Back to the land of motorcyclists, dangling cables, and of course Poh and Rolls..
Spent an extended weekend during the Nuzul Quran holidays at Saigon aka Ho Chi Minh city.
When we checked in at LCCT, we were asked to queue at this counter for HCM flight
And all the while my teachers & Geography book said HCM - Saigon is in Vietnam
whatever lah...so long as I know I am arriving HCM
Left @ 12noon and arrived @ 1330hrs
Going thru immigration was smooth, we did not had to fill in the embarkation card..so the smart-chip did come in handy in.
Like the locals, we took the Bus No: 152 to town. Fare was VND4,000/pax and and per luggage. Total transportation cost , including our one piece luggage = VND12,000 = RM2.00.
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Interior - airconditioned |
With a map in the hand, we managed to find our abode :-
HA MY 2 HOTEL
Add :100 Ly Tu Trong St - Ben Thanh ward – Dist . 1 - HCM
Web :
www.hamyhotel.com.vn
Checking into our deluxe room with city view,
My Burger King meal, bought at Tan Son Nhat airport - VND66,000.00 = RM10.56 (darn expensive)
Reason for buying - we need the small change for our bus fare
Chomp chomp ....
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Whopper Jr with Add on Cheese - VND66,000.00 = RM10.56 |
Short rest, we were out on the street, braving the motorcyclists, dusts and sun
Walked to Parkson Saigon Tourist Plaza..
this place sell branded stuff,
And then I spotted the place I want to go ::::
THUONG XA TAX Q1
SHOP G2, 2ND FLOOR,
135 NGUYEN STREET
My catch on the first day
PET SHOP ---
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Coin purses/wallets/tupperware holder |
For my mom in law
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Back view ... |
Dinner time was at a local coffee shop round the corner
Menu
Fresh Fruit Juice - VND20,000 = RM3.20
Rice/Noodles - VND40,000 = RM6.40
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Strawberry Yogurt - lovely |
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Fried Rice with Bo |
My Pho Bo with lots of greens
emmmmm...love those taste
For supper later at hotel