The answer is simple – people are simply online shopping. Although in the West there is online shopping, it is not necessarily the first port of call when you want to purchase something. However, in Vietnam, online shopping is the first place that you look when you want something and really, only if it is not available online then you will go somewhere and buy it in person. 

The system is extremely simple (as long as you know what you are doing) and this article will help guide you through the process. 

Making an account 

The important thing is that you must have an account to be able to order – you cannot simply choose something and make a one off purchase. To make an account only takes a couple of minutes, however, it is very important to note that you must have a Vietnamese phone number. This is simply because when they come to deliver the item they phone you so that you are able to go to your gate/meet at an assigned spot. 

When you sign up for the account they will send an SMS message to your phone to check that it is correct so do make sure you put the correct information or your account will not be validated. 

When signing up for an account you need to put your delivery address – so make sure that you not only know the street name but all of the other information – i.e. your ward and district. If you are not sure then simply look it up on Google Maps. 

Please note that you can have more than one delivery address – this is useful if you want things delivered elsewhere.

It is easy to set up an account however you do need a Vietnamese phone number

Options 

Once you have an account then you can start shopping – Lazada and Shopee are pretty similar – however, there are times when something is cheaper on one site than the others – so it is worth checking out both sites. 

A lot of the goods come from China – this means that it can take a couple of weeks to arrive – so if you want your item quickly there are options at the side to regulate your results and you can look for things from the town/city you are in – from Vietnam in general or include overseas. 

If you order things from Vietnam the delivery can be amazingly quick and can be the next day or a couple of days at most. 

It can sometimes be difficult to find the thing that you want ( as the sites are in Vietnamese and you are translating ) – so if this happens then it is suggested that you search for that item on Google and it will pop up at the top along with the price and you can press that link which will help you to get into the correct category. Once you are in the correct area then it is easy to navigate and refine your search with price etc. 

Offers 

When you find what you want to buy there are two options – buy now – or add to the cart. 

Things added to the cart stay there permanently so it is fine to add things that you think are nice but you aren’t too sure about. 

When making your order there are often buttons for each of the individual shops which offer an immediate discount – these are usually only 2 or 5,000 VND discounts – but every little bit helps! 

When you are ready to make your order, before you press to pay it is important to check out the vouchers section. This can be found at the top of the page – simply press and you will be directed to another page with the discounts.

The discounts may be a percentage off the total bill if a certain has been reached or a discount on the delivery charge. Each of the discounts has a date ( they usually last about a week ) and are renewed daily ( so you can use the voucher today and then you can use the same voucher again tomorrow ) 

There are always lots of offers and special discount days on both of the sites

Payment options 

Although there is also Zalo etc the two main methods that foreigners will use are card or cash. If you want to pay by card then you put your details in and the amount is automatically deducted. 

The advantage of using the card is that if you are not available to collect the parcel then as the amount has already been paid there is a chance that they may be able to leave it with someone else. 

It is important to note that Lazada or Shopee do not provide the red tax receipt –  this means that although the items are significantly cheaper than the market price you are unable to use Lazada or Shopee for items that you want to be reimbursed for from school. 

Delivery 

Once you have made your order the acknowledgement will come up on your email. After that, you will have updates of the progress – and on the day that you will be receiving your parcel you get an email so that you can be prepared for collection. 

Unfortunately, there are no set times that you can receive your parcel, so they can arrive any time during the day ( although delivery will be within working hours ) 

Some apartment buildings will allow the receptionist or security guard to collect parcels on your behalf( if the bill has already been paid )  although others do not allow this as they do not want to be held responsible. 

When you do collect the parcel you will find that the delivery person takes a photo of the delivery – they do not point the phone at your face more at your hand – so you may think that they are doing some secret dodgy thing – however this is just confirmation of delivery and there is nothing in it. 

You will often see online shoppers waiting for customers to pick up from the side of the road 

Returning a package 

Sometimes you will receive something that is not correct in some way e.g. too small. When making an order make sure of the returns policy as there are some places that will not allow you to return. 

If you have something which can be returned then the procedure is very straightforward. You simply package it back up – if you have not ripped the label with the code then that is enough – if you have destroyed the label then you need to print out another and stick it on. 

You complete the online form about the reason why you are returning and then choose an option of how you will send it back. You simply then wait for them to phone you to say that someone is there to collect the parcel and you go and give it to them. There is no charge for the return and the money will be refunded. 

Once you have discovered the unbelievable range of products on Lazarda and Shoppee you will find yourself browsing and ordering all sorts of amazing items – all at bargain prices! so get shopping today!

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Where to buy your toiletetries in Vietnam

There are huge displays of toiletries in all supermarkets – however small, meaning that you can always get the basics. They are very reasonably priced and there are often special offers with smaller travel sized products being given as a free gift (or a free towel / cosmetic bag etc ) 

There is a tendency for basic products such as shampoo and body wash to come in very large sized bottles, but since it takes years for these to go off then a big sized container is fine! 

In addition, there are some chemist chains which focus on toiletries and supplements rather than medicines, such as Medicare, which can be found in almost all shopping malls. 

If you are looking for more natural products, then the British “Body Shop “is available in major cities – although prices here reflect the imported nature of the goods. 

There are a range of local natural and homemade items – rather than being chains, these are local and can be found by googling and/or looking on Facebook. 

Shampoo 

Vietnamese look after their hair very well, having it cut incredibly regularly and spending a lot of time on aspects such as gentle curls etc. As a result, there is a very large range of shampoos on offer in all of the supermarkets –from the well known brands such as “head and shoulders “ to more unusual Korean types. 

If you particularly like hair products from your country, then you will probably be able to find the common international hair products at hairdressers which are geared for both Vietnamese and Foreigners e.g. The Hair Workshop. These include all of the Moroccan Oil products as well as the Tigi items. Please note that these are priced at an international level (which is comparable to what you would have paid at home) which may seem incredibly expensive when looking to buy toiletetries in Vietnam.

Black hair products – very common type of toiletetries in Vietnam

Unfortunately, one of the major gaps in the toiletries market is products for black hair. It is possible to get some thicker hair creams, but these tend to be of lower quality. Coconut oil is widely available however so can be a good alternative. 

The online shopping places of Lazada / Shopee do have a few products, but these tend to be expensive and poor quality. As a result, it is suggested that you bring your own products with you. 

Hair dye 

Although a full range of hair dye colours are available in hair salons, it is very hard to find a good range of colours in the supermarket or locally. There is a wide variety of very dark hair dyes, from light brown to black, however, these seem to consistently turn your hair black (or almost black) rather than the colours on the packets. There are gaudy blonde hair dyes available, however, these are poor quality. 

As a result, unless you want to be having your hair consistently dyed at the salon, then it is suggested that you bring your own favourite brand of hair dye with you. 

Tampons/pads 

Most Vietnamese women use sanitary pads, so there is an incredibly wide range of pads available – from super light to incredibly thick! These types of toiletetries in Vietnam are available in a wide range, from the standard to special wings. 

Tampons on the other hand are incredibly hard to find and are of poor quality- typically only offered in the one standard small size. Thus, it is sensible to simply bring your own supply. 

Bars of soap

Soap is a pretty popular type of toiletetries in Vietnam– however, there is a tendency to have liquid soap rather than bars of soap in supermarkets etc. If you do want a bar, then you do need to search a little and your choice will be limited.

Instead, you would be better to look at the more natural options – there are a lot of places that sell handmade soap – although these tend to be local rather than nationwide. 

Sun lotion 

Most Vietnamese women wear sun lotion on a daily basis as there is a strong culture that pale is beautiful so there is a strong aversion to avoiding the sun, 

However, although the sun lotion is worn daily, this is restricted to the parts of the body that are exposed to the sun (and since Vietnamese totally cover themselves when out in the sun this is the face only) – so it is used more as an ex-pat would use a small jar of moisturiser. As a result, rather than the giant bottles of sun lotion that are available in the West the bottles of sun lotion in Vietnam tend to be mini size.

Mini bottles of sun lotion are sold in Vietnam rather than giant bottles as in the West 

This means it is much more economical for you to bring your own from the West so that you can have the large bottles and lather it all over your body.

Deodorant/toothpaste 

Pleased to report that these are readily available in Vietnam, so you do not need to bring these with you!

