Apocalypse Now
Add: 20D Thi Sach
Tel: 824 1463
Dance clubs in Vietnam have a tendency to change with the wind, but 'Apo' is one exception to the rule. It's been around forever and gives a good eyeful of the seamier side of international relations. The music is loud, the patrons are from all walks of life and it's apocalyptically rowdy.

Tropical Rainforest Disco
Add: 5-15D Ho Huan Nghiep
Tel: 825 7783
One of the hottest dance spots in the city centre for the younger crowd. The cover charge entitles you to one free drink.

Underground
Add: 69D Dong Khoi
Tel: 829 9079
Opened from 10pm to midnight.
Underground is located in the basement of the Lucky Plaza building and is a popular gathering spot for expats and travelers alike. This spacious London tube-theme bar has a good happy hour and great pizza.

Cinemas in Ho Chi Minh City
There are plenty of cinemas in the city center, but very few films are shown in languages other than Vietnamese.
Foreign-language cinemas:

Diamond Plaza Cinema
Add: Diamond Plaza, 163 D Dong Khoi
Tel: 825 7751
Tickets: 30,000-40,000d
English-language films.

Idecaf
Add: 31D Thai Van Lung
Tel: 829 5451
Screens French-language films; videos also available to rent.

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