Ho Chi Minh City Discovery Tour

Ho Chi Minh Tours & Excursions

Local people culture

Visit the impressive places

Former Presidential Palace

We start our trip with our local guide with a visit to Ho Chi Minh City's oldest pagoda Giac Lam, built in the 17th century it is the oldest pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City. We then visit Chinatown with stops at Cholon and Binh Tay markets to see the locals bartering for wares. We also stop off at the Thien Hau temple and Nha Rong wharf, where Ho Chi Minh first left Vietnam in 1911. The Thien Hau temple was built in the early 19th Century dedicated to Thien Hau, the goddess of seafarers.

Includes:

- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees as indicated
- Transport as indicated
- Meals: 1 local lunch ("Pho" / Noodle Soup).

Excludes:

- Items of a personal nature
- Tips or gratuities for drivers or guide.

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Ho Chi Minh Photo Gallery

Ho Chi Minh City Discovery

8-9 hours

• We start our trip with our local guide with a visit to Ho Chi Minh City's oldest pagoda Giac Lam, built in the 17th century it is the oldest pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City. We then visit Chinatown with stops at Cholon and Binh Tay markets to see the locals bartering for wares. We also stop off at the Thien Hau temple and Nha Rong wharf, where Ho Chi Minh first left Vietnam in 1911. The Thien Hau temple was built in the early 19th Century dedicated to Thien Hau, the goddess of seafarers.

• The last stop of the morning is at the Ben Thanh Market, its original location close to the Ben Nghe River and the old fort of Gia Dinh was where it derived its name (Ben meaning "pier" and Thanh meaning "Fort"). The market was destroyed in 1859 during the French invasion of Saigon. It was rebuilt and later moved to its present location in 1899. For the shoppers amongst us it's a chance to practice our language and bartering skills. Following our market visit, we will have lunch at a traditional local Vietnamese restaurant, where our local guide will explain the local specialties.

• After lunch we visit the War Remnants Museum, take a walking tour to Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post office, Opera house and downtown Saigon. The War Remnants Museum was originally opened in September 1975, it displays old military equipment and other related items from the Vietnam War. In the courtyard we will find some larger exhibits including a F5A fighter and a UH1-Huey helicopter. The Reunification Palace, formerly known as the Presidential Palace was the sight of South Vietnam's surrender in April 1975. Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office and the Opera House are beautiful examples of architecture from the French colonial period. This trip with our local guide will give us insights into the history, culture and the daily life activities of the locals in Ho Chi Minh City.

• 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.

Fast Facts

Tour departure:	Daily from Ho Chi Minh City Hotel
Depature time:	08:00 - 08:30 am
Duration (approximate):	8-9 hours.
Transfer from/to hotel included	YES
Meals included	YES
Type	Seat in Coach/Join In
Language	Only available in English.

Prices

30/01/12 - 31/03/12
Full Day Ho Chi Minh City Discovery
Rates per person in US Dollar

Adult Price	Child Price
36	36

Restriction: Minimum 2 Pax Maximum 12 Pax Daily departure. Pick up location: Hotel lobbies at centrally located hotels. Children must be at least six years of age and not yet 12 years old on the day of travel. On this trip it is required the any children booked carry their passport with them as proof of age. There may be extra charges applied in the event that any child does not have proof of age. An adult is 12 years and older. Notes (Standard dress): Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend you wear modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate. Notes (Tipping): If you are happy with the services provided a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Urban Adventures destinations.

Cholon - Ho Chi Minh City's Chinatown

It’s immediately obvious when you arrive in Ho Chi Minh City’s Chinatown as all the shop names are in Chinese characters. And once in a while you will hear a few merchants of the older generation speaking in Mandarin Chinese rather than Vietnamese. Read More...

Ben Thanh Market

Situated in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, bustling Ben Thanh Market in District 1 is a great place to buy local handicrafts, branded goods, Vietnamese art and other souvenirs. Here, you’ll find eating stalls inside the market where you can get a taste of hawker-style Vietnamese cuisine or simply cool off with a cold drink. Read More...

War Remnants Museum

The War Remnants Museum once known as the ‘Museum of American War Crimes’ first opened to the public in 1975. It’s a shocking reminder of the long and brutal Vietnam War with many graphic photographs and American military equipment on display. Read More...

Reunification Palace

The iconic Reunification Palace made its name in global history when in 1975 a tank belonging to the North Vietnamese Army crashed through its main gate – thus signifying the end of the Vietnam War. Read More...

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