Specialist skin products 

You will be able to buy local face creams and face masks etc from supermarkets and shops anywhere in Vietnam. If you use the large companies e.g., Clinique / Neutrogena / Nivea etc then you can also find these in shopping malls in the very large beauty sections. Prices are comparable to those in the West – so although they seem very expensive, they are in fact in keeping with Western prices. 

Beauty areas which are comparable with the West are found in all shopping malls 

Overall, you will be pleasantly surprised at the huge range of toiletetries in Vietnam and the ease with which you can get all that you need even in smaller places as supermarkets are very well stocked. Do make sure, however, that you bring those few products that are not available in Vietnam as once they are forgotten it may be a long time to wait before you go back home again! 

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Pha Lau

This typical Vietnamese street food is made with a pig’s stomach and small intestine, lungs, liver, and heart. They are marinated in spices, fried until golden and boiled again until soft. Coconut milk is the main ingredient of the broth, making the sweet and fatty taste of the stew.

When eating Pha Lau, diners can eat with bread, which will bring a really different flavor that only Saigon can offer. You can find the dish in every small alley in the streets of Saigon. This is a popular street food that attracts tourists near and far when visiting this young and dynamic city.

Price range: From 30.000 VND/ a bowl

Charcoal grilled rice paper (banh trang nuong)

The way to prepare this dish is quite simple. First, the rice paper is placed on the griddle, the eggs are beaten with scallions and dried shrimp and then spread evenly on the surface of the cake. Just add a little chili sauce, fold it and diners can enjoy the mouth-watering mouth-watering dish. This is a dish that is sold in many streets and is loved by Saigon people. Unusual taste, fast processing time, and cheap price, grilled rice paper is a dish that appears regularly in the daily life of local people.

Price range: 12-15 thousand VND/piece.

Mixed rice paper

When talking about mixed rice paper, surely many young people already know. This is a dish originating from the Central region, but now it has become a popular dish across the country. In Saigon, mixed rice paper brings a bit of a strange taste of the South. 

The dish is popular thanks to the chopped rice paper mixed with ingredients of dried beef, dried shrimp, quail eggs, mango, laksa leaves, satay, shrimp salt and a little kumquat, creating a sweet and spicy taste. Diners also feel the unique deliciousness of mixed rice paper thanks to a little spicy chili and chopped laksa leaves.

Price range: 25 – 50 thousand VND/bowl

Fried dough

Fried dough dish is prepared quite simply with the recipe from fried flour, eggs, shredded papaya and soy sauce, scallions. Crispy fried dough served with soy sauce adds a rich, delicious flavor.

Many people when coming to Saigon have to admire, because a dish seems to be simple, from easy-to-find ingredients, easy to make but has such a special taste. Come to Saigon in the cold days to enjoy this delicious fried dough.

Price: 45,000 /disc

Ho lo

Ho lo is a dish that many people refer to when coming to Saigon. This is a dish originating from China.  Ever since, it has become a delicious and attractive Vietnam street food. You just need to skewer some “ho lo” balls and bake it on a charcoal stove, wait until the outer skin is almost burned, the inside is cooked. 

You can immediately enjoy the grilled “ho lo” while it is still hot and dipped in some chili sauce. Surely, you will feel the richness of the combination of the crispness of the outer shell, the chewy filling, and the spicy taste of the chili sauce.

Price: 15,000 VND/ a skewer

Stir-fried corn with butter

Referring to buttered corn, you probably already know its delicious and greasy taste. This dish is popular all over the country with unique flavors that create a distinct regional style. The dish is made from easy-to-find ingredients such as sweet corn, roasted shrimp and green onions with a little butter. The sweet, soft corn kernels, mixed in the fat of the butter, the crispiness of the fried shrimp, the fat, the aroma of green onions all blend together to create a rich and delicious dish.

Price: 25,000 VND/serving.

Sidewalk snails – the most iconic Vietnamese street food

Snails are a very popular snack with many different ways of processing, giving an unmistakable taste. And Saigon snail dish has a special taste of Southern people. Many types of snails are processed into many different dishes such as boiled snails, spicy fried tamarind snails, fried snails with chili discharge, grilled snails … for users to freely choose.

This dish is often combined with a characteristic sweet dipping sauce, spicy chili and salted figs to create a Saigon-style dish. You can easily find and enjoy snail dishes all over the streets of Saigon. In particular, try this dish in winter, its characteristic hot and spicy flavor will warm you up on cold days.

Price range: 30 – 110,000 VND/piece

Balut

This Vietnamese street food is extremely nutritious, cheap, and delicious. This is a popular dish appearing in the daily life of local people across the country. The dish is quite special for tourists when coming to Saigon. Balut will be served with minced vegetables, ginger, a little peanut and soy sauce to create an unforgettable flavor the first time you enjoy it.

Tamarind Roasted Balut is also another interesting variant of this dish. This delicious, nutritious-cheap street food is quite sought after in Saigon, because it is very addictive.

Price range: 7-10,000 VND/piece

Hu tieu

Hu Tieu, strange name and very strange taste. Many people confuse this dish with pho, but it’s not. Hu tieu Saigon has its own characteristics that create a very Southern style.

Soft noodles combined with a carefully prepared broth, adding a bit of special spices create a special dish with a strong spicy flavor of the Southern people. If you eat noodles, remember to add some raw vegetables to make the dish more flavorful. Just like Hanoi pho, if you have not enjoyed hu tieu, you have not been to Saigon.

Price: 55,000/ bowl

Corn roll

Corn roll dish originated from the name from the central region, coming to Saigon it is modified and has its own style. If the Central Corn Roll is made from a piece of rice paper wrapped with fried shrimp and onions, the Saigon Corn Roll is wrapped with sweet corn, adding a little spice of scallion to bring a different, greasy, delicious taste. interesting.

Anyone who has tasted this dish will surely not forget the fatty taste of each corn kernel in the crispy fried rice paper layer. Try it once, you will definitely want to try it again and again.

Price: 35,000 VND/ dish

Hopefully with our list of Vietnamese street food that can be found in Saigon above, we have given you some great ideas on what food you should try when coming to Vietnam, especially HCM city!

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List of 12+ best places for having a massage in Ho Chi Minh city

Temple Leaf Spa & Massage – massage in Ho Chi Minh city with Korean sauna services

Temple Leaf Spa & Massage – massage in Ho Chi Minh city with Korean sauna services

• Opening time: 10:00 – 22:00, everyday.
• Prices range: 150,000VNĐ – 340,000VNĐ (6.5USD – 14.8USD) depending on the services and age (adult or kid) or gender.
• Services: Jjim Jil Bang, Korean-style Body Scrub, Hot & Cold Bath and Sauna.
• Languages: Vietnamese, English & Korean.

If you are familiar with the image of people wrapping towels on their heads and bodies, steaming in a room dimmed by essential oils and hot steam,… then Temple Leaf Spa & Massage is a massage in Ho Chi Minh city that you cannot miss.

This method is called Jjim Ji Bang, which often appears in most Korean movies and is also the country’s traditional sauna service. Temple Leaf Spa & Massage is one of the famous facilities that offer this type of massage in Ho Chi Minh city. It would be great if you take a Jjim Jil Bang session to release all your accumulated toxins after a stressful and rushed work period. Besides, it is beneficial for strengthening people’s relationships with each other. People often experience it with relatives or colleagues, so it will be very suitable when you enjoy a Jjim Ji Bang with a friend you haven’t talked to in years, or taking your family with you to have a good time together.

In addition, at Temple Leaf Spa & Massage, there are other famous services such as Korean Body Scrub or Hot & Cold Bath and Sauna. Temple Leaf Spa & Massage also has a Café Paul 1932 space for users to meet friends, chat before or after using massage services.

Here are the detailed prices at Temple Leaf Spa & Massage based on the services and age or gender:

What could be more wonderful than having a relaxing sauna session with your family at the massage room, then sipping a cup of coffee together at Café Paul 1932?

Find Temple Leaf Spa & Massage at: 5/7, Nguyen Sieu Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1.

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MiuMiu Luxury Spa – massage in Ho Chi Minh city with your customized services 

MiuMiu Luxury Spa – massage in Ho Chi Minh city with your customized services

Opening time: 9:30 – 23:00, everyday.

• Price range: 200,000VNĐ – 1,550,000VNĐ (8.03USD – 62.29USD) depending on your customized needs.
• Services: several massage services such as hot stone massage, Thai style, Shiatsu massage, Hands & Foot massage, Herbal massage, Fresh ginger massage,…
• Languages: Vietnamese, English.

