Ho Chi Minh city is so called Saigon – where is well known “Pearl of the Far East”. It was the capital of the French colony of Cochinchina and later of the independent republic of South Vietnam from 1955–1975.
You’ll get to see all the significant landmarks left behind by the French and American influence in Vietnam. Check out the majestically framed Independence Palace just yards away from the Notre Dame Cathedral and a stone’s throw from Eiffel’s famed Post Office. You’ll get a final glimpse of the legacy the French in Vietnam with the Opera House and the City Hall (from outside only).
After that, you will have a chance to 360o panoramic view of the city from Saigon Skydeck and enjoy lunch in Hoang Yen restaurant.
Afternoon, you will experience an interesting trip to Saigon special streets by cyclo tour to: Dong Khoi (Luxury St), Huynh Thuc Khang (Flea market St), Le Cong Kieu (Antique St) and Pham Ngu Lao, De Tham, Bui Vien (Backpacker St).
