Thao Dien – A quieter heaven of Saigon
Formerly a backwater peninsula, today’s Thao Dien is the definition of Saigon’s fast-rising affluence. Lying northeast of the city centre, Thao Dien has grown to become a gentrified quasi-oasis for cultural diversity, short-term retreat, and, not without, the city’s signature paradoxes.
Define the city of Saigon however you wish, and it will evade your perception gloriously: an exclusive multiculturality; small shelters filled with expanding hopes and dreams; immense sunbathed flatness, punctuated by breathtaking skyscrapers along beautiful meanders; motional and visual paradoxes skirting near-perfect harmony anytime, just like its world-famous traffic.
The city has never been this gorgeous. Come to this picture, Amanaki Thao Dien: upon this land, we establish a concrete (literally and metaphorically) hill of hope, embracing a trove of quieter, calmer stories of Saigon for its visitors.
Let your Saigon story begin at Amanaki
Anytime you start to explore the city, simply come to our reception desk to receive our curated recommendation list of F&B, culture & entertainment destinations in Thao Dien and beyond. The list will be regularly refreshed to accommodate the latest happenings to match your curiosity.
Concierge Recommendations
Starting to explore Saigon from Thao Dien can be a pleasant surprise: you start quietly, admit chaos, and return quietly.
Amidst such chaos, people on vehicles are fluctuating like musical notes within and out of the boundless, winding staves – the dazzling streets and smaller alleys – in what appears little less than a non-stop, meticulously orchestrated soundscape soaked in colours. To quote Rebecca Solnit, the city then “always contains more than any inhabitant can know, and a great city always makes the unknown and the possible spurs to the imagination.”
We make sure that you can make the most of your stay in Saigon, with memories to keep and stories to tell others.
Saigon Through Our Lens
For us, underneath its modern skin, the city of Saigon embodies a nostalgic and romantic soul, with its countless stories of culture, nature and self-discovery waiting to be told just beyond Amanaki’s doorstep.
Here are some of our favourite itineraries for your reference if you are curious on how we like to spend a day in style.
Amanaki’s Local Picks
Created for our guests, this guide brings together a curated selection of places we love in Saigon. It is designed to help you discover the city more easily, more meaningfully, and with a stronger sense of local character during your stay with Amanaki.
Sleep-walking through Saigon
So drunk with the city’s timeless allures, one needs to experience it while sleeping and awake, where the parallel narratives of the past and present collide. Let us join you in a 2-day adventure to our curated destinations and suggested engagements.
Treat-you-Well-ness
Wellness is essentially a journey of self-discovery, our longest and dearest. Imbued with little overlooked pleasures, what are you waiting for in this journey?
Saigon for Art Lovers
Staying at Amanaki Thao Dien means you’ve chosen to stay at a place where we embrace art as a part of our identity. In this itinerary, we will share a collection of places we love to go when we’re in the mood for some introspection and creative activities.
Meet, Learn & Discover
At Amanaki, we resolve to treasure curiosity above all. Like being drawn towards hope, we are equally and passionately drawn to the miracles of the not-yet and might-be. Explore together, shall we?
The selection of tours and workshops below is always ready for booking through our service team, 24 hours in advance.
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Become a Local Foodie
Explore bustling alleys, street vendors, and roadside eateries that will give travelers unforgettable experiences while savoring the traditional flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. You will encounter numerous mouth watering dishes, including bánh mì, phở, cơm tấm, bún chả and other flavorful dishes.
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(+84)82 362 4488
Go on a Vespa Tour
Immerse yourself in the lives of the local people intimately with unforgettable experiences on a vintage Vespa, cruising through the bustling streets of Saigon. The vintage Vespa is an indispensable part of this special journey, taking you to explore vibrant roads, narrow alleyways, visit ancient temples, admire the timeless Indochinese architecture, and indulge in the street food delights.
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(+84)82 362 4488
Mekong Delta Tour
Escape the bustling city and discover new things, where you can relax and connect with nature in your journey to explore the beauty of the Mekong Delta, admire the unique and pristine beauty of the Can Gio mangrove forest, or immerse yourself in the beaches of Vung Tau.
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(+84)82 362 4488