Saigon Highlight Shore Excursion 7 Hours from Hiep Phuoc JSC Port

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Phuoc Hiep

   Hiep Phuoc Industrial Park Company (HIPC) was established in June 2007, with A total area 1.686 ha. This strategic location is prioritized to develop the port industry of Ho Chi Minh city, and equipped modern infrastructure with essential conditions for investors to strengthen competence and push production. The zone has outstanding strengths to build various competitive advantages. There are three international ports operating in HIPC: Tan Cang - Hiep Phuoc port (15 ha), Saigon Premier Container Terminal - SPCT (40 ha), Saigon - Hiep Phuoc port (54 ha). In the future, all inner-city ports will be relocated to Hiep Phuoc port (approximately 384.7 ha), and together with HIPC (stage 3, approximately 392,8 ha), this location is zoning as the Central Logistic which is the center of transportation and shipping of the entire area. You will be picked up from this Hiep Phuoc port to visit Ho Chi Minh City and it takes around 50 minutes.

   50 minutes here

2. The Independence Palace

   Surrounded by royal palm trees, the dissonant 1960s architecture of this landmark government building and the eerie ambience of its deserted halls make it an intriguing spectacle. The first Communist tanks to arrive in Saigon rumbled here on 30 April 1975 and it’s as if time has stood still since then. The building is deeply associated with the fall of the city in 1975, yet it's the kitsch detailing and period motifs that steal the show. It's also known as the Independence Palace. The building was named Independence Palace and was home to the succeeding South Vietnamese president, Nguyen Van Thieu, until his hasty departure in 1975. Designed by Paris-trained Vietnamese architect Ngo Viet Thu, it is an outstanding example of 1960s architecture, with an airy and open atmosphere. The Reunification Palace, also known as Independence Palace, is a landmark building located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. And it is known as a must see National Monument once you are in Ho Chi Minh City.

   45 minutes here · Admission included

3. Saigon Central Post Office

   The city's landmark French-era post office is a period classic, designed by Marie-Alfred Foulhoux (though often credited to Gustave Eiffel) and built between 1886 and 1891. A mosaic of Ho Chi Minh takes pride of place at the end of its barrel-vaulted hall. The post office features a unique, bright yellow exterior framed with white trim. Curved windows are elegantly framed with green shutters and a large clock is featured prominently at the building’s main entrance. The stunning, spacious interior has tall, domed ceilings with metal arches and a gorgeous patterned tile floor. There are two painted maps inside the office – Lignes télégraphiques du Sud Vietnamet du Cambodge 1892 (Telegraphic lines of southern Vietnam and Cambodia 1892) depicts the postal route from southern Vietnam to Cambodia, and on the right side of the building is Saigon et ses environs, 1892 (Saigon and its surroundings), a local map.

   15 minutes here · Admission included

4. Built in 1929, this notable Sino-French museum houses a rewarding collection of artefacts illustrating the evolution of the cultures of Vietnam, from the Bronze Age Dong Son civilization (which emerged in 2000 BCE) and the Funan civilization (1st to 6th centuries CE) to the Cham, Khmer and Vietnamese. Highlights include valuable relics taken from Cambodia’s Angkor Wat and a fine collection of Buddha statues. There's good English information. Parts of the museum are being renovated. There's also a perfectly preserved mummy of a local woman who died in 1869, excavated from Xom Cai in District 5; and some exquisite stylised mother-of-pearl Chinese characters inlaid into panels. It's located beside the Botanical Gardens. The museum also encompasses the diverse cultures of ethnic groups in Southern Vietnam and other Asian countries. Explore their clothing, unique musical instruments, statues of deities, and tools related to agriculture, hunting and fishing.

