Solo in Saigon's most dangerous district 🇻🇳

[@Sokx41]

Oh, for good knees and legs for walking. I used to walk 4-5 miles a day in Honolulu in the 1970s and 80s, but those times are over. I just past 80 a few days ago. Thank you for taking me on this walking tour.

[@Sokx41]

I mentioned at the beginning that I had visited a dangerous part of Saigon in 1966, Southwest of Nguyey Hue Blvd, somewhere along the river dock area. Now I recall that the danger was not pickpocketers but Viet-Cong, and after walking around for a while, I believe some local suggested it would be better if I leave for my own safety. As you have experienced, speaking the local language is a very big factor in getting smiles and good advice.

[@johnle231]

@@Sokx41 My grandpa use to walk many miles a day to and from work . In hue Vietnam. He passed about 34 years ago

[@thangvo2118]

First two minutes of the video, he called out two other things that are more dangerous in Saigon than robbery/thieves: traffic and heat.

[@beidlern]

Chris, the interaction with the locals at the noodle shop was so genuine. The overall positive vibe and fun spirited conversation was moving.

[@chrismixlewis]

Glad you enjoyed it! The people there were super nice! I love small places cause you get genuine reactions and positive vibes like you said.

[@Loirinho1999]

@@chrismixlewis mong anh nhập thành người việt nam ở thành phố sài gòn

[@ilovexu]

@@chrismixlewis ZAMN😍

[@prosschan]

I was literally gonna say this video is so wholesome , I’m Cambodian and I lived in Vietnam in hai phong in the spring of 2008 for 3 months and in 2009 for another 3 months , I find it so freaking amazing, how fluent u are !

[@davidjo9683]

Yeah. Except for eating dog.

[@4everasian]

I lived in District 8 for several years and never worried about thieves, being robbed or any kind of dangers. Roamed around the neighborhoods too. Recognized some of the streets and buildings you passed and just like you, got lots of friendly smiles. Stay safe. New subscriber now.

[@QuangTruongHuyNguyen]

Logically, you don’t steal stuffs in a place where you’re living in.

[@sellitwithsandy9268]

I loved this video so much!!! Thank you for shedding light on so many topics that affect all of our societies, especially in America. I wish I lived in Vietnam like you!! As a first-gen vietnamese American who’s parents escaped in 79’, seeing you create this INCREDIBLE videos makes me feel so much closer to my culture. The irony of who is delivering this message is the cherry on top of the entire experience! I sit and watch your videos with mom when she comes over to hang out with me! Lol we love you Chris! Trying to twist moms arm to go back with me but she’s still so scared. Hope to meet you soon one day!

[@brucewayne2773]

Chris great job, it's not just about the food on your videos, it's about everything else which makes watching your videos so great. That first stop for food, you shared the same 3 cups for tea, not very safe considering the Covid situation Good job buddy and thanks for posting in English for your English speaking viewers and nothing wrong with interacting in Vietnamese with the locals. It's what makes you unique. Vietnamese viewers are trying to learn English especially the pronunciation part so perhaps this will be a win win situation for your future shows.

[@wlkjhgfdsa]

that was very nice of you , to Chris , years a go i live in District 1 , see him walking around i was worry but he seem to be ok greeting from SD CA

[@ngantran333]

Họ sợ bạn gặp xì ke thôi, xì ke mới giật, người nghèo họ rất thân thiện. họ thấy sao khu bạn đang đi kg đẹp mà bạn lại tham quan, ho thấy lạ nên nhìn thôi, tại bạn không quen khi thấy người nhìn mình cách chăm chăm như thế, họ tò mò thôi, lần sau có gặp trường hợp tương tựa, bạn cứ nhìn lại họ và cười thân thiện, lúc đó bạn cảm thấy an tâm không còn ngại nữa, họ sẽ thích khi có người nước ngoài cười với họ.

[@nguyenthuydung6300]

Chia se Tran thanh

[@Huang-Yun]

Nói Xì ke thì Chris không hiểu. Nếu nói là bọn nghiện ma túy thì cậu ấy sẽ hiểu hơn Mình có bà chị ở bên Mỹ. Bà ấy bảo tỷ lệ tội phạm cướp giật đa số là do người da đen và người nghiện ma túy gây ra

[@ngantran333]

-Chris tìm hiểu về Việt Nam! Nhiều lắm rồi, đến chính tả dấu hỏi dấu ngã bạn ấy biết luôn, rất ham tìm hiểu, đừng lo bạn ấy không hiểu nha - có câu : ăn quận 5, nằm quận 3, ca quận 1, dại dột quận 4, lừ đừ quận 8.. quận 4 lúc trước Giang hồ nhiều, Giang hồ dể tránh hơn ma tuý. Nên nguy hiểm vẫn quận 8. Nhưng không phải phường nào của quận 8 cũng nguy hiểm hết đâu.

