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Be careful not to get currency notes mixed up, too. Instead, look to the left for the World of Heineken door pictured and pay VND , approx. I will be staying there with a couple of my fellow staff members for the event, but do note this hotel is old school and the only persons allowed into rooms are those people with their passport noted against the room. If you want to experience parts of Ho Chi Minh City in one day, here is my recommendation. I will be shocked if the field does not eclipse entries. The War Remnants Museum is a must, as is Independence Palace and maybe even a day trip to the Cu Chi tunnels and surroundings. The venue has ample food and beverage options in close proximity, plus its own kitchen. The World of Heineken has recently opened and is part of Saigon Skytower. The quality and prices of both Vietnamese and international cuisine will delight you, I promise. com, co-founded by our Vietnam licensee Denis Pham and Loic Miller. There is no Uber, unfortunately, but download the Grab app as a cheaper option to taxis. The WPT Asia Swing started in mid-September and lasts 20 days. Vietnam Has a Thriving Poker Community WPT Vietnam takes place September October 2 at Pro Poker Club in Ho Chi Minh. Main: VND 15B gtd, Buy-in: VND 55M イベント ナビゲーション.{/INSERTKEYS}{/PARAGRAPH} Vietnam Travel Tips: Food Memories of the best-ever banh mi and pho soups ever tasted stay strong with me from my first visit. Going late afternoon, you will experience both the day and night lights of Ho Chi Minh. For an excellent mid-range accommodation, you should look at Sila Urban Living. Vietnam Travel Tips: Currency The currency used in Vietnam is the Vietnamese Dong VND. Now you are on the home stretch, so take a walk up the wide walking promenade of Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street towards City Hall. Grab cars are not plentiful, however, so at times you will need to wait. First, take a stroll around the perimeter to get an appreciation for the property and then make sure you visit all the floors of the main palace, including the bunker area below and the rooftop. Rooms are a little dated but sizeable and clean. For a special dinner close to Sila Urban Living, make sure you pre-book Chopsticks Saigon pictured , set in a beautiful property just meters away. Headlining the schedule is the VND 8 billion guarantee approx. The Main Event will be quite special. Vietnam Travel Tips: Sights to See I first visited Ho Chi Minh two years ago and quickly immersed myself in the history around the Vietnamese struggle for independence over many decades. Somuchpoker will be following all the action at WPT Vietnam. When I recently returned last month for a WPT-focused visit, all of the delightful smells and flavors quickly returned and I was not disappointed. Pro Poker Club Location and Accommodation Pro Poker Club has a great setup for poker, with space spread out across two floors that can easily fit up to 40 poker tables. Here is how you cross a major road in Ho Chi Minh. Enjoy dinner at one of a huge variety of restaurants in the area or head back to Pro Poker Club for some evening poker action. The next stop I recommend is the close-by Independence Palace. This is where WPT event staff and talent will be staying. I have been fortunate enough to have visited all three cities, and I cannot tell you how excited I am for the trio of World Poker Tour that will be taking place. Before you leave, make sure to collect your own personalized Heineken bottle of beer. The Main Event runs from September 6 to The WPT Asia Swing gives poker players of all levels the opportunity to compete on the World Poker Tour stage in three consecutive Asia-Pacific poker events in the incredible cities of Tokyo, Seoul, and Ho Chi Minh. {PARAGRAPH}{INSERTKEYS}World Poker Tour WPT Vietnam Sep 06 Sep - 11 Sep Main: VND 15B gtd, Buy-in: VND 55M View Schedule The first stop of the new season is WPT Vietnam taking place from September 3 to 11 at Pro Poker Club in Ho Chi Minh City. As for arriving in Ho Chi Minh airport, I recommend arranging airport pick up via your hotel for the most efficient service. For options and competitive prices on where to stay, go to Poker Tour Bookings. Vietnam Travel Tips: Transportation and Traffic Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh is blessed with a multitude of direct flights globally, including from Seoul Incheon Airport if you happen to be playing WPT Korea that takes place before WPT Vietnam. The World Poker Tour is making its first-ever trip to the venue for the WPT Vietnam series that starts September The poker tournament festival lasts nine days and includes a solid variety for tournament poker. To get a feel of the poker in Vietnam, check out the leading Asian poker portal www. Here you will be given some great history about the beer, a VR experience, some fun games, pour your own ice-cold beer, and then enjoy two more beers and nibbles as you watch the sun go down and night lights come alive. By now it will be well into the afternoon, so walk or taxi to Saigon Tower in the heart of District 1. Assuming you are staying at the recommended Sila Urban Living hotel, take a morning stroll to the War Remnants Museum pictured first. It features a structure that is usually reserved for the main tour. The US dollar is the best foreign currency to bring to Vietnam, with rates at the virtual market rate changing at banks. Avoid taking any cars from private people approaching you at the airport, as is always the case when traveling. I found it fascinating to read about the history of it all and also check out various planes, tanks, and more on the grounds. For those that want a little luxury, the highest rated are the Intercontinental, located on the right side of District 1, and the Park Hyatt, located in the heart of District 1. Poker is thriving in Vietnam, and the Pro Poker Club in Ho Chi Minh formerly Saigon leads the way with some seriously big numbers for poker tournaments this year. Pro Poker Club has very competitive exchange rates for the US dollar. From there, walk a few hundred meters to take in Notre Dame Square pictured where you can see the beautiful church and the historic Post Office Building pictured below.