From a culture-rich ancient Hanoi to a vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, from a
quick visiting the War Remnants Museum and the amazing Cu Chi Tunnel network
nearby Ho Chi Minh City will get you to appreciate Vietnam’s graceful yet
courageous past. Likewise, cruising through the canals of the Mekong Delta on a
sampan and interacting with warm-hearted locals is most likely to be an
experience of people and land harmony. The contrast of change between two
regions will inspire you to utmost delight.
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, welcome by our guide and
transfer to hotel for check in.
Ho Chi Minh City formerly named Saigon is the largest
city and economic center of Vietnam always bustled with activities of modern
life. It is where businesses converge and shoppers indulge themselves into
unlimited choices. However the city also carries with it a rich historical
legacy in contrast with its dazzling glamor.
Afternoon, take a half-day city tour to visit Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, a neo-Roman
cathedral built by the colonial French with materials entirely imported from
Marseilles, Saigon Central Post Office,
which was designed and constructed in the early 20th Century by the famous
French architect Gustave Eiffel, end of the day shopping at Ben Thanh Market.
Today
included: Private transportation with
English speaking guide, 02 bottles of mineral water per pax on transfer
(sightseeing today do not request entrance fee), Hotel accommodation.
Morning, take a half-day tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels, 75
km Northwest of downtown Ho Chi Minh City, which were once a major underground
hideout and resistance base of Viet Cong forces during the two wars against the
French and later on Americans. The tunnels, entirely hand-dug, formed a highly
intricate network of interlinked multilevel passageways at times stretched as
far as the Cambodian border and totaling over 120 km in length. Its complexity
was beyond imagination containing meeting rooms, kitchens, wells, clinics,
schools, depots, trenches and emergency exits all aimed for guerrilla warfare.
The tunnels were deep and strong enough to withstand destructive bombings and
self-contained enough to outlast prolonged sieges. Back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Afternoon, take a half-day city tour to visit the War
Remnants Museum, which features an extensive collection of exhibits including
weaponry, photos and documentation on Vietnam’s wars with the French and
Americans, and the Reunification Palace the South Vietnam
President’s residence and symbol of the Southern Administration’s reign
until end of April 1975.
Today
included: Private transportation with
English speaking guide, entrance fee, 02 bottles of mineral water per pax on
transfer, Hotel accommodation.
Today we take a free day by
your own for shopping tour to visit Binh Tay
Market, An Dong Plaza, Tay Son Handicraft, Vi Anh Collection, Viet Handicraft…
Today
included: Hotel accommodation.
Today excluded: Transportation, guide.
Free at leisure until transfer to airport for departure
flight.
