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GUIDE BOOK
CHI MINH CITY

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INTRODUCTION
Gameloft Vietnam Studios
USEFUL CONTACTS
Gameloft Vietnam Studios
LOCATION
Be located in the city
HOTEL
information
TRANSPORTATION
information
GOING AROUND
Discover the city
HOW TO SPEAK
few words of Vietnamese
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Welcome
to Gameloft Vietnam studios!
This portable directory is designed to give the most necessary information to you during your
business trip in our studios and your stay in our cities.
We hope that it will be helpful for you.
Thank you and enjoy your visit!
Sebastien Auligny
Vice-President Production Southeast Asia
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INTRODUCING
Gameloft Vietnam Studio
Gameloft Vietnam includes two offices in Ho Chi Minh City, a branch office in Danang and another one
in Hanoi.
SAIGON 1 STUDIO [SA1]
– The headquarter
Floor 7, E-Town 2 Building,
364 Cong Hoa, Tan Binh Dist., HCMC
(+84) (8) 6297 1158
PHUNG VIET HUNG
Studio manager
SAIGON 2 STUDIO [SA2]
18A Cong Hoa,
Ward 12, Tan Binh Dist., HCMC
(+84) (8) 6292 5358
THIERRY LECAT
Studio manager
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HANOI STUDIO [HAN]
3/4 Floor, Lilama 10 Building,
To Huu, Trung Van, Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi
(+84) (4) 3543 0415
ERIC LUX
Studio manager
DANANG STUDIO [DAD]
3A, 10th, 11th &12th Floor, Indochina Riverside
74 Bach Dang, Danang City
(+84) (511) 3849 361
TRAN XUAN VUONG
Studio manager
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Useful contacts
during your visit
CONTACTS IN SAI 1
Mr. Sebastien Auligny
sebastien.auligny@gameloft.com
Vice President Production Southeast Asia (+84) (9) 08 655 744
Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Tuan
tuan.nguyenngoc2@gameloft.com
SEA Group HR Director (+84) (9) 04 434 422
Mrs. Lydia Vo-Cottin
lydia.vo-cottin@gameloft.com
SEA Communication Manager (+84) (1) 68 290 4226
Mr. Phung Viet Hung
hung.phungviet@gameloft.com
Studio Manager (+84) (9) 13 866 508
Mrs. Chau Tran Thanh Thao
thao.chautranthanh@gameloft.com
HR Manager (+84) 169 4439 347
Mrs. Ton Nu Bao Ngoc
ngoc.tonnubao@gameloft.com
Office Manager (+84) (9) 09 331 512
CONTACTS IN SAI 2
Mr. Thierry Lecat
thierry.lecat@gameloft.com
Studio Manager (+84) (1) 69 698 8890
Mrs. Le Thi Xuan Dung
dung.lethixuan@gameloft.com
HR Manager (+84) (9) 0 392 1185
Ms. Luong Thi My Duyen
duyen.luongthimy@gameloft.com
Senior Office Admin (+84) (9) 38 689 577
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If you need IT or HW assistance
IT Team
sai-IT@gameloft.com
(+84) (9) 8206 7731
Hardware Team
sai-hardware@gameloft.com
(+84) (9) 8206 7723
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Location
Be located in the city
Tan Son Nhat
International Airport
SEE ZOOM IN
Phu Nhuan
District
Tan Phu
District
Tan Binh
District
District 3
District 10
SA1 Studio
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ZOOM IN

Binh Thanh
District
SA2 Studio
District 1
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Saigon Central Post Office
Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street
Bitexco Financial Tower
Anh Sao Bridge
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Saigon Municipal Theatre
Independence Palace
MORE ABOUT HO CHI MINH CITY
Mostly your first stop here in Ho Chi Minh city would be at Tan Son Nhat airport. It takes
you approximately 30 minutes to get to the city center with the smooth traffic. In Ho
Chi Minh city, you can find various things and activities which might be not available
anywhere else. The following information in the next pages is for your convenience
while you are staying here.
Ben Thanh Market
Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
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Hotel information
EASTIN GRAND HOTEL SAIGON
253 Nguyen Van Troi Street, Phu Nhuan District,
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
(+84) (8) 3844 9222
Time distance to city center: approx. 20 minutes
Time distance to SA1 office: approx. 15 minutes
Time distance to SA2 office: approx. 10 minutes
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IBIS SAIGON AIRPORT
253 Nguyen Van Troi Street, Phu Nhuan District,
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
(+84) (8) 3844 9222
Time distance to city center: approx. 20 minutes
Time distance to SA1 office: approx. 15 minutes
Time distance to SA2 office: approx. 10 minutes
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SAIGON HANOI HOTEL
145/8 Nguyen Van Troi, Ward 11, Phu Nhuan District,
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
(+84) (8) 3842 0333
Time distance to city center: approx. 15 minutes by car
Time distance to SA1 office: approx. 18 minutes by car
Time distance to SA2 office: approx. 10 minutes by car
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IRIS HOTEL
9-9A Truong Son, Tan Binh District,
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
(+84) (8) 3948 3988
Time distance to city center: approx. 30 minutes by car
Time distance to SA1 office: approx. 12 minutes by car
Time distance to SA2 office: approx. 15 minutes by car
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SONG NHAT HOTEL
2 Nui Thanh, Ward 13, Tan Binh District,
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
(+84) (8) 3813 0213
Time distance to city center: approx. 25 minutes by car
Time distance to SA1 office: approx. 9 minutes by walk
Time distance to SA2 office: approx. 7 minutes by car
If you have any question or issue, don’t hesitate to contact the studio office Admin
(Contact information on page 8-9)
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Transportation information

