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The Independence Palace - GROUP SIZE: 12 people
PICK UP: 07:30 – 08:00 (the time of pick up depends on your accommodation’s exact position)
RETURN: 18:00pm
ROUTE: HCM City
Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification palace, which was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu.
- Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral - Established by French colonists who initially named it the Church of Saigon (French: l’Eglise de Saïgon), the cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880. The name Notre-Dame Cathedral has been used since 1959. It has two bell towers, reaching a height of 58 meters (190 feet).
**The Notre Dame Cathedral have been being restored, so the guests just visit outside
- Central Post Office - The Ho Chi Minh City Post Office, or the Saigon Central Post Office (Vietnamese: Bưu điện Trung tâm Sài Gòn, French: Poste centrale de Saïgon), is a post office in the downtown Ho Chi Minh City, near Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, the city’s cathedral. The building was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the late 19th century.
- War Remnants Museum - Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.
- District 1 - Have lunch at a local restaurant.
- Chinatown (Cho Lon) - District 5 - In the afternoon, continue the city tour by discovering the city’s Western side. Ride to Cho Lon (Big Market) and Thien Hau Pagoda which is located in China Town
- Saigon River - Continue to Bach Dang harbor. After checking in the waterbus tickets, and stabilizing your seat, the boat will start to depart. During the trip, you will have a unique view of the most typical commercial buildings of the city including the Vinhomes Central Park urban area, the magnificent Landmark 81 tower, the Bitexco Financial Tower, the green peaceful District 2. A lot of stunning moments are waiting for you. Try to discover the soul of this land - Saigon River by water bus, maybe you will realize many miracles, a more accurate view of the land once called Paris of Indochina or the Pearl of the Far East.
- District 1 - 18:00 pm: Transfer back your hotel or meeting point. Finish the trip.
Please take note:
*Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather…so the finished time could be later than expecting.
- A/C bus transfer
- English-speaking guide
- Covered entrance fees
- Local restaurant lunch
- Water Bus ticket included
- Mineral water provided
- Hotel pickup in Dist. 1, HCMC
- Beverage and food, tips & Personal Expenses
- Surcharge for holiday
- Travel Insurance
Join an expert guide on a half-day exploration of Ho Chi Minh City to uncover the intricate past of former Saigon. Visit the Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum for insights into the city’s drastic downfall as the capital of the Republic of Vietnam, supported by the US. Marvel at colonial structures such as Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office, remnants from when the city was the 19th-century capital of French Indochina. Be sure to admire the hustle and bustle of Ben Thanh Market’s fruit and vegetable vendors, and don’t miss the Jade Emperor Pagoda.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
