Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Scenic Ho Chi Minh City

Eclectic Cultures Mix in Southeast Asian Metropolis Witness Ho Chi Minh City’s rich blend of Vietnamese traditions, Chinese influence and French colonial architecture. Join your guide and drive into the city, abuzz with scooters and bicycles. View the Reunification Palace, home to South Vietnam’s president during the Vietnam War. Continue past the soaring neo-Romanesque Notre Dame Cathedral, with its twin bell towers, and the elegant Central Post Office—a masterwork of Gothic, Renaissance and French styles. Stop for photos at the Municipal Theater, which was modeled after the Opéra Garnier in Paris. See the ornate Jade Emperor Pagoda then head to Bình Tây Market, a colorful marketplace, famed for its clothing, handicrats and local art, before stopping at a lacquer workshop. Here, witness artisans at work and browse their finely crafted wares before returning to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.