Katie’s guidebook - Dakao Area

- Xích lô is a symbol of Vietnam, truly a local experience, you can catch one near Independence area. - "Xe ôm" is some old men with two helmets await guest on the street. If you'd love to explore a short adventure trip in Saigon on wheels, bargant before you take a ride. 15m distance ~ 50k VNĐ is suitable. - By walk: The Home is near by many must-see sightseeing that you just need 10' by walk. - Bus is cheap, but it is not convenience for a long distance. - Grab/Go-Viet/Bee is some familiar transportation app in Saigon - Electric bus: 12k for 1 round from Botanical Garden to 23/9 Park

- Admire the French colonial architecture - See Saigon from above: All it takes is a $10 USD elevator ride to get to the Saigon Skydeck - Bixteco Financial Tower. I wholeheartedly recommend it as one of the coolest things to do in Ho Chi Minh. - Haggle in Saigon’s best markets - Beat the traffic on a mototaxi - Visit Thien Hau Pagoda - Visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda - Go to the Water Puppet show - Gorge on all the delicious food - Enjoy the incredible nightlife

During Saigon’s dry season (November to May), the weather is hot and dry and all clothing types are suitable. You should feel free to wear whatever you want, if you want to dress up, then go for it, if you want to be casucal, that is also perfectly acceptable.

- Eat like the Locals - Drink like them, too - Bargain when shopping - Visit Attractions without Admission Fees such as Notre Dame Cathedral and Saigon Central Post Office,... - Explore on Foot - Get a Local SIM Card - Check if you need a Tourist Visa to enter the country

- "Xin chào" means Hello - "Giảm giá" means discount please - "Bao nhiêu tiền" means how much? - "Tên tôi là..." means my name is