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 Traveller's Tales: Entertainment suggestions in Vietnam
Sample the happening nightlife near in Vietnam. You may read about their entertainment tips and guides. Find out about entertainment centres, recreation, theatre, arts and night life. Also, you might want to read our
Central Vietnam city guide,
Halong Bay city guide,
Hanoi city guide,
Ho Chi Minh city guide,
Phan Thiet city guide,
and Hoi An city guide.
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| T Dall |
12 October 2002 |
Stayed at Hoi An Hotel - Hoi An, Vietnam.
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Interesting history but touristy. Best time to appreciate the town's beauty is after the Tam Tam bar has closed for the night and the streets are free of people.
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| L Tran |
28 September 2002 |
Stayed at Caravelle Hotel - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam.
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I would recommend the following restaurants: Tib (fried spring rolls and shrimp on sugar cane), Temple Club (steamed fish w/scallions and soy sauce and appetizer sampler), 3T (grilled live prawns).
If you are into night clubs/discotheques and want to experience the young, local scene, go to Blue. This place like many other local night spots close at midnight so make sure you get there early. If you are into the ex-pat scene, you can catch good live music at Vasco's and Saigon Bar. And if you are looking for a trendy lounge atmosphere, Q Bar is a good choice.
Cho Benh Thanh is within walking distance and definitely worth a visit. Here you can get cheap souvenirs, local food, fabric, sushi plates, etc. Remember to bargain.
Take the metered taxi to get around. Very inexpensive relative to US and Europe.
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| V Danani |
14 September 2002 |
Stayed at Equatorial Ho Chi Minh, Hotel - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam.
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Shadows Pub - Nice place to unwind with a glass of ice cold beer.
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| A Gonzalez |
31 August 2002 |
Stayed at Sofitel Plaza Hanoi - Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Nam Phuong Restaurant is the best to try vietnamese cuisine and listening to traditional music.
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| R Johnson |
17 August 2002 |
Stayed at Oscar Saigon Hotel - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam.
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Saigon is a lively city with plenty of nightlife and good shopping.
But there is a bad habit of really overcharging in the shops and for transport. It seems none of the taxi meters work. Agree trip costs in advance and stick to your guns!
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| P Williams |
26 July 2002 |
Stayed at Lucky Hotel - Hanoi, Vietnam.
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We are from the UK and found Hanoi very different from London. We enjoyed the experience of seeing life lived on the streets.
We particularly enjoyed the Temple of Literature and the Water Puppet show.
Tip for travellers. If you are going to have any clothes made; make sure you give yourself time not only for the clothes to be made but also time for any alterations that may be necessary.
Be careful with taxis. Get the hotel to organise it for you; or when travelling around agree price before the journey starts.
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| E Hughes |
21 July 2002 |
Stayed at Oscar Saigon Hotel - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam.
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I visited various museums and the waterfront.
I also liked the REX roof top restaurant and the music in the Caravelle. I took a motorcycle out to China Town and visited the Pagoda. The market at Le Loi was fascinating
and gave me an opportunity to meet with the locals. A big difficulty is the language barrier. Overall a great place to visit.
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| E Mair |
15 July 2002 |
Stayed at Que Huong - Liberty 3 - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam.
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Saigon is hugely inexpensive, the food is good, although people who suffer from allergies to MSG should be cautious when ordering. Saigon is a great place to visit for anyone interested in politics, history, or art-- the museums are as varied as in Paris (although clearly not as well maintained), and the information contined within them is extensive. I would recommend that visitors see the following museums: the History Museum, the War Remnants/Crimes Museum, and the Art Museum. Tours that should be taken are a 1 day tour of the Mekong and the full day tour to both teh Cu Chi tunnels and the Cao Daist Holy See (fascinating).
Public transport in Saigon is limited; however, it is very easy to walk around the central area provided that you are accustommed to walking about 3 km a day. If not, taxis are plentiful, although fares should be negotiated in advance. Recommended restaurants are Zen and the Orignal Boddhi Tree (both about 2 minutes walk from Que Huong Liberty 3). These are vegetarian, however, the offer an astonishing variety of food. To sample a huge range of Vietnamese food, I would recommend visiting Vietnam House-- about 9 types of dishes for $10. Good value, and they have traditional music performed live upstairs.
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| E Jordan |
14 July 2002 |
Stayed at Oscar Saigon Hotel - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam.
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Avoid the My Canh (boat) restaurant and "cruise". Augustin french restaurant around the corner from the Oscar Hotel is outstanding and cheap by U.S. standards. In fact, prices of everything in Viet Naam are cheap by U.S. standards. Rex Hotel has good dinner and show with traditional Vietnamese music in the evenings -- call for reservations.
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| T M. gray |
03 July 2002 |
Stayed at Golden Key Hotel - Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Halong Bay excellent. If money is not a problem well worth upgrading. Old city was excellent, Water puppet show can not be beat. Taxi transportation is cheap reguardless alway be clear, and upfront about payments before you go with your provider.
Be careful about beggers, most including children can be upsetting and very persistant. Do not give money directly. Offer food, or give your money to approved charity. The Hotel can refer you.
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