Still referred to the locals as Saigon, your day’s program includes the Chinese district of Cholon where the Cantonese Thien Hau Pagoda will be visited. From here continue to the FITO Museum where the history of traditional medicine in Vietnam can be seen. In the afternoon visit the War Remnants or History Museum, followed by a walking tour to the Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Sightseeing as per itinerary
✔ Private Air conditioned vehicle
✔ Entrance fees as per itinerary
✔ English speaking guide
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Any other things not mentioned in the itinerary
Pickup Locations
1. The Reverie Saigon
2. Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
3. Paragon Saigon
4. Regency Hotel
5. Charmaine's Hotel & Apartment
6. Cityhouse - Cityoasis Mansion
7. RedDoorz Khang Manh Hotel
8. Cabana Saigon Hotel
9. Vinpearl Landmark 81, Autograph Collection
10. RedDoorz @ Phan Huy Ich Street
11. A25 Hotel
12. RedDoorz Premium Near Khu Cong Nghiep Tan Binh
13. Dai Nam Motel
14. Park Hyatt Saigon
15. An Mai Hotel
Additional Info: We offer pickup/drop off from all major hotels centrally located Ho Chi Minh.
Itinerary
1
Binh Tay Market
Depart your hotel at 8:00 am for a full day tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Head to Cholon, in Vietnam the Chinatown area is called Cho Lon, which means great market. This is because it’s the home to the largest market in Saigon, Binh Tay.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Ba Thien Hau Temple
The Chua Ba Thien Hau Pagoda is a Chinese style temple located in the Cho Lon district of Ho Chi Minh City. It is dedicated to Thien Hau, the Lady of the Sea, who is also known as Mazu. Thien Hau is a deity of traditional Chinese religion, who is revered in the southern maritime provinces of China and in overseas Chinese communities.The pagoda, one of the oldest of Chinese community in Ho Chi Minh City, was built in around 1760, then restored continuously in 1800, 1842, 1882, 1890 and 1916. Many of the materials used for constructing the pagoda were brought from China.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
FITO Museum
Next, visit the FITO Museum, Vietnam's first traditional medicine museum displaying an amazing collection of 3,000 items relevant to the development of traditional Vietnamese medicine, implements used to prepare indigenous herbs, objects commonly found in traditional pharmacies as well as ancient books and documents on traditional Vietnamese medicine.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Ben Thanh Market
Head back into the center of the city to visit Ben Thanh Market. This is one of the largest and oldest Vietnam Markets where you find an incredible display of fresh produce is offered. Simply stroll through the market seeing and enjoying the variety of goods for sale.
Duration: 40 minutes
5
War Remnants Museum
This afternoon visit the War Remnants Museum, is the place where the Vietnamese memories of the Vietnam war are stored.. The museum originally opened in 1975 as the "Exhibition House for US and Puppet Crimes" located in the premises of the former United States Information Agency building.
Duration: 40 minutes
6
Central Post Office
Walk on to Ho Chi Minh Central Post Office, This features European architecture combined with oriental decoration that create a unique beauty for Ho Chi Minh. Ho Chi Minh City's striking French post office is a period classic, designed by Marie-Alfred Foulhoux and built between 1886 and 1891 Saigon Central Post Office is the largest post office in Vietnam.
Duration: 30 minutes
7
Duờng Dồng Khởi
Next visit, Dong Khoi Street is one of the most bustle and crowded streets of Ho Chi Minh City. Beside Le Loi Street and Nguyen Hue Street, this is one of the three streets with highest land price in this city.
Duration: 30 minutes
8
Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
Move on to Saigon Opera House, which is also known as the Municipal Theater. The building stands as one of the impressive sight in Saigon . Then visit City hall of Ho chi Minh.
Duration: 30 minutes
9
The Independence Palace
Lastly visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, is a grand building in the center of Ho Chi Minh City. In the 70's it was a home and a work place of the President of South of Vietnam. The Palace’s design was based on symbols of the Eastern philosophy.
At the end of the afternoon head back to your hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
