Half-day Cyclo Journey Through Chinatown
Why we love it?
The Half-day Cyclo Journey Through Chinatown offers a unique exploration of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, combining cultural immersion with leisurely transportation. Lasting 3 hours and 30 minutes, this tour is ideal for travelers seeking an authentic experience in one of the city's vibrant districts. Participants will enjoy a one-hour ride in a cyclo, a traditional pedicab, while visiting significant sites such as the Lady Thien Hau Temple and the Cha Tam Church. This journey not only provides a glimpse into the local culture but also allows for a relaxed pace, making it suitable for all ages. The inclusion of hotel pickup and drop-off ensures convenience for those staying in the city center.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City Center
- Transportation with air-conditioning
- Entrance fees
- Cyclo (pedicab) 1 hour
- Bottled drinking water
- English speaking guide (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
- Travel insurance
- This tour will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Exclusions
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
Itinerary
Lady Thien Hau Temple
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.
Ho Chi Minh City
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
Cha Tam Church (Saint Francis Xavier Parish Church)
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.
Binh Tay Market
Our final stop is Binh Tay Market, constructed by the French in the 1880s, located in the heart of Vietnam’s largest Chinatown district.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- 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
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in HCMC Center (District 1,3,5,10, Phu Nhuan)
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
