For most people, Vietnam does not conjure up images of high tea, but you’ll be surprised that many luxury hotels in Saigon are offering a hideaway from the hustle and bustle of the city with some pretty fantastic afternoon tea menus. Read on to see some useful information about flights from Beijing to Ho Chi Minh City and the best places to enjoy a cup of high tea in Saigon.   

Getting from Beijing to Ho Chi Minh City

Flights from Beijing to Ho Chi Minh City may cost you $211 on average and the flight duration is around 5 hours and 58 minutes. Ticket fares of these flights will usually go down in February, meaning that you can find many cheap flights from Beijing to Ho Chi Minh City in this month.

If you want to get the best deals for flights from Beijing to Ho Chi Minh City, don’t forget to visit the website of Cambodia Angkor Air – the national flag carrier of Cambodia which earns its reputation thanks to the high safety standards. Currently the airline offers cheap flights from Beijing to Ho Chi Minh City with one stop at Siem Reap only from 900 CNY (equivalent to $137). The promotions are available on its website and valid until 31 March 2018.

Best places for afternoon tea in Saigon

Park Lounge, Park Hyatt Saigon

Address: 2 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Opening hours: 14.00 – 17.00 (Sun – Sat)

With the bright colour palette of white and ivory featuring crystal chandeliers shining and reflecting sunlight from high windows, Park Lounge at Park Hyatt Saigon is a famous afternoon tea lounge in Ho Chi Minh City that will bring you a comfortable and peaceful experience. Their renowned French-inspired Afternoon Tea is presented on elegant tiered stands bearing a sumptuous buffet selection of traditional scones, served with generous portions of home-made jam and cream, and decadent classic pastries mixed with savoury items. The patisserie selection includes delicious pastries, fruit tartlets, and mini desserts plus your choice of coffee, tea or herbal infusion. Available form VND 490,000++ per guest.

Café des Beaux-Arts, Hôtel des Arts Saigon, MGallery Collection

Address: 76-78 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Opening hours: 14.30 – 17.00 (Mon – Sat)

Café des Beaux-Arts at Hôtel des Arts Saigon is a sophisticated yet relaxing art-café that evokes French elegance and old-world glamour. At Café des Beaux-Arts, guests can settle back in a comfortable armchair, take a well-deserved break and enjoy the famous Chocolate Afternoon Tea that accompanies with the ultimate luxury of a decadent chocolate affair, while immersing in the gentle sound of Jazz music beautifully performed by the talented pianist in the Arts Room. Available from VND 550,000++ per guest, and VND 750,000++ per guest with a glass of premium champagne.

Café de l’Opera, Caravelle Saigon

Address: 19 - 23 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Opening hours: 12.00 – 17.00 (Sun – Sat)

Taking its name from the cinematic Opera House its faces, Café de l’Opera invites patrons to sit in style, sample small bites, and enjoy an intimate, close-up view of the Opera House, perhaps Saigon's best-known architectural icon, from the comfort of an over-sized armchair. Café de l’Opéra serves a unique Vietnamese tea - with sweet and savoury delicacies from across the country – and an English tea with a modern twist. Premium Lavazza coffee, Ronnefeldt teas, light meals, pastries and tapas are all available for guests on-the-go. In the evenings, you can enjoy soothing strains of Jazz and mellow tunes from a musical duo.