A Brief Introduction of The Central Sector of the Suoi Tien Theme Park

Suoi Tien Theme Park is located about 40 minutes from downtown Ho Chi Minh City, in Thu Duc district. Several years ago, this was an uninhabited land which had a natural stream flowing across endemic forest and natural scenery.

Spanning an area of 35 hectares, Suoi Tien is the largest theme park in Ho Chi Minh City. It has full of entertainment activities and architectural works honoring Vietnam’s history and legends, which includes statues of Lac Long Quan, Au Co, Hung King, Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh.

There are also nine layers of the hell and the four sacred animals of the dragon, the unicorn, the tortoise and the phoenix symbolizing power, intellect, longevity and nobility. Suoi Tien also features a water park and Tien Dong Sea, the first artificial sea in Vietnam. It attracts a high number of visitors not only from Ho Chi Minh City but also its neighboring cities and provinces.

A Brief Introduction of The Central Sector of the Suoi Tien Theme Park

Suoi Tien Theme Park is located about 40 minutes from downtown Ho Chi Minh City, in Thu Duc district. Several years ago, this was an uninhabited land which had a natural stream flowing across endemic forest and natural scenery.

Spanning an area of 35 hectares, Suoi Tien is the largest theme park in Ho Chi Minh City. It has full of entertainment activities and architectural works honoring Vietnam’s history and legends, which includes statues of Lac Long Quan, Au Co, Hung King, Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh.

There are also nine layers of the hell and the four sacred animals of the dragon, the unicorn, the tortoise and the phoenix symbolizing power, intellect, longevity and nobility. Suoi Tien also features a water park and Tien Dong Sea, the first artificial sea in Vietnam. It attracts a high number of visitors not only from Ho Chi Minh City but also its neighboring cities and provinces.

A Brief Introduction of The Central Sector of the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Located in the city centre, visitors can easily reach this place by bus No.12, No.18, No.19 or No.42, which stop at the Sofitel Saigon Plaza Hotel at 17 Le Duan Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1. Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens (Thảo Cầm Viên Sài Gòn), established in 1865, is Vietnam's largest zoo and botanical garden. It is home to over a hundred species of mammals, reptiles and birds, as well as many rare orchids and ornamental plants. Also within the grounds is the Museum of Vietnamese History, housing some 25,000 artifacts of history, culture and ethnography of South Vietnam. The grounds also include a temple to the Hung Kings (formerly a monument to Indochinese soldiers who died for France during World War I). Other parts of the zoo are divided into animal and plant conservation areas, an orchid garden, and an amusement park.

The Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden contains 590 animals of 125 species and 1,830 trees and plants of 260 species, some of which are over 100 years old. This includes 20 species of orchid, 32 species of cactus and 34 species of bonsai. The Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden is divided into an animal conservation area, a plant conservation area, an orchid garden and an amusement park.

The botanical garden contains many species of rare and valuable plants, some of which are not native to Vietnam. There are species of cacti, ferns and plants that have been imported from Africa and America. The zoo has many kinds of mammals, reptiles, and birds such as: monkeys, giraffes, white Bengal tigers, Clouded Leopards, African lions, gibbons, turtles and snakes. Besides native animal species, there are also many exotic species, some of which are seen in Vietnam for the first time, such as: Hippopotamus amphibius, Choeropsis liberiensis, Panthera onca, Struthio camelus, Phoenicopterus ruber. There are lakes with contain different types of lotuses and a myriad of fish species.

The Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden contains two noteworthy buildings: a temple to the Hung Kings, originally built as a monument to Indochinese soldiers who died for France during World War I; and the Museum of Vietnamese History. The museum is split into two sections: a 15 room-area displaying items from the beginning of Vietnam to 1930, and a 6 room-area displaying artifacts from the culture and history of South Vietnam. Outside of the museum there is a large yard that displays the weapons of France, used during Vietnam's French colonial era. The museum also contains approximately 25,000 documents of history, culture and ethnography. The zoo employs approximately 1,000 workers, and estimates that it attracts over two million visitors each year.

The main purpose of the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden is to educate the public and protect endangered animals and plants. One of many programs the zoo participates in to protect endangered species is one to breed animals in captivity, the goal being to replenish their populations. The Saigon Zoo is currently the only zoo in the world that has successfully bred crested argus pheasants in captivity.

