Private Saigon Shore Excursion and Real Local Tour

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What you'll see and do

1. Ho Thi Ky Flower Market

   Established 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. Ho Thi Ky flower market, due to the huge demand for flowers in Vietnam, there is a huge variety of flowers displayed everywhere in the market. There are also flower decoration goods like baskets, vases, painted flowers, flower standee… with an affordable price since this is the largest wholesale market of flowers. You can find any kind of goods here if it’s related to flowers.

   60 minutes here

2. Ba Thien Hau Temple

   Thien Hau temple is one of the oldest pagodas in Saigon, bearing the style of the ancient Chinese pagoda, from the architecture to construction materials. The pagoda was built in 1760 by the Chinese community who has donated money to build the temple of lady Thien Hau to show their gratitude for the blessings. After 256 years of existence, Thien Hau pagoda still retains the unique architecture despite several restoration. Thien Hau temple is a spiritual home that has a great influence on the cultural life of the Chinese community living in HCM city. The pagoda has hundreds of antiques dating from the late 18th century to the early 20th century, including wooden statues, stone statues, stone stele, bronze statues, parallel sentences, bas reliefs..

   30 minutes here · Admission not included

3. Chợ Lớn

   Chinatown also known as Saigon Cho Lon, located on the west bank of Saigon River, Cho Lon (Big Market) consists of the western half of District 5 as well as several adjoining neighborhoods in District 11. At the center of Cho Lon stands Binh Tay Market as the most important commercial one there. For decades, it has been long inhabited by Chinese people, called Chinatown. Cho Lon has become an enormous trading market and an appealing destination for most of the tourists once coming to Ho Chi Minh City. Though Cho Lon is not famous for the variety of goods compared to other big markets in Ho Chi Minh City, it is known as a wholesale market as with the unique and qualified products that you can hardly deny. Popular items range from Vietnamese silk to lacquerware and hand-embroidered clothes to skillfully woven textiles. If you love shopping, you should visit it once.

   45 minutes here · Admission not included

4. The Independence Palace

   The 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.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

5. War Remnants Museum

   The 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.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

6. Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)

   Saigon 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 day

   20 minutes here

7. People's Committee Building

   Ho 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. Ho Chi Minh City Hall officially known as the People’s Committee Building. It’s French colonial city hall built in the early 1900s. Its French builders drew inspiration from town halls in Europe. The building was known as the City Hall of Saigon before 1975, now the headquarters of the People’s Committee.

   20 minutes here

8. Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon

   Notre 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.

   15 minutes here

9. Saigon Central Post Office

   Saigon 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.

   20 minutes here

10. Ben Thanh Market

    Ben 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.

    30 minutes here · Admission not included

Where it starts and ends

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Cancellation

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

Languages

en

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 12 travelers per booking

Operated by

Saigon Private Tourguide

Know before you go

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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