Quận 1 Trip Overview
Highlights:
• Cu Chi Tunnels
• War Remnants Museum
• Jade Emperor Pagoda
• Marvel at colonial architecture at the Notre Dame Cathedral
• Historic Ho Chi Minh City’s cultural sites
• Guided exploration of ancient Reunification Palace
• Visit to historic 18th-century General Post Office
• Enjoy the lively atmosphere at the local market and travel down back streets
• Discovery walk through bustling Ben Thành Market
• Visit a vintage collection of military equipment
• Learn about Vietnam fascinating history
• Admire the Colonial-era architecture
Additional Info
Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Quận 1, Vietnam
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Highlights:
• Cu Chi Tunnels
• War Remnants Museum
• Jade Emperor Pagoda
• Marvel at colonial architecture at the Notre Dame Cathedral
• Historic Ho Chi Minh City’s cultural sites
• Guided exploration of ancient Reunification Palace
• Visit to historic 18th-century General Post Office
• Enjoy the lively atmosphere at the local market and travel down back streets
• Discovery walk through bustling Ben Thành Market
• Visit a vintage collection of military equipment
• Learn about Vietnam fascinating history
• Admire the Colonial-era architecture
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, Số 86 Lê Thánh Tôn, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 710212, Vietnam
Spend the day discovering the history, traditions, and culture of the energetic city of Ho Chi Minh city. Follow your local guide as you wander through timeless winding alleys to magnificent pagodas, bustling marketplaces, gourmet restaurants, and architectural wonders.
Ho Chi Minh City’s fascinating history is immortalized in the form of classic French architecture and ornate Buddhist temples and pagodas, most of which are set within the city centre. Due to its status as a prominent tourist destination in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City offers unique tours and activities that cater to every interest, budget, and group size.
To begin the day, we will pick you up at the hotel. Then we will take you to visit The Reunification Palace, War Remands Museum, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, and Jade Emperor Pagoda as final place to visit in Ho Chi Minh city. Before heading to Cu Chi tunnels – the hiding spots during war which are used by Viet Cong soldiers, we will have a rest and enjoy lunch in a restaurant.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Phu Hiep TL15 Phu Hiep, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Arriving at the destination, a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed and used by Viet Cong soldiers during Vietnam War will be given. Then we will spend time to explore the maze of tunnels with countless trap doors, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, kitchens, and more. Besides, we will enjoy the most popular food during war days at Cu Chi tunnels – the cassava.
Duration: 5 hours
