HO CHI MINH
NATURAL STATE.
Saigon. Prey Nokor. A city with many names, and many faces. Named Ho Chi Minh in 1976 once reunited with the rest of Southern Vietnam after being an independent republic. The conclusion in our Vietnam experience, Ho Chi Minh was definitely the most cosmopolitan of all the cities in Vietnam. The etymology of the word Saigon loosely translates to the forrest kingdom, however, in 2018 it is more like a concrete jungle. Ho Chi Minh as a city is the most modern and cool, with Hanoi as its traditional and old-world cousin. There is much French colonial influence, including a cathedral and post office which was one of my favorite buildings, or maybe I am just a sucker for high ceilings. Either way, after the southern slide down Vietnam we were relieved to arrive in such a bustling place. Most important place to visit? The War Remnants Museum which gave us one final look at what the fuck we did to this country 60 years ago, and how much we and they are suffering from it. Learn from your mistakes, or perish in the dark unapologetic flames of ignorance.
On that note, enjoy Ho Chi Minh and show some respect.
DO. MY KIND OF TOWN
Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, 01 Công xã Paris, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Quận 1 Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Saigon Central Post Office, Số 125 Công xã Paris, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 710009, Vietnam
Cu Chi Tunnels, TL15, Phú Hiệp, Hồ Chí Minh, 733814, Vietnam
Independence Palace, 135 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
War Remnants Museum, 28 Võ Văn Tần, Phường 6, Quận 3, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Bến Thành Market, Chợ, Lê Lợi, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
FITO Museum, 41 Hoàng Dư Khương, Phường 12, Quận 10, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Giác Lâm Pagoda, 565 Lạc Long Quân, Phường 10, Tân Bình, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Cần Giờ Mangrove Forest, An Thới Đông, Cần Giờ, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Saigon Central
Post Office
Send postcards to your family in this design and built by Alfred Foulhoux in 1891
War Remnants Museum
everyone should visit this museum, in sorrow and mourning and to witness the asinine destruction we are capable of and make sure history does not repeat itself, RIP.
STAY. IN SAIGON
Fusion Suites Saigon, 3-5 Sương Nguyệt Ánh, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Hồ Chí Minh, 70000, Vietnam
Villa Song Saigon, 197/2 Nguyễn Văn Hưởng, Thảo Điền, Quận 2, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam $160
Hotel Des Arts Saigon, 76-78 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Phường 6, Quận 3, Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam $187
Hotel Nikko Saigon, 235 Đường Nguyễn Văn Cừ, Phường Nguyễn Cư Trinh, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Ma Maison Boutique Hotel, 656/52 Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, Ward 11, District 3, Phường 11, Quận 3, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam #65
Chez Mimosa Boutique Corner, 43 Cô Giang, Phường Cầu Ông Lãnh, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam $36
Maison De Camille Boutique Hotel, 174/21 Điện Biên Phủ, Phường 17, Bình Thạnh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam $56
Amanoi Resort, Vĩnh Hy, Ninh Hải District, Ninh Thuan Province, Vietnam $750
EAT. LOTUS CHIPS
Hum Vegetarian, Café & Restaurant, 32 Võ Văn Tần, Phường 6, Quận 3, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam (lotus cheezy chips, bamboo soup, everything is legendary)
Propaganda, 21 Hàn Thuyên, Bến Nghé, Quận 1
Blanc. Restaurant Saigon, 178/180D Hai Bà Trưng Street, Đa Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Hồ Chí Minh
L’Usine Le Loi, 70B Lê Lợi, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Phường Bến Thành Quận 1 Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
KOKOiS, 24 Đường Thảo Điền, Thảo Điền, Quận 2, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Cục Gạch Quán, 10 Đặng Tất, Tân Định, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Secret House, 55/1 Lê Thị Hồng Gấm, Phường Nguyễn Thái Bìn, Hồ Chí Minh
The Vintage Emporium, 95 Nguyễn Văn Thủ, Đa Kao, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam they’ve got matcha, and great lunch menu cool to just hang out in too
SHOP. FROM THE MOST ELEGANT WOMAN IN THE WORLD
Lam Boutique, 98 Mac Thi Buoi, D1, Ho Chi Minh prepare to be wowed by the delicate designs of Lam as well as the woman herself, part modern day Coco Chanel riveter, part ethereal nymph
Sadec District, 91 Mac Thi Buoi, D1; 3A Ton Duc Thang, D1; 63 Xuan Thuy, D2, Ho Chi Minh
Amaï, 83 Xuân Thủy, Thảo Điền, Quận 2, Hồ Chí Minh
Saigon River Shop, 32 Trần Ngọc Diện, Thảo Điền, Quận 2, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Duy Tan - Saigon Artisan, 84 le Loi | District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 08, Vietnam
An Đông Market, Công trường An Đông, Phường 9, Quận 5, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Bến Thành Market, Chợ, Lê Lợi, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
