bicycles form a very interesting decoration.

[Hotel stay at Bach Suites Saigon]

Bach Suites Saigon opened in 2018. It is a 36-room boutique hotel located in District XNUMX of Ho Chi Minh City. It faces Turtle Lake and is within walking distance to the Reunification Palace and Our Lady of Saigon. The cathedral, the post office, and the book street are all well-positioned and seem to be quiet. In fact, there are many bars and nightclubs around, but they are very lively at night, and they will calm down after nightfall. You have to be prepared for this.

The Bach Suite is a small luxury hotel type. It is the only member of Design Hotels™ in Vietnam. The rooftop swimming pool and gym are very small, but the room space is very large, and the design and furnishings are elegant and exquisite, quite similar to the Bangkok Oriental Residence. style.Free Happy Hour snacks are provided in the evening. Breakfast is not many but exquisite. There are also noodles and egg dishes on site. The service staff are proactive and enthusiastic. The concierge will actively help find the location of the car and help with luggage. (Check price)

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▲ The hotel is a small boutique hotel with only 36 rooms beside Guihu Circle Park.

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▲Each guest room has a large living room and dining room. The welcome drink is a whole bottle of red wine, which is very generous.

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▲ The decoration of the hotel is quite similar to the style of Bangkok Oriental Apartments, elegant and exquisite.

[Turtle Lake Park Turtle Lake]

Turtle Lake Park is located in the third district of Ho Chi Minh City. It was built in 1967 and designed by architect Nguyen Ky. The center is an octagonal artificial lake and four spiral paths, planted with many big trees for shading, and an outer ring. The road traffic is heavy, and there are many schools and restaurants around. The park is usually a place for civic activities. There are also many vendors selling snacks and drinks. The special garden landscape is also a good place to take pictures.

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▲ Turtle Lake Park is located in the center of a busy circular road. It is a popular place for local citizens and has a quiet atmosphere.

[Pop-up Market The Box Market]

The Box Market is a pop-up cultural and creative market in Ho Chi Minh City. The style positioning is similar to the Artbox cultural and creative market in Bangkok. You must follow the official fan page for business hours and locations. Most of the time is from Friday to Sunday. There are many locations in 2019. Next to the ring road near Saigon Railway Station, the market mainly sells snacks, clothing, and hand-made goods, suitable for the taste of young people. The size and stalls depend on the venue and the investment promotion situation, and sometimes you have to try some luck, but If you are free on a holiday, you might as well arrange to come here to dig treasures.

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▲ The opening hours and locations of The Box Market can only be known by following the official fan club.

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▲ The Box Market has many hand-made merchandise booths.

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▲ Our favorite hand-made merchandise area, but the proportion of clothing and food stalls is relatively high.

[Japanese restaurant croissant barbecue]

After visiting The Box Market, I wanted to take a walk to the famous French restaurant ─ HOME Finest Saigon, but the restaurant is too popular. When the reservation is full, I will turn to the Niujiao Japanese BBQ restaurant next door and enjoy Japanese chain cuisine in Vietnam. It is also a very strange experience. The richness of meals and service can still maintain the standard, that is, the barbecue seasoning is too salty, but at least we can eat slowly. Afterwards, we want to bring small burgers with us, and it is not suitable for elegant French restaurants.

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▲ The horn grill restaurant from Japan, located next to the French restaurant HOME Finest Saigon.

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▲ The seasoning of Vietnamese beef horn barbecue is too salty, which is actually saltier than Japan.

Comprehensive evaluation: the characteristic market in Ho Chi Minh City

This day’s itinerary focuses on visiting two attractions, the Ben Thanh Market and the Pop-up Market. Visiting the local characteristic markets and markets can be said to be the best way to experience the local culture, especially the Southeast Asian markets, where you can usually taste cheap snacks. , By the way, buying some special products and souvenirs can be said to be a special event that must be arranged in the itinerary. You can call a car to go to the market in Ho Chi Minh City by yourself, and you can take a day trip to the remote and characteristic market.

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Day XNUMX: Saigon classic architecture and bookstore street

Ho Chi Minh’s urban area is quite concentrated. After walking to the Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office and Bookstore Street in the morning, take a trip to Pham Ngu Lao Street where there is a backpacker base in Ho Chi Minh City. By the way, taste delicious Vietnamese French bread delicacies. Consider Pham Five The old street is a colorful adult entertainment venue after nightfall, so take the small burger back to the hotel early to enjoy the swimming pool time in the hotel.

  • Hotel breakfast → Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral → Ho Chi Minh City Center Post Office → Bookstore Street → Chain Coffee Highlands Coffee → Hotel check-in Sherwood Suites (Check price) → Hotel children’s playroom → Food court 37th Street (lunch) → Street food Bánh Mì Hùynh Hoa (Pork liver sauce French bread) → Ice dessert Mr. Wish → Pham Ngu Lao Street / Huanghua Street / Biwen Street → Yue Massage Zen Spa → Hotel pool time → Room service (dinner) → Rest

[Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral]

Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral (Nhà thờ chính tòa Đức Bà Sài Gòn) is nicknamed the Red Church. The church was officially completed in 1880. In 1895, two 58-meter-high towers were added. The building materials were all imported from Europe. The church is located in the same classic French building. In front of the Saigon Center Post Office, the church has been under renovation in recent years, and you can only take a walk outside to appreciate the beautiful appearance of historical buildings.

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▲ The Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon has been renovated in recent years, and only the beautiful exterior of the building can be appreciated.

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▲ Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral added two towers in 1895, and the architecture is even more spectacular.

[Saigon Central Post Office, Ho Chi Minh City]

Saigon Central Post Office (Bưu điện trung tâm Sài Gòn) is located in the first district of Ho Chi Minh City, facing the Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral and next to Bookstore Street. The post office was opened in 1892, the first postal and telecommunications office in the French colonial period. It has become a landmark building in Ho Chi Minh City. The post office is tall and spacious. It sells many postal goods, souvenirs and travel itineraries. In addition to admiring the characteristic buildings, you can also buy some postcards as souvenirs.

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▲ Saigon Central Post Office was the first post office in the French colonial period. The building is full of French style.

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▲ The interior of Saigon Central Post Office is tall and spacious, and the decoration is very distinctive.

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▲ Three-dimensional postcards are sold everywhere in Ho Chi Minh City, and the patterns are very distinctive.

[Bookstore Street]

The Bookstore Street of Ho Chi Minh City is located in the Đường Nguyễn Văn Bình district. There are many bookstores and cafes on both sides of the 150-meter road. Under the shade of greenery, it has become a space for civic activities and tourist attractions. Tourists can order a drink here. Enjoy the leisurely time surrounded by books. You can also spend a lot of time here to take pictures and check in. The Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral and Saigon Central Post Office are in front of the entrance of Bookstore Street, which are must-visit attractions that you can visit by the way.

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▲ There are many bookstores and cafes on both sides of Bookstore Street, with shade trees on the top, creating a very comfortable leisure space.

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▲ Vietnamese books are definitely not the focus of tourists, but taking pictures and checking in is a very popular activity.

[Chain Coffee Highlands Coffee]

When the Seattle Starbucks in the United States is conquering the world, many countries will have local brands to challenge, such as Japanese Doutor Coffee (Doutor Coffee), Chinese Luckin Coffee (luckin coffee), Thailand True Coffee and other local brands. Vietnam is the world’s second largest coffee exporter after Brazil. It has three major chain brands: Highlands Coffee, Trung Nguyen Café Legend, and Phuc Long Coffee. Starbucks is very popular in the Vietnamese market. It's hard to match.

Highland Coffee was founded in 1999, with a brand and style similar to Starbucks but using coffee beans produced in Vietnam. It is rich and strong. Anya feels uncomfortable after drinking it. You should be mentally prepared.The high-altitude coffee shops are very dense. You can see them everywhere on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City. They are also very popular with tourists. However, there are many coffee shops in Vietnam. There are not only chain brands such as THE CoFFEE HoUSE and Urban Station, but there are also many alleys that can be slowly tapped. Small shop.

