Nam Ky Khoi Nghia - Asialife HCMC

Danang Golf Club
features an 18-hole, 6,384-metre course.
Also has tennis courts, a swimming pool,
and a gymnasium.
Vietnam Golf and Country Club
Long Thanh My Village, D9
www.vietnamgolfcc.com
This facility consists of two courses of
18 holes each, one of which is designed
in a more traditional Asian style, and the
other in international style. Has other
attractions such as boating, tennis and a
restaurant area.
LEISURE
Hash House Harriers
www.saigonh3.com
Running club that meets every Sunday
at 2pm at the Caravelle Hotel to go on
a run in different locations out of town
with their traditional balance of exercise
and beer.
Phun Runners
www.phun-run.com
info@phun-run.com
Running group that meets Sundays at
7am for a scenic run around Saigon
before breakfast. Great way to explore
the city, meet fellow runners and get
fit for future events. Check website for
rendezvous points.
Saigon international Dart league
www.thesidl.com
A highly popular group in town, the darts
club runs a competitive year-long league
for 16 pub-based teams. There are some
excellent players in this sociable and international
group. See website for details
of how to join and latest 180 scores.
Saigon Pony Club
Lane 42, Le Van Thinh, D2
Tel: 09 1373 3360
A standout facility offering pony rides,
riding lessons, horse clinics and pony
rentals. Also hosts events and birthdays.
Squash
The Landmark, 5B Ton Duc Thang, D1
Tel: 3822 2098 ext 176
76 asialife HCMC
www.thelandmarkvietnam.com
One of three squash courts in town.
Membership is open to non-Landmark
residents and drop-in players. Lessons
and racquets are available for additional
fees. Balls are provided. Book in advance
or phone for further information.
Ultimate frisbee
RMIT, 702 Nguyen Van Linh, D7
www.saigon-ultimate.com
Join in this exciting popular sport every
Sunday afternoon from 3pm to 5pm in
Saigon South. Pan-Asian competitions
also organised for the more experienced.
Contact David Jensen at 0909458890
Vietnam Hobby Brewers
hobbybrewer.vietnam@gmail.com
www.hobbybrewer-vietnam.de.tl
Small group of beer enthusiasts gather
bi-monthly at microbrewery to talk beer,
share brewing tips and sample homemade
suds. The group is keen on taking
on new members with an interest in
learning how to brew.
Vietwings Paragliding
info@vietwings-hpg.com
Promoted by a local advertising executive
turned test pilot, paragliding, hanggliding,
trike plane can be performed
in several locations across southern
Vietnam including Dalat, Phan Thiet,
Tay Ninh. Call Loco on 0903 825607 for
more information.
X-Rock Climbing
Phan Dinh Phung Sport Centre
75 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, D3
Tel: 6278 5794
503A Nguyen Duy Trinh, D2
Tel: 2210 9192
www.xrockclimbing.com
Offering safe and professional climbing
for anyone aged 4 and up. Featuring
mountain climbing routes rated from
beginner to advanced, climbing and
belay-safety courses and training,
birthday parties, corporate team building.
Excellent facilities for children and annual
membership for kids.
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health &
beauty
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
american Chiropractic Clinic
8 Truong Dinh, D3 Tel: 3930 6667
www.vietnamchiropractic.com
A chiropractic, physiotherapy, foot
care clinic staffed by american-trained
chiropractors speaking French, English,
Chinese, Vietnamese ad Korean. Treat
back pain, neck pain, knee pain, also
specialising in sports injuries, manufacture
of medical grade foot orthotics.
Ciro Gargiulo
CARE1 Executive Health Care Center
The Manor, 91 Nguyen Huu Canh,
Binh Thanh Tel: 3514 0757
care1_reception@vietnammedicalpractice.com
www.care1.com.vn
A holistic approach is used by this
acupuncturist and traditional medicine
practitioner to rebalance the body’s
energy fields. A wide range of ailments
are treated including back pain, allergies
and insomnia.
institute of Traditional Medicine
273-275 Nguyen Van Troi, Phu Nhuan
Dr. Le Hung is the man to see at this
well-established traditional hospital &
training centre. He speaks good English
and provides excellent treatments in a
clean environment. The Institute also
provides acupuncture lessons at US$30
per day.
Osteopathic Medicine/Physiotherapy
– David Truong Tan
Tel: 0903 09 81 24
www.osteopathy-vietnam.com
French-trained osteopath and physiotherapist
specializing in the treatment of
back pain and muscular, ligament and
joint problems using a holistic approach
and gentle manipulative techniques.
Consultations available at International
SOS in District 3 and Nutrifort in Districts
1 and 2.
Traditional Medicine Hospital
197 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, D3
Friendly staff speak little to no English
at this well-known and spotlessly clean
hospital offering treatments that combine
traditional Chinese medicine with modern
knowledge and expertise.
COSMETIC TREATMENT
Cao Thang lasik & aesthetic Clinic
135-135B Tran Binh Trong, D5
Tel: 3923 4419
A modern clinic offering a comprehensive
range of optical services. Specialises in
LASIK correctional procedures, costing
from US$700 to US$1,100 for both eyes.
