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Tour Route: Phu My Port – Buu Long Pagoda – Reunification Palace – War Remnant Museum – Notre Dame Cathedral – Old Post Office – Ben Thanh Market
Duration: About 9 Hours
Start/End: Phu My port/ Phu My port
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Highlights of Ho Chi Minh City Tour from Phu My Port
- Scenic driving through lush rice fields from Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh City
- Admire classical French architecture constructed in the last centuries
- Browse through endless alleys of shops in sprawling Ben Thanh Market
- Savor delightful cuisine of Saigon
Ho Chi Minh City Tour Itinerary
Ho Chi Minh City Tour – 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 architectures in the world.
Next, travel to the Reunification Palace, the former Presidential Palace of the president of Southern Vietnam. It is important historical evidence, 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 Mai Home restaurant, the Saigon Culinary Art Center to enjoy your delicious lunch while Vietnamese traditional music played.
Ho Chi Minh City Tour – 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, áo dài, and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine.
Drive back to Phu My Port. Finish off the Ho Chi Minh City day tour from Phu My Port.
Travel Guide for Ho Chi Minh City Tour from Cruise Port
Ho Chi Minh City is 70km far from Phu My Port and it takes visitors 1 hour and a half driving from this cruise port to the first destination. Located in the center of Southern Vietnam, the city’s climate is divided into two separate seasons: raining and dry season with an average temperature of 27 degree Celsius.
Vietnamese Dong (VND) is the official currency of Vietnam but visitors can use the US dollars and pay by credit card in many shops, restaurants, and hotels. Currently, 1 USD is converted into around 23,000 VND. You can withdraw money from ATM or exchange to VND at local banks or jewelry stores.
Visitors are allowed to take photographs and videos in most of the attractions. For a smooth Ho Chi Minh City tour, you are advised to wear the light outfit, hat, a lightweight daypack for your cameras and personal belongings and comfortable walking shoes. Restrooms are easily found on big streets, at attractions, restaurants, coffee shops…
