PRE- TET IN SAIGON: A JOURNEY INTO LOCAL TRADITIONS (Half day)

Highlights

Discover Saigon’s pre-Tet atmosphere through vibrant local streets, visit Binh Dong Pier Tet Flower Market and stroll through Chinatown across Tau Hu Canal with lantern-filled streets and festive decorations, explore On Lang Temple to learn about local spiritual practices and pray for luck and prosperity, then enjoy Saigon coffee culture and visit Phố Ông Đồ (Calligraphy Street) with a complimentary calligraphy gift for the New Year.

Itinerary

08:00 . 08:00 – Pick-up at Saigontourist Travel Service Office (102 Nguyen Hue St., District 1) or district 1,3,4. - Tour with guide
Meet your guide and receive a brief introduction to the tour highlights and Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet) traditions.
08:30 . Sightseeing at Binh Dong Pier – Tet Flower Market - Tour with guide
Arrive at Binh Dong Pier in Cho Lon (Chinatown). Walk along the pier to see hundreds of boats from the Mekong Delta selling colorful flowers, creating a vibrant floating flower market. Enjoy photo opportunities and the lively pre-Tet atmosphere. Cross the pedestrian bridge over Tau Hu Canal and continue walking through streets decorated with red lanterns, calligraphy, lucky charms, and festive Tet ornaments. Walk through pedestrian bridge across the Tau Hu chanel to continue your trip through the street bursts with red lanterns, calligraphy, lucky charms, and festive ornaments.
09:30 . Visit On Lang Temple - Tour with guide
Visit one of the oldest and most sacred Chinese temples in Saigon. Admire its traditional red-and gold architecture, intricate carvings, and ceramic decorations. Learn about local spiritual practices and pray for luck, peace, and prosperity for the New Year.
10:30 . Coffee Break – Saigon Coffee Culture - Tour with guide
Relax at a local coffee shop and enjoy a refreshing drink while experiencing Saigon’s unique coffee culture and festive pre-Tet vibe.
11:30 . Visit “Pho Ong Do” – Calligraphy Street - Tour with guide
Visit Calligraphy Street (Phố Ông Đồ) at the Youth Cultural House. Watch calligraphy masters write New Year wishes for luck, prosperity, and happiness. Each guest receives a complimentary calligraphy artwork as a Tet keepsake.
12:00 . Return - Tour with guide
Return to the original meeting point. The tour concludes with memorable moments, colorful photos, and a deeper understanding of Saigon’s vibrant Tet culture.

What to Expect

- Decorate the streets in Cho Lon - Chinatown.

- Binh Dong Pier - Tet Flower Market

- Ong Lang Temple

- Vietnamese coffee shop

- “Pho Ong Do” – Calligraphy Street

Departure:

- Start at 08:00 and return around 12:00

- At Saigontourist Travel Service Office: 45 Le Thanh Ton or 102 Nguyen Hue St., Dist. 1, HCMC 10 minutes before prior to departure time.

- Hotel pick-up in Dist. 1, Dist. 3 & Dist. 4.

Term & conditions

Tour inclusive:

V.A.T and service charge.
Air-conditioned transfer (group-joining).
English-speaking guide.
Admission fees as specified in the itinerary.
Drinking water & 01 drink at The Coffee Shop

Tour exclusive:

Travel insurance.
Personal expenses and other services unspecified as above.

Tour price for children:

Children from 1 month to 5 years old: free of charge.
Children from 6 years to 10 years old: 80% of adult’s price.
Children from 11 years old: 100% of adult’s price.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation charge: 60% of the tour fare (applicable to cancellations made 2 days before the departure day).

Last-minute cancellation or no show (within 48 hours): 100% of the tour fare.