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Top Markets of Saigon: Parkson Saigon Tourist Plaza

August 21, 2010 by Phong Quan 1 Comment

Today on our tour of Saigon markets we finally make it to that glittering paragon of Western modernity in Saigon: the Parkson department store. While Diamond Plaza may have been the first real department store, Malaysia-owned Parskon is what people think of when you say mall or department store in Saigon. Located on Le Thanh Ton in very heart of the financial district of … [Read more...] about Top Markets of Saigon: Parkson Saigon Tourist Plaza

Popular Temples and Pagodas in Vietnam

August 19, 2010 by Vinh Dang Leave a Comment

This article is submitted by guest writer:  Nga Vu – Second year candidate for Master of Science in Energy System Engineering program at University of Michigan.  It is in no means to promote or condemn the religion and/or teachings of Buddhism. ***** Vietnamese architecture expresses a graceful aesthetic of natural balance and harmony that is evident in any of the country's … [Read more...] about Popular Temples and Pagodas in Vietnam

Top Markets of Vietnam: Diamond Plaza

July 31, 2010 by Phong Quan 1 Comment

Today, on our tour of Saigon markets we move from the traditional to the modern and take a look at the city's first Western-style shopping center: Diamond Plaza. Built by Korean contractors and opened in 1999, Diamond Plaza is a massive, department-store style shopping center. Located in the heart of District 1 right by Notre Dame cathedral, this sleek, modern and … [Read more...] about Top Markets of Vietnam: Diamond Plaza

Top Markets of Vietnam: An Dong 1

July 1, 2010 by Phong Quan 2 Comments

Today on our tour of the top markets of Vietnam, we finally venture a little further outside of the District 1 bubble of Saigon to An Dong market. Located in District 5 (basically the Chinatown of Saigon), An Dong is a shopper's paradise. The first thing you need to learn before venturing out to An Dong, however, is that there are two of them: An Dong 1 and An Dong 2 (or An … [Read more...] about Top Markets of Vietnam: An Dong 1

How to Cheat, Trick, Rob, Mug, and Rip-Off a Tourist in Vietnam

June 23, 2010 by Vinh Dang 18 Comments

Disclaimer: The situations described in this article are taken from anecdotal experiences and are by no means representative of the average travelers’ experience in Vietnam. While the scams and tricks described here do happen in Vietnam (and the rest of the world), the Vietnamese are by and large a beautiful and gracious people. This article is primarily meant to entertain so … [Read more...] about How to Cheat, Trick, Rob, Mug, and Rip-Off a Tourist in Vietnam

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