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Ho Chi Minh City – Cao Dai Temple – Cu Chi Tunnels – Mekong Delta 4 Days/3 Nights
This tour package is organized for all tourists who have little time in the South of Vietnam but still wish to discover the significant Saigon, to experience the local life in Mekong delta & to get...
Ho Chi Minh City & Mekong Delta Tour 6 Days/ 5 Nights
This 6 day/ 5 night trip is designed for individual traveler or group of tourists who are keen to explore all aspects of the Mekong Delta & Saigon. Cu Chi Tunnel, Vinh Long, Cai Be floating market,...
Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Ben Tre - Can Tho - Floating Market 2 Days - 1 Night
Mekong Delta was formed by sediment deposited by the Mekong River and the process still continues today. The land of the Mekong Delta is renowned for its richness and most of it is under cultivation. Its...Saigon Overview
The second largest city in Vietnam and also its commercial capital, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) is fast becoming the nation’s window to the world. Buzzing with frenetic activity, cosmopolitan Ho Chi Minh City looks outward, listens to jazz, and drinks French wine. Existing alongside the high-rise hotels, shopping malls, and chic restaurants, are ancient pagodas and colonial buildings, recalling a checkered but vibrant past.
Museum of Vietnamese History
Built in a classic pagoda style, this very attractive museum, also known as Bao Tang Lich Su in Vietnamese, contains a vast collection of artifacts, spanning almost the entire history of Vietnam. Relics from the beginning of the nation's cultural evolution can be seen in the form of prehistoric implements and tools.
Reunification Hall
Set on well-maintained and spacious grounds, pf this historic building is a prominent symbol of the country's political history. During the 19th century, the Reunification Hall was the site of the Norodom Palace, former residence of the French governor general.
Ben Thanh Market
One of the most recognizable landmarks in the city, this prominent shopping center was built in 1914 by the French, who named it Les Halles Centrales or the Central Market Hall. The main structure that houses the market is made of reinforced concrete and occupies an enormous area. Its most famous feature is the massive clock tower that dominates the neighborhood.
Thien Hau Pagoda
Commonly known as Chua Ba or Lady’s Pagoda, this pagoda is dedicated to Thien Hau, Goddess of the Sea and Patroness of Sailors. Built in the early 19th century by the Cantonese congregation, this is one of the most popular and richly embellished pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City.
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