SAIGON RETRO

Morning: Ho Chi Minh City - Historic Continental Saigon Hotel - Museum of Fine Arts - Nhi Phu Assembly Hall

• 07:00: Meet at Saigontourist Office (102 Nguyen Hue, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City). Departure to the Continental Saigon Hotel. Travel through some of the oldest streets in the city, unchanged for nearly 70 years (since 1955), including Le Thanh Ton Street with its iconic City Hall and the northern gate of Ben Thanh Market, Truong Dinh Street, a green haven passing through a park, and Hai Ba Trung Street, a historic artery of the city.

• 07:15: Enjoy a light Parisian-style breakfast at Le Bourgeois Restaurant (Continental Saigon Hotel), a once-popular meeting place for French elites and Western visitors.

• 08:15: Explore the architectural and historical beauty of the Continental Saigon Hotel, the city’s first and most magnificent hotel, still standing after more than 140 years. The hotel is now part of the Saigontourist Group.

• 09:15: Drive along Dong Khoi Street (formerly Tu Do and Catinat), the oldest and busiest street in Saigon, central to the city’s history and development.

• 09:30: Visit the Museum of Fine Arts, housed in a luxurious and classical Baroque-style mansion from the early 20th century, blending Eastern and Western architectural beauty. The museum displays famous artworks, ancient artifacts, sculptures, and paintings of significant historical, cultural, and artistic value.

• 10:30: Drive past famous early 20th-century landmarks like the Indochina Railway Building, Ben Thanh Market, and the 120-year-old Huyen Sy Church. Arrive at Cho Lon, the historic Chinatown area established in the 17th century by Chinese settlers. Drive through streets like Chau Van Liem and Hai Thuong Lan Ong, visiting the historic mansions of Saigon’s wealthiest families.

• 11:00: Visit Nhi Phu Assembly Hall (Ong Bon Pagoda), a nationally recognized architectural and artistic monument since 1998, representing the cultural and spiritual heritage of the Fujian-speaking Chinese community in Ho Chi Minh City.

• 11:45: Enjoy a Chinese-style lunch at Dong Khanh Hotel.

Afternoon: Memories of Old Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City

• 13:15: After lunch, visit a special exhibition space showcasing thousands of artifacts from the daily life of old Saigon (recognized by the Vietnam Record Organization in 2020). Enjoy free time to explore the nostalgic space, relax, and have refreshments.

• 14:30: Return to the starting point. End of the tour.

Note: The itinerary may be adjusted as needed while ensuring all activities are included.

VND 750,000 per person (group of 30 people)

Departure Dates: June 8, June 23, July 6, July 21, August 3, August 18

For Inquiries:

• Hotline: 091 127 3003
• Ms. Ngoc Thuy: 0968 994 780