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Ho Chi Minh, formerly known as Saigon, is the biggest city of Vietnam. It is the major industrial, commercial and communciation center for domestic and international services. Airport Information Name of airport: Tan Son Nhat (Saigon) International Airport Distance to town: 7km (4.5 miles) Airport tax: Domestic flight: VCD15,000 (Approx. USD1.5) International flight: USD8 Children under 2 are exempt. Flying hours from Hong Kong on direct flights 1 1/2 hours Visa Required for both HK passport and HKCI holders Click here for more details Customs Customs allowance Tobacco: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco Liquor: 1.5 litres of alcoholic beverages or 3 litres of beer Arrival Immigration and customs declaration forms, which are usually handed out on the plane before landing, must be completed on arrival. The white and yellow duplicate customs form requires visitors to declare quantities and makes of cameras, video and camcorders, tape recorders and all other electronic equipment being taken into Vietnam. Foreign currency exceeding USD5,000 must also be declared. The customs form must be kept. The white immigration card is stamped on arrival and must also be kept with your passport. Hotels, guest houses and private hosts are required to register your presence with the local police, and this card is essential for that purpose. Click here for more details Currency Vietnamese Dong (VCD) Approximately: HK$1=VCD1,250; USD1=VCD10,000 Currency Exchange: The US dollar is most favoured forereign currency. It is therefore advised to carry US dollars. British, Australian, Japanese, French, German, Belgian, Dutch, Singapore and Thai currency can usually be changed in larger cities (such as Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, Danang, Hai Phong). About 2% exchange fee is charged. Click here for restrictions Embassies and Consulates Please click here Time Zone GMT: +7 Difference from Hong Kong: -1 hour Transportation Bus Taxi Minibus Cyclo Train Tourist Attraction Museums Fine Arts Museum History Museum Ho Chi Minh Museum Military Museum Reunification Hall Revolutionary Museum War Remnants Museum Thien Hau Temple Former President Palace Lacquer workshop The Lucuriant Lai Thieu Orchards Nha Rong Wharf - from where President Ho Chi Minh sailed abroad to search for a way for the country's salvation Cu Chi tunnels- a 200 km-long guerilla tunnel netwrok, Throughout the 20-year war with the Americans, these tunnels and underground villages were built to provide a safe haven for the people of Cu Chi. Cholon Chinatown Shopping Guide Ben Thanh Market Le Thanh Ton Street Dong Khoi Street Le Cong Kieu Weather Jan - Mar: average temp. 28 C, average rainfall 10mm Apr - Jun: average temp. 29 C, average rainfall 198mm Jul - Sep: avergae temp. 27 C, average rainfall 306mm, typhoons are frequent Oct - Dec: average temp. 27 C, average rainfall 146mm Temperature - Five Day City Forcast Precipitation - Five Day City Forcast Language Official Languages: Vietnamese Language of Business and Administration: French, Russian, English, German, Spanish and Chinese Electricity usually 220 volts (in some areas 110)AC, 50 Hz Emergency and Useful Tel. No. S.O.S. Worldwide Alarm Centres: Please click here 24 hours Emergency Center: Tel 8292071, 8292711 USD7-10 / visit English and French - speaking doctors Tourism Organizations Vietnams Online Public Holidays Jan 1: Tet Nguyen Dan, Lunar New Year (three days) Feb 3: Founding of the Communist Party Mar 8: Women's Day Mar 26: Youth Day Apr 30: Liberation of Saigon May 1: International Labour Day May 19: Ho Chi Minh's Birthday Jun 1: Children's Day Jul 27: Memorial Day for war martyrs Aug 19: August Revolution of 1945 Sept 2: Day of the Nation; Ho Chi Minh's declaration of freedom for Vietnam; Ho Chi Minh Memorial Day Nov 20: Teacher's Day Dec 22Army Day

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