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Ho Chi Minh City Tour Full Day

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Ho Chi Minh City is the largest metropolis of Vietnam, a political, economic and cultural hub of the south. It is called “The city that never sleeps” because of its bustling lifestyle and colorful charm of well-lit neon lights at night. This glamorous city attracts visitors by quintessentially Western architecture dating back to the 19th century and a variety of local cultural and historical sites, as well as its enviable culinary diversity.

Palace of Independence:

Palace of Independence is a historical landmark that is tied to various milestones of the nation. On the 15th of November, 1975, there was a Political Consultative Conference featuring delegates from North and South Vietnam to discuss the reunification of Vietnam, hence its name the Palace of Unification.

Notre Dame de Saigon:

Ho Chi Minh City is famous for French colonial buildings, including the People’s Committee City Hall, Notre Dame, the Municipal Theater and the Central Post Office… Notre Dame is defined by its hybrid Roman and Gothic architecture, most notably red brick walls and two towering steeples.

Buu Long Pagoda:

In addition to traditional pagodas, Buu Long pagoda is a unique religious place. It perfectly blends Thai, Indian and Vietnamese influences, with white as the primary tone and golden top designed in a royal manner.

Can Gio Mangrove Forests:

An escape from the urban hustle and bustle leads you to Can Gio, a biosphere that excellently preserves the flora and fauna of mangrove forests. From the observatory deck, one one can see bushes of Rhizophora, melaleuca and water coconuts racing to green infinity, and busy storks and birds flying home off yonder.

Cu Chi Tunnel:

Discover local history by visiting Cu Chi Tunnel, a deep underground matrix. It was the military base of Cu Chi soldiers during the Vietnam War. It has a network of tunnels that stretches for 200km, looking like a gigantic underground spider web with moats, barracks and functional cells.

Ho Chi Minh City is a food haven of countless treats that reflect the cultural diversity of Vietnam. Some recommended dishes are Saigonese steamed broken rice, Phnom Penh kuy teav and Cu Chi calves.

Simple as it is, steamed broken rice incorporates all culinary essence here. The rice is broken, which once cooked yields the sweet, flaky and aromatic flavors, served with grilled pork ribs, grated pork skin, pork terrine, omelets and several slices of tomato and cucumber. Pork ribs are so tender that their sour and sweet taste keeps us going again and again.

A stroll around the city inevitably leads you to various rice crepes, rice sheets, steamed snail and grilled cheesy quail egg vendors. The typical southern rice crepes are bright yellow, crunchy and generously stuffed with minced pork, prawns and cool bean sprouts, which are collectively bundled with corianders and dipped in fish sauce. Their meaty and fresh raw taste goes well with mild corianders and a bit of spicy and sweet dipping sauce.

Considered as the Pearl of the Far East, Ho Chi Minh City with more than 300 years of development owns many ancient architectural constructions, famous vestiges and renowned sights. Its specific culture is the harmonious blending of traditional values with northern and western cultural features. More than that, HCMC is also a trade, industrial, scientific, technical, cultural center and especially as one of the largest tourist centers in Viet Nam. Join our HCM city tour 1 day to explore this beautiful city now!

08:00: Tour guide and driver will meet us at your hotel and start our full day Ho Chi Minh city tour.

08:15 – 08:45: visit Notre Dame Cathedral and Saigon Central Post Office to get good shots for our memory of the big, modern city of Vietnam. Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral (Nha Tho Duc Ba Saigon in Vietnamese) was established by French colonists. The cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880. It has two bell towers, reaching a height of over 58 meters (190 feet). Following the French conquest of Cochinchina and Saigon, the Roman Catholic Church established a community and religious services for French colonialists.

Saigon Central Post Office is a post office in the downtown Ho Chi Minh City, near Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, the city’s main church. The building was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the early 20th century. It has a Gothic architectural style. It was designed and constructed by the famous architect Gustave Eiffel in harmony with the surrounding area. Today, the building is a tourist attraction.

09:00 – 10:00: Visit War Remnant Museum, where we can see countless artifacts, photographs, and pictures documenting about the second Indochina war. Visiting this museum, we may know much more about these historical truths from the collections of photos taken by 134 War reporters killed during the Vietnam War, the vestiges of war crimes and aftermaths.

10:15 – 11:45: visit the Reunification Palace, the former Presidential Palace for the president of the South of Vietnam. Independence Palace is important historical evidence, witnessed the transfer of power between the Saigon government and the revolutionary government after the liberation army minute.

12:00: stop for lunch at a fine local restaurant in town.
14:00: Visit Cho Lon market, China town & Thien Hau Temple. Cho Lon, China town was settled in the late 18th century, this labyrinthine section of Ho Chi Minh City bustles with restaurants, temples, exotic stores, and markets.

16:30: Walking around Ben Thanh market, where is a large marketplace in the downtown area of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in District 1. The market is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and one of the symbols of Ho Chi Minh City, popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, áo dài, and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine.

17:30: Return to your hotel. Trip ends.

  • <= 5 years old: Free
  • 6 to 10 years old: 75%
  • >= 10 years old: 100%

Price: 55 USD 

Included
  • Private A/C car or van
  • English-speaking tour guide during the trip
  • All entrance fee
  • Mineral water (1 bottle/pax/day)
  • Lunch at the local restaurant
Excluded
  • Travel insurance
  • Beverage and food
  • Tips & personal expenses ( telephone calls…)
  • Other services not mentioned in the inclusion

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