THE VIBRANT VIBE OF HO CHI MINH CITY
Discovering soldiers' underground lives during war time at Cu Chi Tunnel, visiting Saigon landmark sites bearing French ancient architecture, better understanding of traditional culture through water puppet show, dinning and contemplating the sparkling beauty of Saigon at night on Bonsai cruise.
THE VIBRANT VIBE OF HO CHI MINH CITY
Get into the vibrant vibe of Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon). Once regarded as “The Pearl of the Far East”, Saigon is the intersection of East-West culture and architecture. Nowadays Saigon is the largest, busiest and most fascinating city in Vietnam. The city is home to a contrasting mix of the traditional and modern with luxury shopping malls, historic attractions, bustling streets with food stalls and pavements coffee shops, French colonial buildings and cathedrals, as well as ornate temples and war remnants.
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JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS Experiencing soldiers’ underground lives in the war time at Cu Chi Tunnel Admiring the French ancient architecture of Saigon landmark sites: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Saigon Opera House Capturing the most precious value of Vietnamese culture through water puppet show Dining experience & immersing in the sparkling beauty of the city at night on Bonsai cruise |
TOUR INCLUSION Private transportation with air-conditioned Experience English-speaking tour guide Meals as mentioned, purified water bottles, Vietnamese coffee Entrance fees at sightseeing points Service charges |
Itinerary
Depart from your hotel, we will set off to Cu Chi Tunnels, where you can have a sneak-peak at the underground life of Vietnamese soldiers back in 1948 and have a deeper understanding of how this complex system works.
Before heading back to HCMC, we will have lunch with local cuisines at Ben Duoc Cu Chi restaurant.
Our first destination of the city tour is Notre-Dame Cathedral Church. Known as the most famous landmark of the city, The Cathedral boasts its magnificent beauty with the neo-Romanesque style architecture and sacred atmosphere.
With charming colonial architecture, Saigon Central Post Office is a beautiful remnant of Vietnam’s complicated past. If you’re looking for some postcard or simply admire the architecture of a bygone era, don’t skip Saigon Central Post Office.
Standing magnificently at the heart of Ho Chi Minh City is the Saigon Opera House, which is also known as the Municipal Theater. Built in 1898 by the French architect, the theatre is now a venue for many high-profile events and cultural – entertainment activities of the city.
Take in the beauty of Vietnamese art souls through a water puppet show, which is the unique art form of Vietnam. It has roots in the wet rice civilization – the source of Vietnamese culture. The performances vividly mention rural life, rustic people, folklore and Vietnamese countryside.
Have dinner on Bonsai Cruise floating along Saigon river and admiring the shimmering beauty of the city at night.
End our day trip and see off at your hotel.