An area that is regarded as Ho Chi Minh's backpacker area. The Vietnamese equivalent to Bangkok's Kao San Road.
Plenty of bars (Go2 bar, Crazy Buffalo), travel agencies etc.

Centred around De Tham street

Google map: tinyurl.com/y86tlb6

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Great rooftop drinks and fantastic views of historic HCMC centre from this 20th floor bar and terrace, and one of the pluses is that because you're in it, this modern edifice isn't spoiling your view as it towers over the Opera House, Post Office, Rex Hotel and Notre Dame Cathedral. Hang on to your money in the breeze for the sake of the waiters. A couple of notes we were leaving for a tip blew through the balustrade, and the waiter leapt over onto a narrow 20th floor ledge to rescue them before we could offer replacements. Good service or madness?

On Dong Khoi, the French and Americans famous Rue Catinat, at Lam Son Square
www.fivestaralliance.com/luxury_hotel/ho_chi_minh_city/caravelle_hotel

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Head up to the Caravelle Hotel's rooftop bar in the evening and watch the sun set over Ho Chi Minh City.

Non-residents are welcome, although it's probably a good idea not to turn up in a scruffy T-shirt and shorts.

It's a five-star hotel, so expect to pay five-star prices, but it's worth it for the view.

19 Lam Son Square, District 1.
www.caravellehotel.com/

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