[@ThaiNguyen-tn7yx]

Ko giam than thien dau, ban cam cai iPhone 12 dung noi chuyen ngoai duong la mat tieu Trong vong 5 giay

[@TúThái-d2o]

@@ThaiNguyen-tn7yx 😤😡👊

[@bdlu5155]

I do agree with you "poor doesn't necessarily means bad". Cheers.

[@Nguyen-td9rv]

5:28 he meant that don't put all of your money in only one bag, separating it instead. don't put all your eggs in one basket

[@xdgs567z]

What happens if he stole your multi-pocketed pants? 😂

[@hateclub]

Man I thought I'd exhausted all the possible options for Vietnam/Saigon youtube channels, and then suddenly I discover yours with half a million subs and a shitload of videos all from Saigon. Excellent! I'm moving there soon, just waiting for visa stuff to get sorted. Great to see a channel with someone who can speak the language too. I speak Mandarin and am hoping to pick up VNese as fast as possible. And I like going to uncommon areas, similar to what you've done in this vid. Motivational and inspirational, thanks!

[@chrismixlewis]

Glad you found the channel haha. Yeah I used to do videos all in Vietnamese but just recently switched to English about a month ago so that may be why you just found me 😂🤜 I was also in your position when I started learning Vietnamese (I also speak mandarin before learning Vietnamese) and it definitely helps out. Thanks for watching and best of luck!

[@hateclub]

@@chrismixlewis yeah I know you speak Mandarin, I saw your cholon vid too. Impressive! Genuinely envious; I hope to be doing exactly that kind of thing a couple of years from now.

[@Fiona-rw8es]

You work really hard for your videos! You live in the north but you are brave enough to explore the south, going to different districts to make interesting videos! People often don't realise how much work you have to put in to make a video! I hope people will appreciate yours and Max's and Phúc mập's videos more! Best wishes to you all

[@shirleyw8720]

What a fantastic vid! I really loved seeing you speaking with the people at the food stall. Being willing to learn a language like that makes all the difference in the world. I’ve come to your vids from Max’s - I enjoy seeing you travelling and enjoying the world together. Wherever you both are I wish you a safe and happy Christmas :)

[@phucmapvlog]

You must be super trẻ trâu...

[@chrismixlewis]

The most trẻ trâu in Saigon. Also the most trẻ 🥲

[@notv4455]

Các bàn ơi phúc mập đây.

[@ChiNguyen-rn5ue]

@@chrismixlewis Chris ! You live my country, I live your country . You speak my language very well, but I’m 🤭 . Rất hạnh phúc khi biết bạn thích đất nước của mình 😍

[@lamlam92190]

Trẻ trâu ý nói người chưa trưởng thành như những đứa trẻ ở nông thôn đi chăn trâu, bò

[@annanguyen3418]

👭👭

[@ThanhNguyen-ff1jb]

I kind of like the walking video like this. It helps me have another look to a different area in saigon. You should do more stuff like this. Keep it up chris!

[@chrismixlewis]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nhatphamhuong]

Nhìn vì màu tóc bạn đó, người nước ngoài, đi 1 mình ở khu dân cư không phải khu du lịch, khá lạ với họ. Nhìn theo để biết là bạn ổn, không bị gặp khó khăn gì

[@chrismixlewis]

Chuẩn

[@tranhuutung3468]

Mình là người quận 8, văn hóa , cách sống sài gòn hay lắm ... Chris không cần sợ

[@pirotess2]

Nhìn vì tò mò thì đúng hơn.

[@Tequila91]

@@tranhuutung3468 nhưng công nhận cướp giật và tội phạm ở SG căng quá. Ở Hn thì an toàn k dám nói tuyệt đối nhưng k biết bao lâu r mình k nghe thấy có cướp giật ở Hn.SG nếu an ninh được như Hn thì thật tuyệt vời, tp phát triển,đẹp và an toàn. Mỗi tội cả 2nơi đều nóng và tắc đường =.=

[@marcoreus7876]

@@Tequila91 ở sg nóng còn dễ chịu đường đi còn rộng chán chứ ở HN nóng oi bức còn khắc nghiệt hn nhiều nhưng t dân bắc sống SG công nhận cướp giật nhiều thật ra bắc nhất là về HP quê t là dễ sống nhất 😜

[@tony-nz8qp]

Wow. I am getting tired just watching you walk such a distance. This was a really good video. You can totally feel the vibe of the place. The interaction with the workers eating on the sidewalk stand was fantastic.

