Entering the vibrant Ho Chi Minh City

Author: Alex Rivera | 10 years deep in Southeast Asia travel, visited Vietnam 35 times on-site, former special contributor for Vietnam National Tourism Administration, content creator partnered with Vietnam Airlines In 2025, Vietnam says “Welcome” to the world in the most straightforward way! Starting March 15, 2025, Vietnam dramatically expanded its visa-free list by adding 12 more countries including Germany, Denmark, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Sweden, Norway, Finland, etc., granting up to 45-day visa-free stays (valid until March

When you search for “Vietnamese head spa,” “head massage Ho Chi Minh City,” “head spa HCMC,” or “Vietnamese Barbershop” in Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll notice one clear pattern: the highest-rated shops that always have a queue almost 100% require payment before the service starts. This article is written based on shared real-world experience from multiple authentic Vietnamese head spa shops in Ho Chi Minh City that have been operating for over 5 years with Google ratings of 4.8★ and

Most people think Vietnamese head spa is simply “hair washing + facial.” The truth? The real addiction lies in the continuous 60–80 minutes of uninterrupted professional massage — the kind where the therapist uses her full strength and somehow knows exactly where you’re tightest. Here are the 5 signature massage stages that make 90% of customers say: “I’d queue again just for this part.” 1. Prolonged Deep Scalp Pressure + Gua Sha-Style Massage (15–20 minutes) It starts the moment you

This is the part of Ho Chi Minh City that feels the least like HCMC — no crazy motorbike horns, no tangled power lines. Instead: wide sidewalks, tree-lined parks, and clean riversides. Just 20-30 minutes from District 1 by Grab, yet it feels like you’ve teleported to another country! About the Author Hi, I’m Ming — Taiwanese travel blogger living in Saigon for 8 years. I visit District 7 every 1-2 months (shopping at Crescent Mall, night runs on Starlight