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▲ The brand identity and store layout of Plateau Coffee are similar to those of Starbucks in the United States.

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▲ Plateau coffee uses local Vietnamese coffee beans, and the taste is strong.

[Hotel stay at Sherwood Suites]

The Sherwood Suites in Ho Chi Minh City opened in 2017 and has a total of 159 rooms, offering oversized guest room space starting from 56 square meters. It is located in the cultural and educational area of ​​District 700 of Ho Chi Minh City, surrounded by government agencies and schools. There are also many restaurants and supermarkets, and the surrounding environment is quiet and simple. You can walk XNUMX meters to reach classic attractions such as the War Museum and the Reunification Palace.

Although Sherwood Hotel is named as a suite, it is actually an apartment-style hotel. The room space is quite large, and it provides a complete kitchen, dining room and living room. It is equipped with washing machines, dryers, microwaves, dishwashers and other appliances. The large-space children’s playroom, gym, swimming pool, sauna and other public facilities provide two-bedroom family rooms, which are very suitable for family travel. (Check price)

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▲ The living room space of Sherwood Suites is very large, and the little hamburger is very happy in the room.

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▲ In the children's playroom with a large space on the second floor, Little Hamburger had a great time.

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▲ There is a gym and swimming pool on the second floor, which is very suitable for parents and children to spend the afternoon.

[Food Court 37th Street @ Saigon Center]

The Saigon Center shopping mall is mainly for the consumption of local Vietnamese. It is planned to gather Japanese, Thai, American and other international cuisine restaurants on specific floors. On the contrary, there are relatively few local Vietnamese cuisines, but you can go to the 37th Street, a food street attached to the mall. Many Vietnamese specialties, but using the restaurant ordering method, you can order the food at your seat. You don’t need to go to the stalls to order, and finally you can go to the counter to check out. The choice of meals is quite rich and the price is reasonable.

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▲ 37th Street adopts the food street layout plan, but adopts the restaurant ordering method, and finally check out at the exit.

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▲ The layout of 37th Street is quite distinctive and the price is cheap. It is a good place to taste all kinds of Vietnamese snacks.

[Street Food Bánh Mì Hùynh Hoa]

Vietnamese French bread (Bánh mì), also known as Vietnamese sandwich, is very common in the former French Indochina region. Now it has become a well-known street food in Vietnam. When the bread is made with flour, rice noodles are added. The taste is crisp and light, with fillings. Add cucumbers, radishes, sliced ​​meat, sausages, ham, coriander, vegetables and other ingredients. Look at the ingenuity and creativity of the ingredients at the stalls. Hùynh Hoa, 37 Nguyễn Trãi, Hòa Mã, Phuong Thao, 362 and other stores are all sightseeing A popular destination that is well-recognized by customers.

Bánh Mì Hùynh Hoa is located near the famous high-altitude bar Chill Skybar, near Pham Ngu Lao Street. It sells the famous pork liver pate French bread. It has become a must-see restaurant for tourists. When you go for a pilgrimage in the evening, you will see the door. There are long queues, and I saw a small tour group bringing purchases on the spot. The crispy bread and rich condiments are indeed unforgettable, but those who are afraid of spicy remember to remind not to add spicy, the store sprinkled spicy powder but it is choking .

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▲ Hùynh Hoa is always in long queues, and some people buy only 10 copies.

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▲ The French bread with pork liver sauce is very crispy, and the spicy powder added in it has a strong stamina.

[Ice dessert Mr. Wish]

Fresh Fruit Tea Player (Mr. Wish) is a hand-cranked drink chain brand from Taiwan that has been joining since 2008. It has entered Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in 2017. The store located near Hùynh Hoa Vietnamese French bakery restaurant is the second store, offering 24 The take-out service is used within an hour, and there are not many tourists. Instead, most of them are consumed by locals. This shows the charm of Taiwan’s hand-cooked drinks. The famous Taiwanese mango snow ice is also sold in the store, which makes people feel quite familiar with the taste of Taiwan.

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▲ After eating the spicy Vietnamese French bread, come in immediately to taste the dessert to be spicy.

[Fan Ngu Lao Street / Huanghua Tan Street / Biwen Street]

Khu phố Phạm Ngũ Lão (Khu phố Phạm Ngũ Lão) is named after the Vietnamese general Pham Ngu Lao, together with the parallel Bui Vien Street (Bui Vien) and De Tham Street (De Tham) that connects the two streets, forming an H-shaped block It can be said to be the backpacking base camp in Ho Chi Minh City, similar to Bangkok’s Khao San Road and Hanoi’s XNUMXth Ancient Street. There are many cheap hotels, bars and massage places throughout the block. You can also buy itineraries and tickets here, as well as special business establishments. No shortage.

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▲ There are many bars in Biwen Street and the surrounding alleys.

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▲ The graffiti in the alleys beside Biwen Street, this neighborhood is the favorite of Europeans and Americans.

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▲ There are shops suitable for all ages in the block, but there are also hidden versions of special industry services.

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▲ Huanghua Exploration Street connects the two streets of Fan Nulao and Biwen, and stores on the road can meet various needs such as massage, itinerary, and shopping.

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▲ H-shaped block composed of three roads, with many cheap hotels in the alleys.

[Vietnamese massage Zen Spa]

Zen Spa is a massage shop located on Huanghuatan Street. It provides affordable massage services. TripAdvisor reviews quite well. We took advantage of the small hamburgers to fall asleep and came here to experience a one-hour foot massage. Although the service content is positive, the massage techniques The standard is not bad. At the end of the massage, the masseur will also adjust the rhythm and order when encountering the little burger. At the same time, we can comfort the little burger and complete the whole treatment smoothly. It is a cost-effective massage service choice.

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▲ Zen Spa is located on Huanghuatan Street. TripAdvisor's evaluation is quite good.

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▲Come here to experience a one-hour foot massage while the little hamburger is asleep.

Overall evaluation: Walking around historical buildings and backpacker culture

The tourist attractions in Ho Chi Minh City are quite concentrated. You can visit many historical attractions on foot. However, in the case of very hot weather, it is recommended to use more taxis to save energy and rest. It is also possible to book a motorcycle or three-wheeled vehicle to visit various attractions. Another option for filing to experience local culture is that this type of transportation can't stop vehicle exhaust and hot weather. You have to be psychologically prepared for this.

Klook.Itinerary reservation:Ao Dai Knight Private Car Shuttle Night Tour|Half-day exploring Saigon by motorcycle|Tricycle exploring the market tour

Day XNUMX: War Museum and Coffee Apartment

In the morning, I walked from the hotel to the War Remnants Museum to visit. After changing the hotel, I went to visit the pedestrian plaza on Nguyen Hue Street again to experience the daytime pedestrian plaza, enjoy afternoon tea at the coffee apartment, and enjoy the evening plaza from the sky. Then take a ride to the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater to enjoy performances full of Vietnamese style.

  • Hotel Breakfast → Intellectual Attractions War Remnants Museum → Hotel Check-in at Citadines Regency Saigon (Check price) → Specialties Poke Saigon(Lunch) → Ho Chi Minh City Theater → Classic Attractions Coffee Apartment → Afternoon Tea Orientea → Classic Performance Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater → Vietnamese Restaurant Bún bò Huế (Dinner) → Rest

[War Remnants Museum]

The War Remnants Museum opened in 1975. The predecessor was the US Military Intelligence Center. It exhibited US military weapons and evils during the Vietnam War. The original name was the US War Crimes Museum. After the restoration of US diplomatic relations in 1995, it was renamed the War Remnants Museum. Many US military aircraft are displayed outside. With artillery, many chemical weapons and other inhumane warfare history and long-term human injuries are described in the museum. It is a heavy visit experience and makes people really feel the terrible war.

