Relax on weekend with the best cinemas in Saigon

Tired of strolling around the city all day in Vietnam vacation? Watching a movie in Ho Chi Minh City cinemas is a great way to relax after a long day of going sightseeing. Nothing is more wonderful than rewarding yourself with the latest movie to learn more about Vietnamese film culture as well as enjoying blockbuster movies all over the world at state-of-the-art cinemas in Saigon. Consider top 5 best cinemas that you should pay a visit in your Ho Chi Minh City tours below.

CGV Cinema 

CGV is one of the top five global movie theaters and publishers. Therefore, CGV is the biggest cinema in Vietnam and the best cinema in Ho Chi Minh City. In CGV cinema, you will not only enjoy a wide variety of movies through innovative technologies such as IMAX, STARIUM, 4DX, Dolby Atmos audio system but also enjoy a whole new and different cuisine while experiencing the highest quality service. This is the first cinema system in Vietnam with luxurious cinema rooms such as L’amour, Premium, Gold Class, Stadium, Art House and Sweet Box for couples who love privacy.

In addition, CGV always has attractive promotions for students and CGV members. Especially, every last Monday of the month, in CGV, you can enjoy all films in the 2D format with only VND 50,000 / ticket for all types of seats.

Address:

• Floor 5th, Crescent Mall, Tan Phu, Ho Chi Minh City
• Liberty Central Citypoint Hotel, District 1, 59 Pasteur, Ben Nghe, Ho Chi Minh City
• 126, Tan Da, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
• Floor 3rd, Pandora City, 1, Truong Chinh, Ho Chi Minh City
• Level 3, Aeon Mall, 30, Bao Tan Thang, Celadon City, Son Ly, Ho Chi Minh City
• Floor 5th, Parkson Paragon, 3, Nguyen Luong Bang, Tan Phu, Ho Chi Minh City

Lotte Cinema

Also from Korea, Lotte Cinema is another popular choice for both locals and tourists to watch movies in Ho Chi Minh city. Lotte Cinema are equipped with fully newest facility and systems including  Dolby Atmos, Digital screen, 4-way speakers, couple-seat. And the most specially, Lotte Cinema has luxurious waiting rooms for V.I.P members. When coming to Lotte cinema, you will have a comfortable time enjoying movies on the big screen.

Address:

• Floor 7, Cantavil Premier, Hanoi Highway, An Phu Ward, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
• Floor 4, Pico Plaza, 20 Cong Hoa, Ward 12, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City
• 13th Floor Diamond Plaza, 34 Le Duan, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

BHD Cinema

As a famous cinema system in Saigon, BHD cinema is loved by young people, not only by its large space but also with its cheap price. Located at floor 3 and 4 of Bitexco Building in the heart of District 1, BHD Star Bitexco is one of the most popular movie theaters in BHD cinema system on weekends with a romantic and lively space design. This cinema will give you the most emotional movie, the happiest time with your friends, or simply a fun movie night in Saigon.

Address:

• 3rd and 4th floor, ICON 68, 2 Hai Trieu, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
• Floor B1 & B2, Vincom Business Center, No. 190 Quang Trung, Go Vap, Ho Chi Minh City
• 5th floor, Vincom Business Center, 159 Ha Noi Highway, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
• 4th floor, Vincom Plaza Le Van Viet, 50 Le Van Viet, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City
• 4th floor, Satra Pham Hung, C6 / 27 Pham Hung, Binh Chanh, Ho Chi Minh City
• 5th floor, Vincom Supermarket 3/2, 3C 3/2 Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City

CineStar Cinema

CineStar has become a favored cinema system by extremely cheap ticket, popcorn and drinks prices with a premium service. Visitors can experience the Dolby Atmos audio system designed specifically for high-end movie theaters. Moreover, many events are constantly launching new films and exciting promotions available only at CineStar.

Address: 

• 271 Nguyen Trai Street, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
• 135 Hai Ba Trung street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Galaxy Cinema

Galaxy Cinema has several locations in the city like CGV and BHD. However, this cinema is the most convenient for you to find when you get a house on Pham Ngu Lao street. From the centre of Ho Chi Minh city, you can reach either of their cinemas (one on Nguyen Trai street, the other on Pham Ngu Lao street) in very close distance, approximately in a 5 to 10 minute walk.

Having Western standards, the admission fee for a ticket is considered inexpensive. Prices do vary according to the day and the time you want to watch a movie. Prices for a 2D ticket start around 90,000 VND while the same ticket on a Wednesday afternoon is only 60,000 VND. For a 3D movie, you should expect to pay around 120,000 VND and if you want to have a VIP seat, which gives you the best seats in the cinema for an optimized viewing experience, you will pay around 160,000 VND on the weekend, but this option often comes with a drink and popcorn.

Address: 

• 116 Nguyen Du Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
• 230 Nguyen Trai, Ho Chi Minh City
• 3rd floor, CoopMart Foodcosa, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City

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An introduction to 5 best foods of Israel

While you explore the heritage sights, religious institutions, and Tel Aviv party scene during your visit, don’t forget to stop along the way to try some of Israel’s tastiest dishes. Here are five of the best foods to try on your next trip to the holy land.

