Ho Chi Minh City Trip Overview
– PRIVATE: Benefit from the customized care and attention from your private guide.
– LOCAL: A great way for cultural buffs to get deeper into unique oriental culture of Vietnam.
– UNIQUE: Get special entrance to secret bunker at religious complex.
– THE-REAL-VIETNAM: Off-the-path tour to less touristy places but still keep the must-visit.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 to 10 hours
Starts: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Vietnam
– PRIVATE: Benefit from the customized care and attention from your private guide.
– LOCAL: A great way for cultural buffs to get deeper into unique oriental culture of Vietnam.
– UNIQUE: Get special entrance to secret bunker at religious complex.
– THE-REAL-VIETNAM: Off-the-path tour to less touristy places but still keep the must-visit.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cao Dai Temple, Long Thanh Bac Commune Hoa Thanh District, Tay Ninh 730000 Vietnam
OUR ITINERARY:
1/ Pick up & Local history/culture time – 7:30
Our guides pick you up at your hotel, then we go for a 2 hours and a half to Tay Ninh. You will exchange stories about local culture & history of Vietnam and Tay Ninh with our guide.
2/ The ride through “The-real-Vietnam”
On the way to Cao Dai Temple, you are going to see the REAL Vietnam that you will not see if you only stay in the city, with RIVERS, RICE PADDY FIELDS, VILLAGES, TEMPLES,…
3/ The Original Buddist Temple where Caodaism formed
In 1926, Caodaism was officially introduced under guardian of Buddism and Caodaism monks at Thiền Lâm Cổ Tự – Gò Kén. Arriving at this sanctuary, we will enjoy the unique Buddist landscapes with beautiful view to local rice paddy fields and gardens.
4/ Local Specialty – Long Hoa Market
You will have chance to become a local shopper with experience on trying and bargaining local specialties like Rice paper, Chilli Salt sauce, Tofu, Fabric and Local Grocery…
5/ The MECCA city of Vietnam (Caodaism Complex)
You will arrive on time to the Temple for the FAMOUS noon worship of local pilgrims with colorful customs, holy chants and discipline formation.
6/ Local lunch and cafe
We will stop at a local restaurants and order the food based on your DIETARY requirements. Let’s take a slow lunch and interact with local people in a local coffee shop to try Vietnamese Coffee.
7/ The Holy Palace – Special Entrance
Driving through Rambutan and Rubber plantation, you are going deeper into a secret place of Caodaist people where the founder had lived and worked. Meet a Local Pilgrims who will take you a tour to visit the Vietnamese-style palace with slow pace and beautiful camera shots.
8/ The come-back ride
Finishing the excursion and local visits, which will satisfy you a lot, we will drive back to your hotel.
Duration: 10 hours
