{"id":1332,"date":"2017-08-24T13:08:19","date_gmt":"2017-08-24T06:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/?p=1332"},"modified":"2019-07-03T11:48:11","modified_gmt":"2019-07-03T04:48:11","slug":"how-to-get-around-saigon-on-the-cheap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/how-to-get-around-saigon-on-the-cheap\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Around Ho Chi Minh City on the cheap!"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_3226\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3226\" style=\"width: 945px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3226 size-full\" title=\"get easily around Ho Chi Minh \" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/GRHOTC-1.png\" alt=\"get around Ho Chi Minh city\" width=\"945\" height=\"756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/GRHOTC-1.png 945w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/GRHOTC-1-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/GRHOTC-1-768x614.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3226\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How to get around Ho Chi Minh city on the cheap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For travellers, Ho Chi Minh City (previously known as Saigon) can seem very centralized because not only are most of the tourist attractions around District 1, the center of the city, but this district is also quite compact.\u00a0 However, with 24 districts, the city is actually very spread out and some of the other districts are more than twice the size of District 1.\u00a0 Though District 1 has a lot to offer in terms of culture, sights and activities, there is a lot more to experience outside of the city.\u00a0 Getting to the other parts of the Ho Chi Minh City may seem challenging, but there are a number of public transportation options available to you, especially if you want to get around Ho Chi Minh city efficiently and in a cost-effective manner.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/how-to-get-around-saigon-on-the-cheap\/#How_to_get_around_Ho_Chi_Minh_City_on_the_cheap\" >How to get around Ho Chi Minh City on the cheap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/how-to-get-around-saigon-on-the-cheap\/#1_Xe_Om\" >1. Xe Om\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/how-to-get-around-saigon-on-the-cheap\/#2_Public_Bus\" >2. Public Bus\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/how-to-get-around-saigon-on-the-cheap\/#3_Grab_and_Taxis\" >3. Grab\u00a0and Taxis\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/how-to-get-around-saigon-on-the-cheap\/#4_Saigon_Metro_under_construction\" >4. Saigon Metro (under construction!)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/how-to-get-around-saigon-on-the-cheap\/#5_Hop_on-Hop_off_City_Tour_Bus\" >5. Hop on-Hop off City Tour Bus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_around_Ho_Chi_Minh_City_on_the_cheap\"><\/span><strong>How to get around Ho Chi Minh City on the cheap<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Xe_Om\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"s1\">1. Xe Om\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Xe Om (the local name for a motorbike taxi) is one of the most efficient modes of transport within the city. It may seem unsafe initially but most Xe Om drivers are courteous and are willing to take you wherever you want to go. Of course it is entirely possible that their driving style may be rough, but you can always tell them to slow down or be more careful. If you feel completely horrified, you can simply cut the ride short and hop off!\u00a0 Keep in mind though that traffic is intense in Ho Chi Minh City and a certain level of agility and aggressiveness is required to drive in the city. The prices are usually reasonable, around the range of 20,000-40,000 VND for shorter trips. Trips from D1 to the farther districts like D2 or D7 is roughly 70,000VND.\u00a0\u00a0 It is best to take a Xe Om within the more central districts such as 1, 3, 2, 7, 4, or 5.\u00a0 Any farther, and the trip can be draining and more dangerous due to highway driving.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"> Xe Om drivers may not advertise themselves clearly, but they are very easy to spot.\u00a0 On any given street corner, you are bound to see one or two men sleeping on their motorbikes \u2013 they aren&#8217;t just lounging in the sun for fun!\u00a0 They are in fact waiting for someone to tap them on their shoulder and ask for a ride.\u00a0 Near touristy parts of town like around Ben Thanh Market, many drivers will call out to you but be careful of the price that they offer as it can be marked up significantly.\u00a0 Make sure to bargain the price down if you feel that their price is unreasonable.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1342\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1342\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1342 size-full\" title=\"get around ho chi minh city on a scooter \" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/xe-om-sleeping.jpg\" alt=\"Xe om in ho chi minh city\" width=\"400\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/xe-om-sleeping.jpg 400w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/xe-om-sleeping-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/xe-om-sleeping-150x110.