Lonely Planet Experiences - Ho Chi Minh Discovery from Hotel inside Ho Chi Minh City

General information

Destination
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Program details

Start the tour heading to Chinatown and pass through the fascinating back streets near Cho Lon. This area is one of the busiest commercial districts of Ho Chi Minh City and its atmospheric streets are home to some of the city’s most interesting sites.



Your expert local guide will take you to visit the Thien Hau temple, which was built in the early 19th Century and dedicated to the goddess of seafarers.



After a short bus ride to the city centre, enjoy a traditional local Vietnamese lunch of pho, or noodle soup – a must when you’re in Vietnam! After our delicious lunch, visit the War Remnants Museum; take a walking tour to Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post office, Opera House and downtown Saigon.



The War Remnants Museum was originally opened in September 1975, it displays old military equipment and other related items from the Vietnam War. In the courtyard, you will find some larger exhibits including a F5A fighter and a UH1-Huey helicopter. The Reunification Palace, formerly known as the Presidential Palace was the sight of South Vietnam's surrender in April 1975. Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office and the Opera House are beautiful examples of architecture from the French colonial period.



At the end of the trip, your guide will assist you in getting back to your hotel or will provide you with tips and suggestions if you'd like to continue exploring the area.