Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, where past and present meet in an exciting blend of culture. When you get into this pulsating city, you are surrounded by a cornucopia of history, tradition, and modernism. Our Ho Chi Minh City tours to See the Top Landmarks are meant to take you through a tour of time and unravel all the secrets that are buried by the most iconic sites, describing this dynamic metropolis.
Thu Ngu Flagpole
Our Ho Chi Minh City tours to See the Top Landmarks are rather unique in character and nature, serving something quite different from what regular city tours offer. Most interested in untold stories, hidden gems, and real local experiences that could invoke the spirit of Saigon, not the priceless Instagrammable shots anything that most other tours take. We believe that understanding a city is about much more than visiting its famous spots and discovering the soul behind the streets, the people, and its history.
We start at the oldest hotel in this city, the Hotel Continental Saigon, a prime example of ostentatiously graceful French colonial architecture. Walking its corridors, you feel an echo of history one that has played host to various important events and high dignitaries, writers, and artists and still nurtures through the years.
Let us now venture to the Thủ Ngữ Flagpole, whose very shadow sums up the growth and transformation of the city in the past 157 years from what was once a beacon to sailors and traders to now turn into a relic.
The tour continues to Lăng Tả Quân Lê Văn Duyệt (Lăng Ông Bà Chiểu), which was built in memory of General Lê Văn Duyệt. Serene by nature and placed in a quiet location, this is not only a place of worship but also a kind of living museum with some fine unique architectural traces and memories of a major figure in Southern history.
After that, we go to the Chợ Lớn (Chinatown) district, another very busy district where colors of Vietnamese and Chinese culture interweave. Here you will find colorful markets, traditional medicine shops, and private temples representing the rich heritage intertwined since the 17th century.
Among other places, we will be, finally, visiting the Thiên Hậu Temple and Nghĩa An Assembly Hall (Chùa Ông), two cultural treasures of the Chinese community in Saigon. The Thiên Hậu Temple is dedicated to Mazu, the sea goddess, and the Nghĩa An Assembly Hall provides an imposing glimpse of over 200 years of spiritual and communicative life.
Through visiting those landmarks, visitors will enjoy a different view of the rich cultural, historical, and architectural heritage of Ho Chi Minh City, making our excursion an unforgettable journey into the heart of vibrant Saigon.
07:00 AM: Prepare for an adventure! Our private vehicle and friendly English-speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel, to embark on a journey where a smile on your face and excitement in the air will be the norm to explore the hidden gems of Ho Chi Minh City.
07:05 AM: Begin the day with breakfast at Café de la hien, located in the basement of the historic Hotel Continental Saigon. Travel back to the old Saigon while drinking a cup of coffee and imagine the hum of discussions of diplomats, writers, and artists who, years ago, filled this iconic venue to start their days.
08:00 AM: More about the history with an in-depth tour of the grandeur that is Hotel Continental Saigon in its own right. Astounded by its French colonial architecture, listen to stories that unfold about how it came to become the symbol of the city’s vibrant past.
09:15 AM: Visit the Thủ Ngữ Flagpole, the silent growth witness of Ho Chi Minh City, more than 157 years old. Learn about its strategic importance and place in the development of the city.
09:45 AM: His tour, then, goes through the remains of the Ông Dèm Gate a structure constructed by the French, which stands the test of time, being more than 145 years old. Feel the heartbeat of history standing at the center of past and present meetings, and envision life around you in old Saigon
10:30 AM: The vestiges of our next stop, Lăng Tả Quân Lê Văn Duyệt (Lăng Ông Bà Chiểu), immediacy and sanctity of this quiet plats are such, which enshrine the remains of one of the most respected generals of the Vietnamese history. We’ll also take time here to study the fine details of the architecture and stories of bravery and dignity that set the spirit of this city alive.
Tomb of Left Army Le Van Duyet
11:30 AM: We begin our journey to Chợ Lớn, Ho Chi Minh City’s bustling Chinatown. We take a walking tour through the markets, visit hidden temples, and observe the vivid life of this particular district, which is really where East manages to meet West.
12:00 PM: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, tasting your first traditional dishes in Chợ Lớn. Challenge your sense of taste with peculiar flavors, strong infusions, and warmth in the ways locals extend their warmth through Vietnamese food.
01:00 PM: Stop by the mesmerizing Thiên Hậu Temple, one of the architectural wonders dedicated to Mazu, the goddess of the sea. Be amazed by the intricate carvings and explanations of the deep spiritual connection that the local Chinese community has with this temple.
01:45 PM: Our last stop will be given over to Chùa Ông (Nghĩa An Assembly Hall), as a hot center for spiritual and communal life for more than two centuries already. Learn about traditional Chinese craftsmanship adorning this hall, and feel the pulse of history and culture running through the core of it.
End of the Tour:
02:30 PM: Toward the end of this unforgettable day, we drop you back at the hotel, rich with stories and memories and with a further understanding of the magnificent Ho Chi Minh City. Thank you so much for joining us on the tour!
Cholon (Chinatown)
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Thien Hau Temple
Our Ho Chi Minh City tours to See the Top Landmarks create a unique opportunity to get in touch with the heart and soul of this dynamic city. Each landmark, from historic hotels and iconic flagpoles to bustling markets and sacred temples, leads to yet another layer that makes up Ho Chi Minh City’s rich cultural tapestry. Don’t miss this great opportunity! Travel Impressingly for an experience no less than bringing you closer to the stories, sights, and sounds of Ho Chi Minh City. Don’t forget to regularly follow our Impress Travel for more interesting information about traveling Ho Chi Minh City to and to book Ho Chi Minh City Tours at the best prices.
What is included today: Transfer, tour guide, hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
Your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. We will visit the following places of interest:
• Free time & overnight at hotel in central Ho Chi Minh City
• Your free leisure time may be spent shopping in Ho Chi Minh City center at Supermarkets etc or at Ben Thanh market.
• You will be transferred to the Ho Chi Minh city airport via your scheduled flight back home or continue seeing other cities in Vietnam.
• We hope you enjoyed your trip and see you again!
3 STAR HOTELS & CRUISES IN VIETNAM SELECTED
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Ho Chi Minh City 3-star Hotels |
Signature Deluxe |
HA HIEN SIGNATURE HOTEL Refer:http://hahienhotel.vn |
4 STAR HOTELS & CRUISE IN VIETNAM SELECTED
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Destination |
Room Type |
HOTEL NAME, ROOM TYPE & WEBSITE |
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Ho Chi Minh City 4-star Hotels |
Palace Saigon Suite Room |
SAIGON PALACE HOTEL Refer: www.palacesaigon.com/en/ |
5 STAR HOTELS & CRUISE IN VIETNAM SELECTED
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Destination |
Hotel Category |
HOTEL NAME, ROOM TYPE & WEBSITE |
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Ho Chi Minh city |
Superior Room Sofitel Hotel Saigon |
SOFITEL HOTEL SAIGON Refer: https://sofitel.accorhotels.com/ |
The hotels and cruise are subject to change to similar category in case of fully booked
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