English spoken. Open seven days a week.
fV Hospital Cosmetic Surgery
45 Vo Thi Sau, D1 Tel: 6290 6167
6 Nguyen Luong Bang, D7
Tel: 5411 3366
www.fvhospital.com
International-standard cosmetic procedures
from simple dermabrasion and
chemical peels to collagen injections,
nose and eye shaping, liposuction, and
breast enhancement. Procedures carried
out by French and Vietnamese doctors
using the latest equipment.
Parkway Shenton international Clinic
Suite 213-214, 37 Ton Duc Thang, D1
Owned by the Singapore-based healthcare
giant Parkway Holdings, this aesthetics
clinic offers a range of both surgical
and non-surgical treatments including
dental reconstruction.
DENTAL
european Dental Clinic
127 Dien Bien Phu, Dakao, D1
Tel: 3823 8680
Expat English and French-speaking
dentist. Performs full range of dental
treatment including whitening, aesthetic
fillings, porcelain crowns, full ceramics,
veneer and orthodontic treatment.
24-hour emergency line: 0909 551916 or
0918 749204.
Koseikai Dental Clinic
3rd floor, 21 Nguyen Trung Ngan, D1
Tel: 3910 6255
info@koseikai.com.vn
www.koseikaidentist.com
A member of Dental Clinic Vietnam, provide
full range of dental services with the
latest in technology, delivery of laboratory
work and new technologies now available.
Starlight Dental Clinic
Dr. Philippe Guettier & Associates
3 Han Thuyen, D1 Tel: 3822 6222
doc.linh@gmail.com
With 10 years’ experience providing
dental treatment to expat and Vietnamese
patients, this well-known dental surgery
is staffed by both foreign & local practitioners.
Au fait with the latest treatments and
techniques, the surgery prides themselves
on their high standard of equipment &
sterilization.
Westcoast international Dental Clinic
27 Nguyen Trung Truc, D1
Tel: 3825 6999
71-79 Dong Khoi, D1 Tel: 3825 6777
info@westcoastinternational.com
www.westcoastinternational.com
Canadian-run dental clinic staffed by
French, Japanese, English and Vietnamese
speaking dental professionals.
See Medical listings for hospitals with
dental services
HAIR & SALON
anthony George for london Hair &
Beauty
FIDECO Riverview Building
14 Thao Dien, D2 Tel: 3744 6475
www.aglondonsalon.com.vn
Top British stylist George brings his unique
flair to hair in District 2. The modern,
stylish and profess ional salon is host to a
staff of professionally trained beauty therapists.
Uses Dermalogica, Schwarzkopf
and L’Oreal products. Shampoo, cut and
blow-dry starts at US $26; mini facials
from $12.
Jasmine
45 Ton That Thiep, D1 Tel: 3827 2737
jasminespa@hcm.vnn.vn
Friendly and efficient staff offers haircuts
and a wide range of services including
waxing, manicures, pedicures and other
beauty treatments. Skin renewal facial,
salt or rice body scrub & deep tissue massage
costs US$98
le Brian Salon
201 Calmette, D1
195 Nguyen Van Hoang, D2
Vietnamese-American hairstylist with
dual locations, offering a full range of hair
services, as well as professional make-up
application.
lloyd Morgan international Hair
Studio
Dragon’s Nest, 186 Nguyen Van Huong,
D2 Tel: 6273 2078
International stylist Lloyd Morgan is one
of the best in town. He’s been in the
business for over 30 years and brings his
expertise to this established, top-notch
salon.
Qi Spa
151 Nguyen Van Troi, Phu Nhuan
Tel: 3844 1719
Caravelle Hotel Tel: 3824 7150
Mövenpick Hotel Saigon,
Tel: 3997 5437
High-end salon and spa offers the
standard range of services in a calming
atmosphere with good service. Waxing,
nail services, hair dressing as well as
luxurious facial and massage treatments
all go for upwards.
Souche
2nd Floor, Saigon Trade Centre
37 Ton Duc Thang, D1 Tel: 3910 0372
A top-end beauty salon using the
Dermatologica line of skincare products.
Specialises in personalised facial care
treatments from US$30 and medicated
acne treatments from US$40. Waxing
and other aesthetic services are also
available in a pleasant atmosphere with
excellent service.
Sunji Matsuo Hair Studio
Saigon Paragon, 3 Nguyen Luong
Bang, D7 Tel: 5416 0378
Celebrity hairstylist Sunji Matsuo’s Singapore-based
hair salon has a variety of
hair services including scalp treatments,
rebonding and hair extensions.
The Salon
21-23 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, D1
Tel: 3822 9660
65 Le Loi, D1 Tel: 3821 6394
Reliable haircuts from well-trained
stylists at this local salon with multiple
locations. A haircut starts at US $28 for
women and US $22 for men.
Venus
41 Nguyen Trung Ngan, D1
Tel: 3829 6298
French Vietnamese stylist Sandrine
Nguyen trained with worldwide academics
Toni & Guy and Vidal Sassoon. With
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