If you are looking for a place for having a massage in Ho Chi Minh city that can personalize treatments according to your likings, then MiuMiu spa is definitely the right place for you.

Before enjoying their service, you need to fill out a form indicating the part of your body you would like more massage. Imagine you have just finished a 9:5 shift at the office with your arms tired from typing continuously, a “Hands massage” will be very suitable for you. You can also ask employees to use more pressure on particularly tiring days.

Other services here are also optimized for your relaxation needs. Upon arrival, the staff will welcome you with a refreshing drink, then take you to a changing room, where you can shower and change into a loose set of clothes before being ushered into the treatment room.

In addition, Miumiu spa also has 5 facilities concentrated mainly in District 1, so it will be easy for you to visit no matter where you are.

Here are the detailed prices at Miumiu spa:

A small tip is that you should book in advance, because the service here is often very crowded and often full at noon and evening time.

Find Miumiu Luxury Spa at multiple locations in District 1: 

1.  4 Chu Manh Trinh Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
2.  2B Chu Manh Trinh Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
3.  90 Le Thi Hong Gam Street, Nguyen Thai Bình Ward, District 1

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Flamingo Spa & Massage Saigon – massage in Ho Chi Minh city with Thai services

Flamingo Spa & Massage Saigon – massage in Ho Chi Minh city with Thai services

• Opening time: 11:00 – 23:30, everyday.
• Price range: 160,000VNĐ – 1,790,000VNĐ (6.9USD – 77.8USD) depending on the services.
• Services: Foot & Body Massage, Thai Massage, Sauna, Couple Massage..
• Languages: Vietnamese, English, Thailand.

If you are looking for a massage in Ho Chi Minh city that offers authentic Thai standard services for both individuals and couples, Flamingo Spa & Massage Saigon is the right place for you. The staff here have years of experience in Thai massage, as well as a passion about Thai culture. In addition, the products here are also imported directly from Thailand, which will bring you the most standard Thai style experience.

Here are the detailed prices at Flamingo Spa & Massage Saigon:

Immerse yourself in authentic Thai standard services in Ho Chi Minh city at Flamingo Spa & Massage Saigon!

Find Flamingo Spa & Massage Saigon at: 13B Le Thanh Ton St., District 1 

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Beautiful Saigon Spa – massage in Ho Chi Minh city with the best price

Beautiful Saigon Spa – massage in Ho Chi Minh city with the best price

• Opening time: 10:00 – 23:45, everyday.
• Prices range: 109,000VNĐ – 199,000VNĐ (4.7USD – 8.6USD) depending on the services and usage time.
• Services: Foot Massage, Head, Neck/Back & Shoulder Massage, Special Vietnam Traditional Massage.
• Languages: Vietnamese, English.

Beautiful Saigon Spa is one of the cheapest but best quality facilities for having a massage in Ho Chi Minh city. Located on crowded Bui Vien Street, this place will be suitable for those of you looking for basic massages in Ho Chi Minh city at a suitable price at the end of the month.

Here are the detailed prices at Beautiful Saigon Spa:

Relax your body at one of the cheap but quality massages in Ho Chi Minh City.

Find Beautiful Saigon Spa at: 72 Bui Vien Street, District 1.

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Prive Luxury Nails & Massage Boutique – massage in Ho Chi Minh city provide nails service

Prive Luxury Nails & Massage Boutique – massage in Ho Chi Minh city provide nails service

• Opening time: 9:00 – 21:00, everyday (District 2 branch is resting on Mondays)
• Prices range: 150,000VNĐ – 880,000VNĐ (6.6USD – 38.6USD) depending on the services and usage time.
• Services: Leg & Foot Mask & Massage, Hand Mask, Hand & Foot Massage, Coconut & Essential Oil Body Massage, Back & Neck Massage.
• Languages: Vietnamese, English.

If you are looking for massages in Ho Chi Minh city that offers both massage and nail services, give Prive Luxury Nails & Massage a try.

Not only providing full body massage services including hands, feet, back and neck, Prive Luxury Nails & Massage also provides nail services for all customers. Customer care is the top priority here. Instead of “doing a massage”, Prive Luxury Nails & Massage will bring you great “me-time” experience with highly specialized treatments and skills. Besides that, Prive Luxury Nails & Massage also takes great care of the planet and creatures as they only use products that are not tested on animals.

Here are the detailed prices at Prive Luxury Nails & Massage:

What could be better than being able to take care of both your body and your nails in one place?

Find Prive Luxury Nails & Massage at 2 branches: 

D1 branch: 7 Le Thi Rieng, District 1

D2 branch: 40 Thai Ly (formerly street 41), Thao Dien, District 2 (Thu Duc District)

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Le Spa des Artistes Saigon – luxury massage in Ho Chi Minh city with Asian award service

Le Spa des Artistes Saigon – luxury massage in Ho Chi Minh city with Asian award service

• Opening time: 10:00 – 23:30, everyday.
• Price: 1,350,000VNĐ (54.18USD)  for a body massage in 90 minutes.
• Services: Body Massage.
• Languages: Vietnamese, English.

While Temple Leaf Spa & Massage offers you services for groups, Le Spa des Artistes Saigon offers couples massage packages.

Before spending time eating dinner or watching a movie, couples can take a moment to relax with a massage at Le Spa des Artistes Saigon. This will be a wonderful experience that couples should not miss.

Le Spa des Artistes Saigon is located on the 3rd floor of the Hôtel des Arts Saigon, with a style inspired by classical Indochinese art. Each spa room is like a miniature art museum, where you can satisfy all senses. In 2018, Le Spa des Artistes received prestigious awards from the World Luxury Spa Awards Organization including “the most luxurious spa in the world for business customers” and “the spa with the most luxurious resort experience in Asia”. This is the milestone that affirm the outstanding service quality, class facilities and unique experience of this spa.

Find Le Spa des Artistes Saigon at: 3rd floor of Hôtel des Arts Saigon, 76-78 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 1. 

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Phaya Thai Spa – the little Thailand in Ho Chi Minh city 

Phaya Thai Spa – the little Thailand in Ho Chi Minh city

• Opening time: 10:00 – 21:00, everyday.
• Prices range: 270,000VNĐ – 580,000VNĐ (11.57USD – 24.85USD) depending on the services.
• Services: Body Massage, Facial Massage, Herbal shampoo and special care treatment for women. 
• Languages: Vietnamese, English & Thailand.

Like its name, you will experience treatment and care services for hair, face and body according to the traditional method of Royal Thai standards when coming to Phaya Thai Spa. The space here also brings a very bold Thai vibe with classic design, relaxed and close to nature.

​When experiencing at Phaya Thai Spa, you will get complimentary accompanying services such as herbal foot bath, snack & herbal tea, hot stone & herbal essential oil.

Here are the detailed prices at Phaya Thai Spa based on services:

Experience “the little Thailand” massages in Ho Chi Minh city with Phaya Thai Spa!

Find Phaya Thai Spa at multiple locations in:

District 1: 10B Suong Nguyet Anh, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1

District 2: 22 Street No. 10 (D10), Thao Dien Ward, District 2

District 7: 220B Le Van Luong, Tan Hung Ward, District 7

Go Vap District: Alley 748/2 Thong Nhat, Ward 15, Go Vap (Bac Dung Church)

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Saigon Heritage Spa – massage in Ho Chi Minh city with a “close sister” service

Saigon Heritage Spa – massage in Ho Chi Minh city with a “close sister” service

• Opening time: 10:00 – 23:30, everyday.
• Prices range: 270,000VNĐ – 580,000VNĐ (11.57USD – 24.85USD) depending on the services and usage time.
• Services: Foot & Body Massage.
• Languages: Vietnamese, English, Thailand, Korean & Japanese.

When it comes to the best place for having a massage in Ho Chi Minh city, it would be remiss not to mention Saigon Heritage. With the purpose of designing a compact space, you will feel a sense of familiarity, warmth and privacy when experiencing Saigon Heritage. Staff here gives you a feeling of being like “a close sister” when they understand your needs without even asking.

The service here is at the top quality. After enjoying some warm flower tea, Saigon Heritage Spa offers you 2 services: body and foot massage. If you choose the body package, both your face and body will be immersed in the soothing sensation of the muscles being relaxed by the hot stone therapy and cooling cucumber mask, leaving you feeling energetic. On the other hand, the foot package will release the pain from your feet after walking on heels all day.

