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DISCOVERING UNSEEN Parts Of Saigon Full Day
DISCOVERING UNSEEN Parts Of Saigon Full Day
Private Saigon Unseen Tour
For KrisFlyer members only
Highlights
At 8:00am, The driver and I will pick you up at hotel. The morning city exploration covers uniquely local places in the Saigon city:
- Local wet market
- Saigon's Eco village located on Saigon riverside, this peaceful tourist village is full of green spaces with flowers and swaying trees. It is famous weekend location for the local people for picnics and fishing. we will introduce to you how they grow the rice, how they catch a fish but in Saigon city (This is unseen part of Saigon). Enjoying a cup of Vietnamese coffee here is a great way to kick-start this amazing city exploration experience.
- Ferry across Saigon River to see more local life.
- Jade Pagoda (A must in Saigon)
- Saigon Opera House, City Hall, Central Post Office, Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
- The CIA building in Saigon: Saigon Helicopter Photo
- Nguyen Hue walking street
- Stop at the restaurant for you enjoy lunch with local style
- The Independence Palace or War Museum
- Cao Dai Temple: Vietnamese religion
Itinerary
The Independence Palace
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Independence Palace, or the Reunification Palace, was built on the site of the former Norodom Palace with an area of 120,000 square meters. Standing at the end of Le Duan Street crossing Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, it symbolizes the traditional philosophy, oriental rituals and personalities of Vietnam nation in the harmonious combination with modern architectures. With a glamorous design with hundreds of rooms equipped with luxurious furnishings and decorations together with the tremendous gorgeous external space, The Independence Palace or the Reunification Palace is a perfect visiting place for travelers to take away from the burning sunlight of Saigon’s weather, enjoy the fresh cool air and explore one of the most amazing structure in Ho Chi Minh City.Central Post Office
15 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedSaigon Central Post Office, in Vietnamese we call Bưu điện Trung tâm Sài Gòn, is located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City – at number 2, Paris Commune Street, District 1 and nearly opposite Saigon Notre Dame Basilica, the city’s grand cathedral. Built around 1886 – 1891 when Vietnam was part of French Indochina and based on the design of Gustave Eiffel, a famous French architect, together with his collaborator Alfred Foulhoux, it is the largest post office in Vietnam and a must-go tourist attraction in Ho Chi Minh City.Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
15 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedNotre Dame Cathedral Saigon is one of the most unique architectures in Ho Chi Minh city, looking from the outside, you can see the bright red color of the refined brick wall, which has not been covered with moss for hundred years. These bricks were made in Guichard Carvin, Marseille St André France and were directly imported from France. There are 56 colored glass plates on the wall to portray characters and events in the Holy Bible. These glass plates reflect the light and create a magnificent beauty. There are 31 air holes on the wall in flower shape, looks like a carpet of flowers. There are 25 windows assembled by multi-color glasses.Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
15 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedSaigon Opera House or also known as the Municipal Theatre Saigon, is located in Lam Son Square at the beginning of Le Loi Street, a popular shopping street that runs from the park across the road through to Ben Thanh market. Standing magnificently at the heart of Ho Chi Minh City where it crosses out many important routes, the building is outstanding as one the impressive sight in Saigon both night and dayBinh Quoi Village
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThis is one of Real Local Area for tourist who want to see local life. This place is very famous with local people for picnic and fishing at weekend. You will see how they grow the rice, how they catch a fish but in Saigon city (This is an unseen part of Saigon).War Remnants Museum
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe War Remnants Museum, also known as the Museum of American War Crimes, until now, has stored more than 20,000 documents, exhibits and films, in which more than 1,500 documents, artifacts, films have been applied to introduce in eight thematic exhibition frequently. In 35 years, the War Museum Ho Chi Minh has welcomed over 15 million visitors at home and abroad. Visiting the War Remnants Museum Ho Chi Minh, you will feel shivery because it offers a shocking reminder of the long and brutal Vietnam War, with many graphic photographs and American military equipment on display, including a helicopter with rocket launchers, a tank, a fighter plane, a single-seater attack aircraft and a 6,800kg conventional bomb.Emperor Jade Pagoda
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedYou will find this pagoda in District 1 one of the oldest pagoda in Saigon, which is roughly a ten minute drive from the city centre.Ho Thi Ky Flower Market
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeEstablished in the year 1987, the market has flourished to become the largest wholesale flower market in Saigon today. It proudly bears the name of a courageous young woman, aged merely 23, who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War.People's Committee Building
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeHo Chi Minh City Hall is closed to the public as it’s an official Vietnam government building. It is beautiful French Colonial architecture and sunny cream-and-yellow hue, make it a tourist favorite and a symbol of Saigon, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The building stands at one end of Nguyen Hue Boulevard on Le Thanh Ton Street, a brisk walk away from Dong Khoi Street.Ben Thanh Market
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeBen Thanh Market is a large central market, located right in the heart of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Built in 1870 by the French, Ben Thanh market was initially called Les Halles Centrales before being renamed to Ben Thanh in 1912. From a wet market created by street vendors by the early 17th century, Ben Thanh market has experienced many ups and downs throughout its history, it is the oldest surviving market and one of symbols of Saigon city, which is absolutely a must-see for any visitor traveling to this 300-year-old city Ho Chi Minh.
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