In addition to conservation, in 1999 the zoo's conservation education department created a plan to educate the public about how to protect animals and plants. Each year, 3,200 students visit the zoo and listen to an hour-long lecture and watch a 30-minute film about animal and plant conservation. It is also a place for people from all over the world to study the fauna and flora of Southeast Asia.

A Brief Introduction of The Central Sector of the Vietnam Golf & Country Club

Vietnam Golf & Country Club (Sân Golf Thủ Đức), located on National Highway 1, Long Thanh My ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, is about 12 km from the downtown. The course with an area of ​​300 ha with 36 holes is considered professional Vietnam Golf Club. Thu Duc Golf course is world class designed with river surround which is a popular destination for golfers, giving them the most relaxing time, which includes the Lakeview Villa residential complex. Some facilities include; swimming pools, tennis courts, gymnasium, squash court, and an international restaurant.

VGCC has long been recognized as Vietnam’s premier golf club, and was twice voted Runner up as Asia best golf course. In 2011 VGCC received another great honor when it was voted as Vietnam’s best customer service golfing venue.

The West course opened in 1994 and was designed by Taiwanese architect Chen King Shih. The following year the traditional style tree lined woodland West course hosted the Vietnam open and again in 1997.

Six–time major champion Lee Trevino was invited to design the second (East) 18 hole course at VGCC, which was opened in late 1997. With more generous fairways than the tighter West course, but equally challenging, guarded by cleverly positioned bunkers, numerous lakes, tricky elevated & undulating Bermuda greens. The Asian Tour revisited Vietnam in 2008 and it was the East course that hosted the Vietnam Hana Bank Masters on this occasion. Both courses are standard configuration par 72 layouts. Whichever course you decide to play, you will leave with fond memories of the golf course and whole experience...

A Brief Introduction of The Central Sector of the Rach Chiec Golf Course

Rach Chiec Golf Course (Sân tập golf Rạch Chiếc) with area of 5 hectares is covered with green grass, creating a beautiful green and scenery for the city, as well as contributing to the list of golf courses in Ho Chi Minh City.

Rach Chiec Golf Driving Range has a professional, considerate, hospitable, hospitable, attentive service team who will serve all the time you use the service.

In the course of your training, if you want to improve your skills in golfing proficiency, The Golf Driving Range has a professional domestic and foreign coaches who will guide your skills.

For golf training equipment, you can find and buy at the Proshop of the full and diverse training ground with famous brands of Golf equipment tools.

Rach Chiec training ground is designing the practice areas in combination with entertainment, restaurants, bars, food, river café, sauna massage and spa, hair cut, play area for children and resorts. boats, export and import exhibition area, conference area organizing events, weddings and other services.

All services are properly invested, carefully selected to serve you during the training period with cool space, beautiful green landscape and a place of delivery.

A Brief Introduction of The Central Sector of the Tan Son Nhat Golf Course

Tan Son Nhat Golf Course ( Sân Gôn Tân Sơn Nhất) is considered one of the best golf courses in Vietnam. With a total area of 156 hectares, including 36 holes, divided into two areas, this international standard golf course becomes the ideal for local and international golfers.

Tan Son Nhat Golf Course is conveniently situated in Tan Binh District, next to the Tan Son Nhat Airport where is just about 4km from center of the bustling city of Saigon. The players can easily reach the golf course in 20 minutes.

The project once completely finished will include hotels, restaurants, schools, villas and apartments for lease. All of these facilities are located within the 820ha Tan Son Nhat Airport area which is managed by the Defence Ministry.

Tan Son Nhat Golf Course ( Sân Gôn Tân Sơn Nhất) is built to meet the increasing demand for golf and entertainment and luxury resorts of the city residents and international visitors.

A Brief Introduction of The Central Sector of the Sai Gon South Golf & Club

Sai Gon South Golf & Club (Sân golf Nam Sài Gòn) is a sports center where golf courses and 9 holes are designed differently based on landscape selection and obstacles criteria. Therefore the majority of golfers often choose where this is an appropriate destination for short holidays in Vietnam.

Sai Gon South Golf & Club (Sân golf Nam Sài Gòn) – Located on the campus of 3,000 hectares of new urban area south of Saigon in Phu My Hung, District 7, about 20 km from the city center. It is the closet course to the city’s downtown area, making it an ideal place for weekend relaxation. Both the course and the training ground are eye-catching designed with various challenging obstacles. Foreign trainers are also available for those desire for better golf skills.