Saigon targets nearly $10,000 per capita income by 2020

[Mista]

This picture reminds me a bit of Singapore's Central Catchment Nature Reserve.

 

[Edison Chen]

the best zoo is said on the island of phu quoc

Is there 4g network in Vietnam yet? I'll be there this Sunday flying with Vietnam airline.

 

[Edison Chen]

The first photo, where is it?

 

[BoQ77]

The first photo, where is it?

Location name is Ta Dung Lake in DaK Nong province, . Start from Saigon/HCMC, You could enjoy the tour to Nam Cat Tien national park, Ta Dung Lake and exploring the Central highland

http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/tr...ar-hanging-lake-in-the-central-highlands.html

Is there 4g network in Vietnam yet? I'll be there this Sunday flying with Vietnam airline.

How long will you stay in Vietnam?
The first destination, and the hobby ?

 

[Edison Chen]

Location name is Ta Dung Lake in DaK Nong province, . Start from Saigon/HCMC, You could enjoy the tour to Nam Cat Tien national park, Ta Dung Lake and exploring the Central highland

http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/tr...ar-hanging-lake-in-the-central-highlands.html



How long will you stay in Vietnam?
The first destination, and the hobby ?

6 days. I'm going to Hanoi first and then to Saigon. Can I get any suggestion from you about the tour sites? My wife and I want to explore the most decent places in Vietnam, the restaurant, the historical stories, the natural scenery and the most modern districts in Hanoi or Saigon.

Is it rainy now?

 

[BoQ77]

6 days. I'm going to Hanoi first and then to Saigon. Can I get any suggestion from you about the tour sites? My wife and I want to explore the most decent places in Vietnam, the restaurant, the historical stories, the natural scenery and the most modern districts in Hanoi or Saigon.

Is it rainy now?

It's sunny here, in Hanoi.
Sure, I always do my best to help you.

Do you have flight booking to Saigon/Ho Chi Minh ?
Are you backpackers ?
And I guess you would return to China from Saigon/Ho Chi Minh city?
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I would check the weather first.
As checked, it would be risk of heavy rain,strong wind to take some trips to Sapa or Ha Long Bay.
The landmark I recommend to you for first day after the ETA is Tam Coc - Bich Dong, in Ninh Binh province, the location of Kong: Skull Island filming, with nickname "Ha Long bay inland"
Stay 1 night there for more exploration, or you just take a day-trip depend your taste.
Remember, if you stay in Hanoi Old Quarter area, the tour bus ( of any tour from Hanoi... ) would pick you up at the hotel, to the destination and later return you to the Hoan Kiem Lake or your hotel. If you stay there, you could book any tour easily as the Old Quarter is for tourists. Check the price online first and make as many bargain as you want ( LOL )
Explore some photos and description here ( choose the language you want )
http://thesinhtour.com/du-lich-ninh-binh/

The Southern Vietnam weather is ok for any outdoor activity, beaches ..
And to be frank, the beaches in the Middle of Vietnam ( Nha Trang, Quy Nhon, Mui Ne, .. ) are the best, plus Phu Quoc island ( the island face Thailand bay )

 

[Edison Chen]

It's sunny here, in Hanoi.
Sure, I always do my best to help you.

Do you have flight booking to Saigon/Ho Chi Minh ?
Are you backpackers ?
And I guess you would return to China from Saigon/Ho Chi Minh city?
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I would check the weather first.
As checked, it would be risk of heavy rain,strong wind to take some trips to Sapa or Ha Long Bay.
The landmark I recommend to you for first day after the ETA is Tam Coc - Bich Dong, in Ninh Binh province, the location of Kong: Skull Island filming, with nickname "Ha Long bay inland"
Stay 1 night there for more exploration, or you just take a day-trip depend your taste.
Remember, if you stay in Hanoi Old Quarter area, the tour bus ( of any tour from Hanoi... ) would pick you up at the hotel, to the destination and later return you to the Hoan Kiem Lake or your hotel. If you stay there, you could book any tour easily as the Old Quarter is for tourists. Check the price online first and make as many bargain as you want ( LOL )
Explore some photos and description here ( choose the language you want )
http://thesinhtour.com/du-lich-ninh-binh/

