{"id":10112,"date":"2022-01-17T19:33:18","date_gmt":"2022-01-17T11:33:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=10112"},"modified":"2022-06-23T14:23:41","modified_gmt":"2022-06-23T06:23:41","slug":"sports-activities-saigon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/sports-activities-saigon\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Sports Activities In Saigon To Break A Sweat & Have A Blast"},"content":{"rendered":"

Indoor & outdoor sports activities in Saigon<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Apart from <\/span>shopping<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>dining<\/span><\/a>, Saigon has a host of exhilarating activities to offer thrill seekers.<\/span><\/p>\n

For those seeking a departure from the usual go-tos, consider engaging in these 8<\/strong><\/span> sports activities in Saigon<\/b> to jazz up your weekends or work up a sweat while having fun.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Archery – a sport with a steep learning curve<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: <\/span>CLB B\u1eafn Cung Nh\u00e0 V\u0103n H\u00f3a Thanh Ni\u00ean TP – Youth Cultural House Archery Club<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

For an easy to learn and Insta-worthy sport suitable for all ages and genders, check out <\/span>archery.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Right in District 1 and just a stone\u2019s throw away from the Notre Dame Cathedral is <\/span>Youth Cultural House Archery Club<\/b>, an well-equipped and spacious archery club where you can unleash your inner Katniss Everdeen.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Operated by a group of professional archers, the club offers various options from archery try-out for newcomers to basic archery courses for those who want to take up this sport.<\/span>
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\nImage credit: <\/span>CLB B\u1eafn Cung Nh\u00e0 V\u0103n H\u00f3a Thanh Ni\u00ean TP – Youth Cultural House Archery Club<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

A guided 30-minute archery session is from <\/span>VND50,000 (~USD2.20) <\/b>per person. After only 15 minutes of being instructed on basic archery etiquettes such as how to hold a bow and when to release your arrow, you\u2019ll be able to practice on your own.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Address<\/b><\/span>:<\/span> <\/span>4 Ph\u1ea1m Ng\u1ecdc Th\u1ea1ch, B\u1ebfn Ngh\u00e9, District 1, HCMC
\n<\/span>Opening hours: <\/b><\/span>9AM-9PM, Daily
\n<\/span>Telephone<\/b><\/span>:<\/span> 0937 951 731<\/span><\/p>\n

Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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2. Kendo – Japanese martial arts<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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If you\u2019re fascinated by Japan\u2019s Samurai culture in particular and keen to explore its myth and spirit,<\/span> kendo<\/b><\/em> is a good fit for you. Meaning \u201cthe way of the sword\u201d,<\/span> kendo<\/span><\/em> is one of Japan\u2019s oldest martial arts. Practicing kendo<\/em> can help enhance your endurance and sharpen your attention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>Saigon Kendo Club<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

At <\/span>Saigon Kendo Club<\/b>, you\u2019ll learn the ins and outs of <\/span>kendo<\/span><\/em>, from putting on kendo<\/em> armour (<\/span>bogu<\/span><\/i>) to wielding a <\/span>shinai<\/span><\/em>, <\/span><\/i>known <\/span>as<\/span> bamboo sword, with the help of experienced instructors.<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

A 12-class basic training course is from <\/span>VND300,000 (~USD13.21) <\/b>per month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After 6 months of training, beginners can take a <\/span>Shodan<\/span><\/i> exam, where you demonstrate your <\/span>kendo <\/span><\/i>techniques and basic etiquette, before proceeding to a more advanced class.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address<\/b>: <\/span><\/span>215C L\u00fd Th\u01b0\u1eddng Ki\u1ec7t, Ward 15, District 11, HCMC
\n<\/span>Opening hours: <\/b><\/span>Tue, Thu, and Sat 7.30PM-9.30PM
\n<\/span>Telephone<\/b><\/span>:<\/span> <\/span>0949 501 548<\/span><\/p>\n

Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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3. Sport climbing – indoor rock-climbing<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: <\/span>Vertical Academy – Climbing Gym<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Those who have always wanted to take up <\/span>sport climbing<\/b>, also known as rock-climbing, should check out <\/span>Vertical Academy<\/b>.
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\n<\/span>From reading climbing routes to conquering vertical challenges using foot techniques, you\u2019ll learn all the basics of climbing here.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Furnished with jug-handles, belay devices, and various types of climbing routes, Vertical Academy is a good fit for those looking for climbing challenges of varying difficulties.\u00a0<\/span>Plus, the staff here are able to communicate in English and Japanese.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Walk-in climbers can try out this adrenaline-packed sport from <\/span>VND150,000 (~USD6.60) <\/b>per person. Class memberships are also available, ranging from <\/span>VND250,000 to VND1,200,000 (~USD11.01-USD52.83). <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Address<\/b><\/span>:<\/span> Vertical Academy, <\/span>789D Road 1, B<\/span>\u00ecnh An, District 2, HCMC
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/span> <\/b>Tue\u2013Fri: 1PM-10PM | Sat\u2013Sun: 9AM-9PM
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/span> <\/b>0979 662 015 | <\/span>0865 861 712<\/span><\/p>\n

Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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4. Ice skating – mood-boosting year-round fitness routine<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: <\/span>Vincom Ice Rink<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Those who wish to participate in a winter sport in Saigon, a year-round tropical city, can always make a trip to the <\/span>Vincom Ice Rink<\/b> in District 2 to<\/span> ice-skate.<\/b><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>Vincom Ice Rink<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/b><\/p>\n

Designed to match competition standards, the rink boasts a quality ice surface and a brisk on-ice temperature that promise a pleasurable gliding and spinning experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, there is a wealth of restaurants and cafes right next to the ice rink so you\u2019ll have no trouble finding a place to recharge afterwards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Weekday tickets are from <\/span>VND120,000 (~USD5.28),<\/b> while weekend tickets cost<\/span> VND170,000 (~USD7.48) per person<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span><\/em>Vincom Ice Rink<\/span><\/em>
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Professional training courses for both kids and adults are also available.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address<\/b><\/span>:<\/span> Vincom Ice Rink, <\/span>B1, Vincom Center Landmark 81, 772 \u0110i\u1ec7n Bi\u00ean Ph\u1ee7, <\/span>Ward<\/span> 22, B\u00ecnh Th\u1ea1nh <\/span>District<\/span>, HCMC
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/span> <\/b>9.30AM-10PM, Daily
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/span> <\/b>028 62.816.565 | 0981.139.105\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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5. Indoor trampolining sports – a variety of sports in one setting<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: <\/span>Jump Arena Trampoline Park Vietnam<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

With the help of a trained crew at <\/span>Jump Arena<\/b>, you\u2019ll learn to overcome your fear of heights and stay active in the most exciting way possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Spanning over 2,000 square meters, this spacious indoor venue can host 240 participants at any given time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>Jump Arena Trampoline Park Vietnam<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Within a 60-minute session, you can engage in a myriad of acrobatic challenges on springy trampolines, from bungee jumping to slam dunking to wall walking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>Jump Arena Trampoline Park Vietnam<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Admission tickets are from <\/span>VND100,000 (~USD4.40) <\/b>from Monday to Friday and <\/span>VND140,000 (~USD6.16) <\/b>during weekends.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address<\/b>:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n