Meeting Point

The Burning Monk Monument

Walking through the alleys and wet markets

Every stall, door, shop, and face has its own story. We'll have an easy walk, to have time to take it in, to feel the hustle vibe in the morning, to smell it, to hear it, to talk about it.

Having breakfast at local owned businesses

What is one of the best ways to get into a culture? - Of course, it's food. It could be broken rice, Pho, noodles, or sticky rice, depending on the day; they are the things that people would normally eat in the morning to start the day. Sometimes, it's not just merely food; it's a peek into history, the way people adapted for survival.

The old apartment buildings

The apartment was built after the Tet Offensive of 1968 - one of the bloodiest times during the war; this is another view of the time - an everyday person's point of view. The Buildings have been there for over half a century; people've been living there, having each other's backs through hard times, and some of them still are.

Having coffee at a grandma's stall

I personally can not see a morning without coffee; we won't miss that, of course. Let's have it in a most casual way, just as the theme of the tour; in a grandma shop, which is right near the buildings, let's have some time to take it in.

A hidden café in an alley

The ending spot of the tour; let's have some moments to reflect, to share stories, yours and mine. We can talk about all the things in the world: insights about local life, what we concern, what we hope for. And I can't wait to hear yours.

Ending Point

End the tour