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At the Caravelle Hotel Vietnam there is famous bar, Saigon Saigon. In the Vietnam War, the Caravelle became the headquarters of all kind of foreign war correspondents. As a result, Saigon Saigon became the most popular watering hole for journalists who served in the Vietnam War at that time.
Unfortunately, that night there was a company party in that place, so all seats were filled when I got there. So, I am compelled to look elsewhere. In the first period of the Vietnam War, the second best places for journalist’s hangout are rooftop Garden at Ben Thanh Hotel. Previously, the building at the corner of the main street of Ho Chi Minh City it is a Citroen car showrooms and other French cars, The Art deco buildings. Now, Ben Thanh Hotel has been renovated and voiceover name to Rex Hotel.

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