Thao Cam Vien (Zoo and Botanical Gardens), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Sightseeing travel tip
- City center
This place is also great for people to just take a walk and admire the flora as well. A tip here would be to bring loads of water as it can get quite hot and thirsty as you walk through the place.
Address:
Nguyen Binh Khiem, District 1
Price:
Admission: VND8000.
Opening Hours:
Opening hours: 7.00 am to 8.00 pm daily.
How to get there:
Taxi is the best option
Phone number:
Tel: (08) 829-3728.
On the web:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saigon_Zoo_and_Botanical_Gardens

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