Inside Cholon Saigon Chinatown, Temples, Local Tasting by scooter

5.0 (30 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Duration2h - 4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This tour is crafted to offer visitors insights into local life, particularly focusing on the Chinese-Vietnamese community residing in Saigon, along with exploring various beliefs and religions practiced by the locals.
1. For Chinatown tour, you can travel around the largest Chinatown in Vietnam, and learn about the markets and beliefs of Chinese-Vietnamese people. Book full service ( included food/drink, tour guide) to enjoy the tour fully. , if you would like to save your budget, you can choose " only driver" option which is that driver can speak very basic English .
2. For Beliefs & Ghost tour, You can learn about the beliefs and culture of Saigon, Book full service ( included food/drink, tour guide) to enjoy the tour fully. , if you would like to save your budget, you can choose " only driver" option which is that driver can speak very basic English .

Options

Saigon Chinatown by Scooter

Duration: 4 hours
Food and drink: 1. Vietnamese Baguette
2. coffee time
itinerary: Local Markets : Motorbike spare parts market, Herbal market, Biggest wholesales market, Fabric markets, Decoration market
Scooter / motorbike
Note: You will
Pickup included

Explore Chinatown in 2 hour

Duration: 2 hours
No food and no drink
Glimpse of Chinatown: You will explore the local Chinatown in HCMC on the back of scooter
Scooter / Motorbike
note: this option only lasts 2 hour
Pickup included

Saigon Chinatown by walking

Duration: 4 hours
Food and Drink: 1. Vietnamese Baguette
2. coffee time
Itinerary: Local Markets : Motorbike spare parts market, Herbal market, Biggest wholesales market, Fabric markets, Decoration market
Walking: You are transferred by scooter to Chinatown and then we will start the tour by walking
Pickup included

2-hour scooter experience

Duration: 2 hours
no food no drink
Scooter / Motorbike
note: You will focus on scooter experience to explore the city within 2 hour
Pickup included

What's included

  • Friendly and professional English-speaking guides
  • Free pick up and drop off at your hotel (district 1 and district 3)
  • Helmet
  • Bottled water
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Raincoat (if needed)
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Ho Thi Ky Flower Market
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Have a walk in one of the biggest flower markets in Saigon to understand more about how local buy and use flower.
  2. Ho Chi Minh City
    Pass by
    The itinerary could be altered due to the possibility of the restaurant being closed or the attraction undergoing maintenance.
  3. Ho Chi Minh City
    2h
    This tour is crafted to offer visitors insights into local life, particularly focusing on the Chinese-Vietnamese community residing in Saigon, along with exploring various beliefs and religions practiced by the locals.
    1. For Chinatown tour, you can travel around the largest Chinatown in Vietnam, and learn about the markets and beliefs of Chinese-Vietnamese people. Book full service ( included food/drink, tour guide) to enjoy the tour fully. , if you would like to save your budget, you can choose " only driver" option which is that driver can speak very basic English .
    2. For Beliefs & Ghost tour, You can learn about the beliefs and culture of Saigon, Book full service ( included food/drink, tour guide) to enjoy the tour fully. , if you would like to save your budget, you can choose " only driver" option which is that driver can speak very basic English .
  4. Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Then we can get into the classic authentic atmosphere of the local life and cultures of Saigonese with one of the oldest apartments built-in 1968 and have a walk around here.
  5. Ho Chi Minh City
    Pass by
    Convenient drop-off at your hotel or in any famous spots in the center such as City Hall, Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Square, Pink Church, Opera House, Coffee Apartment, etc

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
Pickup details

PICK UP INFORMATION:
Please note we offer only free pick-up for all the hotels in Districts 1, 3, and 4, or at the meeting point (Saigon Opera House).
If tourists stay out of those destinations, we will surcharge 5 USD pax by the operator on the service using day
On the public holiday in Vietnam we will surcharge 100% for 2-hour tour and 50% for other tours, payable onsite:
Lunar New Year (27th of January 2025 - 9th of February 2025)
April 7
April 30 - May 1
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Dec 31 - Jan 1

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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