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Ho Chi Minh City tour
Itinerary in brief
Day1: Ho Chi Minh - City - Sightsee
Detail Itinerary
This city tour
unravels Saigon’s turbulent past and also
provides a glimpse into the fascinating variety
the city has to offer. The tour is split into a
morning and afternoon schedule, with a tasty
lunch in between!
AM:
The Reunification Palace: This
is one of the most important buildings in the
city. Here on April 30th 1975 the ‘American War’
officially ended when tank number 843 of the
North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates
of what was, at the time the residence of the
President of the Republic of Vietnam.
War Remnants Museum: Formerly
known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this
is a poignant display of the futility of war.
Some of the black and white photography in the
‘Requiem’ exhibit is particularly touching,
dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese
journalists and photographers who perished
during the conflict. The courtyard outside
contains the spoils of war, namely rusting jets,
tanks and cannons captured from the American
military machine.
Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post
Office: Built between 1877 and 1883
this is one of the best examples of classical
French colonial architecture. Remarkably every
stone used in its creation was shipped from
France to Vietnam. Her two 40m towers, topped
with iron spires dominate the city’s skyline.
The Old Post Office is another example of French
colonial architecture and is also the country’s
largest post office.
At approximately 1pm we shall take lunch at the
renowned Pho 2000 near the Ben Thanh Market.
PM:
Giac Lam Pagoda: This is
Saigon’s oldest pagoda, dating back to 1744 and
one of the finest in Vietnam. Inside 98 pillars
and 113 statues and a myriad of mini-Buddhas vie
for your attention. Don’t miss the amazing Tree
of Wandering Souls where people pray for their
sick relatives by writing the names of their
loved ones on slips of paper and then attaching
them to the tree.
Cholon & Thien Hau Pagoda:
Cholon actually means Big Market – a claim that
is well justified as Vietnam’s largest market,
the Binh Tay is situated here. The district is
home to the city’s 400,000 Chinese and has many
beautiful temples and pagodas.
Ben Thanh Market: This bustling
market is very popular with tourists, primarily
due to its central location. It has a wide
selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes
to beautiful silk Ao Dais.
The tour finishes at approximately 6pm when you
will be transferred back to your hotel.
What to take:
We suggest a
small, lightweight daypack for cameras, spare
film, drinking water and comfortable walking
shoes.
Joining instructions:
You will be
picked up from your hotel. The time will be set
upon confirmation of your booking.
| Group size | Price per person in USD in the party of | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 | 13-20 | sgl | |
| P/P | 165 | 101 | 87 | 61 | 54 | 46 | - |
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| Days: | 1-2 days |
| Price: | < 100usd |
| Start from: | Ho Chi Minh City |
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| Name: GreenTrailTours |
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