[@vu4677]

Love that interactions with the locals, Chris. And you're right, in San Francisco, you really have to turn on your situation awareness.

[@sakurascoolchannel2971]

Nice work Chris! Good to see you immerse yourself in the culture and investigate every nook and cranny. Definitely a down to earth and personal perspective, things that tourists don't get to see. The local seem to respect you, prob because your viet is fluent and they didn't make fun of you.

[@20luzer52]

Your attitude is going to let you go far AND deep into many part of VN and of the world Chris. That noodle cart is a regular stop for the food shipper so know you're getting good food at very good price. Those guys will be more than happy to give you tips on daily life in HCMC, that's for sure

[@Dieuhoa22]

Thank you so much, Chris, for your kind-hearted comments and taking the time to show the many aspects of Saigon, and Vietnam in general.

[@nhhaz2007]

Chris, become your fan recently. I think you have huge advantage over other foreigner tourists since you speak Vietnamese fluently. You're instantly welcome in conversation with the local's open arms. Good luck with your everyday new adventure. People in Vietnam mostly are good and friendly. Just don't be wrong place at wrong time. That is true every where you go in this world. Video footage is improving with not too much shaking! Good job!

[@chrismixlewis]

Exactly! Language is the gateway to anything in a foreign country, especially connecting with people. Thanks for your comment! And glad the video footage is getting better haha. 🤣 trying to pay attention to how fast I move the camera.

[@waynelengyel1384]

Many vloggers make the same mistake. They all go to a "dangerous" area and claim that it is, in fact, safe. However, they dont mention that going to the same place AT NIGHT may be a different story.

[@XxYayakoshiixX]

23:08 ftfy

[@Peppkarton]

its funny in total, how hes walking all the time at the same road... not even going inside the slums and telling some non-sense storys about his boyfriends phone got stolen...

[@danny24042002]

@@Peppkarton just clickbait bullshit from a ginger boi

[@richiecantos7793]

@@danny24042002 it's not even clickbait, it's named a dangerous district so he titled his video as such, but he's showing that it's not that bad, maybe at night, yes it could be dangerous and deadly, but what idiot is gonna take that chance just for a youtube video?

[@tee228]

16:35 these guys would probably rob him at night

[@ninaduong9310]

Your Vietnamese is awesome!!! You've mentioned that you have been learning to speak Vietnamese around 3 years. Nevertheless, your Vietnamese is more than conversational. Kudos to you!!! It's called "banh cam." I have been in the US for over a few decades and got picked pocket twice, one of those times occured at the mall.

[@asiaticonaeuropa]

I am a native Vietnamese, born and raised in Hanoi. I am currently living in Saigon. I have to admit that: - You vietnamese is super!!! 100% accent from Hanoi. I love it. - Your vietnamese vocabularies is also excellent. I was exactly like you when first time trying "Orange cake". It tastes nowhere near Orange at all. Then I realized that it is called "bánh cam" in Saigon and "bánh rán" in Hanoi. Actually it is the same thing with different names. - i have never ever explored that much in Saigon. Your video are very useful. Now I can imagine what district 8 looks like 😂. - you are very brave to eat the "Hu Tieu" street food and then even drunk the tea with the SAME SHARED cup. After watching your clip, I have to subcribe to your channel. Excellent work mate !

[@hvtc3]

When you think some people is weird, in reverse they think you’re weird too. Everything works in two ways.

[@chrismixlewis]

That’s true!

[@xdgs567z]

It’s only weird from an outsider point of view but it’s perfectly normal for them 👍

[@MaCal9591]

Only the one thinks himself is crazy is not the crazy one!

[@taylor_h796]

This is so wholesome- locals commending you on your Vietnamese. Good job!

[@scogginsscoggins]

You are a true inspiration to all those trying to learn Vietnamese.

[@chrismixlewis]

Glad to hear!

[@peppermintnlime]

My Vietnamese grandparents love you, and they watch your videos every day! ❤

[@chrismixlewis]

That’s so nice! Thanks for telling me! ☺️

[@beidlern]

Just to clarify, the gentlemen at the sugarcane stall said it's better to put your cash in many pockets. Balance the load so you don't lose your wad in one pick.

[@jon-ie4li]

I lived in D8 for a year and got the 56 bus into D1 most days, to say D5 and D8 are dangerous is just not true.

