Chinatown Cyclo Journey Half-day Tour
- 3h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Embark on a captivating journey through Ho Chi Minh City’s Chinatown. Begin with a visit to the ancient Lady Thien Hau Temple, dedicated to the goddess of the sea. Relax on a cyclo as you explore local shops, uncovering traditional Chinese products. Visit Cha Tam Church, the first church for Catholic parishioners, and conclude at Binh Tay Market, a vibrant hub of commerce with rich history. Experience Highlights: Ancient Temples: Discover the stunning Lady Thien Hau Temple, dedicated to the goddess of the sea, and its rich history. Cyclo Adventure: Enjoy a leisurely cyclo ride through Chinatown, taking in the sights and sounds of this vibrant district. Cultural Insights: Visit Cha Tam Church, the first Catholic church for the local Chinese community. Market Exploration: Experience Binh Tay Market, a bustling hub showcasing traditional goods and local flavors.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City Center
- Transportation with air-conditioning
- Travel insurance
- Bottled drinking water
- Entrance fees
- Pedicab (Cyclo) 1 hour
- English speaking guides (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
What's not
- Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
- Tipping for local guides
Itinerary
The tour will begin with a ride to the Lady Thien Hau Temple. This temple, dedicated to the goddess of the sea, is one of the most fascinating and ancient temples in Chinatown. Thien Hau is the Vietnamese transcription of the Chinese name Tianhou ("Empress of Heaven"), an epithet of the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, the deified form of Lin Moniang, a medieval Fujianese girl credited with saving her family members from harm during a typhoon through her spiritual power.
After visiting the temple, you will relax on a cyclo (pedicab) as you explore Chinatown and visit local shops, where you can find Chinese products, including medicinal herbs and clothing. Chinatown is a captivating area showcasing classical Chinese architecture reminiscent of bygone eras, complete with numerous Chinese restaurants.
Next, we will visit Cha Tam Church (Saint Francis Xavier Parish Church), the first church ofCatholic parishioners in the local Chinese community of Ho Chi Minh City.
Our final stop is Binh Tay Market, constructed by the French in the 1880s, located in the heart of Vietnam’s largest Chinatown district.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Hoi An Express Travel
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price.
- Free for children 0-5 years old ; 50% off for children 6-10 years old
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 36% below the median of the 553 city tours we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 146 of 553.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, still widely called Saigon, is Vietnam's buzzing commercial hub of French colonial landmarks, war history and superb street food.
District 1 holds the main sights within walking distance: the red-brick Notre-Dame Cathedral, the elegant Central Post Office with its vaulted hall, the colonial Opera House and the ornate City Hall. The Independence Palace preserves its rooms as they were at the end of the war, and the War Remnants Museum tells the story of the conflict with sobering directness.
Top-ranked sights in Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Opera House (Opéra de Saïgon), Saigon Central Post Office.
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