Discover Ho Chi Minh, Da Lat, and Mui Ne: Best Vietnam Travel Destinations
Vietnam – Mini Guide to Ho Chi Minh City, Da Lat, and Mui Ne
The general travel route in Vietnam is from north to south: Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Da Lat, Mui Ne, and Ho Chi Minh City, with Danang serving as the dividing line between North and South Vietnam. This time, I will mainly introduce the southern Vietnam route.
Vietnam does not have its own script; it mainly uses French letters. The architecture and cuisine in South Vietnam are basically close to French style.
In Ho Chi Minh City, it is recommended to stay on Pham Ngu Lao Street because it is close to several famous attractions in Ho Chi Minh (Reunification Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office), and there are many hotels here.
Most importantly, the Sinh Cafe bus is located here for easy access.
There are many Sinh Cafes in Vietnam, and everyone has different recommendations. Here, I recommend TheSinhTourist Saigon (www.thesinhtourist.vn) because you can book directly with a credit card online. In addition, they also offer day tours and hotel services, which are very convenient for traveling.
You can take your printed booking confirmation to the Sinh office to collect your tickets. When you pick up your tickets for the first time, they will give you all the tickets for your itinerary, and then you can exchange for seat numbers when you board.
I feel that Ho Chi Minh City is surprisingly chaotic, and the security is very poor.
There are many motorcycles here, and they do not stop at red lights, so be extra careful when crossing the street.
Da Lat is located in the highlands of Vietnam, where the temperature is at least 5 degrees Celsius lower than in the city, so make sure to bring long-sleeved clothes and pants. Da Lat is a French-style town, and the most famous attraction is the Crazy House.
It is recommended to book the Crazy House on weekends, and you can find the email for booking on their official website. The reason is that it is not open to the public on these two days, so if you stay inside, there will be very few people.
Another attraction in Da Lat is the Da Lat Railway Station, where you can take a narrow-gauge train around.
Just pay attention to the departure times.
The attractions in Mui Ne are relatively scattered, so it is essential to rent a car. I booked through Sinh, and if you have fewer people, you may need to pay extra for the car rental.
Dining: In Ho Chi Minh City, you can find all kinds of Vietnamese food on Pham Ngu Lao Street.
In Da Lat, it is recommended to eat the baguettes sold on the streets. Mui Ne, of course, is known for seafood, but due to the concentration of foreigners in these places, the prices are not cheap. The prices at the airport are even more exorbitant.
Vietnam does not have a departure tax, but tipping is quite common.
Also, when leaving the airport, do not engage with unlicensed taxi drivers; take a regular taxi, as they use meters. It is recommended to book accommodation near Sinh Cafe.
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