The tour is split into a morning and afternoon schedule, with a tasty
lunch in between! At 8a.m there will be a pick up from your hotel.
* AM Ho Chi Minh Complex: Completed in 1975, the complex includes Ho Chi
Minh’s Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, House-on-Stilts, and the Ho
Chi Minh Museum.
The Temple of Literature: Originally built as a temple to Confucius,
this is the site of Vietnam’s first University dating back to 1070.
Inside are the stone steles mounted on the backs of turtles, inscribed
with names of Vietnam best scholars. The temple highlights the
importance that Vietnamese society place then and now on education.
Lunch
* PM
Museum of Ethnology: This museum is widely acknowledged as the best in
the country and has an extensive display dedicated to Vietnam’s 54
Ethnic minority peoples. As well as the comprehensive array of exhibits
inside, there are also traditional tribal houses reconstructed within
the ground.
Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake: The Ngoc Son temple is set on a
tiny island on the Hoan KiemLake, its history dating back to the 13th
century. The temple is reached by crossing the The Huc Bridge which
literally means the ‘Place Touched by Morning Sunbeams’. The Hoan Kiem
Lake is the local point of the city and the source of many legends.
One hour Cyclo Tour through the Old Quarter: Also known as the 36
streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally
thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. Originally each of the
36 streets names’ was related to the products being sold there. It’s a
great place to explore on foot with numerous photo opportunities.
At approximately 6pm we will return you to your hotel. If you prefer we
can arrange for you to watch a performance of the famous Water Puppet
Theatre. (Optional USD 2 – 4 per person)