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▲ The War Remnants Museum opened in 1975. Many aircraft and artillery left by the US military are displayed outside.

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▲ The feeling of visiting the War Remnants Museum is very heavy. Looking at the innocent suffering people makes people think about the terrible war.

[Citadines Regency Saigon]

Citadines Regency Saigon opened in 2018 and belongs to the Ascott Hotel Group of Singapore, which is mainly an apartment hotel. It is located in District 229 of Ho Chi Minh City and offers 1 rooms. The first floor is The reception counter and restaurant, small swimming pool, gym, sauna and laundry room and other public facilities are concentrated on the top floor, and the rest of the floors are provided for guest rooms.

Ascott Group owns apartment hotel brands such as Ascott, Citadines, Somerset, The Crest Collection, Quest, etc. Citadines Saigon offers two-bedroom and connecting rooms and other room types. It is suitable for families with parents and children. The small space is only equipped with a countertop and microwave oven. The rest of the large space room types have kitchen and living room spaces, as well as washing machines. The design style is more conservative, but the price is much more affordable. (Check price)

Related Reading ▶️Citadines Regent Saigon Hotel: Cheap Serviced Apartment Accommodation in District XNUMX, Ho Chi Minh City

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▲ Citadines Regent Saigon Hotel opened in 2018 and is located in District XNUMX of Ho Chi Minh City.

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▲ Citadines is positioned as an apartment-style hotel, providing a small flow table design.

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▲ Public facilities such as swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna and laundry room are gathered on the top floor of the hotel.

[Special cuisine Poke Saigon]

Pokē is a traditional salad delicacy originating from Hawaii in the United States. It combines rice, sashimi, shrimp, fruits and vegetables to form a colorful, refreshing and delicious meal. It has been very popular in Ho Chi Minh City since 2018. Poke Saigon It is the best rated restaurant on TripAdvisor. The interior design and furnishings are just like food, which is quite refreshing and unburdened.

Poke Saigon currently has 2 branches. We visited the branch behind the People’s Committee Hall of Ho Chi Minh City. It is a 300-meter walk from Nguyen Hue Street Pedestrian Plaza. However, the restaurant on the second floor has the same private entrance and is hidden by the stairs upstairs. Behind the small motorcycle parking lot, after going upstairs, it can be said to be a unique cave. There are also several cultural and creative shops on the same floor, such as galleries, bags, and clothing, so you can stop by.

Related Reading ▶️Poke Saigon Hawaiian Restaurant: Ho Chi Minh City Tourists Select Champions and Regular Customers

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▲ In the hot weather in Ho Chi Minh City, some refreshing and unburdened Hawaiian fish sashimi rice is just right.

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▲ Poke Saigon is located on the second floor. The interior decoration is quite refreshing and the entrance is quite secret.

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▲ The colorful Poke salad delicacies, combined with fruits, sashimi and vegetables, are refreshing and refreshing.

[Ho Chi Minh City Grand Theater]

Ho Chi Minh City Grand Theatre (Nhà hát Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh), also known as Saigon Opera House (Saigon Opera House), was designed and built by the French and opened in 1900. It was converted to the House of the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War. After the reunification of Vietnam Restored to theater use, the Saigon Opera House, Post Office, and Notre Dame Church are all classic French colonial buildings. In addition to enjoying the century-old French architecture, you can also make an appointment to visit and perform at night.

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▲ Saigon Opera House is a classic building in the French colonial period, with different styles during the day and night.

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▲ Book a show ticket online, and you can come here to enjoy the show while the night is cool.

[Classic Attractions Coffee Apartment]

The Cafe Apartment (The Cafe Apartment) faces the pedestrian plaza on Nguyen Hue Street. In the 1950s, it was originally the residence of a US military consultant. After the war, it was converted into a Vietnamese navy office and dormitory. Now it is transformed into a tourist attraction with special cafes and cultural and creative shops. The apartment building is 10 stories high. On the first floor is the bookstore. The stairs and elevator of the apartment are located at the entrance on the left. The single ride of the elevator costs 3,000 VND. You can get equivalent discounts when you spend at the store.

The coffee apartment looks like a lattice, but it is actually an L-shaped building. There are actually many shops behind, and there are even ordinary homes. Next to the elevator is the staircase of the retro building. Each coffee shop has its own unique decoration and lighting. , The whole facade is quite charming after lighting up at night, usually after taking the elevator straight to the top floor, walking down the stairs to visit each floor, in the evening when you come to any cafe on the front, you can sit on the balcony to enjoy the coolness and enjoy the night view of the square. .

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▲ The coffee apartment has a plaid and interesting appearance, and the lighting at night is even more charming.

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▲ It is recommended to take the elevator to the top floor and go down the stairs to visit the shops with different decorations.

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▲ There are also many nail shops and small goods shops behind the L-shaped coffee apartment, and there are even general households.

[Afternoon Tea Orientea]

Orientea is located on the seventh floor of the coffee apartment. It offers a wide range of teas and fruit teas, as well as many desserts and dried fruits. The interior of the shop is decorated with a strong Chinese style. The service is cordial and detailed. You can choose and taste your own good Tea, the high-floor view is even better. In the evening, you can enjoy the breeze and the view on the balcony. Who said that you must drink coffee when you come to the coffee apartment? Tea is also a good choice!

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▲ The interior design of Orientea is full of Chinese style.

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▲ Orientea is located on a high floor. In the evening, you can enjoy the cool and the view from the balcony.

[Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater]

Water puppetry originated from the Li Dynasty in Vietnam and has a history of more than a thousand years. The stage is built on a pool. The performers use bamboo poles and long lines to manipulate the puppets in the background. The most famous performance theater in Ho Chi Minh City is the Golden Dragon. The Water Puppet Theater, located behind the Reunification Palace, performs three performances every night, each performance is 45 minutes, with a total of 16 scenes explaining ancient life and mythological stories, and a good place to experience Vietnamese traditional culture. It is more interesting to bring children to watch, and it can be purchased on site. Tickets or book online.

Klook.Itinerary reservation:Tickets for the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Show in Ho Chi Minh City (deliverable to the hotel)

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▲ The Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater is located behind the Reunification Palace. It is the best place to enjoy the water puppet show in Ho Chi Minh City.

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▲ The interesting water puppet show, Little Burger is intently watching!

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▲ Behind the pool stage, performers use bamboo poles and long wires to manipulate the puppets in the background, which is actually very hard.

[Vietnamese restaurant Bún bò Huế]

In the evening, after watching the show and returning to Citadines, take a walk to the well-reviewed Ngon Villa Saigon, but after having tasted the sumptuous Vietnamese food for many days, I decided to find a snack restaurant on the street and walk along the Công Viên Lê Văn Tám. Take a walk to this Bún bò Huế restaurant, order two bowls of pure and delicious Vietnamese beef pho, and taste the cheap and good taste that belongs to the locals.

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▲ After many days of sumptuous Vietnamese cuisine, come here to taste simple Vietnamese cuisine.

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▲ Translucent beef pho, cheap and delicious local restaurant food.

Overall Evaluation: Experience Vietnam History Museum and Cultural Performances

People who have been accustomed to watching American Vietnam War action movies since childhood will definitely have a completely different experience when they come to the War History Museum, and they will appreciate the cruelty of war. Vietnam War is a scar that Vietnam can never erase, and the water puppet show is a Vietnamese introduction. I am proud of its cultural heritage. Unfortunately, it is not convenient to take a small burger to enjoy the performances that take too long. Otherwise, the Saigon Opera House provides a variety of exciting performances, which is also worth a visit.

