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EnglishHO CHI MINH CITY TOUR (HLAF DAY - 1 DAY)
Ho Chi Minh City is also known as Saigon. It was once considered as the Pearl of the Far East and now it is the modern metropolis with more than 8 billion inhabitants. Today the city is the economic center of Vietnam but not too long ago; this is where the heroic resistance against aggressors and the struggling process for independence took place.
Choose each tour or combine into 1 day tour
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1/ HALF DAY TOUR - MORNING
08:45AM Depart to Giac Lam pagoda built in the 17th century and is one of the oldest temples in the city.
Then visiting Chinatown, Cho Lon (Binh Tay) market, not only seeing the locals bartering, purchasing and selling merchandises at the market but also seeing a rich and diverse Chinese culture that is subtle yet distinctive from other parts of the city.
Stopping at Thien Hau Lady temple that was built in the early 19th century dedicated to Thien Hau - Goddess of seafarers.
Travelling along the Saigon Riverside to overview Nha Rong wharf where Ho Chi Minh President first left Vietnam in 1911.
Returning back to hotel and has free time for lunch at own expense.
Departure: 08:45AM - End: 11:30AM (ETA)
2/ HALF DAY TOUR - AFTERNOON
02:15 PM Depart to the War Remnants Museum - originally opened in September 1975, it displays old military equipment and other related items from Vietnam War. Afterward, continuing to visit the Reunification Palace, formerly known as the Presidential Palace. The place symbolizes the end of Vietnam War when a North Vietnamese army tank went through its gates.
Then taking a short stroll to see Notre Dame Cathedral and General Post Office, they are the beautiful examples of architecture from the French colonial period.
The tour ends around 5:00PM
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Include: Bus, English speaking guide, entrance fees.
Exclude: Meals, VAT, personal fee, Tips...
