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Dam Sen Park 3 Hoa Binh, Q11 Tel: 3961 2099 A VND60,000 ticket will gain you entry to many attractions such as fairground rides, bowling, tennis, restaurants and the children’s play area housed in this large theme park. Also includes Dam Sen Waterpark.
Dai Nam Theme Park Binh Duong Highway, Phuong Hiep An, Thu Dau Mot, Binh Duong Tel: 0650 384 5845 A huge, Disney-esque amusement park with a Vietnamese theme about an hour outside of Ho Chi Minh City. Includes temples, mountains, rollercoaster and other amusement park rides, a zoo and more. To get there take Highway 13 (Xo Viet Nghe Tinh in Binh Thanh) towards Thu Dau Mot. The theme park is on the left-hand side just after the second toll booth at So Sao crossroads.
Diamond Plaza Bowling 4th floor, Diamond Plaza, 34 Le Duan, Q1 Modern bowling alley in the Diamond department store. Shares floor space with an amusement arcade, Pizza Hut and KFC.
Powerbowl 388 Parkson Department Store, 35-45 Le Thanh Ton, Q1 Tel: 3829 5388 Jostling for position with a rowdy computer arcade, here games are VND20,000 on weekday mornings but cost double that at the weekends, when you must battle the crowds of families and teenagers for a lane.
Saigon Superbowl 43A Truong Son, Tan Binh Tel: 3848 8888 The thumping soundtrack at this large, bright 32-lane bowling alley should help you find your swing and possibly even your aim. Bowling starts from VND20,000 a game, and as it’s always busy, booking is advised.
Saigon Zoo & Botanical Gardens 2 Nguyen Binh Khiem, Q1 Tel: 3829 3728 Not perhaps to western standards, but the zoo and botanical gardens are still an interesting venue for an afternoon out. Rent a self-pedal cyclo, take your kids on the dodgems or mini rollercoaster, or just simply spend time looking at the various animals and insects native to Vietnam.
The Cave Billiards 102 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Q1 Tel: 3822 3014 This air-conditioned pool hall has over 20 imported international-standard tables, a bar to quench your thirst and a small army of friendly staff. Costs VND50,000 per hour.
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