[@mela6046]

Thanks...Hi fr NYC metro area...Litchfield County, CT,USA...just came fr da Bx, NYC .... Y going to BrK'Lyn, NYC in a few days...it is really scary at many neighborhoods there now,NO we do NOT go there at night.... in fact we no longer go out at night in Brooklyn,NYC the best part

[@festusbojangles7027]

this. there are no dangerous parts of saigon

[@vyamiracle]

it should be district 8 is the most gangster district not " dangerous " . phones or bags are easily get stolen everywhere in sai gon , so just be careful

[@TheActiveLifeLived]

D4 is the real hood

[@duypro96]

Thích xem những clip dạng khám phá của Chris ghê, nhìn món ăn đường phố SG có vẻ hấp dẫn mà mình chưa vào đó bao giờ :p

[@chrismixlewis]

Có dịp vào chơi và ăn thử! 😝😋

[@donnaleecriss5023]

Amazing you don't get sick more often. You drink, eat most everything everywhere. Be careful Chris as you know it is now pleasant being sick when you are on an adventure

[@MeowTX]

You’re so brave, Chris. I grew up in this area but been away for so long. I’m not sure i’ll be able to venture alone when i’m back in Vietnam lol

[@chrismixlewis]

Haha it’s actually not bad; it’s probably better than before if anything! Thanks for watching!

[@maiphan3080]

Me , the same

[@silvertavake5615]

Totally agree, their is something wholesome and beautiful about having a meal with complete strangers and connecting on a deeper level as if you knew them for years. Been debating moving out of Mainland America too :/.

[@NamNguyen-jr3lw]

That’s why there is this Vietnamese proverb says,“ a single worm can ruin a soup pot” . One Negative thing surely can attract everyone ‘s attention and make people to overlook the positive image or aspects of a community.

[@chrismixlewis]

Indeed! Couldn’t have said it better.

[@xdgs567z]

Wow, love the new style format for your videos...enjoyed the tour of district 8 👍 😆

[@chrismixlewis]

Thanks so much!! Glad you enjoyed the new format 😊

[@trinhdashiell345]

You are so brave ! I almost had heart attack watching this clip!

[@chrismixlewis]

Haha it actually wasn’t that bad. Nothing compared to some places in South America! 😅 What almost gave you a heart attack? Hahaa

[@chrismixlewis]

Yeah exactly.

[@alfredschlegl576]

@@chrismixlewis christ oi sai gon khong chi co cuop giat ma rat nhieu di duc chris oi ban thich khong

[@smilingdog2219]

You helped the world discover the true heart of the people of Vietnam when you sat down at the roadside food vendor and everyone rallied around to eat alongside you. The locals seemed curious and immediately opened up to share food-eating preferences. Very cool!

[@thaonguyenho8455]

Anh Chris cứ nói tiếng Anh và để vietsub là được rồi, kiểu nó international hơn á, để những người ngoại quốc xem và hiểu được. Respect anh!

[@chrismixlewis]

Thanks! Mình cũng nghĩ thế 🥰

[@Juliesotimi]

Nói Tiếng Việt và để Engsub thì sao bạn? Kênh chủ yếu người Việt xem mà.

[@namtruong9706]

@@chrismixlewis giữ tiếng việt đi Chris, kênh sẽ đến gần hơn với ng Việt

[@ariannguyen3776]

Vẩn nên dùng English và Viet sup là ổn

[@annanguyen3418]

Nói tiếng việt đê , hay hơn vì về vnam mờ , để tiếng Anh dưới là ok rui Chris 👌

[@Krastonscott]

Chris, this has to be one of your best videos. The wife and myself loved seeing your visit to District 8 and how well you interacted with all of the people you came in contact with. You did a great job of explaining why all of us have to be careful using stereotype descriptions of poor parts of a town. As you said, most people are good and just trying to survive in their own ways. The wife and myself got a good chuckle out of your comment of how unsafe you felt while walking around in places like S.F. out here in CA....we agree totally with you. It's really sad, I love America, but it is not as safe as it use to be years ago and I don't know why. Oh, one more comment.....love how well you and Max work together on those joint videos....perfect match for both of you. Keep up the excellent video presentations. (you work well with Phuc Map too, ha)

[@chrismixlewis]

Thanks so much for your comment! Glad you and your wife enjoyed this video. I also had a lot of fun making it! Indeed it surprised me how unsafe I felt out in SF... 😂 First time there around Union Station I wanted to walk to Japan town at night and decided against it after all the weird people shouting and looking at me. Unfortunately I think development pushes a lot of people deeper into poverty and also causes more mental issues due to pressure of life, so you end up getting a more unsafe environment. That’s my guess at least, haha. Glad you enjoy the videos with Max and Brandon (Phuc Map) too! Max will be coming up to the north to film videos with me for about 2 weeks so a lot more content with him will be coming! Above all thanks for watching and stay safe!

