Visit these cafes to escape the summer heat in Ho Chi Minh City

Green space and a cool atmosphere make these unique cafes in Ho Chi Minh City popular hideouts from the sizzling sun.

38 Flower Market & Tea House

This café on the busy Ly Tu Trong Street looks like a small garden in the heart of Saigon where fresh flowers can be found in every corner.

Thanks to its breezy, cool space, the café has become an ideal getaway amidst the scorching summer heat with real feel afternoon temperatures climbing to 41 degrees Celsius, or 106 degrees Fahrenheit.
Besides coffee, the drinks menu is also designed to help you cool down with various kinds of teas and juices. Prices start from VND30,000 ($1.31).

Nang Xanh Garden Café

Nestled down a small alley on Hoang Hoa Tham Street in Phu Nhuan District, Nang Xanh (Blue Sunlight) Garden Café catches the attention with its eye-catching interior décor with a tropical theme.
The shop is covered with green plants, giving customers a refreshing feeling. The café is open 24 hours a day.

Tron (Round) Bistro Café  

The café on Dinh Bo Linh Street in Binh Thanh District is a not-to-be-missed address for nature enthusiasts thanks to its green space and wall decor. Guests can enjoy drinks such as strawberry tea, coffee and juices, with prices starting from VND25,000 ($1.09).

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Top coffee shops in Hoi An

Vietnam is known for its incredible coffee and is a strong exporter of it. Iced coffee, ca phe da, is a must-try; it’s a dark roast coffee brewed with a small filter and added to sweetened condensed milk. Here is a list of the best coffee joints in the ancient town of Hoi An.

Mia Coffee

Mia Coffee has been praised for offering the best non-Vietnamese coffee in all of Hoi An, if not Vietnam. The coffee shop is small, with porch-style seating in the front, and a balcony from which you can get a great street view. There are plenty of fans to keep you cool and Wi-Fi is also available. Should you desire to take some house-roasted coffee back with you, the staff will help you grind and package their beans.

May Concept

Hidden away on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai is May Concept, the ideal retreat for enjoying a quiet cup of coffee. May Concept is a small Franco-Vietnamese shop-house filled with dark wood furniture. The coffee lounge area exists beside a handicrafts shop and garden, in which there is a lily pond. The coffee here is freshly roasted in-house and Vietnamese. Emphasize that you like your coffee strong if you want a true Vietnamese experience – locals tend to think Westerners drink weak coffee.

GAM

GAM is a private museum containing unique Vietnamese stones and has a fantastic coffee shop situated at the back. Consisting of a shady courtyard garden cafe, GAM is another idyllic retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the streets of Hoi An. Their ca phe da is delicious, so be sure to try that here if you don’t do so anywhere else. Should you wish to move on to stronger drinks as the day progresses, there is also a wine bar on the second floor.

Bep Truong

Situated above Hoi An’s largest bookshop lies Bep Truong – one of Hoi An’s hidden secrets. There is plenty to keep you entertained here – they offer Wi-Fi, their shelves are lined with coffee table reads, and there is a rooftop from which to view the entire town. They serve traditional Vietnamese coffee and Western options so there is something for all coffee lovers.

Reaching Out Tea House

Reaching Out Tea House is a beautiful space where great coffee meets great social work. The shop employs speech and hearing impaired Vietnamese people, with the profits working towards training and employing more disabled people. Reaching Out started as a shop and expanded to build a tea house. Their Fair Trade policy makes their coffee ethical and delicious.

See more: A day to experience the glorious Hoi An

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Ideal destinations to work or study in Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen is a great city if you want to savour China’s relentless energy and hustle and bustle. But finding a quiet spot to study might sometimes be a bit harder. But whether you’re revising for your mid terms on a study abroad programme, swatting up Mandarin characters for your Chinese primer or remote co-working on a project as a digital nomad, we’ve found the top places to get the focus you need.

24 Hour Bookbar

Shenzhen might have a reputation for being a hypermoderncity with a burgeoning start up scene and it is incredibly science and technology orientated. But it also has a huge book reading culture. As well as a giant library in the heart of the city’s dazzling new CBD district, the city also boasts a bookstore that claims to be the world’s largest. Among the extensively stocked stores, catering to many of your literary and academic whims and needs is a 24 hour book bar. It’s a perfect place to pull an all nighter.

GEE Coffee

Art hub OCT Lofthas a lot offer visitors. With galleries and design stores amid quirky statues, graffiti and greenery, there’s plenty going on. Among the creative offerings are a number of high quality coffee shops to while away the hours with a book or else swot up for an upcoming exam. With quality coffee, decent food, and a chilled out atmosphere, this is good place to plan some up coming creative projects.

Old Heaven Books

Another gem tucked away in OCT Loft is Old Heaven Books, a curious space with an independent spirit, beloved among Shenzhen’s arty crowd. Collaborating with legendary livehouse B10, not only does the venue serve up coffee and boast a great book selection, it also puts on inspiring events. LPs, cassettes and jazz posters abound. It also has a covered outdoor area.

SimplyWork Co-working Space

For those wanting to start a business and make use of the city’s burgeoning start up infrastructure, investing in a co-working space might be a good option. This spaceis in the heart of Shenzhen’s tech heavy, Nanshan district and features a number of amenities to help with getting work done efficiently and without unnecessary distractions. Run by a team of local entrepreneurs, it also has features zones to relax in and is open 24 hours a day.

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Come to Singapore and visit its cutest cat cafes

There’s no better activity for feline lovers than cuddling up with a warm kitty while sipping a cuppa – without the responsibilities of being a full-time cat owner. Here are the cat cafes in Singapore for you to check out.

Meomi Cat Cafe

Surrounded by bar restaurants and cafes, the Meomi Cat Cafe is a hidden oasis for these bunch of furry creatures. Located along North Bridge Road, the spacious play area features plenty of toys for the cats, including wall steps and a catwalk. Though the food and drink menu is limited, it really makes the cats the star of the show!

Opening Hours: 11AM-10PM
Address: 668 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188801 (nearest MRT: Bugis)
Price: $13 for adults, $7 for children
Age Restrictions: Children have to be at least 6-years-old

The Cat Cafe

A stone’s throw away is The Cat Cafe, located above the jam-packed Bugis Street. This pet cafe comprises of 15 ex-stray or adopted cats, rescued by Kitty Kat Haven, a non-profit cat-rescue centre. Their entry fee is $16 with a complimentary soft drink, which can be topped up and upgraded to a coffee or tea.

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10AM-10PM, Monday 3PM-10PM
Address: 241B Victoria Street, Singapore 188030 (nearest MRT: Bugis)
Price: $16/entry for all
Age Restrictions: Children have to be at least 6-years-old, children below 12 to be accompanied by an adult

Neko no Niwa

Translated as “cat garden” from Japanese, Neko no Niwa is Singapore’s very first cat cafe opened in 2013! The 13 friendly kittens – some of whom are siblings – were adopted in the same year, and now roam freely around the expansive floor area. It’s recommended to call in advance to place a reservation for your visit as this cat cafe does get crowded especially over the weekends!

Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11AM-10PM, Saturday, Sunday 10AM-10PM
Address: 54A Boat Quay (Level 2), Singapore 049843 (nearest MRT: Raffles Place / Clarke Quay)
Price: First hour – $12, Every subsequent half hour – $5, 3-hour pass – $24, Whole day pass – $32. Drinks and desserts start from $2

See more: Visit the best animal cafes in Tokyo, Japan

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