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Full-day Ho Chi Minh City Tour

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Ho Chi Minh city- Ho Chi Minh city

Description

Discover Saigon, today’s Ho Chi Minh City – the bustling and vibrating economic centre of the South. Over the past few centuries, Saigon was called the “Pearl of the Far East” and was an important trading centre for Chinese, Japanese and Western merchants who traveled along the Saigon River. This city tour unravels Saigon’s turbulent past and also provides a glimpse into the fascinating variety the city has to offer. Museums, markets, monuments, iconic French colonial architecture, relish a delicious Vietnamese lunch and the everyday mayhem of the busy city streets all converge on this full day exploration.

Highlights

  • Experience authentic local life in Ho Chi Minh City as you explore ancient pagodas and beautiful colonial architecture.
  • Wander the lively streets of Ho Chi Minh City’s Chinatown.
  • Dive into noisy markets to strike bargains with the locals.
  • Learn about traditional medicine and its history in Vietnam.
  • Feast on a delicious Vietnamese lunch.
  • See American war relics at the War Remnants Museum.
  • Visit to historic Notre Dame Cathedral, City Post Office, Opera House & City Hall.

Itinerary

In the morning, meet Vietnam Travel’s tour guide and driver at your centrally located hotel then depart in our comfortable private car and begin your tour by heading to China Town and wandering through the fascinating back streets near Cho Lon and Binh Tay. This area is one of the busiest commercial districts of Ho Chi Minh City and its atmospheric streets are home to some of the city’s most interesting sites.

Next, absorb the sacred atmosphere of the Thien Hau Temple, a revered structure built in the 19th century and dedicated to Thien Hau, goddess of the seafarers. After that, you will stop at FITO Museum that showcases over 3000 artifacts relating to the tradition of Vietnamese medicine.

Enjoy lunch at local restaurant and then venture to the War Remnants Museum to see a selection of antique military equipment. Marvel at enormous exhibits like a UH1-Huey helicopter and a F5A fighter in the courtyard.

Then stroll to the Reunification Palace to see an impressive tableau of Vietnamese architecture. Admire the French colonial facades of Notre Dame Cathedral, the General Post Office, the Opera House & the City Hall before driving back to your hotel. Tour concludes.

Schedule details
Duration: 7-8 hours.
Pickup location: Pick up at centrally located hotels in Ho Chi Minh City.
Pickup time: 8.00 AM-8.30 AM.
Drop off location: The same place as pick up point. Or at the end of the trip you are free to continue exploring the area or your guide will assist you in getting a taxi back to your hotel.

Inclusion

• Service of English speaking guide.
• Service of a private driver and air-conditioned vehicles.
• Lunch.
• Entrance fees, bottled drinking water.

Exclusion

• Drinks other than water.
• Personal expenses & tips.

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