District 5 – Maze Vietnam

Tran Phu Street in Saigon

Khoi Nguyen — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 15:12:26 +0000

What do you usually hear about Vietnam? Food? Tourist attractions? Have you ever wanted to find out more about Vietnamese art and culture in the most local way?

Then you should write down the ‘Tran Phu st.’ in your wishlist right away because it is filled with a myriad of painting and frame workshops. It is no musée, but still, you can see the art of Da Vinci, Picasso, Van Gogh, and so on remade through the hands of the amateur and professional painters. It is not a Church or Temple, but still, you can see the artwork of Buddha or Jesus. Also, you can find out more about the traditions of Vietnam throughout the frame filled with brush lines, as our ancestors usually say: “A hundredfold of hearing is not as good as seeing.” You can buy a wooden handmade picture frame and play Street Fighters in the city too if you want.

There are a lot of types of paintings available here. You can find oil-paintings, lacquer paintings, and so on.

P/S: Come here, and you will feel the gluish ‘aroma’ of the paint, mixed with the polluted air of Saigon (sometimes urine), though it is cancerous (so bring a face mask with you).

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Nightlife in District 5, Saigon

Vinh Nguyen — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 08:13:25 +0000

When you mention about nightlife in District 5, never should you miss out on listing the largest nightclub in Vietnam that is located right here.

America Discotheque

Wanna go to the largest nightclub in Vietnam? Welcome to America Discotheque. Located in the Windsor Plaza Hotel complex in District 5, the nightclub is a popular nightspot for both residents and expats. You can enjoy the thumping dance and techno tunes played by DJs on the main dance floor or hip hop and RnB in a separated room. The prices, however, are quite high, so you should carefully consider the drinks and foods here.

Photo: saigonbarsandclubs.com

Address: #18 An Duong Vuong street, Ward 4, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel : (+84) 8 3833 6688
Opening hours : Open until 12:00am, 7 days a week

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What and where to eat in District 5, Saigon?

Vinh Nguyen — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 16:18:28 +0000

As the “home” of many Vietnamese from Chinese origin, the culinary of District 5 has been influenced most by that one of the Chinese. You can enjoy these cultural dishes such as Dimsum, Mỳ gia, Cơm , ect. Most of the restaurants offered those have little high prices, but you should find out whether they are worthy or not.

Dimsum Baoz

Dimsum Baoz, a very Chinese-style restaurant in Saigon, is remarkable for its tasty Dimsum dish: the fillings are wrapped inside a thin layer of flour and savored with spices, sea-foods, and vegetables. Besides, there are also many other kinds of foods such as the crispy fried tofu, Chinese fried noodles and so on. The restaurant is quite spacious and open but sometimes a little too crowded and noisy.

Photo: sohanews.sohacdn.com

Address: 86-88 Nguyen Tri Phuong, Ward 7, District 5, Ho Chi Minh city
Website: baozdimsum.com
Tel: (+84) 0 3923 1480
Opening hours: 6:30am - 2:00pm and 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Prices : 50.000 - 200.000vnd

Huê Ký Mỳ gia

A long-standing family restaurant, Huê Ký Mì Gia is renowned for its “mì vịt tiềm” dish, a delicious dish with fragrantly braised duck, well-cooked noodles, and tasty broth. The restaurant was built by the Chinese in the Chợ Lớn area. The cost is quite high because of its professional service, but it is still very much worth it.

Photo: media.foody.vn

Address: #59B Thuan Kieu, Ward 12, District 5, Ho Chi Minh city
Tel: (+84) 8 3857 2640
Opening hours: 5:30am - 9:00pm
Prices : 50.000 - 100.000vnd

Đông Nguyên Cơm gà

Đông Nguyên Chicken rice restaurant , despite its rather expensive menu, has a reputation for its chicken rice, which is a savory combination of sticky rice, well-cooked chicken and many other ingredients. Although located in Chợ Lớn, a highly populated area usually overcrowded by many people, especially Vietnamese of Chinese origins, its service is still very professional and satisfactory.

Photo: hstatic.net

Address: #801 Nguyen Trai, Ward 14, District 5, Ho Chi Minh city
Tel: (+84) 8 3855 7662
Website : http://www.comgadongnguyen.vn/
Opening hours: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Prices : 50.000 - 80.000vnd

Nước sâm Lê Hồng Phong

Do you want to relieve the heat in a humid Saigon day? This herbal tea stand is here for you. Located at the Le Hong Phong - Nguyen Trai intersection, although just a small stand, it is crowded by thousands of people daily for its cool, refreshing drinks made at home from herbs that are beneficial to the health. Famous, trustworthy and tasty, why not give it a shot?

