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Two days in HCM

Replies: 6 - Last Post: Dec 6, 2012 7:55 AM Last Post By: SamPan

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johncawalsh

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Dec 4, 2012 11:54 PM
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Two days in HCM

Hi guys,

First time poster on here....

Heading on a little trip to Vietnam and Cambodia with my girlfriend in January, and finishing up in Ho Chi Minh with 2 days to spare before flying out. Any suggestions on what to do, what's cool etc., there for a couple days?
Also, with the Cu Chi tunnels, does anyone know how tough they are to get into, move around etc. as by the time I get to HCM I will be just over 2 months out of a knee reconstruction, meaning I should have most of my mobility back, but it may still be a bit weak so might have to skip it if it sounds a bit too hard on the knees.

My interests are: History, getting absorbed in culture, chilling out and just experiencing new things; if that helps narrow down advice :)
Am open to any suggestions though for a good way to end what should be a nice break.

Thanks guys

John

ladybug79

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Dec 5, 2012 3:03 AM
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Hi, try Saigon Street Eats, if you want to blend in with the locals at lunch or dinner. Really great and the hosts are amazing.

Sianne

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Dec 5, 2012 4:06 AM
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Hi!
I'd say most of the Cu Chi experience should go fine, except maybe for the last tunnel which is quite long. For me it was harder on the upper thighs than the knees though, so I don't think it should be a problem :)

For a chilling out I'd maybe try a mud spa?

ae123456

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Dec 5, 2012 8:07 AM
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You should be okay with the Cu Chi tunnels. The parts that are open to the visitors are enlarged a little to accommodate us larger western types. Try to combine the Cu Chi trip with the Cao dai temple.

Interior

exterior

Plenty of good museums in HCMC, plus the Post Office (not kidding- it is spectacular inside), Dam Sen Park.

mervi56

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Dec 5, 2012 8:08 AM
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Where can we find this Saigon Street Eats in that huge city? Maybe eat dinner there next wednesday :-D

johncawalsh

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Dec 5, 2012 3:47 PM
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Thanks for the replies all. Sounds good. I like the idea of the Street Eats, looks very interesting and fun. With the tunnels, would most hotels be able to organise these tours for you or would we need to find a tour operator. Either way is fine, we've got some time anyway.

Thanks again!

SamPan

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Dec 6, 2012 7:55 AM
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Cho Quan Church merits a visit, and the side grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes is filled with plaques and joss-sticks offerings from the local devotees.

They may be Christians, but they still pray with offerings of joss-sticks to their Saviour....go soak in the culture...
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