Klook.Ticket booking for Saigon Opera House performance:AO Show|Teh Dar Show|The Mist Show

Day XNUMX: Go to Danang Resort to play in the water

Take Vietnam Airlines from Tan Son Nhat Airport to Da Nang. After arriving in Da Nang, call Grab to the hotel. You can enjoy various facilities at the hotel all day. The restaurant has amazing food, and the infinity pool and private beach are even more impressive. Unforgettable, completely put aside the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, slow down and enjoy the leisurely holiday atmosphere.

  • Hotel wake up → Taxi → Tan Son Nhat International Airport (lunch) → Vietnam Airlines → Da Nang Airport → Taxi → Hotel check-in at Furama Resort Danang (Check price) → Hotel pool time → Seafood restaurant Don Cipriani's (dinner) → Poolside bar Hai Van Lounge → Rest

Related Reading ▶️💯 Popular five-star hotels in Da Nang in 2024: 10 best rated resorts in Tangren Beach

[Da Nang Airport]

Da Nang Airport (Sân bay quốc tế Đà Nẵng) is the third largest international airport in Vietnam, second only to Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport and Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport. The airport code is DAD. The main inbound and outbound airport for sightseeing in other places, the second terminal (international terminal) was officially opened in 2017, and the original terminal XNUMX was converted into a domestic terminal.

Vietnam currently has five airlines including Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Airlines (VASCO), JetStar Pacific Airlines, Vietnam Jet Airways, and Bamboo Airways. The last four are All companies are positioned as low-cost airlines. The two companies, Vietjet and Yuezhu, are private airlines, and the other three are all developed from state-owned airlines.

Among them, Bamboo Airlines opened direct flights from Taipei to Da Nang and Winton airports in June 2019, making it easier to travel to Halong Bay and Da Nang, while Jetstar Pacific Airlines opened direct flights from Kaohsiung to Da Nang in August 6 For flights to Hong Kong, residents of southern Taiwan can fly directly to Da Nang from Kaohsiung. Vietnam's Bamboo Airways and Jetstar Pacific Airlines have launched direct flights from Taiwan to Da Nang, both of which are good choices to replace the original direct routes of Far East Airlines.

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[Hotel stay at Furama Resort Danang]

Furama Resort Danang opened in 1997 and was renovated in 2013. It offers 198 guest rooms, mainly one-bedroom bedrooms, and a villa next to it.Furama Villa Danang(Furama Villas Danang) provides villas ranging from 1 to 4 bedrooms. Furama Danang has been recently renovated for a long time. The hardware facilities of the guest rooms are relatively outdated, but the maintenance is good, and the service is of a high standard.

Furama Da Nang is a veteran resort in Da Nang. The advantage of the beach resort hotel opened early is that it has a unique geographical location. You can enjoy the beautiful view of My Khe Beach and activity space without going out of the hotel and crossing roads. After splashing in the hotel swimming pool, go directly to the beach to play in the sand, order a drink and enjoy the view. The seafood restaurant next to it is also cheap and good, and non-residents can also come here for dinner.

The hotel is equipped with two swimming pools, one with an invincible view of the beach, very suitable for taking pictures, but without shade, suitable for coming here in the early morning and evening.The other swimming pool is hidden in the trees and shades, providing full shade effect. It adopts a gourd-shaped pool and also has a children’s paddling pool, which is very suitable for parents and children. There is also a children’s playroom nearby, which is also suitable for bringing children to kill time. There are many game facilities. But it's a bit dated. (Check price)

Related Reading ▶️Furama Resort Danang: Family-friendly resort hotel with private beach

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▲ The room space of Furama Resort Danang is quite spacious, and the view of the rooms facing the beach is very good.

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▲ Furama Resort Danang has a private beach, where you can enjoy playing in the sand.

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▲ Although the room facilities at Furama Resort Danang are relatively outdated, they are well maintained.

[Seafood restaurant Don Cipriani's]

Don Cipriani's is an attached restaurant of the Furama Resort Danang. In the morning, guests can enjoy breakfast. In the evening, it is an all-you-can-eat seafood restaurant. It offers a variety of seafood barbecue, French and Italian meals. Seafood meals are served alone. In comparison, Don Cipriani's is very rich in food and price competitiveness. Even if you haven't stayed in this hotel, you can consider coming here for dinner at night.

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▲ Don Cipriani's provides exquisite French cuisine and dining environment.

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▲ Don Cipriani's meals are rich and competitive in price.

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▲ Don Cipriani's seafood barbecue types and tastes are very good.

[Hai Van Lounge, Poolside Bar]

Hai Van Lounge is an attached bar of the Furama Resort Danang. It is located opposite Don Cipriani's seafood restaurant. There will be live orchestra performances in the evening. There is no age limit. We take advantage of the night to order a glass of wine, even if we bring a small burger. , You can also enjoy a leisurely and relaxing night.

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▲ Hai Van Lounge is an attached bar of Furama Resort Danang.

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▲ The Hai Van Lounge has no age limit, and it happens to be here to listen to music and relax with a small hamburger.

Overall Evaluation: Da Nang Airport Straight to Beach Resort

Da Nang is a Sino-Vietnamese resort. It has the double beauty of Han River and pure white beach. It can take a direct flight from Taipei to Da Nang. You can go to the beach immediately after entering the country to enjoy the fun of a hotel holiday. Many well-known resorts have private beaches, infinity pools and children. The game room, coupled with the hotel’s gourmet restaurant, can be said to be the most suitable place for family vacations in Vietnam.

Klook.Itinerary reservation:3G Pocket WiFi (Danang Pick Up) for Vietnam|Da Nang Airport Transfer to and from Da Nang & Hue & Hoi An

Day XNUMX: Beach restaurant and Longqiao Night Market Tour

On the second day of the trip in Da Nang, I also leisurely enjoy the hotel’s facilities and food. I didn’t leave the hotel until the evening. Taking advantage of the cool night, I went to the Sancha Night Market next to the Dragon Bridge and strolled across the beautiful Dragon Bridge. , Enjoy the beautiful night view along the Han River. Danang is a waterfront city with the dual beauty of the coast and the river bank. In addition to enjoying the white sand beach, you can also enjoy the beautiful river view and surrounding food when you come to the Han River.

  • Hotel breakfast → hotel check-in Pullman Danang (Check price) → Beach restaurant Azure Beach Lounge (lunch) → Hotel pool time → Son Tra Night Market (Chợ Đêm Son Tra) → Longqiao at night → Steak restaurant Red Sky Bar & Restaurant (dinner) → Rest

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[Hotel stay in Pullman Danang]

Pullman Danang opened in 2010, next to Furama Hotel Danang. It also has invincible beach views. It offers a total of 186 rooms. In 2018, it launched a renovated two-bedroom family room with an established hotel. With the advantages of location and the advantages of brand-new design and facilities, those who like to try new hotels can choose the newly decorated two-bedroom family suite. (Check price)

The swimming pool of Pullman Danang faces My Khe Beach. The front edge of the swimming pool is quite deep. Many people have to wear a lifebuoy to enter the water. It is difficult to stay by the pool and take pictures. The advantage is that you can enjoy the beautiful beach scenery. There is a small children’s pool, so you can come here with children to play in the water. There is an Azure Beach Lounge restaurant next to it, which is open to the public. The price of meals is quite good. Non-guests can also come here to order some seafood or drinks and enjoy the beautiful beach scenery.

The hotel reserves a large area of ​​space divided into green space and pool, with a wide and comfortable view. There is also a butterfly garden space next to it. The entire hotel creates a green atmosphere. Those who are not interested in the swimming pool can enjoy a walk in the hotel.In addition, the Kids Club is located at the entrance of the hotel, a little far from the lobby and guest rooms, but the game facilities are quite new. Those who are travelling with small children are also recommended to take a few more steps to bring their children here to consume their energy.

Related Reading ▶️"Danang Hotel Recommendation" Pullman Beach Resort: Newly renovated family room and game room

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▲ This trip will stay in the newly renovated two-bedroom family room at Pullman Danang Hotel.