   45 minutes here · Admission included

5. Vietnam Lacquerware

   The lacquer itself is actually the resin of a tree which is mixed with coloured pigments and solvents and applied layer after layer to the object's surface, producing a shiny and durable finish. Eggshell and mother of pearl may be applied to the surface before the lacquer is applied, in which the finished product is sanded down to reveal the decoration beneath. The high quality of resin from Vietnamese lacquer trees, notably those of Phu Tho, was a crucial factor in the rapid development of this art form during the feudal period. Decorated lacquer statues, panels, boxes and trays (1428-1527), may still be seen at many temples and pagodas. In subsequent centuries the use of lacquerware was extended to larger items such as wooden chairs and tables. Since that time lacquerware has continued to develop into one of the mainstays of the Vietnamese handicraft industry, both at home and abroad. Today's most popular items include vases, jewel cases, desk sets, trays and vertical blinds.

   30 minutes here · Admission included

6. First introduced in Vietnam over a decade ago in 1998, Ganh Bong Sen Buffet offers the perfect balance between the traditional dishes of Vietnamese cuisine and the Western-styled buffet. A hand-painted features in the mural are images of many popular dishes normally found at the corners of open marketplaces in provincial towns, such as banh canh, banh xeo, banh khot, bun rieu, bun mam, to name a few. At the Ganh Bong Sen Buffet, the creative, talented, and experienced chefs elevate these common traditional dishes into symbols of culinary excellence with a taste that is both distinctive and yet equally familiar to a connoisseur of Vietnamese delicacies. It is no surprise that many come to Ganh Bong Sen Buffet in order to enjoy the characteristic flavors of the three regions. You want to experience the culture of Vietnam. You want to be satisfied. Well, you can count on us. Here at Ganh Bong Sen Buffet, every meal is a feast for the gods.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

7. Emperor Jade Pagoda

   Built in 1909 in honour of the supreme Jade Emperor (King of Heaven), this is one of the most atmospheric temples in Ho Chi Minh City, stuffed with statues of phantasmal divinities and grotesque heroes. The pungent smoke of incense fills the air, obscuring the exquisite woodcarvings. Its roof is encrusted with elaborate tile work, and the temple's statues, depicting characters from both Buddhist and Taoist lore, are made from reinforced papier mâché. The multifaith nature of the temple is echoed in the shrine's alternative name Phuoc Hai Tu, whose message is clearly Buddhist. Similarly, the Chinese character in the main temple hall mean 'The light of Buddha shines on all. Over 100 years old went by with many changes, Jade Emperor Pagoda remains the timeless charm. Its beauty is a harmonious combination among 3 main religions in the Orient: Taoism, Buddha, and Confucianism. Thanks to the impressive & unique beauty with sacred legend, this is one of the most wonderful destinations.

   30 minutes here · Admission included

8. The United States Embassy in Saigon was first established in June 1952, and moved into a new building in 1967 and eventually closed in 1975. The embassy was the scene of a number of significant events of the Vietnam War, most notably the Viet Cong attack during the Tet Offensive which helped turn American public opinion against the war, and the helicopter evacuation during the Fall of Saigon after which the embassy closed permanently. In 1995, the U.S. and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam formally established relations and the embassy grounds and building were handed back to the United States. The former embassy was subsequently demolished in 1998 and is currently a park inside of the U.S. Consulate General's compound in what is now called Ho Chi Minh City.

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9. Hiep Phuoc Industrial Park Company (HIPC) was established in June 2007, with A total area 1.686 ha. This strategic location is prioritized to develop the port industry of Ho Chi Minh city, and equipped modern infrastructure with essential conditions for investors to strengthen competence and push production. The zone has outstanding strengths to build various competitive advantages. There are three international ports operating in HIPC: Tan Cang - Hiep Phuoc port (15 ha), Saigon Premier Container Terminal - SPCT (40 ha), Saigon - Hiep Phuoc port (54 ha). In the future, all inner-city ports will be relocated to Hiep Phuoc port (approximately 384.7 ha), and together with HIPC (stage 3, approximately 392,8 ha), this location is zoning as the Central Logistic which is the center of transportation and shipping of the entire area. You will be dropped off at this Hiep Phuoc port after visiting Ho Chi Minh City and it takes around 50 minutes.

   50 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Before you book

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 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

Luc's Saigon Jeep Tours

Know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time
• Anyone can join

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