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1342\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">He is eagerly waiting for his next customer&#8230; \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Public_Bus\"><\/span><strong>2. Public Bus\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The public bus system is incredibly developed and vast in Ho Chi Minh City.\u00a0 There are over 100 different bus lines and routes, many of which serve the districts and tourist locations that are far from the centre of the city.\u00a0 The public bus is also incredibly cheap, where a single ride fare starts at 5000VND.\u00a0 As a tourist, taking the bus within the city can be arduous.\u00a0 Having to wait for the bus in the heat, and sometimes rain can be draining, especially when you can get around more quickly on a Xe Om, Taxi, or even walking.\u00a0 Getting to the farther destinations is a situation in which the public bus is handy.\u00a0 Taking the public bus is usually more appealing to the adventurous travellers, but given that Vietnamese people are usually friendly and helpful, we urge you to give it a try!\u00a0 It may be easier than you think.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">To and from the airport, bus <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">no. 152<\/span> is very convenient.\u00a0 We have explained the Bus no. 152 before in our <a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/2013\/01\/23\/saigon-taxi-and-cyclo-scams-a-comprehensive-guide-to-avoiding-taxi-and-cyclo-scams-in-saigon\/\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">taxi scams blog,<\/a> since many people fall prey to taxi scams en route to the airport and back, making this airport bus a great alternative.\u00a0 Bus <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">no. 13<\/span> is another great route, which takes you to Cu Chi tunnels.\u00a0 As we previously mentioned on our\u00a0<a title=\"TOP 5 Day Trips from Ho Chi Minh City\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/2014\/06\/18\/top-5-day-trips-from-ho-chi-minh-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201ddofollow&quot;\">best day trips from Saigon<\/a>\u00a0article, many tour buses go to Cu Chi, but Cu Chi Tunnels offers free tour guides on site so you can take the public bus there and still have a similar experience as compared to an organized tour.\u00a0 If you are headed to the Suoi Tien Amusement Park, you can take Bus <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">no. 19<\/span>, which leaves from Ben Thanh market and stops at the amusement park on its way to a national university.\u00a0 It is about a 45-minute ride, which is only a little bit longer than the car ride there.\u00a0 Dam Sen Water Park is also a popular tourist attraction, and Bus <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">no. 11<\/span> goes directly from Ben Thanh market to the water park.\u00a0 In general, Ben Thanh market and Cho Lon are big bus hubs and it is quite convenient to get around if you can get to either market.\u00a0 The main Saigon Bus website also has a Google Maps based interactive guide to show you all the stops within each route.\u00a0 And, here is a complete, yet overwhelming, <a title=\"Complete Bus Map\" href=\"http:\/\/buyttphcm.com.vn\/en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">map of all the bus routes in Ho Chi Minh City<\/a>. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">More information on the city bus &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/buyttphcm.com.vn\/en-us\/RouteFinding\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Ho Chi Minh city Management and Operation Center for Public Transport<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for\u00a0some day trips from Ho Chi Minh. <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/2018\/03\/15\/saigon-day-trip-to-can-gio\/\" rel=\"\u201ddofollow&quot;\">UNESCO Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere <\/a>is probably the best trip to go by bus.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1343\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1343\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1343 size-large\" title=\"buses are one of the many ways to get around Ho Chi Minh City\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/saigon-bus-1024x665.jpg\" alt=\"buses are one of the many ways to get around Ho Chi Minh City\" width=\"1024\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/saigon-bus-1024x665.