Explore Saigon Highlights and China Town

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Duration8h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

A trip to Sai Gon offers a compelling introduction to the country’s most dynamic city.

This full-day experience brings you into the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s culture, history, and everyday life. From the mystical Jade Emperor Pagoda and the historic Reunification Palace to the powerful narratives at the War Remnants Museum, the morning reveals the stories that shaped modern Vietnam.

After exploring the lively Ben Thanh Market, the journey continues into the multicultural world of Cho Lon, a bustling enclave rich in tradition, flavors, and local rhythm, before ending with a serene visit to the beautifully preserved Thien Hau Temple.

Thoughtfully designed and deeply engaging, this tour offers an inspiring snapshot of Sai Gon’s vibrant soul.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Vietnamese local food
  • Reunification palace and War remnant museum
  • Other Food & drinks not specified in Inclusion
  • Tipping to guide and driver is not mandatory but will be much appreciated for good services.

What to expect

  1. Emperor Jade Pagoda
    1h
    Depart from your hotel after breakfast at around 8:00 AM for a full day of cultural discovery. Your first stop is the Jade Emperor Pagoda, one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most atmospheric temples, filled with dramatic statues of deities, sacred symbolism, and a beautifully mystical ambience
  2. Reunification Palace. Hcmc. Vietnam
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Continue to the IndependencePalace, the former residence of the South Vietnamese presidents before 1975 and a key landmark in the nation’s modern history.
  3. War Remnants Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Next, visit the War Remnants Museum, one of Vietnam’s most visited museums, offering powerful and thought-provoking exhibits documenting the American phase of the Vietnam War.
  4. Ben Thanh Market
    30m
    Then stop by Ben Thanh Market — one of Saigon’s oldest surviving structures and a beloved city icon — where you’ll have time to browse, shop, and soak in the lively local energy.
  5. Chợ Lớn
    1h
    After lunch, continue your city tour by exploring the vibrant western side of Ho Chi Minh City. Venture into Cho Lon, the historic Big Market district, where the air is rich with the scent of spices, incense, herbal medicines, and the bustling rhythm of daily trade. Stroll through narrow alleys lined with fabric stalls, traditional medicine shops, and century-old storefronts — a living snapshot of Saigon’s multicultural heritage.
  6. Ba Thien Hau Temple
    1h
    Your journey then leads you to the Thien Hau temple, one of the city’s most evocative temples. Dedicated to the Lady of the Sea, this 19th-century sanctuary features intricate wood carvings, hanging incense coils, and beautifully preserved reliefs depicting ancient legends. Step inside to experience the serene, spiritual atmosphere as locals offer prayers for protection and prosperity.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

You will be met at the lobby of your hotel or at the meeting point by a local guide holding a paper sign with your name written on it. Please note we only pickup and drop-off at hotels located in these wards: Tan Dinh, Saigon, Ben Thanh, Cau Ong Lanh, Ban Co, Xuan Hoa, Nhieu Loc (previously know as district 1 and district 3). If your hotel is outside of the above area, please make your own way to the meeting point at our office (at HSC Building, 162B Dien Bien Phu, Xuan Hoa District,Ho Chi Minh city). Should you not locate your guide at the meeting point, please reach out to our emergency contact number.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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