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  • Udesh K
    Melbourne, Australia66 contributions
    Review of: Cu Chi Tunnels
    Long live Vietnam
    Cu Chi tunnels are a reflection of the determination & dedication of the Vietnamese people to fight till the end for the sake of their country!! A tribute to the 3 million brave men & women who laid their lives for the sake of their country!!
    Written 22 September 2022
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  • NA181920
    Singapore, Singapore311 contributions
    Review of: War Remnants Museum
    Well Documented the Horrific Wars in Vietnam
    I went with basic knowledge of the Vietnam War and also that the American veterans who participated in the war had suffered from PSPT.

    After a visit to the museum it does make real sense that the horrors of the war and the sufferings of people who went through it was indescribable.

    The visit to the outdoor exhibit which shows the torment of the tortures left me goosebumps there and even when I am writing this review.

    A good 2 hours to the museum is recommended to appreciate the content that the museum wishes to convey!
    Written 21 September 2022
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  • AntlerMan
    Greater Melbourne, Australia5 contributions
    Review of: Bitexco Financial Tower
    Worthwhile aerial view of Saigon
    We were staying just up the road and went up after lunch when the visibility seemed clear and to get our of the heat of the day. Good views, well-signposted and annotated to recognise or find landmarks. and coolly airconditioned. Quite expensive in context of Vietnam pricing (a guide on a tour asked about it and said she'd like to go but hard to afford), but if you value a view is worth it.
    Written 19 July 2022
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  • khachig1975
    Singapore, Singapore164 contributions
    Review of: A O Show - Lune Production
    A must do delightful show
    This was an absolute delight to attend. Especially if you have young children, we have two boys 12 & 10, they thought it was magical! Breath taking from start to end, very different to anything you might have seen before. Very recommended evening activity if you are in Saigon, not to miss for sure!!
    Written 25 September 2022
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  • Davethepubsinger
    Tenerife, Spain250 contributions
    Review of: Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater
    A bit of Vietnamese culture
    My wife and I were staying in a hotel near by in Feb2020 and obtained our tickets by going to the box office the day before the performance. We paid £10 for our tickets. We were allocated seats in the third row. On arrival we were greeted by ushers dressed in traditional silk tunics who escorted us to our seats. The theatre quickly filled up, but it was annoying that they let people in after the performance had started. The shows are performed entirely in Vietnamese but the plots are easy to understand. There was a programme given out with printed explanatory notes in English. An orchestra was positioned either side of the stage and played traditional instruments to accompany the puppets dancing across the water stage. The shows recount Vietnamese folk tales, legends, and significant seasonal events, like the celebration of the rice harvest, which were depicted in a humorous fashion.
    The Puppets are an amazing variety of weird and wonderful creatures, animals and even insects which dance in the water. We found the theatre to be clean and cool. The show was excellently choreographed and lasted about an hour. It was well worth the money and I would recommend it for all ages.
    Written 21 June 2021
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  • Jonathan Chan
    Sacramento, CA258 contributions
    Review of: Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
    saigon opera house
    One of the famous opera houses in Ho Chi Minh City - exemplifying French architecture. I came to visit on a Sunday morning and there weren't any performances, but saw several couples taking wedding pictures on the steps.
    Written 25 September 2022
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  • Shayna H
    6 contributions
    Review of: Central Post Office
    Nice place!
    It's just walking distance from our hotel. Very nice seeing this and other sites just around. Nice architecture.
    Written 20 August 2022
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  • CKF
    CT2,196 contributions
    Review of: The Independence Palace
    Interesting stop in Ho Chi Minh City
    The enormous Reunification Palace is worth a visit. The grounds are extensive and you can see many interesting rooms, quite a few containing original furniture. I found the lacquer room beautiful!

    Stop by if you are in the area and enjoy!
    Written 12 June 2022
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  • elizabethm532022
    Bendigo, Australia9 contributions
    Review of: Nguyen Hue Street
    Worth a look
    My favourite book shop is located there. I visit it every time I am in HCMC. Many of the shops are being updated.
    Written 3 June 2022
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  • streetMartin
    237 contributions
    Review of: FITO Museum
    real gem !
    You don't need to know anything about traditional medicine to appreciate the rare collections of pictures and artefacts stored in this old town house as an impromptu private museum. Yes, it is owed by a herb company but they are very cool and unobtrusive about it, a real must when in HCMC, loved it !
    Written 31 December 2020
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  • Ngoc
    2 contributions
    Review of: Bui Vien Street
    great experience
    great palace for everyone
    the street is full of bars and people it's super loud
    Couple or friends
    Funny
    Written 31 July 2022
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  • Az100_11
    Colaba, India155 contributions
    Review of: Ben Thanh Market
    Wide Variety of Street shopping with lots of Bargaining
    Go here if you have lots of patience. Lots of bargaining and time is required. Variety is enormous right from food items to home items to clothes. Interesting experience of street shopping
    Written 25 September 2022
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  • J R
    El Paso, TX19 contributions
    Review of: Artinus 3D Art Museum
    Fun place to go with your friends.
    Fun place to spend a couple of hours. Lots of fun and laughs to be had at each stop along the way. Pay attention to the directions for each stop on the floor for the best results.
    Written 13 June 2022
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  • mark peng
    3 contributions
    Review of: Ho Chi Minh Squares
    Highly recommend
    A few months a ago I went to this place, very nice and beauty place for you who want to find a place to see vietnamese activities
    Written 5 April 2022
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  • LewisH
    Zimbabwe452 contributions
    Review of: Ba Thien Hau Temple
    Calming.
    Being in such a manic city, this was really calming and literally just off of a side road. Allot of nice incents and statues to look at. Worth visiting.
    Written 2 September 2020
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