In November 2006, Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie visited Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in a surprising and low-key manner that contrasted sharply with typical celebrity trips.Flying in from Cambodia on November 22, the couple stayed at the Park Hyatt Hotel in District 1 but avoided the usual security entourage.Instead, they opted to experience the city like ordinary tourists.

On Thanksgiving Day, Pitt rented a Yamaha Nouvo scooter, a common vehicle in Vietnam, and rode through the bustling streets with Jolie on the back, dressed casually and wearing sunglasses.Their sightseeing route included the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Building, the city center, and Ben Thanh Market, where they went shopping.Pitt reassured locals and reporters about navigating the city’s busy traffic.The evening concluded with a quiet dinner at the Temple Club on Ton That Thiep Street.

This trip also had a lasting personal impact, as the couple visited the Tam Binh Orphanage in Thu Duc, where Jolie met a young boy named Pham Quang Sang, later adopting him as Pax Thien.

The visit remains a memorable part of Brangelina’s history in Vietnam, reflecting both their celebrity presence and genuine engagement with the local culture.