[@dsyy90210]

america is getting poorer & more militarized, that's why imo

[@MaCal9591]

@@dsyy90210Are you talking about China🧐

[@dsyy90210]

@@MaCal9591 china is definitely not getting poorer

[@lynnmoses3563]

Maybe because its so easy to get a gun in your country....

[@dnguyen787]

All the cities in Vietnam are not dangerous to your life, just beware of your belongings...

[@DROLFB]

If You are normal -there is also no danger for your belongings...(try the same in Dar es Sallam or Lusaka)

[@dapooramericanhomesteadfar7192]

Different countries. Different cultures. I never felt safer in life, until I lived in Vietnam. You can see everyone open the front door wide every morning. That's how safe it is in Vietnam. If your door is closed for some reason. The neighbors would see how you are doing.

[@huynhthengoc3245]

làm chuyến du lịch về Miền tây sông nước đi Chris :) bảo đảm cực kỳ vui, rủ ông bạn Max nữa, ổng khá rành về Miền tây đấy

[@Curtisluu1]

Always sit with your back against the walls and facing out to the streets ....

[@tvhung83]

Thank you for showing another side of my country, not a bit of hard-feeling whatsoever ❤️

[@chrismixlewis]

I appreciate that! ☺️

[@namkycho9497]

@@chrismixlewis cuop giat la van hoa cua nam ky da co tu truoc nam 1975

[@MaCal9591]

@@namkycho9497Maybe it has something to do with the vigorous increase of new poor incomers to the prosperous city to earn a living?

[@georgeforgerty2875]

I love Vietnam!! Spent 3 weeks there in 2019. Can’t wait to go back! I’m jealous of your speaking skills!

[@nakinp8525]

Ngày xưa sông ở trung tâm cũng đen thôi như thế, do lọc nước hơn 10 năm mới sạch, họ chú ý trung tâm trước rồi sẽ lọc nước ra vùng ven thôi. Các quận ngoài như 4, 8 dân nhập cư các tỉnh khác nhiều, họ xây nhà trên sông và thải tất cả xuống sông, hiện nay giải tỏa giảm rất nhiều rồi đó Chris.

[@yenlawong6605]

My mom used to take her children to go to Da kao to see her relatives. It changed so much (in the bad way).I hope the city will turn around someday. Thank you for your sharing your possible thinking about VN.

[@BangTuan01999988999]

Bạn ơi ..nơi nào ở Sài Gòn càng nghèo thì tình người càng nhiều và càng thân thiện..đó là luật bù trừ mà..mất cái này trời cho cái khác..

[@tyyg9469]

Thanks for the video, Chris! We rarely see videos on KZbin from areas off the beaten path in Vietnam...this one was such a delight. Enjoyed the convo with the friendly, always smiling locals. Also wondering why people leave their clothes to dry out on the street if there is such a big problem with theft. Maybe the clothes isn't worth stealing?

[@tigeranjelica0526]

The guys at the Hủ Tiếu..... Seeing Saigon people with the Southern accents were trying to correct their "d" and "v" sounds to explain for Chris what the sauces are is so cute! And the way Chris tried to understand them is adorable too Him: này để chấm bò diên Chris: để chấm riêng à? Him: chấm bò diên, bò Viên, bò Viên. Anyways, yes! I do agree with Chris that stereotypes and news can really give the place a bad image. Sometimes you have to go down the local areas experience it yourself to know what the place actually is like.

[@MrYuetoo]

That scene was funny!

[@berny1149]

*Chris, at the **16:01** mark, someone said, “Hèn chi” right after you said “Đúng rồi ”: that's an expression that's used when someone just got a confirmation that something he had suspected was true. It's like the equivalent of “I knew it!”*

[@guyinsf]

I was thinking "hen chi" is like "no wonder" but I knew it sounds right too.

[@ZacharyIvresto]

We're all love hearing you speaking Vietnamese in every videos. I knew some of your plans and its nice to grow your channel not only in Vietnam but the entire world watchers. Wish you all the best wishes for your future's journeys ! Always and forever support youu - an amazing KZbinr !

[@chrismixlewis]

Thanks so much! Appreciate your comment and support!

[@luatND89]

@@chrismixlewis tôi ủng hộ làm video bằng tiếng anh, có phụ đề là tốt rồi, dùng tiếng việt giao tiếp với người địa phương là được, sẽ khó cho bạn biểu đạt uyển chuyển một số sự việc với tiếng việt nếu bạn chưa hoàn toàn thành thục. hơn nữa tiếng anh sẽ giúp giới thiệu về VN rộng hơn với thế giới .

