{"id":217,"date":"2020-06-02T19:33:50","date_gmt":"2020-06-02T19:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/trangwebvang.net\/rainbowhotel\/2020\/06\/02\/kinh-nghiem-dat-phong-khach-san-o-quan-5-sai-gon\/"},"modified":"2020-06-12T07:46:14","modified_gmt":"2020-06-12T07:46:14","slug":"top-5-districts-in-saigon-for-travelers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rainbowhotelvn.com\/en\/top-5-districts-in-saigon-for-travelers\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Districts in Saigon for Travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"

District 1 – The City Center<\/h2>\n

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There are many advantages to staying in District 1 compared to the other districts, that\u2019s the reason that most travelers choose to stay here. First of all, District 1 has the most choices for accommodation in the city, from the cheapest hostels to 5-star hotels. In addition, most of the main tourist attractions are located here: like the Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, War Remnants Museum and Independence Palace. District 1 is also a great area for people that love nightlife, with a wide range of bars, clubs, and cafes that open until late into the evening. Keep in mind however that food, accommodations, and other services in District 1 are often much more expensive in comparison to the other districts. If you\u2019re the type of traveler that would prefer to say in a less touristy area we would recommend avoiding District 1.<\/p>\n

District 2 – Tranquility & Fine Dining<\/h2>\n

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District 2 used to be swampland but major development in recent years has transformed it into the richest district in the city, filled mansions and villas. If you\u2019re tired of eating Vietnamese food and you\u2019re interested in fine dining, you will love District 2. You\u2019ll find some of the most acclaimed European and Western restaurants in the city in District 2. This district is also one of the most popular areas for expats to live in because it is much less hectic than the other districts, and has less air pollution due to there not being as much traffic. Many of the largest international schools are located in District 2 so it\u2019s a convenient place to live for many expats that teach for a living. The downside to District 2 is that it takes around 30 minutes to travel to the city center, and there are much less local street food options. And during the rainy season (from June to October) many areas in District 2 are prone to flooding.<\/p>\n

District 3 – Coffee and Architecture<\/h2>\n

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According to the old saying I mentioned earlier, District 3 is the best place to get a good night\u2019s sleep. That is why some of the oldest neighborhoods in Saigon are located in District 3. District 3 is much less busy than District 1 but it is still conveniently located to most of the main tourist attractions and shopping areas. Many of the oldest French colonial buildings in the city are located in District 3 so it\u2019s a great place to stay if you love architecture. District 3 also has some of the most unique coffee shops in Saigon, where many Saigonese will gather for leisure and work. There isn\u2019t as much nightlife in District 3 as in District 1, however, you can find some of the best live music in District 3 at places like The Acoustic Bar and Yoko Bar.<\/p>\n

District 4 – AirBNBs & Seafood<\/h2>\n

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District 4, like District 3 borders District 1, so it is conveniently located near most of the popular sites in the city. There are not as many hotel options in District 4 compared to Districts 1 and 3, but you will find some amazing AirBNBs with some of the best views in the city in District 4. District 4 used to have a reputation for being crime-ridden but over the past 10 years the government has cleaned up the crime and District 4 is now one of the best locations in Saigon to find amazing street seafood. Crab claws, scallops, and clams\u2026are some of the highlights. The only downside to the restaurants in this area is that most do not have English menus. If you feel intimidated about exploring District 4 on your own, join XO Tours on our famous XO Foodie Tour, and we\u2019ll order the best seafood in District 4 for you!<\/p>\n

District 5 – Shopping Bargains & Dumplings<\/h2>\n

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Welcome to one of the largest Chinatowns in the world! Locals call the Chinatown here Cho Lon, which literally means \u201cBig Market.\u201d The name says it all; it\u2019s the main trading and wholesale District in Saigon. Most of the vendors in Ben Thanh Market and other popular markets in Saigon come to Chinatown to buy their products wholesale, so the prices in this district are usually much lower than in the touristy areas. Keep in mind however that many vendors in Chinatown only sell their products in bulk. It\u2019s also more difficult to shop in Chinatown if you do not speak Vietnamese or Cantonese because most of the vendors do not speak English. Another disadvantage of staying in D5 is that it\u2019s quite far away from the main tourist attractions. If you love Chinese architecture, bargain buys, outdoor markets and Chinese food however than this the best District in Saigon to stay in. Also if you\u2019re the type of traveler that loves to get off the beaten path, then you\u2019ll appreciate the fact that you won\u2019t run into many tourists in District 5.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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