Don’t worry if you don’t know much English, because the managers here are not only Vietnamese, but also Japanese, Thai and Korean.

Here are the detailed prices at Saigon Heritage Spa based on service and usage time:

What are you waiting for, experience the comfort of relaxing with your “close sister” at Saigon Heritage Spa.

Find Saigon Heritage Spa at: 69 Hai Ba Trung Street, District 1

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La Que Spa Ho Chi Minh – massage in Ho Chi Minh city with East Asian style

La Que Spa Ho Chi Minh – massage in Ho Chi Minh city with East Asian style

• Opening time: 9:00 – 20:00, everyday.
• Prices range: 299,000VNĐ – 349,000VNĐ (13.0USD – 15.1USD) depending on the services.
• Services: Body Massage by Lime & Lemongrass, Vitamin, Hot Rock and Ginger.
• Languages: Vietnamese, English.

La Que Spa will be the right choice for customers who love East Asian style when going for massages in Ho Chi Minh city. Pioneering the use of shiatsu reflexology, La Que Spa will give you a relaxing experience when you feel the “dilation” of the blood circulation in the body. Besides, you will also be immersed in the herbal scent emitted during the massage. 

After a few treatments at La Que Spa, you will easily fall asleep as well as sleep better, reduce muscle aches and thereby bring a feeling of comfort that no other place can.

Here are the detailed prices at La Que Spa Ho Chi Minh based on service:

Find La Que Spa Ho Chi Minh at: 555 Phan Van Tri, Go Vap District

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La Cochinchine Luxury Spa at Rex Hotel – high-end massage in Ho Chi Minh city 

La Cochinchine Luxury Spa at Rex Hotel – high-end massage in Ho Chi Minh city

• Opening time: 09:30 – 22:30, everyday.
• Price range: this is one of the high end massages in Ho Chi Minh City with quite high prices. For some security reasons, you need to contact La Cochinchine Luxury Spa for pricing details.
• Services: Utopia, Venus, Serene, Allure, Eternal and Sublime.
• Languages: Vietnamese, English, French, Cantonese & Japanese.

La Cochinchine Luxury Spa is one of the most famous massages in Ho Chi Minh City thanks to its use of traditional Vietnamese, Chinese and Indian herbal remedies and medicines. Start with a refreshing drink, then you can silently immerse yourself in the luxurious space with charming fragrance and gentle melody here as soon as you arrive. Besides, the staff here is also very professional when it comes to providing intensive treatment services.

Not only relaxing your body, you can also take care of your nails here. There is also a separate massage treatment area for men and women, as well as a private spa for couples.

Find La Cochinchine Luxury Spa at: 5th Floor, 141 Nguyen Hue, District 1.

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Spa Gallery Saigon – One of the best spas for having massage in Ho Chi Minh City

Spa Gallery Saigon – One of the best spas for having massage in Ho Chi Minh City

Opening time: 10 am – 11.30 pm, everyday

• Price range: 250,000VNĐ – 750,000VNĐ (10.5USD – 31.62USD)
• Services: Foot Massage, Body Massage,…
• Address: 15B, Thi Sach Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
• Languages: Vietnamese, English.

Spa Gallery Saigon is a one-of-a-kind oasis in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City where relaxation and art come together. This cozy spa may be small, but it offers a wide range of affordable Thai spa treatments that are sure to rejuvenate your body and soul. But Spa Gallery doesn’t just focus on pampering its clients – it also takes great pride in supporting local artists, particularly young and emerging ones. You’ll be able to admire beautiful paintings by these talented individuals while enjoying your massage. And if you fall in love with a particular piece, you can even purchase it to take home with you. At Spa Gallery, you can indulge in self-care and art appreciation all in one place.

Here are the detailed prices at Spa Gallery Saigon:

Find Spa Gallery Saigon at: 15B, Thi Sach Street, District 1.

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Golden Lotus Spa & Massage Club – Best of Korean Sauna and Massage in Ho Chi Minh City

Golden Lotus Spa & Massage Club – Best of Korean Sauna and Massage in Ho Chi Minh City

Opening time: 10 am – 11.30 pm, everyday

• Price range: 200,000VNĐ – 550,000VNĐ (8.43USD – 23.18USD)
• Services: Foot Massage, Foot Massage + Face Massage, Thai Body Massage, Body Massage…
• Languages: Vietnamese, English, Korean.

Golden Lotus Spa & Massage Club is a premier spa center located in Ho Chi Minh City. Established in 2006 during the peak of the Korean sauna and massage trend in Asia, the spa quickly gained recognition as one of the best spa centers in the city. Its flagship service is the traditional Korean sauna, Jjim Jil Bang, which is a popular method of relaxation and detoxification. Guests can also indulge in a sumptuous meal at the spa’s in-house restaurant, which serves a range of delicious dishes. In addition to Jjim Jil Bang, Golden Lotus Spa offers foot and body massage services that are designed to help guests relax and unwind. With its exceptional services and facilities, Golden Lotus Spa & Massage Club is the perfect destination for anyone looking for a luxurious spa experience in Ho Chi Minh City.

Here are the detailed prices at Golden Lotus Spa & Massage Club:

Find Golden Lotus Spa & Massage Club at: 

• Address 1: 27 Pham Ngoc Thach , Ward 6, District 3, HCMC
• Address 2: Garden Court 2, 139 Ton Dat Tien, Phu My Hung, District 7, HCMC
• Address 3: 15 Thai Van Lung, District 1, HCMC
• Address 4: 20 Ho Huan Nghiep, District 1, HCMC

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Indochine Spa Ho Chi Minh – A luxurious place for having massage in Ho Chi Minh City

Indochine Spa Ho Chi Minh – A luxurious place for having massage in Ho Chi Minh City

Opening time: 10 am – 10 pm, everyday

• Price range: 200,000VNĐ – 2,250,000VNĐ (8.43USD – 94.85USD)
• Services: The Indochine Spa Packages, The Therapeutic Massage, The Body Care, The Facial Care, Intensive Facial Care, The Hands & Feet Care, The Ladies Waxing, The Gentlemen Waxing…
• Languages: Vietnamese, English, French, Cantonese, and Japanese.

Indochine Spa in Ho Chi Minh City is a luxurious destination for those seeking top-notch spa services. While the prices may be higher than other spas, the exceptional quality of the treatments justifies the cost. The spa boasts a lavish atmosphere with relaxing aromas and soothing music, as well as highly skilled and professional therapists. The use of natural products with French formulations enhances the overall experience. Upon arrival, guests are offered a welcome tea and cold towel and are carefully advised on the most suitable treatments by multilingual staff who speak English, French, Cantonese, and Japanese. After the treatment, guests can indulge in snacks and hot tea to further unwind and relax.

Here are the detailed prices at Indochine Spa Ho Chi Minh:

Find Golden Lotus Spa & Massage Club at: 69 Thu Khoa Huan street, District 1.

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What to prepare to have the best massage experience?

Going to massage always gives a feeling of refreshment, relaxation and comfort. Many people often go to massage when the idea just popped up in their head, not preparing carefully, leading to a bad massage experience.

In order for you to have the most relaxing and comfortable moments when having a massage at Ho Chi Minh city, prepare the following:

• Eat before: body massage can upset your stomach, so eat before the massage experience. However, overeating also brings a bad experience. The best advice is to eat about 1-2 hours before and do not eat too much.
• If you are allergic to some ingredients or your health is not good at that time, tell the massage therapist in advance. Massage services in Ho Chi Minh city often provide a lot of products with different ingredients that will be suitable for your health. Besides, the staff also know how to adjust the massage force in specific muscle groups if you feel unwell that day.

During the massage, you need to relax your body and don’t forget to tell the staff when you feel uncomfortable. After finishing the course, you should drink a lot of water and have a light meal. Massage will stimulate blood vessels to circulate, leading to faster digestion. If you are happy with the service, don’t forget to tip the staff!

Ending

The benefits of massage are immeasurable. Nevertheless, a full body massage is not only necessary to release muscles after a long day of work, but also helps you relax and “recharge”. Through this article, VTJ hopes to be able to suggest good places for having a massage in Ho Chi Minh city. Follow more articles suggesting places to experience in Ho Chi Minh city at VTJ’s website!

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The good news is that there is quite a range of books in English for sale in Vietnam and if you are open to trying books that you wouldn’t usually read then you will always be supplied with enough reading material.

