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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 110 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Step off the tourist trail and explore the heart of Saigon’s historic Chinatown (Chợ Lớn) on the back of a scooter with a knowledgeable local guide. This immersive daytime experience takes you through Districts 5, 11, and 3, where Chinese and Vietnamese cultures blend through temples, markets, churches, hidden alleys, and everyday street life.
Highlights :
-Safe and comfortable scooter ride with a local driver
-Hidden Chinatown sights beyond the city center
-Engaging stories about culture, beliefs, and history
-Flexible start times to suit your schedule
-Enjoy a refreshing local drink paired with a tasty local specialty
What's included
Private transportation
Admission fee
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
What to expect
30m
Explore a local market that transforms throughout the day. Known for wholesale produce in the morning, it becomes a vibrant street food hub in the afternoon. Enjoy a local Chinatown specialty and experience authentic Chinese-Vietnamese flavors loved by locals.
Ong Bon Pagoda
30m
Visit one of Chinatown’s most important temples, dedicated to Ông Bổn — the protector deity of the Chinese community. Witness the traditional furnace where locals burn paper money as offerings, believing it brings wealth and good fortune for the coming year.
30m
Step into one of Saigon’s oldest fabric markets, where colorful textiles and traditional tailoring culture still thrive. Learn how this market has supported generations of traders and designers.
30m
Visit this historic 19th-century church with its distinctive mint-green interior. It is also known as the place where President Ngô Đình Diệm was arrested, making it an important political and cultural landmark.
Phố Tau Sai Gon (Chợ Lớn Quận 5)
30m
Discover the iconic symbol of Chinatown — a historic wholesale market bustling with trade, aromas, and energy. Learn how this market remains the backbone of commerce in Chợ Lớn.
30m
End the tour at a hidden underground bunker once used to store weapons during the Vietnam War. Enjoy a relaxing coffee while hearing stories of resistance and survival that bring Saigon’s wartime history to life.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will pick you up in front of your hotel by scooter. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead traveler's name.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
