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Chu Chi Tunnels
This maze of tunnels was used by the Viet Cong in the war against the United States.
Measuring little more than 1 meter high and 80 centimeters across, these tunnels were used
as supply routes, kitchens, hospitals and training facilities in the war era.
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Opening
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9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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Pricing:
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Tunnels only: USD2 per person.
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Contact:
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+ 8 84 829 8914 (Saigon Tourist Office) |
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More
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Most travel companies run day trips to the Cu Chi tunnels and Cao Dai Temple for USD4 a person.
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Getting
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A two-hour drive northwest out of Ho Chi Minh City.
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Ben Thanh Market
The city's main market is packed with an organised grid of aisles, offering an array of goods
from clothings to food.
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Details
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Opening
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9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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Pricing:
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Varies from one store to another.
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Contact:
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+ 8 84 829 8914 (Saigon Tourist Office) |
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Getting
Here:
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Roundabout of Le Loi and Tran Hung Dao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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Water Puppet Theatre
This traditional Vietnamese art form features graceful, powerful performances from puppets
brought to life by professional, highly-skilled artists.
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Opening
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7.30 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. & 1.30 p.m. to 5.15 p.m. daily.
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Pricing:
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USD2
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Contact:
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+84 8 829 8496 |
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Getting
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Address: 28 Vo Van Tan, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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Saigon Water Park
This water theme park features attractions such `The Twister', `Lazy River' and raft slides, promising hours of amusement for the whole family.
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Details
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Opening
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Mon - Fri: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Pricing:
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Those taller than 1.4 meters: USD4; Between 0.8 meters and 1.4 meters: USD2; Under 0.8 meters: Free admission.
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Contact:
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+84 8 897 0456 |
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Getting
Here:
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Address: Kha Van Can, 10km from city, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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Reunification Palace
Formerly named the Presidential Palace, this symbol of the former South Vietnamese
Government is noted for its striking 1960s feature.
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Details
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Opening
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7.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
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Pricing:
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USD4.
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Contact:
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+84 8 829 0629 |
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Getting
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Address: 106 Nguyen Du, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. |
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