Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City Overnight

Vietnam’s Vibrant Commerce and Cultural Capital Experience the mix of traditional and modern life in vibrant Ho Chi Minh City during an overnight stay. Take a traditional pedal cab ride through Old Saigon and enjoy a colorful folklore performance. Savor Vietnamese cuisine and immerse yourself in traditions and customs. Day 1 - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam After lunch on your ship, travel by motor coach to Ho Chi Minh City. After check-in at your hotel, head out to experience one of the city’s main methods of transportation on a “pedal cab” ride. Enjoy the architecture of Old Saigon, and observe local life and culture as your guide pedals you through this vibrant metropolis. Continue on to Saigon’s Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater for a lively folklore performance. Mua roi nuoc, or “water puppetry,” originated in North Vietnam during the 10th century; after the harvest, the ponds and rice paddies served as stages for impromptu shows. Backed by a Vietnamese orchestra, singers tell the story as the puppets appear to “dance on water.” Often the plays have a rural theme relating to Vietnamese folklore and are closely connected with the spiritual life of the Vietnamese people. After a mem