Shakshuka

Shakshuka is the perfect vegetarian breakfast dish for people who like joy. It’s traditionally made with poached eggs in a tomato sauce with chili peppers, garlic, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Shakshuka is simple to make, healthy, and light (if you take it easy on the bucket of challah bread it’s served with). Its origins stem from North Africa, but it has become a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, taking on slight variations cross-culturally (sometimes served with feta on top, for instance). If you happen to be in Jaffa, do not skip a visit to Dr. Shakshuka, one of the most famous spots in the world to feast on the spicy tomato dish.

Msabbaha

If you fall victim to the plague of “hummus’d out” while gorging yourself across Israel, you might want to try hummus msabbaha, or “deconstructed hummus,” a delicious variant on the traditional creamy staple. Msabbaha is a spread that leaves the chickpeas whole, mixing them in with tahini, which adds an interesting texture and consistency. Order the triple plate at Abu Hassan, which comes with traditional hummus, msabbaha, and ful (fava beans). But if you’re feeling adventurous, head to Halil, a hidden gem and casual lunch spot owned by Arab Christians in the town of Ramle.

Falafel

If you’ve never tried falafel — those spiced, deep-fried chickpea balls — we're so, so sorry. Falafel is a staple of Israeli cuisine and the food your vegetarian friends have been eating for decades. While you can find falafel everywhere in Israel, Falafel Razon, a cheap takeaway spot right by the Carmel Market, is the best. It offers some of the freshest falafel pita sandwiches for under $2. For a finer dining experience, try the falafel at Old Man and the Sea, a gorgeous restaurant right on the Old Port in Jaffa where the falafel balls are perfectly crispy on the outside, and soft and moist on the inside.

Shawarma

Much like falafel, shawarma is the quintessential quick and cheap lunch option. Have you ever seen those revolving spits with fat sacks of meat glistening in rotation? That’s shawarma: a hunk of lamb, chicken, turkey, beef, or veal (sometimes mixtures of two) that’s shaved into thin slices and stuffed into a sandwich. Try Shawarma Bino if you’re a veal or lamb lover, or Dabush for perfectly seasoned turkey and chicken shawarma.

Kanafeh

Think of kanafeh as a crunchy cheese blintz that tastes like a sweet mozzarella stick. With Levantine Arab roots in Egypt, Turkey, and Yemen, kanafeh was largely popularized by Palestinians. This stringy pastry dessert is stuffed with goat or sheep cheese, soaked in sugary syrup and butter, and topped with crushed pistachios. Try Haifa's Café Shtroudl for baked kanafeh with pistachio ice cream on top.

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Where to go shopping in Hua Hin, Thailand

Hua Hin has all sorts of shopping experiences lined up for visitors. Local markets like the Day or Night Markets offer a diverse array of merchandise, while Cicada Market epitomizes Hua Hin’s artistic heritage with its lineup of boutique craft shops, live music entertainment and a hip, next-gen crowd as its patrons.

If you are looking for unique handicrafts, vintage items or antiques then you are in the right place because Hua Hin has an abundance of such items readily available. Also, beachwear and summer accessories are readily available if you are planning on hitting the beach. Cha-Am and Pranburi are a little more on the quiet side on the shopping front, so for variety and choice you’d be better off exploring in Hua Hin town.

Cicada Market

Cicada Market’s art-inspired concept is the first of its kind around here. Divided into four sections, the market offers mainly everything art-related, such as paintings, sculptures, home accessories and handicrafts. The landscaped garden features live music and dance performances most Friday and Saturday evenings, starting 19:00. Cicada Market is as chilled out as lounging on the beach but with a bit of colour and festivity thrown in.

Plearn Wan

Plearn Wan is like a living museum where you can experience a slice of life in 1950s Hua Hin. The two-storey courtyard building houses a community of period-style shops, a food court, an outdoor cinema screen and a 20-room guesthouse. The collection of one-off souvenirs and fashion accessories is quite impressive – even if you don’t buy anything, it makes for quite a pleasurable look around.

Cha-Am Night Market

Known as ‘talat nad’, the market is popular mainly with locals, who come here to check out new clothes, DVDs, CDs and cutesy accessories. Other than this, there is a few food stalls. Fridays are usually the busiest when more traders turn up. This market is not necessarily loaded with things that you would want to buy, but it has a great atmosphere and is a good way to gain an insight into the Cha-Am market experience.

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Cha-Am Premium Outlet Mall 

If you are looking to buy authentic brand-name clothes at discounted prices then Cha-Am Premium Outlet Mall should be your first port of call. Stocking brands such as Naf Naf, Lacoste, and Jaspal, G200 you should expect to find a few steals here. Some items are discounted as much as half of what you would usually pay. Some stuff even competes with the prices you would pay for counterfeit brand-name goods in Thailand’s markets.

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