Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Be careful in the Dong Khoi area and along the Saigon riverfront, where motorbike 'cow-
boys' operate and specialise in bag and camera snatching. Be aware of common taxi and
xe om
scams.
EMERGENCY
Ambulance
( 115)
Police
( 113)
INTERNET ACCESS
Internet cafes are everywhere in HCMC. Many hotels, cafes, restaurants and bars offer
free wi-fi.
MEDICAL SERVICES
HCMC Family Medical Practice
( 24hr emergency 08-3822 7848;
www.vietnammedicalpractice.com
;
rear, Diamond Department Store, 34 ÐL Le Duan;
24hr)
Well-run practice.
International Medical Centre
( 08-3827 2366, 24hr emergency 08-3865 4025;
www.cmi-vietnam.com
;
1 Ð Han Thuyen;
24hr)
A nonprofit organisation with English-speaking French doctors.
International SOS
( 08-3829 8424;
www.internationalsos.com
;
167A Ɖ Nam Ky Khoi Nghia;
24hr)
An international team of doctors who speak English, French, Japanese and Viet-
namese.
MONEY
There are ATMs and exchange counters (most offering decent rates) in the airport hallway
of arrivals, just after clearing customs.
ANZ Bank
( 08-3829 9319; 11 Me Linh Sq)
With ATM.
Citibank
(115 Ð Nguyen Hue)
Sacombank
( 08-3836 4231;
www.sacombank.com
;
211 Ð Nguyen Thai Hoc)
With ATM.
POST
Central Post Office
(2 Cong Xa Paris;
7am-9.30pm)
TRAVEL AGENCIES
There are lots of travel agents offering tours of the Mekong Delta and other jaunts beyond
HCMC. Some of the better ones include the following:
Handspan Adventure Travel
( 08-3925 7605;
www.handspan.com
; 10th fl, Central Park Bldg, 208
Nguyen Trai)
Excellent, high-quality tours.
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