Experience in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam by Trung

What is it like to live in Ho Chi Minh City? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Living in Hochiminh is like to live in a city which is both modern and ancient. The city has been significantly developing with a lot of skyscrapers, theme parks, center library, etc. However, it still remains the ancient look with some places having old structures.

What is the student lifestyle like in Ho Chi Minh City?

The student lifestyle in HCM city is to balance between studying and playing.

How much does it cost to live in Ho Chi Minh City?

HCM city has an average cost. It may cost $500 per person a month with a good living standard

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City? Is there any advice you can give?

No it isn't. With $300-400 you can easily find a high-qualified accom here. You can find accom in District 1, 4 or 7.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

HCM has a various cuisine, both traditional dishes from many places of the country such as Pho, Hue beef-noodle soup, Com Tam, Banh Mi, etc and international foods coming from many other countries such as Japanese, Chinese, Italian, French, etc.

What places would you recommend visiting in Ho Chi Minh City?

If you go to HCM city, you can go to Notre Dam catheral, Historical museum, Central Post office, Independence Palace, Nguyen Hue walking avenue,etc. in district 1. Farther, you can go to Star-light bridge in district 7, Dam Sen water park.

Is it good to eat out in Ho Chi Minh City? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Yes. in HCM city, You can eat in a luxury restaurant or sitting on pavement and eating some special foods you just know when you directly taste them.

Is the nightlife good in Ho Chi Minh City? Where is good to go?

Yes. nightlife is quite funny at beer clubs in the center or Bui Vien street. Very funny if you want to experience once.

What advice would you give future students heading to Ho Chi Minh City?

If you go to HCM for study, you should get used to the traffic here. Very crowded.