District 2 or 7

Post new topic

Member since 13 June 2013

liverboyNew member13 June 2013 03:42:21

Hi All,

After a little research I've narrowed it down to renting an apartment in District 2 or 7. Which would you choose?

My situation:
Family of four (me, wife 5 year old and 1 month old)
I'll be working in District 1.
I'm interested in sending my 5 year old to an international school in District 2 next year.

What's important:
Good set up for the family, facilities like pool and playground and of course it must be secure.
Travel to district 1. I'm used to a 70minute commute so interested to know what commutes would be.

Thanks

Jase

saigonmonkey Serial expat

Member since 18 February 2011

saigonmonkeySerial expat13 June 2013 04:27:15

728

The answer is an easy one - if your kids are going to school in D2, then that's where you should live. Don't make them have to ride a bus from D7 to D2 every day. The commute for you will be about the same from either place. Could be a little closer from D2 to D1, but of course that depends on where in D2 you live, and where in D1 you work.

laidbackfreak Serial expat

Member since 10 August 2010

laidbackfreakSerial expat13 June 2013 04:56:08

976

Totally agree with Saigonmonkey, the kids school is where you need to live near. The commute from D2 - D7 is a long one, and not something I'd want to put a young child through.
Keep in mind if you live that far out, you also restrict the child's social options as chances are most of their friends will live in D2.

Tuanthan New member

Member since 20 March 2013

TuanthanNew member13 June 2013 09:40:30

I think you should choose district 2 as you choose school in district 2 for your children. I believe that you do not want to risk for your children ride on bus everyday (it may took around 1hr from dist 2 to dist 7 )... and not mention the traffic..

Also you can easily to reach dist1 from dist 2. You need to go through Saigon Bridge, turn right on Nguyen Huu Canh then follow straight then you reach Le Thanh Ton district 1. I went to work there before and it took me only 20 mins everymorning from disct 2 to Vincom Tower.

liverboy New member

Member since 13 June 2013

liverboyNew member13 June 2013 23:00:27

Thank you all. Looks like D2 it is!

charmavietnam ViP

Member since 17 April 2013

charmavietnamViP16 June 2013 02:24:24

2841

Thao Dien area is quiet for family with kids.

akoaysibrey Active member

Member since 18 November 2012

akoaysibreyActive member16 June 2013 06:38:24

District 7,is clean and with friendly environments,there some international school around here..and if they are studying in district 2 well there is a service from the school to pick up your kids..

maiphan Member

Member since 23 February 2013

maiphanMember17 June 2013 03:05:47

Definitely D2. I used to travel 4 hours every day to drop off and pick up my children at SSIS in D7. It was a hasle. I moved to D2 and enrolled my 2 children at The American School of VN. They love it there. Let me know if I can answer any other questions for you.

Sploke77 Serial expat

Member since 15 August 2012

Sploke77Serial expat17 June 2013 03:28:25

277

Passed through D2 the other day; does not see m to have that many eateries and big shopping only centers around Metro mega mart . Any other comments?? Dist 7 seems mushroomed with eateries, bakeries, shops and more groceries choices.. especially along nguyen Duc Canh. What priorities??
Yes, kids are kids, but I also need to feed my stomach well..

Tuanthan New member

Member since 20 March 2013

TuanthanNew member20 June 2013 03:39:01

#10

District 2 also have many restaurant and shop... Two main supermarkets are Metro and Anphu. As for restaurant, Alfresco,
Baan Thai, 3G Trois Gourmands,Mekong Merchant, Boat House and etc... You can look for more around Thao Dien street, Nguyen Van Huong street or TRan Nao street.

In addition, district 2 is a based for ARC (ANIMAL RESCUE CENTER) so if your family have free time and want to join they are always welcome.. If you need more information about district 2 you can contact me as I stay in district 2 for almost 4 years.

Have a nice day

trnlanvy New member

Member since 27 September 2013

trnlanvyNew member27 September 2013 08:27:56

#11

[Moderated: pls send a private message with details]

Articles to help you in your expat project in Saigon

Accommodation in Vietnam
If you're jetting off to Asia's beloved S-shaped nation, take care of booking the best accommodation ...
Buying property in Vietnam
If you are planning on staying in Vietnam for a significant amount of time, buying a condo or getting involved in ...
Accommodation in Hai Phong
Hai Phong's real estate market has been developing rapidly in recent years. Expats from around the world have ...
Getting married in Vietnam
Have you met that perfect someone who you want to spend the rest of your life with? Luckily, getting married in ...
Working in Vietnam
Anyone thinking about working in Vietnam is in for a treat. Compared to many Western countries, Vietnam's ...
Setting up a business in Vietnam
Foreign entrepreneurs from across the globe have been landing across Asia for decades. In August, Harvard ranked ...
The healthcare system in Vietnam
Moving to Vietnam is going to present you with an abundance of challenges, from the logistical aspect to customs ...
Relocating to Vietnam
Are you considering moving to Vietnam, or have you recently been offered a job at a Vietnamese company? Packing up ...