[@johngiacalone9650]

Holy cow, Chris. What were you thinking? My heart was pounding watching you walking around. Geesh!!!

[@BGL1214]

I live in district 8 and yes this place is very chaos with multiple of thievery and all kind of stuff but my area is pretty peaceful like we hardly ever have any thieves

[@chrismixlewis]

Yeah I think for the most part it’s fine! As long as you’re a little careful there’s no problem!

[@myzena08]

@@chrismixlewis It's like that everywhere in the world. Even in beautiful Paris, France, bad things can happen.

[@ChrissieSM]

myzena08 Paris is way more dangerous! Even in touristic areas, your bags can be snatched. Stations are really bad.

[@wlkjhgfdsa]

WOW A GUY FROM DISTRICT 8 CAN WRITE well in English , just as well as Chris boy in VietNamese

[@cambodianwavelength]

I am so proud of you...your language acquisition skills just amaze me...thanks for some genuine inspiration.

[@huekim8525]

Cũng không phải là ít người nước ngoài như em nghĩ chỉ là họ không vừa đi bộ vừa quay video như thế nên họ nhìn vì tò mò thôi.

[@longthanh5392]

ít chứ gì nữa! thằng tây nào lang mang ở cái quận 8 đâu

[@sankarra67]

Generally, Vietnamese people are very nice and polite, the country is under development track with a good future.

[@christel6462]

Except for innocent living breathing feeling animals.

[@jennifera4222]

@@christel6462 Are you Vegan?

[@christel6462]

@@jennifera4222 vegan or not, I wouldnt torture the animals i was going to eat for weeks on end. Cutting off dogs limbs & letting them scream stuck in cages with 10 other terrified dogs. Nor would i drop a living DOMESTICATED PET into a pot of water b4 eating it to tenderise the meat! & I dont get off on killing animals on verge of extinction for vanity either ;) so if i eat meat i wouldng have the poor thing ALIVE & hogtied dangling off motorbike handles either! So vegan or not-cruelty & no regard for ANY living creature is disgusting to me. They crunch live baby mice..Steal peoples pets to sell & torture! So being vegan or wat meat isnt MY POINT thanks. Now, Does that answer ur question?

[@jennifera4222]

@@christel6462 So you're not a Vegan, you pay the meat & dairy industries to kill innocent living breathing feeling Animals to satisfy your palate pleasures whilst complaining about others who also pay others to kill for them. How typical. I suggest you do some research on your own country. I recommend you watch Earthlings documentary first before you reply back. It's a free documentary on KZbin.

[@christel6462]

@@jennifera4222 like i keep saying, i dont believe in the torture & cruelty of animals so widely acceptable in Vietnam. I know loads of people abuse animals. Theyre disgusting in themselves but to okay the cruelty that goes on almost like normal us another story. I'l definately watch the Earthlings video you suggested & thank you.

[@HaNguyen-mw6kv]

Về tây ninh tìm hiểu về đặc sản Muối Tôm , bánh tráng nổi tiếng lắm Anh ơi. Tây ninh cũng gần Sài Gòn lắm . Siêu đẹp và đặc sắc lắm

[@kippsguitar6539]

definitely the traffic is most dangerous thing over there, fantastic video Chris and respect for your vietnamese

[@Thaile37]

My man, you are adventurous af. I’m american Vietnamese and have been here for years and haven’t once been to any of the districts you’ve mentioned. I can’t imagine why either? I also have to say if all the countries I’ve been to, San Francisco gave me two of my scariest experiences walking around.

[@tammyho6698]

you are Vietnamese and don't get it. Vietnamese aren't 13-percenters

[@thedudewhoiscool2271]

What a video Chris, you are going to places not too many tourists would go. The part when you are eating hu tieu and chat with the people around there was awesome. Keep it up.

[@benjismith593]

Some of those people were really looking out for his ass. That dude near the end of the video was like "you lost buddy? I'll take you back to the good part of the city". Lol

[@vietus1040]

Solo in Saigon's most dangerous district clip is very interesting to watch. I always support your new vidoe. Have fun.

[@vinhquyen46]

Thank you for visit my country, and special this video you explored district 8 (district 7 before 1975) most people live this area are poor people. My family also live here before we escape by boat and live in USA nơ.

[@deionle9355]

i am vietnamese american living in orange county california ,thank you very much for making video in viet nam i love watching the place i was born

[@peterthermocline]

Funny you were asking the Chief bag snatcher, for advice🤣😅😆🤣🤪

[@rom5382]

I had accidentally stumbled upon your channel... and thank God I did! I live in the states and have not been back to my homeland for almost 20 years now. You speak Vietnamese really, really, really well Chris! Very little accent if any... for being in country for only 3 years, you’re doing superb! It took no time for me to subscribe to your channel... BTW, have you heard of the show “Nhập Gia Tuỳ Tục”? Check It out. I think you’re a good candidate for that show. Best of luck to you my friend!

