SAI GON, VIET NAM
This dynamic city pulsates with a unique energy, blending the cosmopolitan with the traditional. Wide French boulevards lined with colonial architecture weave their way past ancient temples and soaring skyscrapers, creating a captivating tapestry of history and modernity. Prepare to be charmed by the city’s
irresistible contrasts.
H A L F D A Y U N V E I L I N G S A I G O N â S C H I N A T O W N
Begin your exploration with a visit to FITO â the first museum on traditional herbal medicine, offering fascinating insights into traditional Vietnamese everyday life and medical development over the centuries.
Next, we’ll pay our respects at the Thien Hau Pagoda, a magnificent temple dedicated to the revered Lady of the Sea. Legends speak of her ability to locate and protect sailors lost at sea, making this a particularly significant site for the community. Enjoy a guided walk through the bustling trading areas, watch skillful craftsmen at work on Scissors Street. Along this former Rue de Canton, admire the ancient fusion French and Chinese architecture and immerse yourself in the local atmosphere of this unique district.
Then discover traditional herbal medicine quarter, just by standing on the street, you can inhale the
typical smell of herbs spreading through the air. If time permits, stroll through the side road of the age-old Dai Quang Minh market.
NOTES
* OPERATES: 08.00 â 12.00 or 13.00 â 17.00.
* INCLUSIONS: Transportation, Mineral water on car, English speaking guide, Tours & Activities
as mentioned, Entrance fee
* EXCLUSIONS: Meals and Drinks at meal, Tips and Gratuities