FIXED DEPARTURE DATE:-
17SEP - 24SEP 2024
Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities. Hanoi, the capital, pays homage to the nation’s iconic Communist-era leader, Ho Chi Minh, via a huge marble mausoleum. Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) has French colonial landmarks, plus Vietnamese War history museums and the C? Chi tunnels, used by Viet Cong soldiers.
Vietnam is renowned for its rich culture, stunning natural landscapes, delicious cuisine, and historical landmarks. It is particularly known for its bustling cities like Hanoi, serene countryside like Ninh Binh, and vibrant markets offering unique shopping experiences
The traditional focuses of Vietnamese culture are based on humanity and harmony in which family and community values are highly regarded.Vietnam reveres a number of key cultural symbols, such as the Vietnamese dragon which is derived from crocodile and snake imagery; Vietnam's national father, L?c Long Quân is depicted as a holy dragon. The l?c is a holy bird representing Vietnam's national mother Âu C?. Other prominent images that are also revered are the turtle, buffalo and horse. Many Vietnamese also believe in the supernatural and spiritualism where illness can be brought on by a curse or sorcery or caused by non-observance of a religious ethic. Traditional medical practitioners, amulets and other forms of spiritual protection and religious practices may be employed to treat the ill person. In the modern era, the cultural life of Vietnam has been deeply influenced by government-controlled media and cultural programs. For many decades, foreign cultural influences, especially those of Western origin, were shunned. But since the recent reformation, Vietnam has seen a greater exposure to neighbouring Southeast Asian, East Asian as well to Western culture and media.
Package Includes
Price Includes
0625 : Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Go through the emigration formalities , Collect your baggage and refresh at the airport
08:30 :Come out side and welcome by our local representative and get private group transfers to Indian Restaurant for breakfast.
10:00 After breakfast, start for Saigon city tour. Tour in Saigon starting first with Reunification Palace, which was formerly the South Vietnam President’s residence and symbol of the Southern Administration’s reign until end of April 1975. Next, stop at Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, a neo-Roman cathedral built over 130 years ago by the colonial French with materials entirely imported from Marseilles. Call in Saigon Central Post Office, a fine colonial building which was designed and built in the early 20th Century by the famous French architect Gustave Eiffel. Move on toCho Lon or the city’s China Town where you will visit the Jade Emperor Temple (Phuoc Hai), a rare Taoist structure in Vietnam built in 1909 in dedication to the Lord of Heaven.Transfer to hotel for check in and Refresh and proceed to the other half day activities.
(PLEASE NOTE: Cu Chi Tunnel entry ticket is NOT INCLUDED)
Proceed to visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were once a major underground hideout and resistance base of Viet Cong forces during the two wars against the French and the Americans. The tunnels, entirely hand-dug, formed a highly intricate network of interlinked multilevel passageways at times stretched as far as the Cambodian border and totalling over 120 km in length. Its complexity was beyond imagination containing meeting rooms, kitchens, wells, clinics, schools, depots, trenches and emergency exits all aimed for guerrilla warfare. The tunnels were deep and strong enough to withstand destructive bombings and selfcontained enough to outlast prolonged sieges. Continue with dinner at Indian Local Restaurant and Return back to Hotel for over night stay.
