Vietnam Information
Nov 24: Da Nang Arrival
Nov 25: My Son Sanctuary
Nov 26-Dec 2: Ho Chi Minh City
DA NANG
Sightseeing
Sri Swamiji will arrive in Da Nang on November 24 and on November 25 will visit the nearby Shiva temple ruins at My Son Sanctuary. Sri Swamiji will travel to Ho Chi Minh City on November 26. Anyone interested is welcome to join Sri Swamiji for the Da Nang visit.
The temple is about a 45-50 minute drive from where hotels are located. Devotees shold be prepared to arrange their own transportation.
Accommodations
HO CHI MINH CITY
Accommodations
Music for Meditation will be held at the JW Marriott, centrally located in District 1. There are many hotels in District 1, all within walking distance of the JW Marriott, catering to all budget groups. Since it's the busy season, devotees are recommended to book their hotels as soon as possible.
Accommodations can be booked directly from the hotel website or through online travel portals such as Expedia, Booking, Ease MyTrip or MakeMyTrip. Look for hotels in Ho Chi Minh City District 1.
Booking online through a travel portal may offer better rates than listed below, plus ease of booking with flexible cancelation policies.
Suggested Hotels
1. JW Marriott Hotel and Suites, Saigon:
The concert will be held at the JW Marriott, which has two connected buildings through a hallway. The hotel offers traditional suite rooms, while the residence building provides 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments with full kitchens.
2. Renaissance Riverside: $150/night
4. Novotel Saigon Centre: $125+/night
5. Hotel Continental Saigon: $125+/night
Located opposite the Opera House and near the Gujarat Vegetarian Indian Restaurant. Some rooms do not have windows.
6. Ramada Encore: $60/night
No frills hotel with smaller rooms.
Let's Eat
Gujarat Indian Restaurant 2 is the only Indian vegetarian restaurant in District 1 and is a 10-15 minute walk from the JW Marriott.
There are plenty of options offering Thai, Vietnamese, and Western cuisine. A few recommended ones are: La Moi Plant Based Restaurant, Shamballa Vegetarian Restaurant, Sesame Vegetarian Restaurant, and Mung Mania Vegan Restaurant.
Getting Around
Grab is the only ride-hailing service available in Vietnam. You can download the app and use it just like Uber. It's recommended to add a credit card for payment instead of paying cash.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact via WhatsApp:
• Kaliji: 310-428-4119
• Hari: 540-998-4858
For more information, Hari started a Telegram group. If you would like to join:
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