1. Cu Chi Tunnels
On 13 July 2024, we will visit the popular Cu Chi Tunnels which are an immense network of connecting tunnels located in the Cu Chi District of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. They were used in several military campaigns during the Vietnam War.
Participants can discover by themselves other interesting places such as Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, The Independence Palace, Ho Chi Minh City Hall... in Ho Chi Minh City or Mekong Delta tours in South Vietnam.
2. Ben Thanh Market
Location: Le Loi Street, Ben Thanh ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Ben Thanh Market is one of the famous destinations in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. When arriving in Ho Chi Minh City, visitors must definitely go to Ben Thanh market because it is not only a place to shop for local products, but also an interesting cultural experience.
(Source: https://www.visithcmc.vn/en/news/kham-pha-cho-ben-thanh-diem-den-khong-the-bo-qua-o-tp-ho-chi-minh)
3. Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
Location: No. 1 Paris Commune, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880 with red bricks imported from France and has been a famous tourist attraction.
(Source: https://vinpearl.com/en/saigon-notre-dame-cathedral-the-iconic-architecture-over-150-years-old)
4. The Independence Palace
Location: 135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, was built on the site of the former Norodom Palace. It is a unique architectural creation by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. The construction began in 1962 and was completed in 1966. It represents the traditional philosophy, the oriental rituals, and the characteristics of the Vietnamese people in a harmonious combination with modern structures.
(Source: https://vinpearl.com/en/independence-palace-saigon-detailed-sightseeing-experience-latest-2024)
5. Ho Chi Minh City Hall
Location: 86 Le Thanh Ton, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
Saigon City Hall is an excellent example of French colonial architecture in Ho Chi Minh City. Built between 1902 and 1908, the building was originally called Hotel de Ville de Saigon. Since 1975, the building has been the headquarters of the Peoples Committee in Ho Chi Minh City.
(Source: https://hochiminhcityhighlights.com/saigon-city-hall)
6. Mekong Delta tours
Location: South Vietnam
The Mekong Delta is a special area with its web of rivers, houseboats and floating markets. Life here mainly takes place on the water and from a boat you can see villages, rice fields and the daily life of local families pass you by. A visit to the Mekong Delta is therefore the absolute highlight of a trip through South Vietnam.
(Source: https://localvietnam.com/tours/mekong-delta/)
