The MAG Vietnam Vol 7 March 2017 | Page 38

Local Interest

Snow Town Saigon

Experience Winter in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

A new concept for Vietnam,“ Snow Town in Ho Chi Minh City”.
I have visited a few places in Asia where indoor snow skiing has been tried, it appears with the advancement in technology, Saigon has pulled it off. This 3-storey indoor set of a European inspired town complete with falling snow and gentle slops for the kids, both young and not so young, to go skiing and tobogganing is unique. The creation is complete with streets, restaurants, night bars, coffee shops and of course gift shops. It’ s a strange feeling for people visiting and living in Vietnam to be able to enjoy a cappuccino while watching the kids playing in the snow. One noticeable difference, apart from the snow, is the absence of motor bikes!
It’ s a chilly 10-15 degrees adding to the atmosphere of this virtual town and after a sake or three you can get wrapped up in the theme and could believe, for a moment, you are in Japan.
There are a number of attractions in this miniature town to keep the family amused for the day including: Snow skiing – complete with instructors Tobogganing Ice sculptures Snowboarding Exhibition hall Interactive 3D entertainment and more …….
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