I'm flying to Hanoi and returning from Hanoi to Beijing, because this is the only none stop flight between Beijing and Vietnam

 

[BoQ77]

I'm flying to Hanoi and returning from Hanoi to Beijing, because this is the only none stop flight between Beijing and Vietnam

You have only 6 days, at least 2 days in Hanoi for arrival and departure time.

You should think about booking flights between your destinations. Recommended.
Vietnam has no HSR, but the air ticket is not so expensive ( depends on the departure time of flight ).
Try Bikini Airline ( Vietjet Air ).
Hanoi - Da Nang ; Hanoi - Quy Nhon ; Ha Noi - Nha Trang ;

combined with overnight express coach. or night train.

The shuttle bus to/from Hanoi airport is No. 86 : fare 1.4 USD/one way to a few stops near Hanoi center
or simply you request Uber taxi ( a Vietnam cellular SIM may needed )

Surprising that You could use any software as Talk It ( designed for English ) to talk the location name ( without accent ) in Vietnam correctly. For example "Ho Chi Minh" "Tran Phu" "Sao Hom"... as city name, street name, hotel name .. Try it, because the Uber taxi would call you after your order, to know your exact location. Just tell him the address, for example "Number 5 Luong Ngoc Quyen". Uber fare in Hanoi is about 25 US cents / km ( UberX ) or 50 cents / km ( Uber Black ), for any distance, no minimum

 

[Edison Chen]

You have only 6 days, at least 2 days in Hanoi for arrival and departure time.

You should think about booking flights between your destinations. Recommended.
Vietnam has no HSR, but the air ticket is not so expensive ( depends on the departure time of flight ).
Try Bikini Airline ( Vietjet Air ).
Hanoi - Da Nang ; Hanoi - Quy Nhon ; Ha Noi - Nha Trang ;

combined with overnight express coach. or night train.

The shuttle bus to/from Hanoi airport is No. 86 : fare 1.4 USD/one way to a few stops near Hanoi center
or simply you request Uber taxi ( a Vietnam cellular SIM may needed )

Surprising that You could use any software as Talk It ( designed for English ) to talk the location name ( without accent ) in Vietnam correctly. For example "Ho Chi Minh" "Tran Phu" "Sao Hom"... as city name, street name, hotel name .. Try it, because the Uber taxi would call you after your order, to know your exact location. Just tell him the address, for example "Number 5 Luong Ngoc Quyen". Uber fare in Hanoi is about 25 US cents / km ( UberX ) or 50 cents / km ( Uber Black ), for any distance, no minimum

Thanks for your advice, my flight only takes 3h 35min from Beijing to Hanoi, so I think it won't take me 2 days for arrival and departure.

Which is the best pho restaurant in Hanoi or HCM?

 

[Viet]

Thanks for your advice, my flight only takes 3h 35min from Beijing to Hanoi, so I think it won't take me 2 days for arrival and departure.

Which is the best pho restaurant in Hanoi or HCM?

the best pho in town?
Saigon has probably 10,000 pho restaurants, difficult to try all and decide which one is the best?

actually it depends on your taste and budget. you can go to the nice restaurant or sit down at the next food seller. I can tell you how I make my day when I visit VN. do like othe vietnamese do.

I start the morning breakfast with a "banh mi" and a cafe at the next street vendor.

for lunch, I either go for "com binh dan" (rice for common folks)

or "pho"

never forget: iced milk cafe

Going on the beach, I take sea foods

and fruits. the women come to you, asking what you want and if you want.

Diner is usally taken at home with family members.


when the sun goes down, then it is time for a cool beer and snacks.