[@ansel_]

They're not being weird they just are curious.. not used to seeing foreigners. I got it a lot when I lived there when you go into more local areas

[@helenduong2351]

I like all videos you have been posted. Thanks Chris

[@Randy-Nguyen]

Miền Nam nói chung người ta gọi là 1 ly nước mía thay vì 1 cốc nước mía nha Chris :D

[@annhien7551]

Vì Chris nói giọng Hà Nội mà nên gọi là cốc nước mía

[@larrytron1992]

My mum's family lives in a safe area of District 8. Everyone has there has unspoken rules on how to be safe out and about. I've never had any trouble when I came over. Can't wait to come over for Tet 2023

[@letruongquy7956]

Those people are weird because they don't know the good way to communicate so you won't have a good conversation there. They usually speak "hello", "hey", "ok", and some short words, in their language.

[@abadgerabroadinthailand1378]

Vietnam is definitely not the safest country I have travelled too.

[@Sokx41]

At 17:32 you mention the fear of getting run over by a bus. In 1966, while riding on my bike on what is now Nguyen Van Troi street, I was side-swiped by a bus. It threw me off my bike, which remained intact enough to get back to my TSN base, but the next morning I realized by left arm was broken. That put in a cast for some two months, and didn't allow me to retype the telegraph messages that had already been seen in hard paper form to our Army Security Base in the Philippines.

[@lamthaotran19]

I'm a Viet and if I go to a new neibourhood people'd still look at me as a stranger who might be looking for trouble. They're probably just amused by a white guy walking with a camera.

[@Mrfunkysheep]

You talk like a vietnamese, that is so much more suprising than your fluent dialect. I chuckle everytime i hear something out of you that i would hear from my uncles and aunts.

[@avukyltd.6738]

You actually surprised them for being here. They think you might get lost since most tourist/foreigner go to District 1. This area is for general working people, most of them are poorer compared to downtown.

[@maivictoria5810]

Coi nhiều video của Chris rồi, rất thích cách em tận hưởng cs và luôn có một cái nhìn tích cực. Hnay đăng kí kênh rồi nhoé😅

[@liJK88]

Nice journey Chris! Not many foreigner vloggers dare to test for themselves their trust then rather let stereotypes decide it for them! Respect to you young bro

[@chrismixlewis]

Hey I appreciate that! Indeed you hit the nail on the head. Don’t trust stereotypes before testing it for yourself! Thanks for watching!

[@liJK88]

@@chrismixlewis haha Vietnamese have experiences on this, you know, we are the victims of the mass media. I remember that saw an article of Time the magazine in 80's said we were too hungry and had to eat grass. Turn out it was morning glory lmao. Just a story, nothing intensive btw.

[@chrismixlewis]

Lmao!! That’s actually really funny! 🤣 That morning glory story goes to show how people can misunderstand and spread stupid information hahaha.

[@liJK88]

@@chrismixlewis typical stereotype: +communism is evil 😂 -what is it? +idk, but it's evil 👀

[@chrismixlewis]

Seriously 🤣 I love the jimmy Kimmel interviews about Obama care vs the affordable care act. shows how an image can affect people’s thoughts even when they don’t know what it is.

[@lorenzilongini9079]

Hey Chris, accidentally tapped on your Chanel. Turned out you are a very cool guy. You speak things like the way it is or how you experience it with no bias.... So I just subscribed for you. Thanks for sharing

[@clifforddang5947]

I’ll double down with these districts and raise you with Compton, Brooklyn, Detroit, South Chicago…

[@chrismixlewis]

😂👍

[@dann9282]

You'll end up missing or dead in those cities not just have your stuff snatched. Speaking from a 80s baby that grew up in LBCC/compton area.

[@clifforddang5947]

@@dann9282 So yeah, what Dan and I are trying to say is quit bitching, Chris! 😆

[@1Surinamer]

@@clifforddang5947 yu guys funny😄

[@clifforddang5947]

@@VidNibs how do you know?

[@heatherdo5924]

Subscribed! Good vlog, from Texas.

[@HaTran-zg8qh]

Em chỉ anh đặc điểm nhận dạng cướp khi gần sát mình nè : cướp SG chuyên đi Ex 135 giống bạn người nhật của a , họ thường mặc quần sài áo trong thêm áo somi ở ngoài làm áo khoác , đeo khẩu trang kín mịt chạy hay nhìn qua lại , a nên đề phòng những trường hợp đó hơn

[@ExpatRiot79]

Not sure i've ever seen any place in Saigon I'd call "dangerous" , but nice video. Thanks!