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▲ The atrium of Pullman Hotel retains a large green area and pool, which makes people feel cool and comfortable.

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▲ The swimming pool of Pullman Hotel faces the beautiful scenery of Danang Beach. There is a small children's pool on the right side of the pool.

[Azure Beach Lounge]

Azure Beach Lounge is a seafood restaurant located in the Pullman Danang Hotel. It has a beautiful private beach and sea views. It offers a variety of burgers and seafood meals. The prices are slightly higher but exquisite and delicious. We ate here after staying in the afternoon. Dining is less crowded. Near the evening, the romantic beach scenery and live singing make the restaurant more atmosphere. You can also simply come here to order a few glasses of wine and enjoy the leisurely beach holiday atmosphere.

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▲ The restaurant’s burgers are well received, with little burger faces, delicious!

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▲ This is a seafood-style afternoon tea dim sum tower!

[Son Tra Night Market]

The Son Tra Night Market (Chợ Đêm Sơn Trà) is the only large-scale night market in Da Nang City. It is named after it is located in Da Nang's Shan Tra County. It is located next to the Dragon Bridge on the east bank of the Han River. T-shaped stalls are distributed and gathered. Many stalls for snacks and food, daily groceries and clothing, shoes and bags are open from 18:00 to 23:00 every day. It can be said that it is a good place to enjoy the nightlife in Da Nang. Fashion players have also come here for video introductions.

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▲ The Camellia Night Market is named after the Camellia County in Da Nang, the only large-scale tourist night market in Da Nang City.

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▲ Sancha is a gourmet stall with seafood barbecue as the mainstream, smog!

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▲ Come to the Camellia Night Market to carefully hunt for treasures, you should be able to find many souvenirs as souvenirs.

[Night View Dragon Bridge]

On the Han River in Da Nang, there are Cầu Tiên Sơn, Cầu Trần Thị Lý, Dragon Bridge (Cầu Rồng), Han River Bridge (Cầu Sông Hàn), and Shun Phuc Bridge (Cầc Phơn). This bridge connects the city of Da Nang and the Camellia Peninsula. The dragon bridge in the center is the most famous. The bridge is shaped like a golden dragon. It is charming when illuminated at night. On weekends and holidays, there are fire and water spray performances. It is also held every summer. Da Nang International Fireworks Festival invites all countries to perform fireworks displays and competitions.

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▲ The Dragon Bridge spans both banks of the Han River, the dragon head is located on the east bank, and the Shancha Night Market is nearby.

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▲ On weekends and holidays in Longqiao, there will be a fire and water performance at 9 pm. If you have the opportunity, remember to come and enjoy it on time.

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▲ Many cruise ships shuttle under the Dragon Bridge. You can walk on the bridge and take pictures of beautiful night scenes along the way.

[Red Sky Bar & Restaurant]

The Red Sky Steak Restaurant is located near the Dragon Bridge on the west bank of the Han River. After we walked over the Dragon Bridge, we stopped by for dinner. The restaurant’s entrance marked the best steak in Da Nang city. It was rated very well on TripAdvisor, and the store is not counted. The steak is really thick and delicious, and the service is quite good, but the price is not cheap. If you have eaten too much Vietnamese food and want to change your taste, you can consider to try it here.

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▲ The Red Sky Steak Restaurant is located near the Dragon Bridge on the Han River. TripAdvisor reviews it very well.

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▲ Red Sky’s steaks are thick and delicious, and the service is quite good.

Comprehensive evaluation: Exploring the beauty and food of the Han River under the cool night

When you come to the beach resort of Da Nang, you can enjoy the entertainment facilities and food in the hotel during the day. At night, when the weather is cool, you may come to the Han River to enjoy the beautiful river scenery, watch the cruise ship shuttle on the water, and visit the surrounding food. If you are interested, it is also a good choice to book a local tour guide and transportation, and go out at night to visit food and attractions.

Klook.Itinerary reservation:Da Nang Food Night Tour|Ao Dai Knight Private Car Transfer: Da Nang Food Sightseeing Night Tour

Day XNUMX: Spa Massage and Hoi An Ancient Town Tour

After two consecutive days of fully enjoying the two types of beautiful scenery of Danang beach and river view, on the third day, Grab called directly to the ancient town of Hoi An to experience the unique architectural landscape of Hoi An. The lantern lights all over the waterfront in Hoi An in the evening make Hoi An presents the most fascinating night scene, and the Hoi An Night Market also provides plenty of shopping and food fun. It is definitely a worthwhile trip to come here from Da Nang. It is just a troublesome hawker who sells cruise services along the coast.

  • Hotel breakfast → hotel children's playroom → hotel check-in TMS Hotel Da Nang Beach (Check price) → Taxi → Hoi An Ancient Town → Vietnamese French Bread Madam Khanh – The Banh Mi Queen (lunch) → Cafe Star Coffee → Hokkien Assembly Hall → Hoi An Market → Hoi An Night Market → Hoi An Night Market → Mélangé Spa → Room Service (Dinner) → rest

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[Hotel stay at TMS Hotel Da Nang Beach]

TMS Hotel Da Nang Beach opened in 2018. It has 228 rooms, including three-person suites and two-bedroom family rooms. The room types are quite diverse. The reception hall and guest rooms are largely made of wood and white background. The embellishment of aqua blue pillows and furnishings creates a quite refreshing and comfortable space, suitable for those who like the design of Muji style. (Check price)

TMS must cross the road to get to the beach. Although it does not have the location advantage of a private beach, the top floor is designed with an infinity swimming pool surrounded on three sides. The landscape is quite vast. There is also a children’s pool design. There is a gym and a restaurant next to it. The landscape of the harbor city.In addition, there is a small snack bar attached to the reception hall on the first floor, and a small children’s playroom at the back, which is a family-friendly hotel.

Related Reading ▶️TMS Hotel: A newly opened bright design hotel in My Khe Beach, Da Nang

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▲ The decoration of the TMS restaurant is quite refreshing, with a bar and a simple restaurant on the first floor.

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▲ TMS Hotel offers a wide range of room types, including three-person suites and two-bedroom rooms suitable for families.

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▲ TMS faces Danang Beach, with a beautiful infinity pool and restaurant on the top floor.

[Vietnamese French Bread Madam Khanh]

Madam Khanh – The Banh Mi Queen is the most well-known Vietnamese French bakery in Hoi An (Hội An). It is located near the entrance of the ancient city of Hoi An. You can come here to taste the delicious Vietnamese snacks and then take a walk to the ancient city of Hoi An. The restaurant menu is available The French bread with various combinations of ingredients, as well as various beverages, as well as simple noodle soup and rice meals, are quite popular among European and American tourists.

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▲ Madam Khanh is the most well-known Vietnamese French bakery restaurant in Hoi An, located near the entrance of the ancient city of Hoi An.

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▲ Madam Khanh's Vietnamese French bread is crispy and delicious, and offers various combinations of condiments.

[Star Coffee]

Star Coffee is located near the entrance of the pedestrian zone in the ancient town of Hoi An. The restaurant is located in a traditional goose yellow building in Hoi An, decorated with many lanterns and star lights. Let’s spend time and rest here, and taste the coffee in the small cafe and wait for the approach At dusk and when the weather is slightly cooler, take a walk to visit the ancient town of Hoi An.

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▲ Star Coffee is located in a traditional building near the entrance of Hoi An Ancient Town.

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▲ Taste the classic Vietnamese drip coffee here, and learn how the Vietnamese enjoy a leisurely afternoon.

