• 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 showcases a vast array of flowers. Additionally, it offers flower decoration items such as baskets, vases, painted flowers, and flower stands at affordable prices, being 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, reflecting the style of ancient Chinese pagodas, from its architecture to its construction materials. Built in 1760 by the Chinese community, who funded the temple to honor Lady Thien Hau for her blessings, it has stood for 256 years. Despite several restorations, Thien Hau Pagoda retains its unique architecture and serves as a spiritual home with significant cultural influence on the Chinese community in Ho Chi Minh City. The pagoda houses hundreds of antiques from the late 18th to early 20th century, including wooden and 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) comprises the western half of District 5 and several neighborhoods in District 11. At its center is Binh Tay Market, the most important commercial hub there. Inhabited by the Chinese community for decades, Cho Lon has become a vast trading market and a popular destination for tourists visiting Ho Chi Minh City. While not as famous for its variety of goods as other large markets in the city, it is known for its unique and high-quality products, including Vietnamese silk, lacquerware, hand-embroidered clothes, and skillfully woven textiles. Shopping enthusiasts should visit at least once.

• The Independence Palace - Also known as the Reunification Palace, it was built 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 personalities, harmoniously combined with modern architecture. With its glamorous design, hundreds of rooms adorned with luxurious furnishings and decorations, and a stunning external space, the Independence Palace is an ideal place for travelers to escape Saigon’s heat, enjoy the cool air, and explore one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most remarkable structures.

• War Remnants Museum - Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, the War Remnants Museum houses over 20,000 documents, exhibits, and films, with more than 1,500 items regularly featured in eight thematic exhibitions. Over 35 years, the museum has welcomed over 15 million visitors from around the world. A visit to the War Remnants Museum offers a sobering reminder of the Vietnam War’s long and brutal history, with 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 located in Lam Son Square at the start of Le Loi Street, a popular shopping street that extends to Ben Thanh Market. Standing magnificently in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, where it intersects with many important routes, the building is an impressive sight both day and night.

• People’s Committee Building - Ho Chi Minh City Hall, an official Vietnam government building, is closed to the public. Its beautiful French Colonial architecture and sunny cream-and-yellow hue make it a tourist favorite and a symbol of Saigon, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The building stands 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 built in the early 1900s, inspired by 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 Ho Chi Minh City’s most unique architectural landmarks. Its bright red brick walls, which have remained moss-free for over a century, were made in Guichard Carvin, Marseille St André, France, and directly imported from France. The cathedral features 56 colored glass plates depicting characters and events from the Holy Bible, which reflect light to create a magnificent beauty. The walls have 31 flower-shaped air holes 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, and his collaborator 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 located in the heart of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Built in 1870 by the French, it was initially called Les Halles Centrales before being renamed Ben Thanh in 1912. From its origins 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 Saigon’s symbols, making it a must-see for any visitor to this 300-year-old city.

• 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.