Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is located at the southern part of Vietnam. A booming tourist destination, the country is rich with natural resouces and historical events. Travelling within the city is quite convenient because a lot of tour operators offer quality and reasonably priced travel packages and countless of itineraries. Most of the operators are situated at Pham Ngu Lao St., District 1, HCM. In here you can also find the hotels and restaurants while the business and shopping centers are just walking distance away. But remember to be cautious of motorcycles when crossing the streets though I read it is "best to cross with no hesitation".
Below are the tourist destinations we went to:
City Tour
Cu Chi Tunnels Tour
Visit the underground village, an incredible network of over 200 km tunnels where the heroic guerillas had been living and fighting during a long time war. (Source: Vietravel)
Finally experience Vietnamese cuisine and the local diners.
Lotteria - fastfood chicken burger
ABC Bakery - tasty pastries, baguettes and doughnuts
Pho Quynh - beef glass noodle soup
Below are the tourist destinations we went to:
City Tour
Post Office
War Remnants Museum
Notre Dame Cathedral
Ben Thanh market
Saigon Square shopping center
Mekong River Cruise
This tour let you experience the daily lifestyle of local people and the marvelous nature in the Mekong Delta. Starting with the transfer to Ben Tre province, take a motorized boat cruise to cross the Mekong river and land on Tortoise Island. Visit orchards, coconut candy factory and enjoy tropical fruits. Take a horse-drawn cart in the village and be serenaded with traditional music. Ride on rowing sampan through narrow, tree lined canals with water coconut palms. Free lunch at a local restaurant. (Source: Vietravel)
Cu Chi Tunnels Tour
Visit the underground village, an incredible network of over 200 km tunnels where the heroic guerillas had been living and fighting during a long time war. (Source: Vietravel)
Finally experience Vietnamese cuisine and the local diners.
Lotteria - fastfood chicken burger
Gon Cafe - sizzling/hot plates and Vietnamese rolls
(tip: wet rice paper first before rolling)
ABC Bakery - tasty pastries, baguettes and doughnuts
Pho Quynh - beef glass noodle soup
Travelling in Vietnam will let you experience a laid back country style living. It is an educational and memorable trip you shouldn't miss.
* Cebu Pacific round trip promo fare: P4,700.00
* Accommodation: Hong Thien Loc Hotel, Pham Ngu Lao St., District 1, HCM: $60/2 pax/room/night
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