[Hoi An Ancient Town]

Hoi An (Hội An) is located in the south of Da Nang. It was a trading port in Southeast Asia from the 15th to the 19th century. The most famous tourist attraction is the ancient town of Hoi An on the bank of the Thu Bồn River. It has many Chinese halls and Japanese houses. In contrast to French colonial architecture, there is a Laiyuan Bridge built by the Japanese in 1595 in the center of the ancient town, and the Japanese block to the west. Many church buildings are currently preserved. The Chinese block is on the east, and the ancient town of Hoi An is located on the Chinese block.

The ancient town of Hoi An retains many goose-yellow old buildings that symbolize the imperial city. The entire town is more beautiful in the evening. It is especially recommended to come here in the evening to appreciate the beauty of the ancient town’s architecture, and then walk all the way to the Thu Bon River to experience Hoi An, a land of lanterns The beauty of the riverbank is just that there are many people who force the sale of cruise ships on the riverbank. In fact, it is quite annoying and a bit damaging the interest of enjoying the scenery.

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▲ The ancient town of Hoi An retains many goose-yellow buildings that symbolize the imperial city.

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▲ The ancient town of Hoi An is planned as a pedestrian area in the evening, but rickshaws and bicycles are allowed to pass.

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▲ The ancient town bathed in the dusk of the night shows the beauty of architecture even more.

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▲ The ancient town of Hoi An is located on the banks of the Thu Bon River, where you can enjoy the spectacular lantern landscape at night.

[Fujian Guild Hall]

With Chen Fu Street as the center, the ancient town of Hoi An built buildings that combined temples and ancestral halls, such as the Zhonghua Guild Hall, Fujian Guild Hall, Guangzhao Guild Hall, Chaozhou Guild Hall, and Qiongfu Guild Hall. It was also a gathering place for Chinese people from all over the country at that time. The Fujian Guild Hall was the largest among them. The Guild Hall, also known as the Golden Mountain Temple, the gate archway is located next to Chen Fu Street. It is a compound building that combines gardens, temples and ancestral halls. When visiting the ancient town of Hoi An, you can visit it by the way, and then take a walk from the Hoi An market to the Thu Bon River .

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▲Fujian Guild Hall is located beside Chenfu Street, and you can visit it for free.

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▲Fujian Guild Hall, also known as Jinshan Temple, is a compound building that combines gardens, temples and ancestral halls.

[Hoi An Night Market]

Hoi An Night Market (Hoi An Night Market) is located on the island of Thu Bon River. It is connected to the ancient town of Hoi An via the Hoi An Bridge (Cầu An Hội). After enjoying the night view of the Thu Bon River, you can walk across the Hoi An Bridge to reach the Hoi An Night Market. In addition to the well-known lanterns in Hoi An, the night market is a stall selling all kinds of souvenirs, snacks, and daily necessities. The restaurants along the Qiu Bon River can enjoy the night view, but guests who simply order drinks at night will be refused. If necessary, they can come to the night market. eat and drink.

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▲ Hoi An Night Market is located on a small island on the Thu Bon River. You can reach the entrance of the night market after crossing the Hoi An Bridge.

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▲ The ancient town of Hoi An has the title of Lantern Township, and there are many stalls selling lanterns in the night market.

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▲ Hoi An Night Market has many stalls selling snacks and daily necessities. Come here to eat and drink at night.

[Hydrotherapy Massage Mélangé Spa]

Mélangé Spa is an attached spa of TMS Danang Beach Hotel. The interior design and decoration are also refreshing and comfortable. The hardware facilities are quite complete. It provides 10 spa rooms with different equipment and functions. The price is considered noble, but the service is comparable to massage. Gao, we happened to encounter a buy-one-get-one-free promotion. Considering that someone should take care of the small burgers, we make appointments to come here at different times in turn. This is also a convenient way to choose a hotel attached to a spa.

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▲ Mélangé Spa is an attached spa of TMS Danang Beach Hotel, with excellent decoration and service standards.

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▲ Mélangé Spa has 10 spa rooms with different decorations and functions.

Comprehensive evaluation: Visit the ancient town of Hoi An with a beautiful lantern night view

The ancient town of Hoi An is about 20 kilometers away from Da Nang. We have always taken a casual route. In addition, we have to pay attention to the situation of Little Hamburg at all times. We decided to take a taxi to the ancient town of Hoi An. Fortunately, the taxi fare in Vietnam is cheap, and the round-trip price is still acceptable. Accepted. If you prefer to plan your itinerary in advance, it is recommended to book a day trip to Hoi An Ancient Town. There is no need to worry about transportation. Many itineraries also have flexible return time. You can leave more time to stay in Hoi An Ancient Town at night.

Klook.Itinerary reservation:Hoi An Sightseeing Half Day Tour|Hoi An Night Tour|Hoi An Tricycle Tour

Day XNUMX: City attractions and seafood delights

On the last day of the Da Nang holiday itinerary, I chose to go to Da Nang city to visit food and attractions. Compared with the bustling cities of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Da Nang city attractions are small in scale, but there are still many gourmet restaurants worth visiting. In the evening You can also go to the seafood restaurants along the beach to enjoy fresh and affordable seafood.

  • Hotel breakfast → hotel children's playroom → hotel check-in Four Points by Sheraton Danang (Check price) → Vietnamese restaurant Bánh xèo bà Dưỡng (lunch) → traditional market Hàn Market (Korean market) → Da Nang Cathedral → Horizon Restaurant & Bar → seafood restaurant Hải sản Làng Cá (dinner) → rest

[Four Points by Sheraton Danang]

Four Points by Sheraton Danang (Four Points by Sheraton Danang) opened in 2017, the largest chain brand of Starwood Hotel Group, with 390 rooms, mainly double/twin rooms, suitable for business and group accommodation, room floor Carpets are actually not suitable for the sandy and humid environment along the beach, and it takes a lot of effort to maintain them.In addition, an apartment-style hotel is constructed in the same building─Altara Suites, Suitable for long-term business trips and families with parents and children.

Although Four Points by Sheraton Da Nang does not have the advantage of being close to the beach, it has to cross the road to reach the beach, but its view can overlook the stretch of coastline. It is recommended to go to the top floor swimming pool and bar, which can overlook the city and the beach of Da Nang. The high-altitude view and the round seat design by the pool are also reminiscent of the well-known W Hotel Samui, but the restaurant will serve buffets in the evening, and the swimming pool time will be relatively limited. (Check price)

Related Reading ▶️"Four Points by Sheraton Da Nang" A star hotel with dual views of the Han River and My Khe Beach in Da Nang

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▲ Four Points by Sheraton Da Nang opened in 2017 and has a beautiful view of Da Nang Beach.

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▲ The pool and bar on the top floor of the Four Points by Sheraton Danang have a pretty good view.

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▲ The breakfast restaurant at Four Points by Sheraton Da Nang is decorated with comfortable colors.

[Vietnamese pancake Bánh xèo Bà Dưỡng]

Vietnamese pancake (Bánh Xèo) is a special snack in central Vietnam. It is made of rice milk mixed with turmeric powder in a crispy crust, wrapped in pork, shrimp, and various lettuce and bay leaves. It can be eaten directly with soybean paste or served by the store. Rice paper, wrapped pancakes, grilled meat, cucumber slices, shredded green papaya and other lettuce before dipping it in sauce. Those who feel that the soy sauce is not strong enough can add various seasonings to make their own spring rolls. Try various combinations.

Bà Dưỡng Vietnamese pancake restaurant is a must-eat in Da Nang recommended at the hotel counter. It is located at the bottom of Alley K280 on Hoàng Diệu Road, about 1 km away from Dragon Bridge. There are also many pancake shops in the alleys. Please remember to walk to the bottom of the alley. .After we walked into the store, the clerk directly asked a few people and guided the seats, then directly delivered pancakes, kebabs, rice paper and dishes prepared according to the number of people. Other beverages, soup noodles, etc. can be added by themselves.

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▲ The Bà Dưỡng Vietnamese pancake restaurant is located at the bottom of the alley, remember to recognize the sign and the crowd!

