Short drive to Cholon, Saigon’s Chinatown district to start a walk through one of the biggest fabric markets, which is known far and wide for its long-established role as a crucial distribution hub of fabrics, not only for the city but the entire southern region. Continue visit Cha Tam Church built in 1900 before walking down one of the busiest streets in Cholon, observe the street life of the area by venturing through a lively local fruits market. (This area is a bit crowded with traders and vehicles)
Be picked up at the end of the market for a drive to one of the most famous Chinese clan houses. Dedicated to Chinese General Quan Cong, Nghia An Hoi Quan was most impressive for its exquisite gilded woodwork, where devotees gather to perform daily prayers. Take time to make a wish, write it on a small card and attach it to one of the incense coils in the local custom.
Then get on a xích lô, a traditional form of transportation and ride around the area to admire the beauty of Old Chinese architect and ancient buildings of 19th – 20th century, ride along the herbal street and take a chance to learn about various kinds of herbs before stopping at another corner of Cho Lon for an insider look at Silver Street and its neighborhood, which is considered as the wholesale center for silver in Southeast Asia because Vietnamese silver handicrafts remains the best ones in the world with their designs, skilled silversmiths & quality of silver. Get a true experience of traditional handicraft by going on a join-in hands-on silver jewelry-making class and create a personal jewelry piece
Step off the tourist trail for one last visit on this Ho Chi Minh City tour at a Vietnamese coffee shop, sit down and taste the coffee like locals and enjoy the lunch
In the afternoon, visiting Notre Dame Cathedral inaugurated in 1880 became the spiritual and cultural crucible of the French presence in the Orient as was the Post office designed by Gustav Eiffel and resembling a grand railway station, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall.
Then, visit the former Presidential Palace, renowned for its symbolic role in the fall of Saigon in 1975 and continue to visit the War Remnants Museum or History Museum (choose which one you would like most to see). Return to hotel
Tour departure |
Daily from Ho Chi Minh City hotels |
Duration (approximate) |
08:00 – 12:00 hrs or 13:00 – 17:30 hrs |
Transfer from/to hotel included |
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Meals included |
Lunch |
Private tour |
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Our tour prices are inclusive of |
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Request |
At least 24 hours in advance |
Payment |
Full payment on confirmation |
Cancellation (should be made in writing) |
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Child policy |
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Tour Price (surcharge may be applied for Christmas Day, New Year Eve and Vietnamese Tet Holidays)
Price per person in group of |
2 pax |
3-4 pax |
5-6 pax |
7-9 pax |
10 pax up |
US$ 83.00 |
US$ 69.00 |
US$ 58.00 |
US$ 51.00 |
US$ 48.00 |
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