I thought it will feel like China many years back, but it does not. The custom officer whom I met was not friendly; the ones in China are more pro-tourists and foreigners. The people speaks softly, unlike in China. The traffic was less busy, but just as "free-style". The city, and the way to the factory, felt "sandy".
I did not visit any places of interested, just shuttered between hotel in HCM city and the factory which is one hour out. The place that I stayed at is a tourist place, like our Orchard Road. Here's a few pictures of the beautifully decorated pedestrian square in the mist of international and local hotels and commercial buildings.
The local hotel that I stayed at decorated it's lobby and café with padi plant. I like it's setting, which feels retro and authentic.
But I felt sad throughout the trip. Hopefully, it will be for a better purpose for my next trip.
A little prayer for my first Vietnamese friend, Ms Van:
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