Living in ho chi minh compared to other cities in vietnam

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wasantha New member

Member since 01 July 2011

wasanthaNew member02 June 2015 12:06:30

Hi All ,

would like to share your opinion Living in ho chi minh compared to other cities in Vietnam

ralphnhatrang Serial expat

Member since 20 January 2015

ralphnhatrangSerial expat03 June 2015 01:39:24

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Saigon is the business capitol of Vietnam. It's busy, smokey, dirty, dusty (14 times above recommended maximum for dust). Beware of pickpockets and bag, camera and jewellery snatchers. But you can escape a lot of the mayhem by living south over the river to Phu My Hung. Mind you, it is a very expensive area to live in.

Other cities are quieter and cleaner, even Hanoi, which is still a busy city and the cultural capitol of Vietnam. Other cities worth looking at to live include Can Tho, Vung Tau, Nha Trang, Quy Nho, Hue, each with its own appeal. Come over a look around and see which city appeals to you.

thecoolchazza Contributor

Member since 03 April 2014

thecoolchazzaContributor03 June 2015 03:23:01

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I agreed with Ralphnhatrang, HCMC is quiet dirty, a lot of pollution and motorbikes everywhere. a few plus sides with HCMC: there are so much more sporting activities, different varieties of foods, more parks and more festivals. Also the people in HCMC differ from District to District.

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