SAIGON – 3 HOURS TOUR WITH ALL THE HIDDEN STORIES

TOUR OVERVIEW

Meeting point: The Independence palace, District 1, HCMC

Itinerary:

1. The Independence Palace: The Independent Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, is a significant landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Built in the 1960s, it served as the presidential residence of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

I will share with you Vietnam war from two sides

French Indochina war is also mentioned and connected to it

2. The post office & the Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon: The post office: The Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is an iconic building known for its stunning French colonial architecture. Designed by Gustave Eiffel and completed in 1891, it features a grand, vaulted interior with ornate details, including a large central dome and intricate mosaics.
3. The Notre Dame Cathedral: The Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon is a stunning example of French Gothic architecture. Completed in 1880, it features striking stained-glass windows, twin bell towers, and a beautifully detailed façade.

You will enjoy stories about local belief of Christian, Buddhism and others

3. Coffee time – Katinat building

The Katinat Building, also known as the American Embassy or the U.S. Embassy in Saigon, is historically significant as the site from which the last American helicopter evacuated personnel on April 30, 1975, marking the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War. On that day, helicopters were seen lifting off from the rooftop of the building, symbolizing the chaotic final moments of U.S. involvement in Vietnam. The building itself has since been replaced by the new U.S. Embassy in Ho Chi Minh City, but the site remains a poignant reminder of that pivotal moment in history.

Tour ends at coffee place which is 5’ walk from the Post office

Duration: 3 hours

Start time:

In the morning: 9 am – 12 pm

In the afternoon: 14:30 – 17:30

Price: