Morning
At 08:00, our driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City and drive for 2 hours to Cu Chi Tunnels. Along the way, you will enjoy the peaceful scenery of the suburban countryside, which gives you a feeling of relief.
The Cu Chi Tunnels are a wonder of Vietnamese military innovation. This "secret city" of Cu Chi Tunnels played a vital role in the defense and survival of Vietnamese soldiers. It served as the Vietnamese army's hiding location, supply route, and habitation during the war.
Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will watch a short film introducing the history of their construction, and previous usage.
Then, you will directly delve into the vast network of tunnels with sophisticated designs, which once served as shelters, hospitals, arsenals, and living quarters for thousands of people.
At the end of the tour, you will enjoy a light lunch with local specialties.
Afternoon
After lunch, the journey to explore Ho Chi Minh City begins with the iconic landmarks.
We will visit the Central Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral, two buildings with strong French colonial architecture, built during the war. Built in 1877, Notre Dame Cathedral is considered the largest Catholic church in Vietnam. Meanwhile, The Old Post Office is a famous construction built by the French in the 19th century with impressive Renaissance architecture.
Next, the Reunification Palace will welcome you with a harmonious combination of modern architecture and traditional Asian features, where you can keep memorable photos.
The journey continues to the War Remnants Museum, a member of the Museums for World Peace system, which provides you with some realistic illustrations of the pointlessness and cruelty of the war.
Finally, we will visit Ben Thanh Market, an iconic representation of Saigon, where you can shop for unique souvenirs for your loved ones. This market was built in the 17th century from a market on the banks of the Ben Nghe River. At the end of the tour, you will be taken back to the hotel and lie down after a long day.
NOTE: Notre Dame Cathedral is closed temporarily due to repair concerns.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
TIẾNG VIỆT
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the Cu Chi Tunnels were fascinating to explore and learning about the history of the Vietnam War in this way was really eye-opening. The Mekong Delta was also a highlight of the trip. The boat ride through the canals and seeing the floating markets and villages was a unique experience that I won't forget.
We got to try some delicious local fruit and coconut candy in Ben Tre. Mui Ne was beautiful with stunning sand dunes. We had a blast sandboarding and watching the sunset
This tour is a great way to see South Vietnam in a short amount of time.
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the Cu Chi Tunnels were fascinating to explore and learning about the history of the Vietnam War in this way was really eye-opening. The Mekong Delta was also a highlight of the trip. The boat ride through the canals and seeing the floating markets and villages was a unique experience that I won't forget.
We got to try some delicious local fruit and coconut candy in Ben Tre. Mui Ne was beautiful with stunning sand dunes. We had a blast sandboarding and watching the sunset
This tour is a great way to see South Vietnam in a short amount of time.
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