Where to look for new books in Vietnam

The first and easiest place to look for books are traditional book shops. Fahasa is the largest chain of bookstores in Vietnam and you will find them in almost all cities or towns. They also have a very quick and efficient online service with a range of free or almost free delivery charges.

Self-help books

Self-help is actually a common type of books in Vietnam. Fahasa has a huge selection of them – this is the largest category of books in English. These range from leadership self help e.g. how to be a great manager to positive psychology type e.g. how to be happy / Tony Robbins / The Secret / Dale Careneighe style of books.

These range in price from about 200,000 VND to about 300,000 VND – with prices usually relating to the thickness of the book and where they are hard or soft covered.

Fiction books

Fahasa has a selection of fiction books, although these are usually related to the more popular writers so there is a limited selection – but if you are looking for something to read then you will not necessarily be too fussy! These are usually priced from 150,000 VND upwards.

Children books

If you are looking for children books in Vietnam, then Fahasha is also worth a visit. With usually one whole floor or selection of the shop being devoted to books for children, it ranges from hard-backed picture books all the way up to the complete collection of the diary of a wimpy kid. These are reasonably priced – starting at about 70,000 VND for a small hardback book for toddlers.

A large selection of books – especially self-help books – can be found in Fahasa.

Tan Viet book chain

Tan Viet is a book chain that is rapidly increasing its number of stores – this book store offers a nice range of books – with a large selection of self-help and fiction for adults – with there being a wider variety than you will find in Fahasa. However, you will find that the adult books in Vietnam in general are significantly more expensive than the ones you will find in Fahasa. Therefore, it’s unusual to find a book there which is under 300,000 VND.

On the other hand, their children’s selection is extensive and very reasonably priced – so should be your first port of call if looking for a children’s book.

Where to look for old books?

Book street in Vietnam

In Ho Chi Minh City, the best place to go for second-hand books is book street This is a street totally devoted to books – both old and new / in English and Vietnamese. It is located opposite the cathedral and next to the post office right in the centre of the city.

The second-hand books here are those sold by travellers, so there is a very varied array of books to choose from. They range in price from about 75,000 VND upwards and there are sometimes sales which offer even more of a deal!

This is a really nice place to go and browse – there are lots of lovely cafes along the street as well, so you can really make the trip to get a book a real outing!

Book street in HCMC is a lovely place to book browse

Hanoi – BOOKWORM

Although there is a book street in Hanoi as in Ho Chi Minh City there are very few books in English to be found there and no second-hand books. Instead, the best books are found in Book Worm which is located not too far from the old quarter.

This compact shop has 99 % second-hand books which are priced according to the popularity of the author/topic and the thickness of the book. As all of the books have been sold to the store from travellers etc there is a wide variety which will enable you to explore authors outside of the mainstream ( as with the new book stores )

This shop also has an online shop so you can order online if you find it hard to go to the shop and browse for books in Vietnam. However, it is a cute shop – which also has a small healthy food café on the premises – so if you can, then try to visit the shop itself for a wonderful relaxing browse.

American embassy

The American Embassy library has a large selection of books

There is a library located at the American Embassy which lends out books in English – although you do need to first join the library. The only problem with this library is that it is open only during working hours – which if you are a full-time teacher is problematic as it is hard to get the time to go along. However, if you work in a variety of centres then you may be able to find time during the working day to pop along and investigate further.

How about the online options?

You may initially be disappointed to realise that Amazon does not deliver to Vietnam as the post is not reliable enough. However, there are two reliable online options which offer free postage charges so are a very viable option. The first is the book depository – this offers a variety of new and second-hand books at around normal book costs but with free shipping.

Please note that post in Vietnam is not the best so it is essential that you include a phone number. As a result, it may be better ( if possible ) to have the books sent over to your school as that will be well known – if you simply send it to your home address then they will not deliver but instead phone you up ( if you are lucky ) and you can go to the local post office and collect.

Another option is Better world books ( there are UK and USA options ) which offers a wide range of new and second-hand books. Although they used to offer free postage regardless of the amount spent, they are currently only offering free postage for orders over 15 US dollars – so they may revert back again soon.

Overall, books are an essential part of life – so use this guide to find out where to go and find your favorite books in Vietnam! Don’t forget to spend a lovely afternoon curled up with a book in the sun underneath an umbrella.

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In this article, VTJ will share with you the best places for buying backpacking supplies in Hanoi. We hope you will always enjoy every journey that you take when backpacking in Vietnam!

1. UMOVE- backpacking supplies store in Hanoi

Surely every professional backpacker knows the name Umove. Umove is a joint stock company, the first and largest retailer of travel and outdoor goods in our country. With nearly 3000 items, you can easily find the necessary backpacking supplies for your trip.

Items such as: gloves, waterproof backpacks, clothes, shoes, hats, towels, tents, sleeping bags, inflatable boats, water bottles, etc. are of high quality and of clear origin.

Because the quality and origin of the goods here are guaranteed, the price here is a bit more expensive. For backpacking supplies, the lowest price is about 15 – 20 thousand VND for products such as glasses, straps, socks, etc.

The highest price is in the range of 1 – 3 million VND for professional backpacking products, high protection products such as Dammtrax helmets, trekking shoes, specialized motorcycle shoes, etc.

Address:

• Van Cao, Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Nguyen Thi Dinh, Cau Giay, Hanoi
• Gao Market, Hang Buom, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
• Hotline: 0904 906 848 – 0243 771 3305

2. UTRIP

After 5 years of operation since its establishment, UTrip has been really successful because of its professional service style and diversified and quality goods. UTrip provides a variety of items for travel, trekking, picnic, picnic activities both at home and abroad.

However, the product price here is quite high, a North Face windbreaker outside the market costs an average of about 900 thousand VND, but at UTrip you have to spend about 300 thousand more. So you should consider buying here. If you can afford it, then without a doubt this is the address for quality backpacking supplies for you.

Address:

• Nguyen Ngoc Nai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi
• Nguyen Khang, Cau Giay, Hanoi
• Ton Duc Thang, Dong Da, Hanoi
• Hotline: 097 533 41 14

3. LEAD PHUOT

LEAD PHUOT is the address I often visited when I was a student. Here offers items for backpackers but at student prices. If you are looking to save money but still want to go backpacking, this is a very suitable place to shop for your trips.

With the enthusiasm of the staff and the price that is extremely affordable for students (flag shirt: 30 thousand/piece, multi-purpose towel: 10 thousand/piece, good quality gloves: 200 thousand/piece, etc.) ), Lead Phuot will make your trip as easy and safe as possible.

• Address: Vu Trong Phung, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi
• Hotline: 0169 411 3675

4. ARMY BOX

Inspired by a dusty cafe for backpackers to sit back and talk, exchange and share experiences and skills from their journeys, Army Box is a place that will stimulate passion for sports. your “phishing”.

While enjoying a cup of hot coffee and chatting, you will be introduced and advised on all the backpacking supplies you need for your own trip.

The price here is not too expensive (tattoo gloves: 20 thousand/pair, bandana: 55 thousand/piece, dustproof glasses – 3/4 hat glasses: 250 thousand/pair, …), so you will not feel like being “ripped off” despite buying many things. Visit this place now if you’re ready to take the time to chat with your backpacking fellows!

• Address: Alley 87 Lang Ha, Dong Da, Hanoi
• Hotline: 0829.331 122

5. PHUOT PRO

Phuot Pro is a quite popular backpacking address among student backpackers not only because of its cheap price but also because of its location quite close to universities. The service attitude is very attentive, the types of items here are as diverse as the famous backpacker shops. The prices of these backpacking supplies are very affordable, such as: 38 thousand / flag shirt, 20 thousand / multi-purpose scarf, 68 thousand / camouflage scarf, 600 thousand / camouflage Trekking shoes, …

• Address: Dang Tien Dong, Dong Da, Hanoi
• Hotline: Updating

6. WETREK

WeTrek is known for more than just a retailer of Outdoor and travel products. It is also known as an electronic library where you can easily find practical knowledge, useful experiences about backpacking that are widely shared in the community.

The staff here are people who have the same passion as customers for the roads. WeTrek’s products are quite diverse, provided in a methodical and professional manner, so the price is also higher than the shops for students.

The price of a pair of motorcycle gloves ranges from 250 to 900 thousand; climbing backpacks cost about 750 thousand – 3.5 million VND,…. Experienced backpackers will often choose this place as their familiar address.

