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8.00 - 8:30 AM We will pick up you right at your hotel.

Firstly, excursion Cu Chi Tunnels; an underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the struggle for independence. It took about 25 years to build this underground city, which has living rooms, kitchens, hospitals, weapon factories, storage facilities, and a command center. The tunnel system was an excellent way for the Vietcong to move around the countryside undetected by the Americans and home to around 10,000 people who lived underground for several years.

Before we go underground, we watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. We then spend the next hour exploring the maze of tunnels. Also on display are various mantraps and the remains of an American tank as well as numerous bomb craters made by 500-pound bombs dropped by B52 bombers. Have lunch at the restaurant, then we drive back to Saigon arriving at approximately 02.00 pm.

Secondly, Notre Dame Cathedral is located in the heart of the city and the French built it in the late 1877s. Notre Dame is not just the oldest Christian church in Vietnam but also the unique and excellent architecture of Saigon.

Thirdly, the General Post Office (Designed by Gustav Eiffel, the Post Office is a testament to the French presence in the late 1800s. The look and feel of this grand building is like an elegant railway station. Fourthly, you'll then be driven to visit the Jade Emperor Temple. It’s one of the best Taoist temples in Vietnam, with superb effigies, remarkable carved panels of the descent to Hell, and somewhat incongruous terrapin and tortoise sanctuaries. You can choose to visit the Jade Emperor Temple War Museum or Reunification Palace.

Fifthly, then you’ll have approximately two hours to visit Ben Thanh market, one of the liveliest areas of Saigon, which is packed with every conceivable commodity, and visit a lacquer workshop to see the complex processes and meticulous workmanship involved in this traditional Vietnamese craft product.

5:30- 6:00 PM Finish the Cu Chi Tunnels & Saigon City Tour full day with us. Thank you and see you on your next trip!