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May Hotel 3* Deluxe
171
162
145
111
Parkroyal Saigon
(F. Novotel Garden Plaza Saigon) 4*
Superior
205
196
180
145
New World Hotel Saigon 5* Deluxe
228
209
203
168
Accommodation is subject to availability. If the listed accommodation is fully booked, alternate accommodation will be offered. All hotel ratings are according to the local accreditation authority.
Package Inclusions:
» English-speaking guide. » Accommodation as mentioned above or equivalent. » Meals according to itinerary. » Ground transportation in private A/C vehicle (complimentary cold towels and drinking water). » Sightseeing incl. admission fees according to itinerary.
Itinerary:
Day 1
Saigon * No local guide * Arrival in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)
Transfer (No local guide)
Overnight in Saigon
Day 2
Saigon (Breakfast) Sightseeing in Saigon and Cholon (Chinatown)
A vibrant metropolis, SAIGON teems with energy, activity and motion. Everywhere you look, you see the meeting of traditional and modern life. The emerging modern skyline stands cheek by jowl with colonial buildings and traditional temples. Outside on the streets, young professionals zip by on motorcyles, chatting on cellphones; inside the quiet temple courtyards, worshippers pray amidst clouds of incense. Begin your tour of this exciting city with a tour of the historic center, strolling along DONG KHOI STREET, formerly known as the Rue Catinat, the main shopping thoroughfare and heart of old colonial Saigon. Pass by classic European-style landmarks such as the ornate CITY HALL (HOTEL DE VILLE), the old OPERA HOUSE (both may only be viewed from the outside), and pay a quick visit to the neo-Romanesque NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL and the CENTRAL POST OFFICE.
Afterwards dive into modern history with a tour of the REUNIFICATION PALACE. Formerly the Independence Palace of the South Vietnamese president, this 60s style uwas famously stormed by tanks on April 30, 1975 signifying the fall of South Vietnam. It has been preserved in its original state, and the original tanks remain on display near the entrance gates. Continue to the harrowing WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM, which comprehensively documents the travails of the long Vietnam- American War. Inside are detailed photographic exhibitions; outside is a collection of tanks, planes and weapons. A powerful experience, this museum is guaranteed to provoke strong emotions. Afterwards driving to the historic center to visit EMPEROR OF JADE PAGODA, one of Saigon's most interesting pagoda.
In the afternoon, head out to CHOLON (CHINATOWN). Explore the highlights of this fascinating area, beginning with a brief visit to BINH TAY MARKET, the vast wholesale market selling every kind of good from dried foods to T shirts to electronics. Continue to THIEN HAU PAGODA, build by the Cantonese congregation and dedicated to the heavenly goddess. End your tour at the central BEN THANH MARKET, where vendors display a vast array of goods and handicrafts, appealing to every taste. Overnight in Saigon
Day 3
Saigon (Breakfast) * No local guide * Transfer (No local guide)
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