Address:

• Nguyen Ngoc Nai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi
• Hoang Van Thai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi
• Email: chamsockhachhang@wetrek.vn
• Hotline: 0287 305 1988

7. PHUOTSTORE.VN

Phuotstore.vn is also a name that is often passed around in the backpacker community.

The store offers a variety of items for you to choose from, including essential backpacking supplies such as: clothes, towels (65 thousand / cambodia bandana); protective gear (265 thousand / AXO protective armor,..); sleeping bags, tents (prices from 600,000 – 2 million VND), …

In addition, Phuotstore also provides motorbike rental service: (about 400 – 600 thousand / 3 days) with a deposit, helping anyone who is a fan of backpacking without having their own means of transportation can satisfy their passion.

• Address: Kim Nguu, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
• Hotline: 0914.854.648
• Email: hn@phuotstore.net

8. PHUOT ARMYHAUS

Armyhaus Travel – Phở Shop is also an address for backpackers to visit. According to research, the products at Armyhaus are quite diverse, but mainly for travel, backpacking, adventure, picnic… But there are also a lot of motorcycle products, mainly imported and distributed by GoPro in Vietnam.

Armyhaus is highly appreciated for the quality of its products and services, so you should visit at least once! The price here is also quite reasonable (150 thousand / probiker protective armor, 115 thousand / pair of rain boots with shoe cover 450 thousand / volunteer crossbody bag, …). In addition, the shop also has a lot of interesting things for you to discover.

Address:

• Nguyen Viet Xuan, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi
• Tran Quoc Hoan, Cau Giay, Hanoi
• Hotline: 0966 778 790 VND

9. SIEUTHIPHUOT.COM

Sieuthiphuot.com is a nationwide chain of backpacking supermarkets that provide backpacking supplies with quality commitment at low prices. Because it’s called a “supermarket”, this is the address where you can find any backpacking item that you can remember the name of.

Because this is a supermarket system, prices fluctuate strongly. You can earn beautiful small items from 15 to 20 thousand or buy yourself protective items up to several million.

A plus point for Sieuthiphuot.com is that there is a payment discount program, the more you buy, the lower the price will be!

With the slogan: “Cheap price for backpacking community”. Hopefully Sieuthiphuot.com will be able to become your companion on every road.

• Address: Hoang Cau – Dong Da – Hanoi
• Hotline: 0983.364.207 – 04.6292.0885

10. DO PHUOT VN

With the slogan The convergence of backpackers, DO PHUOT VN has also gained a certain foothold in the backpacking community.

With a fairly reasonable price: 270 thousand/set of camouflage; 140 thousand/Fox plastic armor; 390 thousand / 3D soldier backpack, .. and many other diverse items.

The backpack.vn is also a place that can meet the needs of the most demanding customers.

Address:

• Phan Van Truong, Cau Giay, Hanoi
• Thai Ha, Dong Da, Hanoi
• Hotline: 0968 110 228 – 097 448 1137

Hopefully, through the suggestions for you about “Top 10 cheap backpacker shops in Hanoi” by VTJ, I hope readers can find suitable backpacking supplies for their upcoming journey.

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Thu An moving service in Hanoi (vantaithuan.com)

In order to meet today’s diverse transportation needs, many home moving service providers have been established. Among the most well-known names, Thu An moving service is always at the top of the list.

Thu An first appeared in Saigon in the 90s and later had its branches in Hanoi. Their motto “Customer satisfaction is our goal” always affirms outstanding service quality to many households in Hanoi.

The company offers the following services:

– House moving service – Office moving package

– Cheap house moving service from Hanoi to Saigon and vice versa

– Taxi service with trucks from 0.5 tons to 15 tons, from cities and provinces

– Relocating warehouses – Buildings – Apartments and households

– International shipping

– Delivering cars and motorbikes from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City and vice versa

– Load and unload containers from 20 feet to 40 feet with installation covered

– Accepting as subcontractors and installing new furniture for offices

– Self-propelled crane service.

HQ IN HANOI:

Address: 214 F4 Sao Vang Rubber Center, Thuong Dinh, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi

Transaction office: P410 House 4F Trung Yen Urban Area, Yen Hoa Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi

Phone: 024.62.75.76.76

HOTLINE: Mr. Ha: 098 334 6898

Chuyen nha moving service

With a number of dedicated vehicles operating 24/7, MOVE HOME is committed to bringing the best moving experience.

Your belongings will be classified and carefully packed by MOVE HOME to avoid any damage or breakage. The process of dismantling and installing electronic, refrigeration, and furniture products… comply with safety principles. They also ensure the technical factors to protect the product absolutely. MOVE HOME’s moving process not only ensures a safe move but also saves time.

Chuyen Nha’s quick moving process:

Step 1: Receive information from customers, conduct free consultation and quote by phone if required.

_ 2: MOVE HOME will send staff with high expertise in the field of moving to and survey the actual situation. Through the survey, MOVE HOME will propose the most feasible and cost-effective solutions for customers.

_ 3: After agreeing on the price, the two parties will sign a contract to ensure the interests of customers.

_ 4: The contract will be executed quickly according to the professional moving process. MOVE HOME staff will quickly come to the place to sort and pack the furniture.

Why should you choose Chuyen Nha?

– Provide 24/7 service anytime, anywhere whenever you need

– Having a team of professional and dedicated staff with modern supporting machinery and vehicles.

– Safe, on-time shipping

– Commitment to ensure asset safety.

– Free of charge for all packaging, cartons, adhesive tapes, lanyards…when packing to move

– Reasonable prices

– Dedicated and professional service style

CONTACT:

Address: No. 25 Ngan 53/59 Ngoa Long, Minh Khai, North Tu Liem, City. Hanoi

Phone: 084 34 34 334 (zalo)

Email: info@movehome.vn

Hai Dang Taxi – Moving house service in Hanoi

Hai Dang uses trucks as the main means of transport to help move house faster. Currently, Hai Dang Taxi has invested in a large number of trucks with different sizes and loads to serve the needs of a large number of customers. After many years of operation, Hai Dang’s house moving service in Hanoi has conquered the hearts of many customers in the city.

The reasons why Hai Dang’s package moving service is popular:

– Professional staff: Hai Dang has a large number of staff, which have been through a methodical training process. They have high professional qualifications, from consulting to surveying and performing work.

– Modern facilities: Depending on the different needs of customers, Hai Dang has a truck system of different sizes.

– Top service: Hai Dang is always making efforts to become the leading moving service in Hanoi. Hai Dang Taxi has always been a reliable partner of many individuals, businesses, companies and organizations in Hanoi and many neighboring provinces.

– The most affordable price: Hai Dang guarantees to bring perfect service, affordable price suitable for many different customers.

– Save time and effort: All your work only needs to be supervised, the rest will be done by Hai Dang’s staff from A to Z. Moreover, during the customer service process. You don’t have to worry about incurring any additional costs.

CONTACT:

Head office: Hoang Kim Commune, Me Linh District, Hanoi City

Branch 1: No. 2, lane 343 An Duong Vuong, Phu Thuong Ward, Tay Ho District, Hanoi City

Branch 2: No. 56 Tan Xuan, Xuan Dinh Ward, Tu Liem District, Hanoi City

Phone: 024 2214 4114 & 0985 324 540

Email: taxitaihaidang@gmail.com

Chuyen Nha 123.com

Moving house 123.com was built and developed by experienced experts in the field of Real Estate, Furniture, Home Appliances and Transportation… This place promises to become the most-trusted moving service in Hanoi in the near future.

Choosing the house moving service in Hanoi provided by Moving House 123.com, customers will receive many incentives as follows:

– Free consultation and survey.

– The policy of promotion, after-sales, loyalty to loyal customers is extremely attractive.

– Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

– Very reasonable price.

– Service quality is guaranteed. In the process of transportation, if there is a mistake or damage to the furniture, the company will be responsible for compensation at the market price.

Shipping process:

– Survey the workload and list the equipment and supplies to be transported.

– Wrap and pack the device to prevent damage.

– Ensure time and safety of all furniture when transporting.

– Install and arrange utensils and equipment in the position required by the customer.

– Handover to customers when the work is completed.

CONTACT:

Head office: No. 19A, lane 227/9 Thach Ban, Thach Ban ward, Long Bien district, Hanoi city.