Taxi
All of the taxi fee will be charged by the meters that you actually use.
However, there are just some reliable taxi companies that we recommend you to use
such as: Mailinh, Vinasun.
Not all the taxi drivers will speak (fluently) English, so it’s wise to write the name and
address of your destination in Vietnamese, and to show it to your taxi driver.
Vinasun (08) 38 27 27 27
Mailinh (08) 38 38 38 38
Note that GRAB TAXI and UBER are also available in Ho Chi Minh City
(you will need to download the application from your app store).
IMPORTANT TIPS:
- Please pay attention to your belongings before leaving the taxi
- Note the taxi number and the company names carefully (it’s useful if you forget
something in the car)
- Please pay attention that there are many fake taxi companies
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Moto
taxi
(in Vietnamese, called “xe ôm”)
Probably the best way to become a Saigonese! In general, motorbike drivers in
city center can speak some English and most of them are quite friendly.
Absolutely agree on a price before you set off, short hops around town shouldn’t
be more than VND50,000 ~ $2.5 USD. And if you want to travel by this way,
make sure that you have a helmet by your own or provided by the driver.
We don’t recommend to rent a motorbike in Ho Chi Minh City, if you have zero
or limited motorbike driving experience. And should you want to rent one, be
aware that driving practices in HCMC are a bit unusual with limited respects for
red lights, stops, no signal when turning, etc… so we do encourage you to drive
carefully and slowly (maximum speed limit in the city: 40).
Note that GRAB BIKE and UBER BIKE are also available in Ho Chi Minh City (you will need to
download the application from your app store).
IMPORTANT TIPS:
- If you don’t want to take a taxi neither motorbike (“xe ôm”), then you can rent one for your own
around the backpacker area (Pham Ngu Lao Street) in District 1 at VND 150,000 ~ $7 USD for 24
hours. You are required to leave your passport as guarantee.
- Drivers with limited experience should consider renting an automatic bike (usually a bit more
expensive)
- Always keep your motorbike in sight or parked with an attendance.
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Bus
One of the cheapest way to go around in the city:the rate for one bus ticket will be
between VND5,000 - VND6,000/route/guest!
You can download "TripGo" app to easy find your itinerary, when
the bus is arriving, which stop(s) it will make.
IMPORTANT TIPS:
- Pay careful attention to your wallet as if it is so crowded on the bus to avoid the pick pockets.
- Don’t forget to check your belongings before getting off.
- Always keep the bus ticket as it’s given to you for further purpose such as unexpected
inspection from the bus company.
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Cyclo
That is only available in Vietnam! A ride on a cyclo definitely gives you a unique
taste of the city, enjoying all the sights and sounds! Note that cyclo is more a
touristic transportation and as such not allowed in several streets.
IMPORTANT TIPS:
- At around VND 150,000/hour ~$6 USD, be sure to bargain hard with the cyclo rider beforehand.
- Make sure you are clear on the price and destination upon departing to avoid the tricks that
cyclo rider might do to benefit his wallet.
- Always hold your valuable things closest to your body such as smart phone or camera, when
walking in open places, to avoid bag snatching.
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Car Rental
Services
There are many agencies proposing the service, we suggest the two
below. For further information, do not hesitate to contact the office
admin in the studio.
246 De Tham, Pham Ngu Lao, Dist. 1, HCMC
(08) 3838 9597
https://www.thesinhtourist.vn/
272 De Tham, Pham Ngu Lao, Dist. 1, HCMC
(08) 3837 5570
https://www.futabus.vn/
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Going around
HO CHI MINH CITY
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Where to eat
Vietnamese Cuisine
Cuc Gach Quan
10 Dang Tat Street, District 1
Ngoc Chau Garden
116 Ho Tung Mau Street, District 1
Mountain retreat (Rooftop)
36 Le Loi Street, District 1
Propaganda
21 Han Thuyen Street, District 1
Quan Bui
17A Ngo Van Nam Street, District 1
Hoa Tuc
74/7E, Hai Ba Trung Street, District 1
Pho Le
413-415 Nguyen Trai Street, District 5
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Propaganda

