- People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City - Ho Chi Minh City – its former name: Saigon – is Vietnam’s largest city. Saigon is a fast paced city with a unique mix of French colonial architecture, Chinese influences, a modern entrepreneurial spirit and numerous temples. During 300 years of history, under the name of Saigon, it was the capital of French colony of Indochina and later of the independent republic of South Vietnam. After the war, this city was officially renamed Ho Chi Minh City.
At 08:00 AM, You will start your tour to The Reunification Palace where used to be the residence of the Republic of Vietnam’s President. In 30 April 1975, when soldiers of the North of Vietnam set foot inside this building with red flag on hand, the whole world knew that Vietnam war ended.
The next stop will be the War Remnants Museum. On the way to it, you will visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Post Office – 2 most famous and oldest classical French colonial architecture constructions which were built more than 100 years ago. The War Remnants Museum with many graphic photographs from both Vietnam and US sources; US military vehicles like tanks, jet,… display outside.
You will have a chance to visit one of typical factory where you will introduced famous artwork products that made by Vietnamese patient workers. You will surprised how traditional lacquer-ware handicrafts of Vietnam are made.
Lunch is included in our tour at local restaurant. Your guide will introduce you about typical famous cuisines of Vietnam. And you will have a famous traditional buffet lunch.
After lunch you will continue city tour by discovering Jade Emperor Pagoda, which is one of the oldest and typical one in Ho Chi Minh City.
Then ride to Cho Lon (Binh Tay Market) and Thien Hau Pagoda which is located inside China Town. Surrounding this area are many temples and pagodas which have great cultural and historical significance.
These are the most attractive sites in Ho Chi Minh City where you will never forget once you take Vietnam tours.
Ending the tour, you will be taken back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. It must be wonderful time for you to reflect on this memorable day!
- 24/7 customer service support
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Cool-towels and Mineral Water
- English-speaking guide
- Travel insurance $5.000 USD/ case
- Luxury traditional buffet lunch
- Personal expensive
- Tipping/Gratuities
• Museum of War Relics
• Pagoda of the Jade Emperor
• Admirable colonial structures at the Notre Dame Cathedral
• The culture-rich sites of historic Ho Chi Minh City
• Organized journey through the ancient Reunification Palace
• Tour the historic General Post Office dating from the 18th century
• Revel in the vibrant ambiance of the local market and traverse less-traveled lanes
• Engaging stroll through the busy Ben Thành Market
• Get a glimpse of vintage military ware
• Gain insights into the engaging history of Vietnam
• Appreciate the architecture from the Colonial period
• Witness traditional art works crafted by hand at a lacquerware factory
• The Binh Tay Market ( Cho Lon)
• Sacred Lady Temple
- Surcharge will be applied for other languages but not English
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
