Meeting point: At Port Gate - (photos below)
From Phu My Port, Ho Chi Minh city tour shows you around the vibrant commercial, economic and cultural center of Vietnam. The excursion from Phu My Port not only takes you to the modern beauty of Ho Chi Minh City with a great diversity of huge shopping malls beneath numerous classy skyscrapers but also leads you to explore Saigon in antiquity.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tour Route: Phu My Port - Buu Long Pagoda - Reunification Palace - War Remnant Museum - Notre Dame Cathedral - Old Post Office - Ben Thanh Market - Phu My Port
Duration: About 9 Hours
Start/End: Phu My Port
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit the captivating Buu Long Pagoda, one of the world's most beautiful Buddhist structures
- Explore the historic Reunification Palace
- Admire the Gothic-style Notre Dame Cathedral
- Gain insights into Vietnam's tumultuous past at the War Remnant Museum
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Ben Thanh Market
FULL ITINERARY
Morning
You are welcomed by a local tour guide and driver at Phu My port then transfer to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). The first stop today is Buu Long Pagoda which has been recognized by the Magazine of National Geographic as the most stunning Buddhist architecture in the world. Next, travel to the Reunification Palace, the former Presidential Palace of the president of Southern Vietnam. It is important historical evidence, that witnessed the transfer of power between the Southern Vietnamese government and Northern Vietnamese government after 20 years of war.
After that, the journey to the Notre Dame Cathedral which was established by French colonists between 1863 and 1880 together with Saigon Central Post office and the city’s symbolic church. The building followed the Gothic architectural style and was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the early 20th century. It was designed and constructed by the famous architect Gustave Eiffel in harmony with the surrounding area. Then transfer to the restaurant to enjoy your delicious lunch.
Afternoon
Leave the restaurant and head to the War Remnant Museum known as the “Museum of American War Crime”. The site has been displaying remnants of the American phase of the Vietnam War since 1975 – right after the war.
Before turning back to our cruise ship, it is a great time to explore as well as go shopping at the Ben Thanh market - the large indoor market place in the downtown of Ho Chi Minh City. The market is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and one of the symbols of Ho Chi Minh City, popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, ao dai, and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine. Viet Vision Travel’s vehicle will transfer you back to Hanoi. Trip ends. Thanks for joining Vietnam shore excursion with us!