Quan Bui
Hoa Tuc
Ngoc Chau Garden
Mountain Retreat
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French Cuisines
Trois gourmands (Fine cuisine)
39 Tran Ngoc Dien Street, District 2
The refinery
74 Hai Ba Trung Street, District 1
Atelier des reves
20/5 Ky Dong Street, District 3
Le terroir
30 Thai Van Lung Street, District 1
Le jardin
31D Thai Van Lung Street, District 1
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Atelier des reves
The refinery
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Japanese Cuisines
Osaka Ramen
18 Thai Van Lung Street, District 1
Sushi Hokkaido Sachi
40 - 42 Dong Du Street, District 1
Akatonbo
17/4 Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1
Sorae
Level 24 & 25 - AB Tower, 76A Le Lai Street, District 1
Sorae
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Sushi Hokkaido Sachi

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Pizza 4P
Others
Pizza 4P (Italian)
15/8 Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1
Ganesh (Indian)
38 Hai Ba Trung Street, District 1
Barbecue Garden
135A Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, District 1
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Where to have a coffee
L’Usine
70B Le Loi Street, District 1
Maison Marou
167 Calmette Street, District 1
The workshop
2nd Floor, 27 Ngo Duc Ke Street, District 1
The fig
15 Nguyen Thi Huynh Street, Phu Nhuan District
The fig
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L'Usine
The Workshop
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Where to have a drink
Broma Not a bar
41 Nguyen Hue Street, District 1
Chill Skybar
AB Tower, 76A Le Lai Street, District 1
The Deck Saigon
38 Nguyen U Di Street, Thao Dien, An Phu, District 2
Hotel des Arts
76-78 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, District 3
Broma Not a bar
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The Deck Saigon

Chill Skybar
Glow Sky bar and Play
Where to party
Hotel des Arts
Chill Skybar
AB Tower, 76A Le Lai Street, District 1
Glow Skybar and Play
93 Nguyen Du Street, District 1
Hotel des Arts
76-78 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, District 3
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Where to go shopping
Saigon Center Takashimaya
65 Le Loi Street, District 1
Vincom Center
72 Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1
Saigon Square
77-89 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, District 1
Saigon Center Takashimaya
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Saigon Square

IF YOU WANT TO ENJOY A MASSAGE
Miu Miu Spa 2
2B Chu Manh Trinh Street, District 1
La maison de l’apothicaire
64A Truong Dinh Street, District 3
Miu Miu Spa 2
Vincom Center
La masion de l'apothicaire
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MAIN BANKS
HSBC
Metropolitan Building, 235 Dong Khoi, Ben Nghe, District 1
Citibank
Sun Wah Tower, 115 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, District 1
Vietcombank
Vietcombank Tower, 5 Cong Truong Me Linh, Ben Nghe, District 1
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MAIN INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALS AND PHARMACIES
FV HOSPITAL
6 Nguyen Luong Bang St., Saigon South (Phu My Hung), District 7
(+84) (8) 54 11 33 33 | information@fvhospital.com
FV SAIGON CLINIC
3rd Floor, Bitexco Financial Tower, 2 Hai Trieu Street, District 1
(+84) (8) 62 90 61 67 | saigonclinic@fvhospital.com
FAMILY MEDICAL PRACTICE HCMC
DIAMOND PLAZA CLINIC
34 Le Duan Street, District 1
(+84) (8) 3822 7848 | hcmc@vietnammedicalpractice.com
PHARMACIES
Phano Pharmacy
392 Hai Ba Trung street, Tan Dinh ward, District 1
Tran Quang Khai Pharmacy
133 Tran Quang Khai street, Tan Dinh ward, District 1
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How to speak
few words of Vietnamese
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Hello.........................................................................................................................................Xin chào
Good bye................................................................................................................................. Tam biêt
See you again................................................................................................................... Hen gap lai
Thank you.................................................................................................................................Cám on
Yes / No..............................................................................................................................Có / Không
Stop...........................................................................................................................................Dùng lai
Go straight.............................................................................................................................. Di thang
Turn right / left..............................................................................................................Re phai / trái
Good....................................................................................................................................................Tôt
Check, please........................................................................................................................Tính tiên
I want to go to…................................................................................................... Tôi muôn di dên ...
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