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/saigon-bus-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/saigon-bus-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/saigon-bus-400x259.jpg 400w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/saigon-bus-900x584.jpg 900w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/saigon-bus.jpg 1231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1343\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A typical bus depot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Grab_and_Taxis\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"s1\">3. Grab\u00a0and Taxis\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/vn\/en\/press\/business\/uber-dong-nam-a-chinh-thuc-sap-nhap-vao-grab\/\" rel=\"\u201dnofollow&quot;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><em>Uber is no longer operating in Vietnam after they merge with Grab in South East Asia\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In 2014, Grab launched in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing a new type of transportation to Vietnam.<\/p>\n<p>For those who are unfamiliar with Grab, it is an online app that has changed the game for taxi services around the world.\u00a0 Basically, you download the Grab app, get tuned in to cars and drivers in the area on a real-time map.\u00a0 You put in your pickup location and destination, and the closest driver comes to pick you up!\u00a0 The whole ride is tracked on GPS.\u00a0You can use either cash or credit card to pay for your ride and best of all, you could know how much you have to pay before using the service. The use of this modern technology for taxi rides is also making it difficult for <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/2013\/01\/23\/saigon-taxi-and-cyclo-scams-a-comprehensive-guide-to-avoiding-taxi-and-cyclo-scams-in-saigon\/\" rel=\"\u201ddofollow&quot;\">taxi drivers to scam tourists<\/a>, which has been a major issue in this city for a long time.<\/p>\n<p>To Grab\u2019s advantage, Google Maps is well developed and fairly accurate in Ho Chi Minh City.\u00a0 The ability to pinpoint your start and end locations into Grab is incredibly useful for tourists since communication between taxi drivers who do not understand English can be an issue. And, for <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/2013\/05\/05\/women-travellers-cultural-sensitivity-and-safety-in-vietnam\/\" rel=\"\u201ddofollow&quot;\">women especially travelling alone<\/a> late at night, Grab is a much safer option.\u00a0 Right now, riding with Grab is cheaper than taking a taxi (except on the rush hour).\u00a0 For instance, a ride from District 1 to District 2 or 7 is around 100,000VND, and from District 1 to Tan Binh District is roughly 50,000VND.\u00a0 If you are a tourist here, take a look at our blog on cell phones to set yourself up with a local\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/2017\/04\/19\/how-to-use-a-mobile-phone-in-vietnam\/\" rel=\"\u201ddofollow&quot;\">Vietnam SIM card and 3G here<\/a>.\u00a0 Download the Grab app (available for iOS, Android), add your credit card (optional), map your location and go!<\/p>\n<p>Download the Grab App on <a href=\"https:\/\/app.appsflyer.com\/id647268330?pid=VN-Website-IOS-Install_Button&amp;c=Website_Download\" rel=\"\u201dnofollow&quot;\">iPhone<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/app.appsflyer.com\/com.grabtaxi.passenger?pid=VN-Website-ADR-Install_Button&amp;c=Website_Download\">Android<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3235\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3235\" style=\"width: 1255px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3235 size-full\" title=\"grab a good way to get around Ho Chi Minh City\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Grab-interface.jpg\" alt=\"The Grab interface\" width=\"1255\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Grab-interface.jpg 1255w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Grab-interface-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Grab-interface-768x308.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Grab-interface-1024x411.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1255px) 100vw, 1255px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3235\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Grab interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Grab is now offering at Ho Chi Minh City | Ha Noi | Da Nang | Quang Ninh | Khanh Hoa<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Saigon_Metro_under_construction\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"s1\">4. Saigon Metro <em>(under construction!)\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In 2001, the idea of developing the Ho Chi Minh City Metro was first proposed with 6 different lines covering the greater Ho Chi Minh City area.\u00a0 Construction for line 1 started\u00a0in 2008 and for line 2 in 2010.\u00a0 The first line is said to be finished in early 2020, so only a few more years until we can ride the metro in Saigon!\u00a0 Although it is still a ways away, the construction is affecting tourism in the city.\u00a0 Specifically, construction for the District 1 portions of the metro started in July\u00a02017.\u00a0 As a result, large parts of Le Loi and Nguyen Hue are blocked off and traffic has become much more fierce in parts of District 1.\u00a0 Nevertheless, it\u2019s an exciting time to be in Ho Chi Minh City now as many big changes are on the horizon. