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Ho Chi Minh City Tour
1 Day
Trip Code: IB-SOU-BT58
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From $44/ per person
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Private Tour
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As Vietnam’s largest city, Saigon is a fast-paced and full of contrasts as street vendors selling fruit and vegetables can be seen next to glitzy western-style bars and boutiques.
Saigon’s history is only 300 years old. In 1859, the city was captured by the French and became the capital of Cochinchina. From 1956 until its dramatic demise in April 1975, it was the capital of the US-backed Republic of Vietnam.
Today Ho Chi Minh City is very much at the heart of Vietnamese business, and yet the city still retains its connections to the past, particularly in Cholon, Saigon’s Chinatown, where dozens of elegant temples and pagodas can be seen. The French also left their mark with some fine colonial-era buildings such as the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office.
This city tour unravels Saigon’s turbulent past and also provides a glimpse into the fascinating variety that the city currently has to offer. The tour is split into a morning and afternoon schedule, with lunch in between.
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The Reunification Palace: Here on April 30th 1975 the ‘American War’ officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates of what was, at the time the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam.
War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war. The courtyard outside contains the spoils of war, namely rusting jets, tanks and cannons captured from the American military machine.
Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883, this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture.
At approximately 1pm, we shall take lunch at the renowned Pho 2000 near the Ben Thanh Market.
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Giac Lam Pagoda: This is Saigon’s oldest pagoda, dating back to 1744 and one of the finest in Vietnam.
Cholon, including the Thien Hau Pagoda: Cholon is home to the city’s 400,000 Chinese and has many beautiful temples and pagodas.
Ben Thanh Market: This bustling market is very popular with tourists, with a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dais.
The tour finishes at approximately 6pm when you will be transferred back to your hotel.
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Includes:
- Transportation
- English speaking guide
- Admission fees
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Excludes:
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses, bar, drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Pre-post accommodation
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Other:
Joining instructions: You will be collected from your hotel. Pick up time will be advised upon confirmation of booking.
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Tour valid from
11/15/2007 - 12/31/2008
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Tour Price (per person) in USD
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1 Person
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$100
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2 People
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$67
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3 People
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$56
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4 People
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$52
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5 People
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$49
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6 People
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$47
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7 People
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$45
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8 People
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$44
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9 People
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$44
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10 People
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$44
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