Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
_Q01. Which airline fly directly to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)?
A01. Tiger Airways, Jetstar Airways, Lion Air, Singapore Airlines, and Vietnam Airlines. HCMC is also known as Saigon.
Q02. How long is the flight?
A02. The flight time is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Q03. What is the currency in Vietnam and where are the places to change money?
A03. The currency in Vietnam is Vietnamese Dong (VND). The foreign currencies can be changed at the arrival hall of Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport upon arrival. For better foreign exchange rates, go to any goldsmith shops around Ben Thanh Market (Chợ Bến Thành) or in District 1, 3, 5 and 10. Please be advised to change small money to around 500,000 VND for taxi fare from airport to city centre in District 1.
Q04. What is the official language in Vietnam?
A04. The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).
Q05. Is it safe to travel in taxis and which taxi company should I travel in?
A05. Travelling in taxis are usually safe. Look for Mai Linh, Vinasun and Vinataxi taxis which charge by meter. Always insist on taxi meter turned on. Many taxi drivers do not speak other than Vietnamese. Be prepared to give them the address written in Vietnamese or show them the place in map.
Q06. How much is the normal taxi fare from the airport to the hotel in city centre?
A06. In additional to Q05 / A05, look for the taxis which are located on the left side of the arrival hall or departure hall. The normal taxi fare is approximately 80,000 VND to 100,000 VND, depending on the location of hotels in District 1, 3, 5 and 10.
Q07. Which hotels are girl-friendly?
A07. Almost all 4 and 5 stars hotels are not girl friendly. Some of the 2 stars and 3 stars are girl friendly hotels. For a list of girl-friendly hotels, please click 'Girl-friendly Hotels' section. Please be advised to make hotel reservation for the room before arrival in HCMC. Some hotels have their websites and you can view them online before making the reservation.
Q08. How do I get my girl to a non girl-friendly hotel?
A08. You need to book a room under the girl's Vietnamese identity card and use only one room.
Q09. What document is needed for the girl to go to your hotel room?
A09. The girl needs to produce their Vietnamese identity card in order to go to your hotel room.
Q10. Where are the restaurants located?
A10. There are plenty of restaurants located in HCMC. For a list of restaurants, please click 'Restaurants' section.
Q11. Where are the bars and pubs located?
A11. For a list of these entertainment places, please click 'Bars & Pubs' section.
Q12. Where can I find girls who can accompany me to a hotel?
A12. Most of the bars in Hai Ba Trung streets have girls who can accompany you to the hotel. You have to speak to the mamasan who normally speaks Mandarin, Cantonese or some English to request specifically for the girl to accompany you outside. Pay the bar fine and then pay the girl directly. The charges is approximately around US$60 - US$100 for short time and US$100 - US$150 for long time.
Q13. How much do I have to pay the PRs in a disco?
A13. The amount should be around 200,000 to 500,000 VND. It all depends on which disco you visit.
Q14. Can the PRs in the discos accompany me to a hotel?
A14. It all depends on the girl. You can ask the girl directly and negotiate the price.
Q15. Can the PRs or hostess in the KTVs accompany me to a hotel?
A15. You have to speak to the mamasan who normally speaks Mandarin, Cantonese or some English to request specifically for the girl to accompany you outside. Pay the bar fine and then pay the girl directly. The charges is approximately around US$100.00 for short time and US$150.00 for long time.
Q16. Where can I find girls at late hours such as 2am or 3am?
Q16. During late hours, you can find girls at Tan Hai Van or DINKY restaurants having supper. Look for any girl whom you are interested in and just walk over to ask for her contact number after making eye contacts. Call or SMS the girl after you leave. Many girls can only speak Vietnamese and simple English, Mandarin or Cantonese.
Q17. Is it safe to book the girls from the motorbike pimps?
A17. No, these girls normally do not give good service and will steal your personal belongings from you when you are sleeping or bathing alone.
A01. Tiger Airways, Jetstar Airways, Lion Air, Singapore Airlines, and Vietnam Airlines. HCMC is also known as Saigon.
Q02. How long is the flight?
A02. The flight time is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Q03. What is the currency in Vietnam and where are the places to change money?
A03. The currency in Vietnam is Vietnamese Dong (VND). The foreign currencies can be changed at the arrival hall of Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport upon arrival. For better foreign exchange rates, go to any goldsmith shops around Ben Thanh Market (Chợ Bến Thành) or in District 1, 3, 5 and 10. Please be advised to change small money to around 500,000 VND for taxi fare from airport to city centre in District 1.
Q04. What is the official language in Vietnam?
A04. The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).
Q05. Is it safe to travel in taxis and which taxi company should I travel in?
A05. Travelling in taxis are usually safe. Look for Mai Linh, Vinasun and Vinataxi taxis which charge by meter. Always insist on taxi meter turned on. Many taxi drivers do not speak other than Vietnamese. Be prepared to give them the address written in Vietnamese or show them the place in map.
Q06. How much is the normal taxi fare from the airport to the hotel in city centre?
A06. In additional to Q05 / A05, look for the taxis which are located on the left side of the arrival hall or departure hall. The normal taxi fare is approximately 80,000 VND to 100,000 VND, depending on the location of hotels in District 1, 3, 5 and 10.
Q07. Which hotels are girl-friendly?
A07. Almost all 4 and 5 stars hotels are not girl friendly. Some of the 2 stars and 3 stars are girl friendly hotels. For a list of girl-friendly hotels, please click 'Girl-friendly Hotels' section. Please be advised to make hotel reservation for the room before arrival in HCMC. Some hotels have their websites and you can view them online before making the reservation.
Q08. How do I get my girl to a non girl-friendly hotel?
A08. You need to book a room under the girl's Vietnamese identity card and use only one room.
Q09. What document is needed for the girl to go to your hotel room?
A09. The girl needs to produce their Vietnamese identity card in order to go to your hotel room.
Q10. Where are the restaurants located?
A10. There are plenty of restaurants located in HCMC. For a list of restaurants, please click 'Restaurants' section.
Q11. Where are the bars and pubs located?
A11. For a list of these entertainment places, please click 'Bars & Pubs' section.
Q12. Where can I find girls who can accompany me to a hotel?
A12. Most of the bars in Hai Ba Trung streets have girls who can accompany you to the hotel. You have to speak to the mamasan who normally speaks Mandarin, Cantonese or some English to request specifically for the girl to accompany you outside. Pay the bar fine and then pay the girl directly. The charges is approximately around US$60 - US$100 for short time and US$100 - US$150 for long time.
Q13. How much do I have to pay the PRs in a disco?
A13. The amount should be around 200,000 to 500,000 VND. It all depends on which disco you visit.
Q14. Can the PRs in the discos accompany me to a hotel?
A14. It all depends on the girl. You can ask the girl directly and negotiate the price.
Q15. Can the PRs or hostess in the KTVs accompany me to a hotel?
A15. You have to speak to the mamasan who normally speaks Mandarin, Cantonese or some English to request specifically for the girl to accompany you outside. Pay the bar fine and then pay the girl directly. The charges is approximately around US$100.00 for short time and US$150.00 for long time.
Q16. Where can I find girls at late hours such as 2am or 3am?
Q16. During late hours, you can find girls at Tan Hai Van or DINKY restaurants having supper. Look for any girl whom you are interested in and just walk over to ask for her contact number after making eye contacts. Call or SMS the girl after you leave. Many girls can only speak Vietnamese and simple English, Mandarin or Cantonese.
Q17. Is it safe to book the girls from the motorbike pimps?
A17. No, these girls normally do not give good service and will steal your personal belongings from you when you are sleeping or bathing alone.