Explore Ho Chi Minh City’s historic center and experience the city as it was before the war.

Ho Chi Minh City cyclo tour starts with a visit to the the War Remnants Museum. This museum was opened in September 1975 and displays old military equipment and vehicles that where being used during the Vietnam War.

Continue your cyclo tour with a visit to the Reunification Palace, formerly known as the Presidential Palace, known for the sight of South Vietnam’s Surrender in April 1975.

Walk down to see Notre Dame Cathedral and General Post Office, which are beautiful examples of architecture from the French colonial period. After that, your cyclo will transfer you to a local restaurant where you will be enjoying some Vietnamese food.

Explore Ho Chi Minh City’s historic Chinatown, named Cho Lon, or “Big Market,” by the locals, and experience the city as it was before the war.

Chinatown was established as early as Saigon, and is where the Ming Dynasty Chinese first settled in Vietnam. They live their lives much as they did before 1975, doing business and continuing their traditions as the country develops around them.

Traveling by cyclo, the typical pedicabs of the city, let you experience local life of Chinatown up close. Feel the hustle and bustle of street vendors selling a mixture of herbs for traditional medicine.

Driven through small alleys, passing many small, family-run businesses.

Along the way, you will come across the 250-year-old Lady Thien Hau Temple (God of the Sea), as well as the historic South Saigon Cha Tam Church. You have time for shopping at Binh Tay Market, before your cyclo driver will bring you to a local restaurant to taste some Vietnamese food.