Photo: tea-3.lozi.vn

Address: #At the corner of Le Hong Phong and Nguyen Trai street, District 5, Ho Chi Minh city

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Shopping in District 5, Saigon

Vinh Nguyen — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:57:36 +0000

As the central of Saigon, District 5 has a number of markets, shops, and commercial centers. Typically, there are An Đông Market which is the embodiment of “Chợ Lớn” area, Hùng Vương Parkson always crowded with the youth, Nguyễn Trãi Street with several fashion shops and so on.

An Đông Market

An Đông Market, built more than 60 years ago in the “Cho Lon” area, is a big market at the heart of Saigon. The market is famous for its clean and wide space, its wholesale prices and a variety of products including but not limited to fabrics, shoes, clothes, etc. There are also food stands, fruit stands and especially arts and crafts stands. Safe and convenient for shoppers, this place is usually crowded and well-recommended by many people. Besides, An Đông Market is also an embodiment of "Chợ Lớn" area with its historic value. Next to the market stands the monumental An Đông Plaza, which also sells many kinds of goods.

Address: #34-36 An Dương Vương, Ward 9, District 5, Ho Chi Minh city
Tel: (+84) 8 3835 4773
Opening hours: 7:00am - 6:00pm

Nguyễn Trãi Street

A big avenue ranging from district 5 to district 1, Nguyen Trai street is a well-known shopping street in Saigon for its famous fashion shops. Whereas the part of district 1 of the street features more premium brand-name shops, the part in district 5 has more common and inexpensive shops selling nonetheless products with high quality.

Address: #Nguyễn Trãi Street, District 5, Ho Chi Minh city

Hùng Vương Parkson

As a big commercial center in Saigon generally and Cho Lon area particularly, Hùng Vương Parkson is a favorite spot for the youth. Not only does it sell high-class clothes, caparison and cosmetics but the Parkson also serves visitors with food court, game zone, gym and even cinema (CGV cinema). You can enjoy some great movies at the cinema with your friends, then have a lunch at the food court and get crazy at wasting so many coins in the game zone. You can spend all your day here and I am sure you will not regret it!

Address: #126 Hồng Bàng, Ward 12, District 5, Ho Chi Minh
Tel: (+84) 08-22220383
Website: http://www.parkson.com.vn
Opening hours: 9:30 am - 10:00 pm

All photos on this post taken by Trieu Anh.

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Where to visit in District 5, Saigon?

Vinh Nguyen — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 11:44:56 +0000

District 5, also known as “Chợ Lớn” area or Saigon’s Chinatown, is a long-standing and famous region in the city ever since the Vietnam Civil war between house Nguyễn and Trịnh. The Chinese community used to settle and began to sell a large number of Chinese products here, so Chinese culture has dominated all over this district.

"Đại thế giới" Waterpark

Although not as big as Dam Sen or Suoi Tien waterpark, Đại Thế Giới (Great World) Waterpark, located on Vo Van Kiet street, is still many people’s favorite place, especially for children. The park provides many services including gyms, saunas, an amusement park, restaurants and most remarkably, several big and clean pools for people of all ages. The kids’ pool has a protective glass wall that keeps parents from worrying about their children’s safety.

Address: #105 Tran Hung Dao Street, Ward 6, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
Prices: Children: 65.000vnd and Adult:85.000vnd
Website: http://daithegioiwaterpark.com.vn/
Tel: (+84) 8 3853 7867

Lương Nhữ Học Lanterns Street

The area encompassing the Tran Hung Dao - Luong Nhu Hoc intersection is a “heaven” of lanterns, especially on mid-autumn festivals. The beautiful lanterns characterize the Chinese influences on Vietnamese culture. Not only do they provide jobs for a group of people, the lanterns also symbolize the love at heart of Vietnamese people for their culture. Walking along the street, you will definitely be overwhelmed by its beauty. Do not forget to take photos of those precious moments!

Address: #Luong Như Hoc street, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City

Bà Thiên Hậu Pagoda

Bà Thiên Hậu Pagoda, a famous construction in the Cho Lon area, is the oldest Chinese pagoda built by the Chinese who emigrated to Vietnam in 1760. It embodies typical Chinese architecture embellished with flowery, leafy patterns, birds, statues, ceramic items and so on. Many people visit the pagoda on the first and fifteenth day of a lunar month when a full moon is visible. Not only does it symbolize architectural and religious values but a pagoda is also a gathering place of the Chinese-Vietnamese community.

Address: #710 Nguyen Trai Street, Ward 11, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City

Miếu Quan Đế (Nghĩa An Hội quán)

Constructed by the Chinese, the pagoda appears as a beautiful ancient pagoda in District 5 featuring interesting Chinese architectural style. Get inside and explore the mystery of Chinese-Buddhist interiors!

Address: #678 Nguyen Trai Street, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City

All photos on this post taken by Trieu Anh

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