Ho Chi Minh City Trip Overview
This private day trip is a perfect fit for those who want to learn about the history of Saigon but in a short of time as it’s an interesting combination tour between Saigon and the Cu Chi tunnels. Much of the daily life takes place on the streets, which are lined with shops, stalls and vendors with their wares spread out on the footpath. Much of see the tunnel system stretched from Saigon all the way to the Cambodian border.
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Duration: 1 day
Starts: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> City Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Vietnam
This private day trip is a perfect fit for those who want to learn about the history of Saigon but in a short of time as it’s an interesting combination tour between Saigon and the Cu Chi tunnels. Much of the daily life takes place on the streets, which are lined with shops, stalls and vendors with their wares spread out on the footpath. Much of see the tunnel system stretched from Saigon all the way to the Cambodian border.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Phu Hiep TL15 Phu Hiep, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
8am Pickup at the hotel and start an excursion to the famous Cu Chi tunnels. This network of tunnels, which stretched for over 200km, became legendary during the 1960s. The Cu Chi tunnels played a vital part in the U.S.-Vietnam War in that they allowed the Viet Cong to control a large rural area only 30 to 40 km from Saigon . At its height, the tunnel system stretched from Saigon to the Cambodian border. The network, parts of which were several levels deep, included innumerable trap doors, specifically constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centres and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and feel of what underground life during the war must have been like. The tunnels have been widened for our benefit (otherwise we would not be able to enter them!). For those interested there’s even the opportunity to try an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: War Remnants Museum, 28 Vo Van Tan Ward 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
After lunch in local restaurant, touring around Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the largest and busiest city in Vietnam.
The War Remnants Museum has a wealth of images from the wars, the most moving being a gallery entitled ‘Requiem’ which is dedicated to Vietnamese and foreign journalists and photographers who perished during the French and American conflicts.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Independence Palace, 106 Nguyen Du District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
The Reunification Palace was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until April 30, 1975 when the North Vietnamese tanks came crashing through the front gates, bringing the U.S.-Vietnam War to a dramatic end.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, 01 Cong xa Paris Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. Notre Dame Cathedral was built between 1877 and 1883 and the stone used to create it was exported in its entirety from France .
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Central Post Office, 125 Hai Ba Trung, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
Next to the cathedral stands the Central Post Office , finished in 1891. It is another fine example of French architecture and is Vietnam ‘s largest post office.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ben Thanh Market, Le Loi, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Visit Ben Thanh Market – a fantastic place for bargains of every kind! Spend sometime on shopping. After shopping, you’ll be drop off at the hotel at the end of the day.
Duration: 30 minutes
