On this amazing half-day tour, you will have an opportunity to explore the hidden charm of non-touristic century aged village specialized in making statues for worshipping. Walk along the local wet market where Saigonese & Chinese shop their daily fresh vegetables, meat, ingredients...You may try your bargaining skill to get some local snacks for tasting. Visit the local Chinese temple built in XVII century, then stroll down the herbal streets and stop by a local cafe's for a refreshment.
China Town, Saigon
4 hours, from US$105pp
Private Tour
JOURNEYOverview
Overview
On this amazing tour, you will explore the hidden charm of non-touristic century aged village specialized in making statues for worshipping. Walk along the local wet market where Saigonese & Chinese shop their daily fresh vegetables, meat, ingredients…You may try your bargaining skill to get some local snacks for tasting. Visit the local Chinese temple built in XVII century, then stroll down the herbal streets and stop by a local cafe’s for a refreshment.
JOURNEYHighlights
- Explore the century-aged village with multi-generational business of making statues for worshipping in district 6
- Discover the 500-year-old Phung Hung market where greeen and fresh vegetables and daily food are sold to locals
- Visit the local Chinese temple built in XVII century, learn local rituals in worshipping of the Chinese and understand how to apply in real life of the Chinese
- Enjoy refreshment at a local cafe’s of Ba Lu family, a fimily with 70+ years of roasting coffee beans
Highlights
- Explore the century-aged village with multi-generational business of making statues for worshipping in district 6
- Discover the 500-year-old Phung Hung market where greeen and fresh vegetables and daily food are sold to locals
- Visit the local Chinese temple built in XVII century, learn local rituals in worshipping of the Chinese and understand how to apply in real life of the Chinese
- Enjoy refreshment at a local cafe’s of Ba Lu family, a fimily with 70+ years of roasting coffee beans
JOURNEYItinerary
- Pick up from the hotel / port gate then transfer to the renowned China Town of Saigon.
- Start with a walking tour through the century-aged Buddha village, where you will see local artisans crafting a statue from scratch.
- Visit Giac Hai pagoda to understand better of local worshipping practices
- Drive to 500-year-old Phung Hung local wet market, take a walk around
- Stop by Ba Lu cafe’s, enjoy a cup of coffee with 70+ years of unique roasting technique
- Continue with a walking tour through hidden streets, leading to the famous headquarter of China Town
- Visit the Sea Goddess Temple, learn the local worshipping practice
- Shop at the biggest wholesale market Binh Tay (optional) then drive back to the hotel / port gate. End of services.
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Itinerary
- Pick up from the hotel / port gate then transfer to the renowned China Town of Saigon.
- Start with a walking tour through the century-aged Buddha village, where you will see local artisans crafting a statue from scratch.
- Visit Giac Hai pagoda to understand better of local worshipping practices
- Drive to 500-year-old Phung Hung local wet market, take a walk around
- Stop by Ba Lu cafe’s, enjoy a cup of coffee with 70+ years of unique roasting technique
- Continue with a walking tour through hidden streets, leading to the famous headquarter of China Town
- Visit the Sea Goddess Temple, learn the local worshipping practice
- Shop at the biggest wholesale market Binh Tay (optional) then drive back to the hotel / port gate. End of services.
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JOURNEYDates & Prices
Date of operations: We operate this tour daily and on request. We highly recommend booking in advance, at least 24 hours to ensure we can provide the best service. Also, just to let you know this trip can be fully tailored to meet your expected departure time, dates, and travel interests.
Price per person: from US$105/person, minimum of 2 persons.
What’s included:
> Experienced, knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide escort
> Round-trip transferred on a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
> Walking tour through the century-aged Buddha village
> Admissions during the trip (if any)
> Coffee for refreshment with local snacks at Phung Hung market
> Complimentary pick up at your hotel lobby in district 1, 3, or Nha Rong port gate in district 4
What’s not included:
> Gratuities for your tour guide & driver
> 3.5% extra for tour payment made via Credit card or Payment link
Extra information that you need to know before you book this trip:
> Pick up and drop off will be at hotels in districts 1 & 3, or at the Saigon port gate in district 4
> Guest, to let our travel advisor know if there’s a food allergy or special food request upon placing your booking
> For a group request of more than 30 guests, please contact our travel experts at call: (+84) 888-998-919 or (+84) 818-011-899 or email: myrequest@destination-indochina.com for further details and assistance.
Dates & Prices
Date of operations: We operate this tour daily and on request. We highly recommend booking in advance, at least 24 hours to ensure we can provide the best service. Also, just to let you know this trip can be fully tailored to meet your expected departure time, dates, and travel interests.
Price per person: from US$105/person, minimum of 2 persons.
What’s included:
> Experienced, knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide escort
> Round-trip transferred on a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
> Walking tour through the century-aged Buddha village
> Admissions during the trip (if any)
> Coffee for refreshment with local snacks at Phung Hung market
> Complimentary pick up at your hotel lobby in district 1, 3, or Nha Rong port gate in district 4
What’s not included:
> Gratuities for your tour guide & driver
> 3.5% extra for tour payment made via Credit card or Payment link
Extra information that you need to know before you book this trip:
> Pick up and drop off will be at hotels in districts 1 & 3, or at the Saigon port gate in district 4
> Guest, to let our travel advisor know if there’s a food allergy or special food request upon placing your booking
> For a group request of more than 30 guests, please contact our travel experts at call: (+84) 888-998-919 or (+84) 818-011-899 or email: myrequest@destination-indochina.com for further details and assistance.