Branch 1: 3rd floor, 17 Trung Yen 12, Yen Hoa ward, Cau Giay district, City. Hanoi

Branch 2: 2nd floor, A5 building, Electrical Survey, Alley 3, Luong Ngoc Quyen, Van Quan ward, Ha Dong district, City. Hanoi

Branch 3: HH03A apartment building, Thanh Ha area, Kien Hung ward, Ha Dong, Hanoi city.

Branch 4: No. 6, lane 379 Luong The Vinh, Me Tri ward, Nam Tu Liem district, Hanoi city

Hotline: 1800 8183

Mobile: 0962 199 123 & 0785 558 688

Viet Tin moving service

Viet Tin is also a well-known house moving service in Hanoi.

Shipping services vsmt Viet Tin Company Joint Stock Company includes the following services:

– Office moving service – house moving package

– House moving service from Hanoi to Saigon and vice versa, with low cost

– Relocating warehouses – Buildings – Apartments and households

– Moving house – International shipping

– Transfer cars, motorbikes from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City and vice versa

– Loading and unloading containers from 20 feet to 40 feet including installation

– Working as a subcontractor and installing new furniture for offices

– Self-propelled crane service.

The process of moving house service at Viet Tin:

Step 1: Get customer information and make an appointment

_2: Visit the site to survey and quote

_ 3: Deploy house cleaning

_ 4: Move furniture to a new location

Reasons to choose Viet Tin:

– Enthusiastic and professional staff

– Commitment to compensate 100% for damage and damage as in the contract signed by both parties.

– Accurate house moving quote and commitment to no extra fees outside the contract

– Reasonable price, cheaper than competitors in the area

– Quick and time- saving

– Quick house moving service procedures

ALL DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT:

Head office: 18a Cao Ba Quat, Ba Dinh, City. Hanoi
Transaction Office: 147 Tan Mai, Tan Mai Ward, Hoang Mai District, City. Hanoi
Hotline: 0961 343 393 & 0833 339 993

Thank you for reading the article of Top 5 most-trusted moving service in Hanoi, we hope you have figured out some options for yourself. See you in other articles!

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Don’t rush!

Before deciding to find a moving company, there are a few things you need to consider:

– How much does the house moving service cost?
– The clarity of the price list for services
– Choose a service that help you avoid losing and damaging the goods during transportation
– Are the staff of the moving service provider professional? (how to consult, survey quotation, company seniority, company uniform …)

We will list 5 most reliable moving service providers in HCM city that can meet the above requirements. The order of companies is arranged in random order based on many different reputable references. Hope you will find the best one.

Thanh Hung- one of the long-standing moving service providers in HCM city

This place is considered as one of the professional, good price and reputable moving service providers in Ho Chi Minh City. Thanh Hung House Moving Company is always committed to moving your house, moving your office will guarantee safe and maximum cost savings, and especially the move will take place quickly, without affecting business activities. The price of Thanh Hung moving house is moderate but the service quality here is very good.

Contact information:

HCM Office: 182 Bui Thi Xuan, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1, HCMC
Hanoi Office: 105 – 107 Nguyen Van Cu, Long Bien, Hanoi
Parking: 96 Nguyen The Truyen. P. Tan Son second. Tan Phu District
Address: District 2: 16 Le Phuoc, Thao Dien Ward
Address District 7: 100 Le Van Luong, Tan Hung Ward
Hotline: 1800 6159 (toll-free) | 0938 38 38 80

24H Moving Service

This company has many years of experience in the field of house moving, serving thousands of households in Ho Chi Minh City. 24H Moving Service is always trusted by customers and feels satisfied with the quality of service as well as service attitude. Their well-trained and experienced staff certainly won’t let you down!

Advantages of 24H Moving Service

– The price of moving house is moderate, not too expensive
– Enthusiastic and professional consulting and moving staff
– Ensure absolute safety of goods when transporting
– Many years of experience in the field of transportation
– There is a fleet of trucks of all kinds, large and small, suitable for each house
– There are parking lots in many districts to meet the needs of quick moving within 24 hours

Contact Info

Tan Phu: 16A3 E. Nguyen Thi Trang, Hiep Thanh, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City
District 1: 111, Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, Tan Dinh, District 1
D.2: 139/4 Luong Dinh of Binh Trung Dong Ward – District 2
D. 3: Ngo Thoi Nhiem, Ward 6, District 3
D.4: 180/26 Doan Van Bo Ward 9 – District 4

Hotline: 18009086 (toll-free) | 0866689639 | 0938777300

Taxi Tai LPM®

Taxi Tai LPM® is a synthesis and inheritance of all the valuable experiences of the home transportation industry in Vietnam in general and in Ho Chi Minh City in particular. With a team of well-trained workers, strict quality process, LPM® Taxi Tai will help you save maximum cost and moving time.

Why choose LPM® Taxi Tai?

– Commit to the cheapest price but quality and professional service.
– Being one of the most trusted moving service providers in HCM city
– Staff and drivers are well-trained and professional.
Best price in the market. In addition to the package transfer cost, the customer does not incur any other costs. There is a 10-30% discount for regular customers.
– All furniture is sorted, packed, wrapped, loaded, transported to a new address by the staff and rearranged at the request of the customer.
– Commitment to compensate 100% for damage if lost goods, broken or damaged equipment.
– Make sure to complete the work on schedule (it only takes 2-3 hours).
– Provide 24/7 service, including holidays.

Contact Information

Head office: 7A/9 Thanh Thai, Ward 14, District 10, HCMC
Address 1: 189 3/2 Street. P.11. District 10, Ho Chi Minh City
Hanoi: 102 Nguyen Van Cu, Long Bien, Hanoi
District 1: 12 Le Duan, Ben Nghe, District 1
District 3: 490/1a Le Van Sy, Ward 14
Hotline: 09.69.69.69.80 VND

SG Moving Services

SG Moving is one of the leading moving service providers in HCM city. This place provides package moving services, office moving, truck rental, file storage rental, international shipping, etc. on a domestic and international scale. SG Moving always ensures PRESTIGE and SERVICE QUALITY to satisfy the most demanding customers.

Services SG Moving provides:

– House moving
– Moving office and warehouse
– Warehouse for rent
– Recordkeeping

Viet Moving

Inheriting the success of a series of many moving service providers in HCM city, Viet Moving has asserted itself its value and importance when providing an office moving service package. Viet Moving’s office moving service over the years has always received the trust and love of customers in Ho Chi Minh City.

Viet Moving has quality office moving services quickly, saving time and costs for customers. With thousands of successful office moving projects for big companies in Vietnam such as Shopee, Tiki, FPT, Truong Hai Auto, Lazada, VTVcab, Techcombank… Viet Moving is one of the big brands in the field of transportation. .

Contact Info

Address: 168 Banh Van Tran, Ward 7, Tan Binh District, HCMC
District 1: 235 VND parking lot. Nguyen Van Cu, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1
D.3: 550 Cach Mang Thang Tam, Ward 11, District 3
D. 4: 1K Ngo Van So, Ward 13, District 4
D. 5: 944 Nguyen Trai Street, Ward 14, District 5
Hotline: 0979.847.807 | 0909.847.807

Hopefully with this list of top 5 moving service providers in HCM city, we will help you in choosing the best provider for your household. See you in the next articles!

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What’s life like in Vietnam in general?

Vietnam is one of the fastest growing export markets in the world and has grown at an impressive rate since it was opened to foreign investors in 2015. Both real estate buyers and multinational corporations are trying to take advantage of this country’s rise.

Along with this expansion, we have seen rapid price increases in major cities like HCM and Hanoi . Property prices have skyrocketed in central areas, and at the same time we see obvious changes in areas with a high concentration of tourists and expats.

Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam

Even so, before stating that living in a place is expensive, you should analyze your general lifestyle. Adding an extra car or room to your apartment can make a big difference.

Living as a single is not that expensive in Saigon. You can easily survive on a budget of $1,000 a month if you are willing to share an apartment and cook at home from time to time. You might even save some money.

However, you should also keep in mind that the country has some of the most expensive international schools in the world when compared to general costs of living and salaries. So if you are an expat moving with your family, make sure you confirm what costs your company will cover.

Although Ho Chi Minh City attracts most foreigners, prices are not comparable to the rest of the country. The third largest city Da Nang is 30% cheaper on average when looking at rental rates and general cost of living.

