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  Reunification Palace

  Also known as the Independence Palace, this building marks, for many, the end of the Vietnam War. Free tours with an English-speaking guide can be arranged in the lobby.

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  Diving and Snorkeling in Con Dao Island

  Con Dao is the best place for diving and snorkeling because there is a diversified marine ecosystem with 1,300 species of marine creatures and the colorful coral. 

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  Take a Cooking Class

  I’m a big believer that one of the best souvenirs you can take home from your travels is a new skill. Being able to cook some of your favourite dishes when you get home...

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  Take a Cyclo Ride

  Not the most efficient method of cruising through the city, but a very old and popular way of experiencing Saigon .

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  Go Backpacking Hai Van Pass by Motorbike

  Hai Van Pass had been selected as one of the most beautiful stretch of beach road in the world. Go backpacking Hai Van Pass by motorbike is an amazing experience that...

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  Try Not To Get Hit By a Scooter – No Joke!

  Crossing the streets in HCMC is seriously no joke and is an experience in and of itself. Just look up “crossing the street in Vietnam” on YouTube and you’ll...

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  Take a Free Walking Tour

  One of my favourite ways to acclimate to new cities is to do a walking tour, preferably a free one! Trails and Tales or Saigon Free Walking Tours will teach you a little...

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  Shop the Markets, Shop the Malls

  If you’re itching to bring home a souvenir, you won’t be at a loss for shopping in Saigon. Ben Thanh Market is famous for its many stalls and traditional goods, or...

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  Buy a Souvenir That Will Last a Lifetime – Art!

  I won’t lie… we were sucked in. In the Old Quarter you will see many galleries packed to the brim with stacks of paintings. For the  most part, they are all...

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  Visit a French Cafe

  The best part of the French influence has survived in Hanoi… the food. I love that in Hanoi you can walk around one corner and eat a bowl of Pho, but also treat...

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