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Hop_on-Hop_off_City_Tour_Bus\"><\/span><strong>5. Hop on-Hop off City Tour Bus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hop on-Hop off is one of the very popular bus services operated in many famous cites around the world such as New York, London, Rome, Singapore, Bangkok\u2026. In 2015, Hop on-Hop off bus was launched in Vietnam providing a new transportation for tourists to get around Ho Chi Minh City.<\/p>\n<p>For Ho Chi Minh City, the Line 1 Ho Chi Minh City Bus Tour will stop at 9 famous tourist attractions and historical monuments of the city. You can start your trip from any Hop on-Hop off bus stop, or at the starting stop at 23\/9 park. They will provide you with the most modern buses with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Moreover, while sitting on the bus, you are also provided automatic audio guides (headphone) in English, French, Chinese, Indonesian, German, Russian, Bahasa and Vietnamese. When your bus is about to arrive at each stop, the audio guide will start telling you about this stop briefly so that you can decide to get off the bus and visit this site or continue to the next point.<\/p>\n<p>The advantage of this bus service is that the ticket you buy could be used without limitation for 24 hours. This means that you can manage the plan for your city tour by yourself. You can stay at the tourist attraction as long as you want and then catch the next bus right from where you are.<\/p>\n<p>In Ho Chi Minh City, Hop on-Hop off buses operate daily from 8:00 am to 5:30 am. The buses will wait at every stop from 5 to 10 minutes to drop-off and pick-up new passengers. There is always a new bus arriving at each stop every 30 minutes. The price for one\u00a0adult is VND 330.000 or around USD 15 and for one kid (age 2-12) is VND 270.000 or around USD 12.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3288\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3288\" style=\"width: 766px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3288 size-full\" title=\"hop on hop of bus is a good to get around Ho Chi Minh\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ZB1G1891.jpg\" alt=\"Hop on-Hop off bus in Ho Chi Minh City\" width=\"766\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ZB1G1891.jpg 766w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ZB1G1891-300x173.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3288\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hop on-Hop off bus in Ho Chi Minh City<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For more information about Hop on-Hop off bus please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/hopon-hopoff.vn\/tours\/line-1-ho-chi-minh-city-bus-tour\" rel=\"\u201dnofollow&quot;\">The Line 1 Ho Chi Minh City Bus Tour<\/a> and have a good day to get around Ho Chi Minh City.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p1\">At XO Tours, we strongly believe that there is a lot more to this city than just District 1. \u00a0We would love to have you join us on our <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/tours\/vietnam-food-tour.html\" rel=\"\u201ddofollow&quot;\">Foodie Tour<\/a>, which is the best way to see many different districts besides District 1 and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingsaigon.com\/2012\/06\/16\/xo-tours-vietnam-ho-chi-minh-city\/\">eat great street food<\/a> along the way.\u00a0 For more <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/\" rel=\"\u201ddofollow&quot;\">Vietnam Travel Tips<\/a>, check back on our<a title=\"Blog\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201ddofollow&quot;\"> Blog<\/a> regularly.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For travellers, Ho Chi Minh City (previously known as Saigon) can seem very centralized because not only are most of the tourist attractions around District 1, the center of the city, but this district is also quite compact.\u00a0 However, with 24 districts, the city is actually very spread out and some of the other districts [&hellip;]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":5280,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"How to get around Ho Chi Minh City on the cheap!","_seopress_titles_desc":"A complete guide to all the public transportation choices to get around Ho Chi Minh City, including maps, prices, and helpful applications.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[10,36,40,236,238,239,240,241,242],"class_list":{"0":"post-1332","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-vietnam-travel-tips","8":"tag-xe-om","9":"tag-taxi-scams","10":"tag-bus-152","11":"tag-saigon-bus","12":"tag-taxis-in-vietnam","13":"tag-ho-chi-minh-city-metro","14":"tag-uber-vietnam","15":"tag-grabtaxi","16":"tag-easytaxi"},"acf":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1332","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1332"}],"version-history":[{"count":53,"href":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1332\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5332,"href":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1332\/revisions\/5332"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5280"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1332"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1332"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1332"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}