1 Day Special City Tour: 193rd Anniversary Of The Death Of Duke Le Van Duyet
- 10 Remaining seats
- Time: 1 day
- Origin: HCMC (SG City tour : Lang Ong A193 1 Day)
- Validity: 22 Sept 2025
- Transport: Car
- Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
- Minimum number of guests: 8
Highlights
In this tour, you will also gain deeper insights into Saigon’s 300-year heritage, from its historical figures and spiritual traditions to its vibrant local life and cuisine.
Lê Văn Duyệt Tomb – Legacy of a Southern Governor-General.
Bình Hòa Communal House – Heritage of festivals and royal decrees.
Bà Chiểu Market & Phở Hòa – Authentic flavors of Saigon.
Ngọc Hoàng Pagoda & Tân Định Church – Faith meets architecture.
Ho Chi Minh City Museum – 300 years of Saigon heritage.
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Itinerary
07:30
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Guests gather at Saigontourist Office – 102 Nguyen Hue Street and depart to Lăng Ông – Lê Văn Duyệt.
08:00
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Arrival at Lăng Ông. • Explore the solemn tomb architecture. • Listen to stories about General Lê Văn Duyệt – the Governor-General of Gia Định, who greatly contributed to the development of Southern Vietnam.
09:00 – 10:00
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Enjoy hát bội performances: Xây Chầu Đại Bội (Sept 21) or Phụng Nghi Đình (Sept 22).
10:15
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Visit Bình Hòa Communal House, which holds royal decrees from the Nguyễn dynasty and honors many historical figures, including General Lê Văn Duyệt. It was also a place where the traditional Kỳ yên festival – once supported by the General – was celebrated.
11:00
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Explore Bà Chiểu Market – one of the oldest markets in Ho Chi Minh City, associated with famous local dishes such as sticky rice with roasted chicken, and fried phá lấu.
11:30
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Transfer to Phở Hòa – a long-standing and famous brand of phở in the city, an emblem of Vietnamese cuisine with its signature Southern-style flavor.
13:00
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Visit Ngọc Hoàng Pagoda, renowned for its spiritual significance and visited by many world leaders.
14:00
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Visit Tân Định Church – an outstanding religious building with Gothic and Roman architectural features, famous for its striking pink façade, a popular check-in spot in Saigon.
15:00
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Visit Ho Chi Minh City Museum to learn about the history of Saigon – Gia Định in the 18th–19th centuries, focusing on the period when Duke Lê Văn Duyệt was Governor-General and his influential role in managing and developing Southern Vietnam.
16:30
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Return to Saigontourist Office. End of program – farewell and see you again!
What to Expect
Departure:
- Start at 08:00 and return around 16:00
- At Saigontourist Travel Service Office: 45 Le Thanh Ton or 102 Nguyen Hue St., HCMC 10 minutes before prior to departure time.
Term & conditions
INCLUSIVE:
Transportation
service as per itinerary
Vietnamese-speaking
tour guide
Entrance
fees
Light
lunch
Complimentary
bottled water (1 per guest)
EXCLUSIVE :
Personal expenses, food & drinks outside the program, and other services not mentioned above
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation charge will be applied if cancellation notice made:
- After booking confirmation: 10% of the tour fare.
- Within 24 hours before departure time: 40% of the tour fare.
- Last-minute or no-show: 100% of the tour fare.