HO CHI MINH CITY HALF DAY TOUR – AFTERNOON

Useful information

This half day afternoon tour offers a unique insight into Saigon’s cultural life. You will explore the vibrant Chinatown area, visit one of the largest markets in the city, experience a sacred pagoda, and enjoy a scenic ride on the Saigon River via the Water Bus. This tour is perfect for travelers who want a rich cultural experience in a short time.

AFTERNOON CITY TOUR

The bus and English-speaking tour guide will pick you up at the meeting point or selected hotels in Central District One. The afternoon program includes the following highlights:

CHO LON – BINH TAY MARKET

Visit Cho Lon, also known as Binh Tay Market, a famous wholesale market in Ho Chi Minh City. This area spans District Five to District Six and is home to the majority of Chinese-Vietnamese residents. The market is rich in historical and cultural significance and offers a lively glimpse into local commerce and daily life.

THIEN HAU PAGODA

Continue to Thien Hau Pagoda, one of the oldest places of worship for the Chinese community in Saigon. The pagoda plays an important role in the spiritual life of locals and is dedicated to Thien Hau, the Goddess of the Sea. Nearby, you can also see the Tue Thanh Assembly Hall of Cantonese Chinese. During holidays, the pagoda attracts a constant flow of visitors throughout the day.

EVENING EXPERIENCE

BACH DANG WHARF AND WATER BUS

Head to Bach Dang Wharf to enjoy a relaxing Water Bus ride along the Saigon River. From the river, you will see the city from a different perspective, passing landmarks such as Landmark 81 and Thu Thiem Bridge. This experience allows you to explore the soul of Saigon and appreciate why it was once called the Paris of Indochina or the Pearl of the Far East.

At around 18:00, the bus will return you to your hotel or meeting point. End of tour.

Please note: The order of attractions may change depending on actual conditions, but all listed sites will still be included.

TOUR INCLUDES

• Air-conditioned bus or van

• English-speaking tour guide

• Mineral water

• Entrance fees

• Pick-up from selected hotels in Central District One only

TOUR EXCLUDES

• Personal expenses

Price per person: 18$

CHILDREN POLICY

Children from one meter to under one meter and forty centimeters in height are charged seventy-five percent of the adult price and will have their own seat.

Children under one meter in height are free of charge and must sit on their parents’ lap. Two adults may accompany one free child. From the second child onward, the charge is seventy-five percent of the ticket price.

Children from one meter and forty centimeters in height and above are charged the full adult price.