• Ho Thi Ky Flower Market - Founded in 1987, this market has blossomed into the largest wholesale flower market in Saigon today. It is named in honor of a brave young woman, just 23 years old, who gave her life during the Vietnam War. Due to the high demand for flowers in Vietnam, the market offers a vast array of flowers. Additionally, there are flower decoration items such as baskets, vases, painted flowers, and flower stands available at affordable prices, as it is the largest wholesale flower market. Any flower-related goods can be found here.
• Ba Thien Hau Temple - Thien Hau Temple is one of the oldest pagodas in Saigon, showcasing the style of ancient Chinese pagodas, from its architecture to its construction materials. Built in 1760 by the Chinese community, who donated funds to construct the temple of Lady Thien Hau as a token of gratitude for her blessings, the temple has retained its unique architecture despite several restorations over 256 years. Thien Hau Temple serves as a spiritual home with significant cultural influence on the Chinese community in Ho Chi Minh City. The pagoda houses hundreds of antiques dating from the late 18th century to the early 20th century, including wooden statues, stone statues, stone steles, bronze statues, parallel sentences, and bas-reliefs.
• Chợ Lớn - Also known as Saigon Cho Lon, Chinatown is located on the west bank of the Saigon River. Cho Lon (Big Market) encompasses the western half of District 5 and several adjoining neighborhoods in District 11. At its center stands Binh Tay Market, the most important commercial hub there. For decades, it has been inhabited by the Chinese community, earning it the name Chinatown. Cho Lon has become a vast trading market and an attractive destination for tourists visiting Ho Chi Minh City. While Cho Lon may not boast the variety of goods found in other large markets in Ho Chi Minh City, it is renowned as a wholesale market with unique and high-quality products that are hard to resist. Popular items include Vietnamese silk, lacquerware, hand-embroidered clothing, and skillfully woven textiles. Shopping enthusiasts should definitely visit.
• The Independence Palace - The Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, was constructed on the site of the former Norodom Palace, covering an area of 120,000 square meters. Located at the end of Le Duan Street, where it intersects with Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, it symbolizes Vietnam’s traditional philosophy, oriental rituals, and national character, harmoniously combined with modern architecture. With its stunning design featuring hundreds of rooms adorned with luxurious furnishings and decorations, along with its magnificent external space, The Independence Palace is an ideal place for travelers to escape Saigon’s intense sunlight, enjoy the refreshing cool air, and explore one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most remarkable structures.
• War Remnants Museum - The War Remnants Museum, formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, houses over 20,000 documents, exhibits, and films, with more than 1,500 documents, artifacts, and films regularly featured in eight thematic exhibitions. Over 35 years, the War Museum in Ho Chi Minh City has welcomed over 15 million visitors from both home and abroad. Visiting the War Remnants Museum offers a poignant reminder of the long and brutal Vietnam War, with many graphic photographs and American military equipment on display, including a helicopter with rocket launchers, a tank, a fighter plane, a single-seater attack aircraft, and a 6,800kg conventional bomb.
• Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater) - The Saigon Opera House, also known as the Municipal Theatre Saigon, is situated in Lam Son Square at the beginning of Le Loi Street, a popular shopping street that extends from the park across the road to Ben Thanh Market. Standing majestically at the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, where it intersects with many important routes, the building is a striking sight in Saigon both day and night.
• People’s Committee Building - Ho Chi Minh City Hall is not open to the public as it is an official government building. Its beautiful French Colonial architecture and sunny cream-and-yellow hue make it a favorite among tourists and a symbol of Saigon, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The building is located at one end of Nguyen Hue Boulevard on Le Thanh Ton Street, a short walk from Dong Khoi Street. Officially known as the People’s Committee Building, it was constructed in the early 1900s by French builders who drew inspiration from European town halls. Previously known as the City Hall of Saigon before 1975, it now serves as the headquarters of the People’s Committee.
• Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral - Notre Dame Cathedral Saigon is one of the most distinctive architectural structures in Ho Chi Minh City. From the outside, the bright red color of the refined brick wall, which has remained free of moss for hundreds of years, is visible. These bricks were manufactured in Guichard Carvin, Marseille St André, France, and were directly imported from France. The cathedral features 56 colored glass plates on the walls that depict characters and events from the Holy Bible. These glass plates reflect light, creating a magnificent beauty. There are 31 flower-shaped air holes on the wall, resembling a carpet of flowers, and 25 windows assembled with multi-colored glass.
• Central Post Office - The Saigon Central Post Office, known in Vietnamese as Bưu điện Trung tâm Sài Gòn, is located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City at number 2, Paris Commune Street, District 1, nearly opposite the Saigon Notre Dame Basilica, the city’s grand cathedral. Built between 1886 and 1891 when Vietnam was part of French Indochina, it was designed by Gustave Eiffel, a renowned French architect, in collaboration with Alfred Foulhoux. It is the largest post office in Vietnam and a must-visit tourist attraction in Ho Chi Minh City.
• Ben Thanh Market - Ben Thanh Market is a large central market situated in the heart of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Constructed in 1870 by the French, it was initially called Les Halles Centrales before being renamed Ben Thanh in 1912. Originating as a wet market created by street vendors in the early 17th century, Ben Thanh Market has experienced many changes throughout its history. It is the oldest surviving market and one of the symbols of Saigon City, making it a must-see for any visitor to this 300-year-old city, Ho Chi Minh.

• Private transportation with A/C
• Guide
• Lunch
• All entrance fees
• All fees and taxes
• Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• • Beverage or drinks on meal (if any) - Personal expenses

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Begin the Shore Excursions tour with a pick-up from the Cruise port, followed by a 45-minute to 1-hour drive to Saigon, where a stop will be made at a local area.
9:30 AM: Visit the Flower Market.
10:30 AM: Take another half-hour drive to China Town, featuring a wholesale market and the Thien Hau Temple, renowned for its charm and unique ancient architecture in Saigon.

• Explore a non-touristy wet market in a different part of the city.
  12:30 PM: Arrive at the Reunification Palace (Independence Palace), a historic site marking the end of the Vietnam War.
  1:30 PM: Savor a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.
  2:00 PM: Visit all the iconic landmarks of the city:
• Saigon City Hall
• The Central Post Office
• The Notre Dame Cathedral
• Saigon Opera House
  2:30 PM: Proceed to the War Museum.
  3:30 PM: Return drive to the Cruise Port.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.