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.
Half-day Cyclo Journey Through Chinatown
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Chicken , Pasta, Salad , Rice
- Equipment
- Expert Guide Service
- Full Insurance
- Food & drinks
Exclusions
- All Personal Expenses
- Rafting Shoes (It costs an estimated 20 euros.)
Tour Plan
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.
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.
Meeting / Pickup
Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.
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
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants cannot participate in this tour.
- Your confirmation number or e-mail confirmation is your direct entry ticket.
- Pick-up at the security gate outside your accommodation.
- The Transfer can be 5-10 minutes late.
- The pick-up time varies depending on the location of your accommodation.
- We will send you a message with the pick-up time from your hotel.
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