Useful Info — Saigon Pocket Guide
Useful & Essential Info
Essential traveler tools including official emergency contact lines, premium clinics, the best currency exchange counters, and payment tips.
Emergency Contacts & International Medical
FV Hospital (District 1 Clinic)
3rd Floor, Bitexco Financial Tower, 2 Hải Triều, D1. Multilingual (EN/FR/JA/ZH) 24/7 emergency. Tel: (028) 3822 7878
Family Medical Practice
34 Lê Duẩn, Bến Nghé, District 1. Premium international clinic with English/Japanese/Chinese translators. Tel: (028) 3822 7848
Tourist Police (District 1)
24-26 Pasteur, District 1. Dedicated service for international tourist complaints and assistance. Tel: (028) 3824 4103
Best Currency Exchange (Best Rates)
Ha Tam Gold Shop (Ben Thanh Area)
2 Nguyễn An Ninh, District 1 (Right opposite Ben Thanh Market West Gate). World-famous gold shop offering the best currency exchange rates in Saigon. Fast transactions.
Mai Van Gold Shop
Located directly opposite Ha Tam Gold Shop. Offers highly competitive exchange rates, perfect fallback when Ha Tam is overcrowded.
SIM Cards & ATM Withdrawals
Recommended Mobile Networks
Buy a Viettel or Vinaphone physical SIM card at airport counters. If using eSIM, Viettel is highly recommended for superior coverage nationwide.
Credit Cards & ATMs
Most downtown cafes and convenience stores accept Visa/Mastercard. Withdraw local VND securely from ATMs of Vietcombank, Techcombank, and HSBC.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lục Lam in Ho Chi Minh City?
- Lục Lam is at B2 floor, Takashimaya, 92-94 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
- What are Lục Lam’s opening hours?
- Open every day, 09:30 – 22:00.
- How do I get around Saigon safely?
- Use a ride-hailing app (Grab, Xanh SM) — the fare is shown before you book. For street taxis, Vinasun Taxi, Mai Linh Taxi are the reliable brands; check the meter is running.
- How much does getting around Saigon cost?
- Around 15k-25k for a short motorbike trip and 40k-70k by car. Fares vary with weather and rush hour.
- Where is Bến Thành Market?
- Bến Thành Market is in Bến Thành Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
- What teas does Lục Lam sell?
- Red Lava Herbal Tea, Velvet Rose Tea, Violet Jasmine Tea. Prices from 155,000 VND.
- Which languages is this guide available in?
- Vietnamese, English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.
- How do I cross a street full of motorbikes?
- Walk slowly at a steady pace, and do not stop or run. Riders read your path and steer around behind you.
- Where can I buy Lục Lam tea?
- 5 shops: Lục Lam Takashimaya B2, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh — Tầng B2, Takashimaya, 92-94 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, Bến Nghé, Quận 1; Lục Lam Hội An, Hội An — 62 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Phường Minh An; Lục Lam Flagship, Đà Nẵng — 202 Trần Phú, Phường Phước Ninh, Quận Hải Châu; Lục Lam Premium, Đà Nẵng — 104 Trần Phú, Quận Hải Châu; Lục Lam New Concept, Đà Nẵng — 259 Trần Phú, Quận Hải Châu. Call +84 28 6281 7639 or email luclamtea@gmail.com.
Contact Lục Lam
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Phone: +84 28 6281 7639
Email: luclamtea@gmail.com
Head office: 261/18 Lê Đức Thọ, Phường Gò Vấp, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
Business registration: 0316702365
Our shops
- Lục Lam Takashimaya B2, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh — Tầng B2, Takashimaya, 92-94 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, Bến Nghé, Quận 1 (09:30–22:00)
- Lục Lam Hội An, Hội An — 62 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Phường Minh An (07:00–22:00)
- Lục Lam Flagship, Đà Nẵng — 202 Trần Phú, Phường Phước Ninh, Quận Hải Châu (09:30–22:00)
- Lục Lam Premium, Đà Nẵng — 104 Trần Phú, Quận Hải Châu (09:30–22:00)
- Lục Lam New Concept, Đà Nẵng — 259 Trần Phú, Quận Hải Châu (09:30–22:00)