Ho Chi Minh City & Mekong Delta

Saigon Metro - There’s just one line for now but you can now get from Ben Thanh Market to Suoi Tien. Vietnam Coracle has a great guide.

Book Street - It’s behind the post office near Nguyen Hue walking street. It has relaxed cafes and books.

Ben Thanh Market - Shop here for souvenirs and clothes. Don’t accept their first price. Always bargain!

Sarah in Saigon - Check her out on Instagram. She’s an American living in Vietnam with her Vietnamese husband.

• Baoz Dimsum (try the Mushroom Truffle Dimsum, Steamed BBQ Pork Buns Bánh Bao Xá Xíu, Fried Shrimp Spring Rolls Chả Giò Tôm)
• Quan Ut Ut (excellent American style BBQ)
• Haagen Dazs (get the raspberry sorbet)
• Crispy Donuts (delicious gourmet donuts)
• Eddie’s Diner (great milkshakes and food)
• Marcel Gourmet Burger
• Le Creme ice cream (they have fish sauce and pho ice cream)
• Cafe Apartment Building
• Saigon River Ferry (great view of the city at night, get it from Bach Dang Port)
• List of Coffee Shops in Thao Dien
• Agnieszka Omastka’s Cafe List
• Crescent Mall in District 7
• SC VivoCity Mall in District 7
• Golden Lotus Healing Spa Land (massive spa)

FOR FAMILIES

• Hop On/Off Double Decker Bus
• Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street (go in the evening to see street performers)
• Crescent Lake Park (best park I’ve been to in Vietnam)
• Jump Arena
• Crescent Wall Rock Climbing (in the Crescent Mall)
• Gokarts at Infinity Racing
• Amazing Bay Water Park (2 hours from the city)
• Suoi Tien Theme/Water Park
• Dam Sen Theme/Water Park (can get a ticket without the rides included)
• Ice skating rink at Vincom Plaza Landmark 81
• Vietopia
• Chocolate Workshop
• Ccomaya Kids Cafe & Restaurant
• The Snap Cafe
• Cherry Pet Coffee (lots of cute dogs, cats and even a couple of capybaras)
• Capybara Cafe
• Lilliput Diamond Kids Cafe & Family Restaurant
• Koi Garden Coffee
• Oasis Koi Cafe (book a table in advance)

MEKONG DELTA

• Muoi Khuong Chocolate Farm (family run cacao farm in the Mekong Delta)
• MoonRy (best massage in Can Tho)