Ho Chi Minh City Trip Overview
Two extremes captured in one day. Away from Saigon, a new world of religion and historical reminders of a bygone era are visual proof of the diversity beyond Vietnam’s largest city. Tay Ninh and Cu Chi are respectfully put in the spotlight on this day.
• Enter the capital of Caodaism in Vietnam
• Attend a sermon at the main church in Tay Ninh
• Catch a glimpse of the immense network of Cu Chi tunnels
• Enter the hidden chambers underneath the surface
• Lunch is included at a local restaurant
Additional Info
Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Vietnam
Two extremes captured in one day. Away from Saigon, a new world of religion and historical reminders of a bygone era are visual proof of the diversity beyond Vietnam’s largest city. Tay Ninh and Cu Chi are respectfully put in the spotlight on this day.
• Enter the capital of Caodaism in Vietnam
• Attend a sermon at the main church in Tay Ninh
• Catch a glimpse of the immense network of Cu Chi tunnels
• Enter the hidden chambers underneath the surface
• Lunch is included at a local restaurant
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 guide and driver will wait for you in the lobby of your Ho Chi Minh accommodation, and we start our 70-kilometre drive in a north-western direction in the direction of Tay Ninh. The Cao Dai religion is unique to Vietnam and is a blend of both ancient and modern beliefs. The Great Temple at Tay Ninh is the centre of the religion, demonstrated by an exotic temple, often likened to something out of a fairy tale! Here followers of this eclectic religion worship saints such as Victor Hugo, Joan of Arch and even Shakespeare. A highlight of this tour is the very colourful yet formal service held at midday, which you are welcome to observe.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Phu Hiep TL15 Phu Hiep, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
After lunch at a local restaurant, we head out towards the Cu Chi Tunnels. The vast underground network of tunnels and rooms was built first as a defence against the French and later expanded during the American war. It was from here that the North Vietnamese waged their guerrilla warfare and you will marvel at their ingenuity and resilience. See secret trapdoors, underground kitchens, living areas and meeting rooms. The more adventurous ones may explore even the deeper second, and even third, level tunnels.
For those preferring to remain above ground, there is ample opportunity to view excavated areas from above. Your guide will explain some of the challenges and levels of difficulty for each tunnel one can expect before entering. Some are easily accessed by stairs, other passages require a bit more crawling and ducking. We recommend good walking shoes and sun protection for this tour and advise you may get a little dirty!
Duration: 3 hours
