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Historic Imprints of Saigon: Chinatown, War History & Landmarks
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Joined 2026
Discover the many layers of Saigon on this private city tour. Explore the lively streets of Chinatown and visit Thien Hau Temple before seeing the striking contrast between traditional stilt houses and modern skyscrapers. Continue to important sites connected to Vietnam’s wartime history, then admire iconic landmarks such as Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, the Opera House, City Hall, and the building associated with the famous “Fall of Saigon” photograph.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel in Saigon ( train station, airport, other places if require)
- * Meet & greet at the hotel or other places in the city if require
Chinatown
We drive to China town in Saigon, the first stop to discover this town. we go around the town , through the market to know and see about their life.
Thien Hau Temple
* Continue to Thien Hau temple to know the religion that Chinese people bring it here and how it is affected to Vietnamese people.
stilt houses in Saigon city
* Driving to the shanty place to see the contrast of Saigon city between: the stilt houses - the skyscraper.
The memorable events in the war
The memorable events in the war: War remnants museum, Presidential Palace, Rex hotel
the landmark buildings
These buildings in the past are still kept telling us how old Saigon is Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, Opera House, City Hall…
especially we will have a look about the CIA building where the photo "The Fall of Saigon" was taken in 1975.
Ending Point
ending at the hotel
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- English speaking guide
- private transportation with air-conditioned ( 7 seater car/ mini van )
- Gasoline toll, and parking fees
- entrance tickets
- Lunch ( there are many Asian/European restaurants which are around the city with reasonable prices )
- Personal expenses
- What not mentioned above
Tour Important Information
Please let me know in advance if you have any requests
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2026
About Tour Guide Tony P.
Professional tour guides in Ho Chi Minh City and various other locations across Vietnam offer you a distinctive, authentic local experience.
$209/ per group
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