HO CHI MINH CITY (MORNING) + CU CHI TUNNELS (AFTERNOON)

Morning: 

 

08:45AM Departing from VE Office to Giac Lam pagoda built in the 17th century and is one of the oldest temples in the city. Then visiting Chinatown, Cho Lon (Binh Tay) market, not only seeing the locals bartering, purchasing and selling merchandises at the market but also seeing a rich and diverse Chinese culture that is subtle yet distinctive from other parts of the city. Stopping at Thien Hau Lady temple that was built in the early 19th century dedicated to Thien Hau - Goddess of seafarers. Travelling along the Saigon Riverside to overview Nha Rong wharf where Ho Chi Minh President first left Vietnam in 1911. Returning back to TheSinhTourist office and has free time for lunch (at own expense).

 

Afternoon: 

 

01:00PM Departing for Cu Chi tunnels (Ben Dinh) from VE Office. Upon arriving, proceeding to an underground hut to watch a short video and presentation about Cu Chi tunnels 

before having a real hand-on experience of what it took to live in the tunnels. Afterward, test tasting the steamed tapioca root which is the main staple food in Cu Chi during the war. For 

those interested, there is an opportunity to fire off an AK47 or MK16 with real ammunitions at the nearby shooting range.

 

 

Include: Bus, English speaking guide. 

 

Exclude: Meals, entrance fees.