Chung Cu 42 Ton That Thiep

Top choice in Ho Chi Minh City


Come for the apartment building partially converted into cool boutique shops, and linger for the young, social-media-savvy fashion labels that produce stylish but affordable clothing. Triple T is a great store here selling linen menswear. Head upstairs, and also through to the back to the second building.


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