Cost of rent, food, transportation and more

If you live in Ho Chi Minh City, you will spend much of your salary or savings on rent. Although the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is 9,140,028 VND (400 USD) nationwide, you will have to pay 10,839,415 VND (471 USD) in Ho Chi Minh City.

It is expensive compared to more developed cities, such as Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, where prices are on a similar level.

Rent in Ho Chi Minh city

Rent in Ho Chi Minh city

If you want to live in a 3-bedroom apartment in Vietnam, you will have to pay an average of 20,004,997 VND (869 VND), while the amount will rise to 25,167,339 VND (1,094 USD) in Ho Chi Minh City. If you decide to live outside the city center, you will save around 30%.

Food in Ho Chi Minh city

Food in Ho Chi Minh city

Vietnam is famous for its good food, with excellent cuisine of its own. Besides, there are also many influences and inspirations from French cuisine. Did you know that Vietnamese people love to eat baguettes filled with vegetables, meat, spices and pate? You will not have to pay more than 1 USD for one.

Meals in inexpensive restaurants usually cost 50,000 VND (2 USD) on average, but can reach as high as 70,000 – 80,000 VND. Normally, when you go out for a three-course meal, you will spend an average of 400,000 VND (17.3 VND) in Vietnam. The price rises to 450,000 VND (19.56 VND) in Ho Chi Minh city.

Alcohol is cheap, at least the beer. A can of cold Tiger or Saigon beer costs as little as 20,000 VND in restaurants (0.86 USD). Note that there is also no need to pay a tip, but restaurants sometimes add separate VAT and a service charge.

Transportations in Ho Chi Minh city

One drawback of living in Vietnam is that not even the major cities have efficient public transportation (yet). They are building subways in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and we expect the works to be completed in the next few years.

That implies that you will have to buy a motorcycle or go by taxi. If you go by taxi a couple of times a day, it will be a lot of expense. That’s why I recommend you to buy a bike or download the biggest taxi app in Southeast Asia: Grab.

Transportations in Ho Chi Minh city

No need to book a car if you use Grab, you can also book scooters and you’ll save a lot of money in the long run.

You will also need a SIM card if you move to Vietnam. The fees are lower and you can easily get by on 80,000 VND per month (3.5 USD). Two of the most popular service providers are Viettel and Mobifone.

One thing you will notice is that utility rates can be high, at least for electricity. Foreigners often pay up to 100 USD a month for electricity, even in 2-3 bedroom apartments. I have noticed that the electricity rate tends to increase if you cook a lot. Also, don’t forget to turn off air conditioners when you’re not home, as they also tend to increase costs.

To save your cost of living in Ho Chi Minh city

If you want to reduce your cost of living in Ho Chi Minh city, below are some recommendations:

Buy a scooter or grab bike: You will save a lot of money if you buy or rent a scooter instead of taking a taxi everywhere. The second cheapest option is to go by Grab-bike, as you book a scooter instead of a car.

The transportation system is not very developed in Ho Chi Minh City and most foreigners cannot travel by bus. Another option is to go on foot or by bicycle. However, keep in mind that there is a lot of traffic and it is easier to get around by scooter.

Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh city

Shared apartment: the apartments are large compared to Hong Kong and Singapore. You can share a nice flat of 80 square meters in a new building for 700-1200 USD per month. It is common for foreigners to share a flat in Ho Chi Minh City. The good thing is that you will often have access to cleaning services, a gym and a swimming pool.

Avoid the expensive bars: there are many bars and restaurants where you can eat and drink for much less than in the elegant bars and pubs with terraces in the center. If your budget is limited, I recommend you go to a local Vietnamese.

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Unlike the West, dairy products in Vietnam are rarely used in cooking and instead are predominantly used in their raw form only.

The lack of hard cheese is perhaps the biggest difference between the West and Vietnam. Those in the West are used to a large range of affordable cheese. Moreover, it is initially difficult to work out how to carry out cooking without these seemingly basic supplies.

Types of cheese

Cheddar cheese

Basic cheddar cheese is available in supermarkets – however there is no range – only cheddar cheese – so you are not sure if it is mild, medium or mature. It is relatively expensive, so you will need to use it in a different way than you did back home. The quality, in general, is fine – it tastes like cheddar cheese – but it is not superior quality.

Blue cheese

If you are lucky then you may be able to find Danish Blue cheese (even though it’s not common among other dairy products in Vietnam). This is sold as a giant chunk e.g. a kilo or more – and is much cheaper than the cheddar since as a general rule Vietnamese do not have blue cheese. The quality of this is rather high and is a great alternative to the often very bland lumps of more expensive cheddar.

Of course, as in many places, there are special tiny pieces of cheese – all at an extortionate cost – so if you are craving cheese then you need to work out if your craving is worth the cost!

String cheese from Russia

This type of hard cheese is one of the most common dairy products in Vietnam. You can even find them in the little convenience stores of Circle K the smoked string cheese from Russia. At first glance, it does not look like cheese (and it took me a couple of years to realize what it was!). It consists of strands all wrapped together, however, the price is expensive but reasonable – but the taste is amazing!

Processed cheese

Surprisingly, soft processed cheese are widely available – these come in the form of triangular pieces (similar to Dairylea) and can be purchased everywhere.

Butter

Butter is available in most supermarkets – with there now being a range of types instead of the one option as previously. The local butter (which is a reasonable price) only comes as unsalted rather than salted. If you need salted butter then you will have to purchase an imported type – which will cost at least twice the price of the local option.

For cooking, there is local margarine – which comes in small or large tubs and is super cheap. This is also a well-known type of dairy products in Vietnam.

Milk and yoghurts- the most common types of dairy products in Vietnam

Yoghurts

This type of product is huge in Vietnam – and you will be overwhelmed by the sheer variety. Although you can sometimes buy only one yoghurt, they typically come in a pack of four. Although, note that the price is displayed for the cost of one yoghurt only – not the price for the whole pack.

Yoghurts come in plain and flavored varieties – with there being all sorts of exotic flavors to sample! Beware of the delicious looking yoghurts that look as if they have chocolate balls at the bottom (or perhaps they look more like bobo pop balls) – in fact, those delicious balls are in fact brown rice! (This may be super tasty for some – but for most Westerners, yoghurt and rice simply do not mix!)

Milk are also super popular!

If you are overwhelmed by the range of yoghurts, then you will be super overwhelmed by the milk range. In general, milk comes in two main forms –fresh and the long-lasting UHT. You will be able to tell which is which by the location where you find them – the fresh will be found in the fridge whilst the UHT is found on the shelves.

Unlike the West where the UHT tastes artificial, the UHT long-lasting in Vietnam tastes really rather good. The advantage of the UHT is that you can store it in your kitchen until you need it. And once opened and in the fridge, it will last a lot longer than the fresh variety.

Types of milk

It is very important to note that there are two main varieties of milk. There are normal and sweetened ones. As you will see when you are at school, Vietnamese parents are huge believers in milk for their children. They send them to school with absurd amounts of milk on a daily basis. Kids in Vietnam are usually fans of sweetened milk variety. This is simply normal milk that has been artificially sweetened – not just a little – but a lot!

Double-check the milk that you purchase! You will find that the sweetened variety tastes like a sickly drink rather than milk. And that’s not a great addition to your cup of tea!

In addition to the sweetened milk, there is also favored milk- a type of dairy products in Vietnam that children love. The popular flavors are chocolate and fruity.

Milk can be purchased as the normal cardboard carton size for use in the home, or mini servings that typically come in a pack.

1. Probiotic milk-based drinks 

Probiotic milk-based drinks are also available. They are relatively cheap and come in a wide range of flavors and brands. The purpose of these is to regularize the bacteria in your stomach and thereby help your health. However, I am never sure if this really works or not, the drinks taste great so worth a try!

2. Soya milk

Soya milk is also available. It is, although, more expensive and with less variety than the regular milk. However, there is still a large selection and they are still reasonably priced.

3. Expensive milk

On the more expensive side are specialty kinds of milk. There is a large range available in most supermarkets ranging from almond milk to hazelnut milk etc.

4. Cream 

Cream is something which you can rarely find in supermarkets – and if it is available, then it is incredibly expensive.

Overall, dairy products in Vietnam come in a wide range of price– some reasonable, whilst others are mind-blowingly expensive. It is worth experimenting to find the products you like and which work for your own situation and soon you will be able to navigate the overwhelming variety of exciting products like a pro!

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