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▲ You can use rice paper to wrap lettuce, pancakes and grilled meat, then dip it in soy sauce and eat it.

[Traditional market Hàn Market]

There are two traditional markets in Da Nang, Hàn Market and Cồn Market. The distance between the two is 1.2 kilometers. The environment of the former is neat and bright, and the customers are mainly tourists, selling many local specialties and souvenirs; the environment of the latter It is cluttered and dim. The clientele is dominated by local people. There are many cheap and authentic snacks. Those who are visiting Da Nang for the first time are advised to arrange a trip to the Korean market.

Han Market is a square-shaped indoor market. It is close to the Han River and Da Nang Cathedral. There are many cafes in the surrounding area. The indoor shopping mall on the first floor mainly sells cooked food, dried goods, fruits, daily necessities and souvenirs. Mainly, the environment and products are more suitable for travelers who are visiting Da Nang for the first time. After visiting the mall, you can find a cafe nearby to relax and go to Da Nang Cathedral or the banks of the Han River.

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▲ The Korean market has bright spaces and spacious walkways, suitable for tourists visiting Da Nang for the first time.

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▲ The first floor of the Korean Market sells many dry goods and daily necessities, suitable for those who like to dig treasures.

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▲ Those who are not familiar with local specialties and tastes can also buy some fruits and taste them first.

[Da Nang Cathedral]

Ho Chi Minh City has a pink church called Nhà thờ Tân Định, and Da Nang also has a pink façade, Da Nang Cathedral (Nhà thờ Thánh Tâm Chúa Giêsu). The official name is the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The church was founded in 1924. Inaugurated in the year, it was the only Catholic church in Da Nang during the French colonial period. There is a hyacinth on the top of the church tower, and it also has the nickname of Nhà thờ Con Gà.

The pleasing pink appearance of Da Nang Cathedral attracts many tourists to come to pilgrimage to take photos. It is also a must-stop spot for many group tours. People often encounter noisy voices. Those who want to take a good photo should wait patiently. When the crowds dissipated, we walked all the way from the Korean market, and we happened to encounter a large number of Chinese tourist groups visiting the area. Fortunately, we were not in a hurry, so we slowly searched for characteristic small corners to take pictures.

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▲ The pleasing pink appearance of Da Nang Cathedral is very suitable for taking pictures here.

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▲ Da Nang Cathedral is a must-see attraction for groups, so you need to be patient when taking photos in Hamburg!

[Horizon Restaurant & Bar]

Horizon Restaurant & Bar is an attached bar of the Four Points by Sheraton Da Nang. It is located next to the swimming pool on the top floor. In the evening, there is a Happy Hour with buy one get one free drinks. In the evening, there is a barbecue buffet and live singing activities. The sofa area is planned as The floor-to-ceiling window space faces the beautiful night view of the Han River. It is also a good choice to come here to enjoy the atmosphere of a high-altitude bar.

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▲ Horizon is the attached bar of the Four Points by Sheraton Da Nang, providing barbecue buffet and bar service.

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▲ Horizon has a high-altitude view facing the Han River, where you can enjoy the atmosphere of a high-altitude bar.

[Seafood restaurant Hải sản Làng Cá]

I originally called a taxi to Quán đặc sản Trần at the counter recommendation, but unfortunately, after I was emptied on the spot, I was recommended by the taxi driver to take a ride here for free. Many people on TripAdvisor reported that they were cheated to eat here. Obviously, it is free and usually the most expensive.But when we actually dine, there was indeed a lot of people on the spot, and the meals were very rich. We did not order the whole dish directly, so the price was acceptable. There are many seafood restaurants on the same road. You can compare them.

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▲ The Hải sản Làng Cá restaurant occupies a large area and is widely recommended by taxi drivers. It seems that the restaurant offers an introduction fee.

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▲ The dining at Hải sản Làng Cá is quite crowded, and the store decoration is also good.

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▲ The taste of the meal is not bad, but when the food is not ready, you must pay attention to check when checking out.

Comprehensive evaluation: The Bergamot Bridge on Ba Na Hills that will be completed next time

I chose to visit the city the day before I left Da Nang because I just want to continue to enjoy the hotel facilities and avoid traveling long distances with children. Otherwise, Ba Na Mountain and Bergamot Bridge near Da Nang are the most popular attractions in Da Nang today. , We must get up early in the morning and go to Ba Na Mountain. If time and family conditions permit, it is recommended to purchase a one-day trip to Ba Na Mountain in advance. You do not need to worry about long-distance traffic problems and you can enjoy the most popular scenic spots in Da Nang.

Klook.Itinerary reservation:Ba Na Mountain & Net Red Buddha's Hand Golden Bridge 1-day tour|Ba Na Hills Chinese Guided Day Tour (Depart from Da Nang)

Day XNUMX: High-altitude night view and affordable massage

After taking the flight back to Ho Chi Minh City from Da Nang, I could transfer home directly, but in order to avoid the itinerary being too tiring, considering that Tan Son Nhat Airport is also close to the city, I chose to stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City and go to the tallest building in Ho Chi Minh City-Finance in the evening Enjoying the night view from the tower, the 360-degree surrounding high-altitude landscape, you can just recall your travel footprints in Ho Chi Minh City, and test whether you can recognize various landmarks from the sky.

  • Hotel breakfast → Da Nang Airport → Burger King (lunch) → Vietnam Airlines → Tan Son Nhat International Airport → Hotel check-in Silverland Charner (Check price) → Hotel restaurant Adran Tea House (afternoon tea) → High-altitude night view Bitexco (Financial Tower) → Vietnamese restaurant Temple Club (dinner) → Vietnamese massage Miu Miu Spa 2×2 → Rest

Related Reading ▶️"💯2024 Popular Hotel Recommendations in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam" 10 Star-rated Hotel Accommodation Selection in District XNUMX

[Hotel stay at Silverland Charner]

Silverland Charner opened in 2018. It is a small hotel with only 91 rooms. The room facilities are simple and practical. Each room has a different design and style, which can bring many surprises.The reception hall on the first floor is designed with high ceilings and European style furniture, which also creates a good momentum and texture. The only restaurant behind the hotel is the only restaurant in the hotel. In addition to breakfast for the guests, there is also an afternoon tea catering service.

The hotel’s swimming pool, sauna, gym, spa and other public facilities are all available, but due to the limited space of the hotel, the scale is relatively small. The location is close to the downtown area of ​​the financial tower, and you can walk to the pedestrian plaza on Nguyen Hue Street As well as the surrounding scenic spots, there are clusters of gourmet restaurants in the surrounding area. In addition to the convenience of food and transportation, they can also provide fairly modest prices. Most of the guests are mainly European and American. (Check price)

Related Reading ▶️"Silverland Charner" An affordable boutique hotel next to the Financial Tower in Ho Chi Minh City

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▲ The high-rise reception hall of the Silver Beach Cherna Hotel is decorated in a grand and elegant style.

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▲ The room types and layouts of the Silver Beach Cherna Hotel are quite diverse, with different styles, and there are many surprises.

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▲ The area of ​​Silver Beach Cherna Hotel is actually small, and the swimming pool is also small and exquisite.

[Hotel Restaurant Adran Tea House]

Adran Tea House is the restaurant of the Silver Beach Cherna Hotel. It is located behind the reception counter on the first floor. In the morning, guests can enjoy breakfast. In the afternoon, there is afternoon tea service. There are also live music activities. The meals are small and exquisite. The number is not large, but the dining atmosphere is good.

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▲ Adran Tea House provides afternoon tea service, as well as live performances.

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▲ Adran Tea House is a restaurant attached to the hotel that provides breakfast, taking a small and exquisite route.

