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Itineraries for a Saigon Walking Tour

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As a center of economy in Vietnam, Saigon welcomes visitors from all over the world to the city for business trips and touring. It is not difficult to explore the culture of the city since there are many kinds of attractions and activities in Saigon. Touring Saigon on a motorbike is the most convenient option for full exploration, but getting aroun...

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Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden

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Established over 150 years ago, the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden is one of the oldest zoos in the world. This place is a historical and iconic landmark of the Ho Chi Minh City with wide collections of rare animals and plants. Some of them are on the list of the high risk of extinction. This place is also a familiar destination for city dwellers,...

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An Dong Market in Ho Chi Minh City

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An Dong Market is another popular market after Ben Thanh Market and Cho Lon in Ho Chi Minh City. This market is located in the Chinatown area and has served many shop owners of boutiques and local customers in the city since it was built. This is also a special local landmark where tourists rarely know about to explore and visit. Our local gui...

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The Fito Museum of Traditional Medicine in Ho Chi Minh City

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Being the first and the only one private museum in Vietnam about traditional medicine, Fito Museum has done a great job with rich collections of unique artifacts. Moreover, the whole museum is neat and well-organized with English-speaking staffs. Visiting this museum could offer a great insight into thousands of years of the Vietnamese traditional ...

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What to Do on Ho Chi Minh Shore Excursions

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On the voyage to travel around the world or Southeast Asia by cruise ships, Ho Chi Minh City is a great destination that will surely bring you an interesting trip. Are you looking for what to see and explore in Ho Chi Minh City shore excursions? Our local guide can help you get a glimpse of what to do on Ho Chi Minh City shore excursions. Your Drop...

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Must-Visit Top Art Museums in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City is well-known for its rich and diverse culture. It is clearly visible through monuments, historical attractions, and displayed remnants in places like the museums. Coming to these art museums, you will learn more about the history, culture as well as the mindset, and lifestyle of people living in the city. If you have the opportuni...

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Bach Dang River Bus to Thu Duc District

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Want to cruise down the Saigon River on your travel? Check out the Bach Dang river bus to Thu Duc, a pilot for a new kind of public transportation in Ho Chi Minh City to reduce the traffic load on the streets. It is currently the only route of the river bus, so if you are looking for convenient transportation, this type is not recommended. However,...

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Ky Dong Church in Ho Chi Minh City

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Located in a quiet crossroad in District 3, Ky Dong Church is one of the best local churches that you should pay a visit when coming to Ho Chi Minh City. With a simple design well combined with modern and traditional Roman style, Ky Dong Church will bring you a peaceful feel in the middle of bustling Saigon. How to Get to Ky Dong Church Address:&nb...

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Museum of Vietnam History in Ho Chi Minh City

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Besides the famous War Remnants Museum which can help you understand the contemporary history of Vietnam, the Museum of Vietnam History in Ho Chi Minh City is the place that can you have a journey way back. In this guide, we will go through each room from the prehistoric period to the present days. About Museum of Vietnam History in Ho Chi Minh Cit...

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The Fine Arts Museum in Ho Chi Minh City

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This attraction is one of the hundreds of ancient houses from the French colonial period that have been preserved in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Nowadays, the building is used as the Fine Arts Museum exhibiting many of the most famous artworks representing every Vietnamese historical stage. When visiting here, you will have the chance to admire the ...

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Southern Women's Museum in Ho Chi Minh City

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When you are traveling, it would be a nice idea to stop by Southern Women’s Museum in Ho Chi Minh city since it would showcase how brave women were during the famous Vietnam War, their daily lives, religious beliefs, and a traditional costume, Ao dai. Southern Women’s Museum in Ho Chi Minh city is currently saving 30,431 artifacts, including 929 it...

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Mariamman - A Hindu Temple in Ho Chi Minh City

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While most of the ancient pagodas and temples in Ho Chi Minh City were originally established by the Vietnamese or the Chinese emigrants, Mariamman Hindu Temple is a special architecture of the Indian culture that was built in the early of the 20th century by the Tamil after they had settled in this area. Beside some famous attractions such as Ben ...

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What to See at the Cu Chi Tunnels

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The tunnels at Cu Chi is one of the most famous attractions in Ho Chi Minh City that you should visit to understand more about the Vietnam War. A visit to this monument will let you see the living conditions of Vietnamese soldiers during the war and how the tunnels system contributed to the victory of the People's Liberation Armed Forces of South V...

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Nhi Phu (Ong Bon) Temple in Ho Chi Minh City

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Religious sites are special features of Vietnam travel. There is a variety of temples and pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City such as Vinh Nghiem Pagoda and Thien Hau Temple. These religious sites have contributed substantially to the holy aspect of the long-established city. That is also the reason why temples are irreplaceable despite changes in city's l...

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Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

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After more than 10 centuries since Buddhism first came to Vietnam, a lot of temples and pagodas have been built across the country. Besides Jade Emperor Pagoda and Xa Loi Pagoda, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City is one of the famous and most important pagodas to Buddhism in Vietnam. Read our guide to this beautiful religious attraction and ad...

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Flower Festival at Tao Dan Park During Vietnamese Tet

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In celebration of the biggest national holiday in Vietnam - the Lunar New Year, locally known as Tet, Ho Chi Minh City opens up multitudinous entertainment activities, namely colorful flower streets and festivals. The flower festival at Tao Dan Park in District 1, is one of the major hot spots for an impressive exhibition of Vietnamese flowers bloo...

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Tours by Locals in Saigon

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Learn about various options for tours operated by locals in Saigon and why you should choose them.   The tours by locals in Saigon by i Tour Vietnam offer you the best deals of many kinds: Saigon Day AdventureSaigon Night AdventureSaigon’s Other Sidei Love Foodi Really Love Food All tours are private. You can choose a motorbike ride or car opt...

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Saigon Motorcycle Tours: A Must-try Experience in Vietnam

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If the ideal tour in Halong is on a cruise ship and walking is the perfect way to explore Hoi An Ancient Town, Saigon motorcycle tours should be an experience that you can’t miss out when in this dynamic city. See the Unseen with Saigon Motorcycle Tours What’s new when traveling from places to places on motorcycles? You may think nothing much excep...

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Hanh Thong Tay Church

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Hanh Thong Tay Church has its main gate facing one of the most crowdest and busiest streets of Go Vap District. Although the traffic seems to be heavy for most time of the day, the atmosphere inside the area of the church remains calm and peaceful. This church is a representative of Saigon’s Other Sides, the part with a great cultural identity that...

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Minh Huong Temple - Phuoc An Assembly Hall

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Nestled in the bustling commercial hub of Saigon's Chinatown is a small quiet temple named Minh Huong. The temple is frequented by Chinese (“Nguoi Hoa") and Vietnamese alike for its famously sacred atmosphere as well as the cultural representations in Ho Chi Minh City. General Information of Minh Huong Temple - Phuoc An Assembly Hall Address: 184 H...

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