About Dien
I've guided travelers in activities such as cycling, kayaking, hiking, and motorbiking since 2010. I love nature, the countryside, and exploring outdoors through activities. I love to share my experiences with travelers who want to see the real Vietnam.
Years of experience & specialties
I have been working as a Local Guide for 14 years. My specialties include nature, vietnamese countryside, and exploring a new destination through outdoor activities (cycling, kayaking, and motobiking)
Languages I'm fluent in
Vietnamese and English
Favorite local cuisine
Bun Bo Hue ( Beef noodle soup in Hue style)
Favorite things to do in Ho Chi Minh City
I love to cycle along the Saigon River
Private tours with Dien
Places Dien recommends in Ho Chi Minh City
Tao Dan Park
ParksDistrict 1
HCMC History Museum
MuseumsDistrict 1
Lunar New Year (Tet)
Seasonal Events/Festivals
A O Show
Live EventsDistrict 1
Ho Thi Ky Flower Market
MarketsDistrict 10
War Remnants Museum
Historic LandmarkDistrict 3
Vung Tau Beach
On the Water
Binh Tay Market
Food MarketsDistrict 6
Independence Palace
Historic LandmarkDistrict 1
Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine
MuseumsDistrict 10
Dan Sinh Market
MarketsDistrict 1
Cần Giờ Mangrove Biosphere Reserve
On the Water
Phở Hùng
CasualDistrict 1
Đông Phố
CasualDistrict 3
Bánh Xèo Ngọc Sơn
Street FoodDistrict 5
Ho Thi Ky Food Markets
Food MarketsDistrict 10
Phở Miến Gà Kỳ Đồng
CasualDistrict 3
Di Mai Vietnamese Restaurant
CasualDistrict 1
The Ox Not Only Ox
Fine DiningDistrict 1
Tân Định Market
Food MarketsDistrict 1
Sen Đại Việt Restaurant
CasualDistrict 1
Bún Mắm Cô Ba
Street FoodDistrict 10
Bánh Bèo Hue O Trinh
Street FoodDistrict 1Binh Tay Market
Food MarketsDistrict 6
Ministry - Social Club
Cocktail LoungesDistrict 1
Frolic Bar
BarsDistrict 1
Symposium Bar & Lounge
Cocktail LoungesBình Thạnh
Canalis Saigon Club
NightclubsDistrict 3
Above Bar
BarsDistrict 1
JC’68 Live Music
Live MusicDistrict 1
MZ Club
BarsDistrict 1
Social Club Rooftop Bar
BarsDistrict 3
The Alley Cocktail Bar & Kitchen
Cocktail LoungesDistrict 1
Thi Bar Saigon
BarsDistrict 1
The View Rooftop Bar
BarsDistrict 1
Acoustic Bar
Live MusicDistrict 3
What travelers say about Dien
5.0(2 reviews)- Teresa F.5 out of 5Oct 2024
Full Day Mekong Delta Experience by Kayak & Bike (Group Tour) (11 Hours)
Can honestly say this is the best tour I did in Vietnam. Lee, our tour guide was fantastic and went out of his way to show us authentic Vietnamese life around the Mekong Delta. Highly recommend!
- Keira W.5 out of 5Oct 2024
Full Day Mekong Delta Experience by Kayak & Bike (Group Tour) (11 Hours)
Our family had a fantastic time on day trip to the Mekong Delta. Joe and the whole team looked after us so well. We loved seeing and experiencing life in this part of the country. The biking and kayaking was a great way to enjoy it. The homestay was welcoming and comfortable. The communication with Countryside Adventures was excellent and answered all our questions so promptly. We highly recommend this tour!
Dien on the Gaido blog
5 Best Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City for Solo Travelers
Saigon is one of the easier cities to do solo — once you know where to look. A private street food tour, two essential museums, the city's most legendary bánh…
Places Locals Actually Love in Ho Chi Minh City
The War Remnants Museum at 10 AM is the tourist version of Saigon. The city locals actually live in runs on different rhythms: pho at 6 AM when the broth is…
Where to Eat and Drink in Ho Chi Minh City: A Local's Guide
The best meals in Saigon happen at plastic stools, through unmarked doors, and in pitch-black restaurants. From crispy rice paper snacks by Turtle Lake to…