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Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City

Climbing

Climbing might not be the first thing that springs to mind when someone says Ho Chi Minh City, but a couple of climbing walls are certainly worth a visit if you fancy taking up something new. The wall at 503 Nguyen Duy Trinh in District 2 opens only at weekends, and has nine climbing routes that cater for complete beginners up to advanced climbers. Another option is the wall at Phan Dinh Phung Sport Centre in District 3 (75 Nguyen Dinh Chieu); again, find routes for climbers of all abilities, and even tackle an overhang. Day passes and climbing packages can include the rental of climbing gear.

Golf

Golf is big business across Asia. The nearest course to Ho Chi Minh City is the Vietnam Golf and Country Club in Long Thanh My Ward, 20km (12 miles) from the centre. One of its two 18-hole golf courses was designed by US golfing ace Lee Trevino, and visitors can play both during the week and at weekends, as well as make use of the on-site driving range.

Swimming

When the Ho Chi Minh heat gets too much, head to the Dam Sen Water Park on Hoa Binh Street in District 11. The popular attraction has giant water slides, a river ride and wave pool, and for the less adventurous there is the wandering river and a massage pool. The water park is particularly popular at weekends and in the holidays.

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