[@chrismixlewis]

I’d agree. The video is more about stereotypes ☺️ thanks for watching!

[@kimpham1497]

He' s cute ! He looks having fun and so enjoyful !

[@Bangma770530146]

Yeah! Chris is taking us where no round eye redhead has gone before! Saigon, Vietnam! The final fronteer! Thanks for the video upload Chris. You have a good one out there in Saigon, Vietnam Chris!

[@wendyuyennguyen]

I really love your view of life and people. You have an open mind and you see the goodness first!

[@skilletpan5674]

Chris where are you living now? Ho Chi Minh? You should come to Go Vap. Not many of us foreigners here but enough. You can talk to the locals etc usualy if you want.

[@Conradhill25]

Không phải họ nhìn a vì a là người bản địa , họ nhìn vì a vừa đi vừa nói chuyện một mình với máy quay đấy :))

[@chrismixlewis]

Đó là 1 phần haha

[@MaCal9591]

Hahaha!!!

[@brianrowe236]

My wife and I are pensioners and we wandered around Saigon at all hours without any problem whatsoever. Unless you count being ripped off in a fruit market and being given a meal in a restaurant that made us afraid to venture too far from the bathroom for a few days.

[@empiredaiviet3797]

if i am walking at midnight this area may i become true ironball =)))

[@lxpwsk139]

Big fan of your channel, gingerboy! Keep up the great work :-)

[@phamnem2697]

Chris làm cái gì cũng đc . Mang hình ảnh vietnam cho mọi ng biết . Nếu khả quan , Việt Nam thời gian tới rất dễ uptrend :)))

[@dawn.1302]

Hình ảnh cái hồ nước bị ô nhiễm hã bạn...😅😅

[@luong28trankim22]

@@dawn.1302 thì có sao đâu b cái đó cũng phải cải thiện vậy

[@thetravelingmonkey889]

Just ran across your videos today. Subscribed. Really enjoyed the 📹🎥 video

[@fredregler1563]

District 8 is like Disneyland compared to Baltimore City.

[@ngoclavothi8143]

I really like learning English from your channel, beacause of your excellent Vietnamese, the subtitles you make are so nice to understand different manner of English. Hope that you will produce more vlogs in English, or mix is good as well.

[@chrismixlewis]

Thanks for your comment; glad you enjoy the English videos! I actually will be doing all videos in English from now on. ☺️

[@lulvin3377]

Đổi tên với nói tiếng Anh trong video là hợp lý rồi, còn cho người nước ngoài xem với lại tương lai chris có thể sang nước khác để quay video nữa mà

[@chrismixlewis]

Đúng rồi! ☺️ và luôn luôn sẽ có phụ đề tiếng việt ☺️ mình ko có quên Việt Nam đâu

[@gamingvn3797]

Anh này nói tiếng việt và tiếng anh hơi đỉnh đấy

[@gamingvn3797]

Tiếng việt giọng bắc nhé, tiếng anh giọng mỹ

[@erickdangtran6816]

What happened to you, Chris in SF ? I’m just curious since I live in San José 1 hour down South from SF. I used to live in Richmond District, right in the corner of Geary Blvd and 6th Avenue.

[@HueNguyen-us4ev]

Good day Chris Lewis.

[@dakai.liu1992]

In November 2018, I moved to Saigon after 7 years of peaceful life in China Mainland. I got robbed 3 times in only one month (the third time I was careful enough though and I kindly took a small "souvenir" from the poor thief): first time my bag was stolen by two people riding motorbike in "23 September Park" near Bui Vien street and Pham Ngu Lao. Second time, same story with my mobile phone in district 5 during a night walk. I have been really lucky since that my bag was containing only a bunch of old documents and my mobile phone was particularly old: anyway I really had a bad impression about Vietnam at that time, since that many expats and even locals told me about this kind of frequent issue. I went to the police to report the case but no result (I don't blame them, in Italy it would have been even worse). However, thinking about those bad experiences I've now realised how much is important to get info about a new place before actually going there, even if it's for the short term. This kind of video exposes the reality of a city and these insights are really useful for all those newbies that like me have chosen to live in different country. Thanks for your contribution!

[@chrismixlewis]

Thanks for sharing your story. Sorry to hear about that! Indeed I think these ‘real’ style videos without lots of fluff or editing are a perfect way to expose and show both the good and bad things about a place. How you’re doing well now and thanks for watching!