Saigon City Tour: Insiders Expedition Full Day
Overview
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) exudes youthful energy and an embracing openness. The city's name honors the revered President Ho Chi Minh, symbolizing its deep connection to Vietnamese history. Beyond its distinction as Vietnam's most advanced economic hub, this locale is renowned for embodying the distinct rhythm and vibrant essence of Southern Vietnam's inhabitants. Their lifestyle is a vivid blend of rapid motion, rich hues, and boundless enthusiasm.
This guided Saigon City Tour offers an insightful glimpse into the everyday routines of the city residents while lifting up the veil to trace the stories which still preserve well somewhere in the city.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Coffee apartment - an attractive placement in busy Ho Chi Minh
- Cyclo in the Big Market trading area
- 200 years old Thien Hau Pagoda
- Iconic historical buildings of the city: Independence Palace, People's Committee, Opera House, City Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral
- Sai Gon secret war base coffee shop
- Racquet coffee.
Tour Plan
ITINERARY: Full Day City Tour
We will start the journey with a charming old apartment in the city transformed into various coffee shops, each room adorned in unique styles. This spot attracts lots of locals to work, chat, or just take a sip and enjoy the caught-at-the-first-sight setting.
If a person wants to know more about a city, it is impossible to ignore visiting the market. We'll head to the bustling Big Market, where regional delights are on display, accompanied by the lively rhythm of trading by Cyclo.
Following the journey, we will visit a spiritual destination to know about the spiritual life of the people - Ba Thien Hau pagoda.
After lunch, let’s check out Ho Chi Minh City’s must-see buildings: the Independence Palace, People's Committee, Opera House, City Post Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Prepare to unveil Saigon's hidden gems, offering a fresh perspective on the city's past, with artifacts, wartime traces, and intriguing stories. All of this will be guided by the swirling aroma of unforgettable Vietnamese coffee scent.