[High-altitude night view of Bitexco Financial Tower]

The Financial Tower (Bitexco) is the tallest building in Ho Chi Minh City, with a total height of 68 floors and a total of 262 meters. It is planned to have shopping malls, restaurants, cinemas and meeting rooms. The most famous observation deck (Saigon Skydeck) is located on the 49th floor. Tickets for admission, you can enjoy the 360-degree view of the high-altitude view of Ho Chi Minh City. We boarded the financial tower and overlooked the city view the day before leaving the country. ) Small exhibition, very lucky.

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▲ The financial tower is 262 meters high, which is the tallest building in Ho Chi Minh City.

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▲ Take a walk on the Skydeck Observation Deck of the Financial Tower and enjoy the 360-degree view of Ho Chi Minh City.

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▲ A traditional Vietnamese rickshaw vehicle, Little Hamburger is very fond of it!

[Vietnamese Restaurant Temple Club]

Temple Club is located near the Saigon Center shopping mall. We recommended to come here for dining through the counter of Silver Beach Cherna Hotel. The restaurant is located on the second floor. The entrance is hidden next to the Fanny Ice Cream shop on the first floor. You have to look carefully.Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt joined hands to dine here in 2006, which made the restaurant famous. The restaurant recommends tourists to come here for dinner, and it is only natural that they want to come here.

Temple Club opened in 2004. It was formerly a guest house and dormitory of a Hindu temple. The restaurant is named after it. The interior layout is a fusion of Chinese and European architectural styles, dotted with traditional Vietnamese features, and offers multi-national cuisines such as Vietnam, Chinese, French and Indian. The meals are exquisite, but the prices are not cheap. European and American people are the main customers, and the menu is only available in English.

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▲ The interior layout of Temple Club is a unique combination of Chinese and European architectural styles.

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▲ Temple Club offers Chinese, Vietnamese and French cuisines. The dining atmosphere is good, but the price is not cheap.

[Vietnamese massage Miu Miu Spa 2×2]

Miu Miu Spa is a chain of massage shops operated by Japanese in Ho Chi Minh City. There are currently 5 branches in Ho Chi Minh City, all of which are concentrated in the first district. The environment is refreshing, the prices are affordable, and the service is good. Although it is not a top luxury spa, However, it can be said that it is a popular massage shop with high cost performance in Ho Chi Minh City. It is recommended to make an appointment in advance. For various service treatments and prices, you can refer to the official website that provides three languages ​​in English, Japanese and Vietnamese. You can make an appointment on the official website without worrying about language problems.

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▲ Miu Miu Spa 2×2 is the fourth branch, located next to the financial tower.

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▲ Miu Miu Spa 2×2 is a very popular massage shop next to Nguyen Hue Street Pedestrian Plaza. It is recommended to make an appointment in advance.

Comprehensive evaluation: Ascend and look back at the tour footprint of Ho Chi Minh City

The day before I left Vietnam, I stayed at the District XNUMX Hotel. In addition to enjoying the hotel facilities and services, the main activity is to climb the tallest building in Ho Chi Minh City, the Financial Tower, and overlook the city landscape of Ho Chi Minh City from a high altitude. By the way, I also reminisce about this visit to various attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. Footprint.

Klook.Itinerary reservation:Saigon Skydeck (Bitexco Financial Tower)

Day XNUMX: Visit to the Reunification Palace and return to Taiwan

The flight back to Taiwan is in the evening. In the morning, I will take a bus to visit the Reunification Palace when I have time. On the last day, I will make up the itinerary of Ho Chi Minh City’s must-see attractions. In the afternoon, I will use Grab to call a taxi to Tan Son Nhat Airport, although the traffic in Ho Chi Minh City is quite congested. , But fortunately the airport is quite close to the city, so there is plenty of time.

  • Hotel breakfast → Hydro massage KL SPA → Intellectual attraction Reunification Palace → Taxi → Tan Son Nhat International Airport → Burger King (lunch) → China Airlines → Taoyuan Airport → Return home

[Hydro massage KL SPA]

KL SPA is an affiliated spa brand of Silverland Hotel. It currently has a base in four Silverland series hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. You can enjoy spa massage services in the hotel. It is very suitable for lazy travelers, but the first district is all over the place. Many massage shops, KL SPA prices are not cheap, but the service and massage standards are not very good, it is recommended to go out of the hotel to visit the specialized massage shops.

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▲ KL SPA is an attached spa of the Silverland series of hotels.

[Reunification Palace]

The Reunification Palace was built in 1868. During the French colonial period, it was originally the office of the French Governor-General. After the Vietnam War, the Republic of Vietnam rebuilt the Presidential Palace called the Independence Palace. After Vietnam was officially reunified in 1976, it was renamed the Reunification Palace.The Reunification Palace covers an area of ​​12 square meters. The 3-storey building provides various venues for diplomatic activities. There are beautiful lawns outside, various conference rooms and small hotels, and even an apron for helicopters to take off and land. The display records Many major diplomatic events in Vietnam.

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▲ The circular lawn outside the Reunification Palace is spectacular and beautiful.

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▲ There are various meeting and diplomatic spaces in the Reunification Palace, displaying many major diplomatic events.

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▲ The Reunification Palace was once the presidential palace of the Republic of Vietnam, and even has a planned helicopter take-off and landing area.

[Tan Son Nhat International Airport]

Tan Son Nhat International Airport is very close to the downtown area of ​​Ho Chi Minh. We directly use Grab to call a taxi. There is no need to arrange airport transfers. The price is also quite cheap. However, please pay attention to communicate with the driver and make sure that you are going to the international terminal and avoid turning on the interchange. Wrong to the domestic terminal.

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Preparations for the itinerary

[Grab Taxi]

There are two national fleets in Vietnam, Vinasun and Mai Linh. Both major cities provide services, as well as APP-hailing services. Vinasun has a white body and Mai Linh is green, which is easy to identify on the road.However, for inbound tourists, Grab APP, which dominates the online ride-hailing service in Southeast Asia, should be the most convenient and familiar choice.

Grab APP now has a large number of vehicles in Vietnam, and online credit payments can be used. There is no need for cash payments on the spot, and destinations can be set in advance to reduce language barriers.In addition, Grab APP does not currently provide services in Taiwan. Although you can register an account on the APP beforehand, credit card authentication cannot be performed. You must log in to the credit card information after entering Vietnam.

Related Reading ▶️GrabTaxi Taxi Service: Say goodbye to the inferior experience of Thai taxis

[Vietnam Visa and Entry and Exit Card]

Vietnam visa is divided into two types: paper visa and visa on arrival. The paper visa is a separate paper. The application work day is 3-5 working days. It is recommended to keep it in the passport to avoid losing it. The visa on arrival is a sticker. Entry is completed. Then, paste it in the passport.

The paper visa must be completed before leaving the country. It can be processed through a travel agency or the Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei. The application fee for self-processing is NT$1,350, and the entrusted travel agency may add the agency fee; for the visa on arrival, you must first apply for the visa on arrival online Approval letter (Vietnam Visa Approval Letter), print the paper beforehand and prepare 2 2-inch photos, fill out the form and pay 25 yuan per catty when entering the country, the price is lower, but it takes a long time to queue up when entering the country.

Vietnam immigration card, free!It is very convenient to travel to Vietnam without filling out an immigration card.

[Telephone Network Card]

Vietnam has three major telecommunications companies: Viettel, MobiFone, and VinaPhone. International airports such as Tan Son Nhat, Da Nang, and Noi Bai will set up counters, which are cheap and provide a lot of Internet traffic. It is recommended to apply directly at the airport.In addition, you can apply online for Chunghwa Telecom's international roaming and Internet access discount package, or buy it in advance on KKDay or Klook before going abroad.

[Money exchange at the airport]

Many money exchange counters are set up at major international airports in Vietnam. It is recommended that you can exchange money directly at the counter after entering the country.In addition, there are many jewellery shops near Ben Thanh Market that provide money exchange services. The exchange rate is also quite good, so you can drop by to exchange money.

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