Coming to Mui Ne (Phan Thiet), tourists often fall in love with transparent jewel-like waters, palm-fringes sandy beaches unfolding before visitors’ eyes. However, this lovely sea town is appealing not only by its beautiful beaches, but also by rubber plantations, dragon fruit gardens, and historical sites such as Poshanu Cham Towers. It is meant for those who wish to escape to a tranquil environment and enjoy the friendliness of the locals, who always extend a cordial welcome to their visitors.
As the country’s most dynamic city, Ho Chi Minh City is truly a vital economic hub with bustling life. The afternoon tour offers the varied sights, sounds and flavours of this enchanting city. Discover An Dong Market and the famous XQ embroidery workshop where you can find exquisite handicraft souvenirs and come into close contact with the people in daily routines. A pedicab ride roaming around lively commercial streets in Chinatown (1/2 hour) is countless unique waiting to be experienced. The tour also focuses on historical highlights including Jade Emperor Pagoda and Reunification Palace.
Cu Chi used to be a bitter battleground for many years during the Vietnam War. Visitors to our country cannot miss a visit to this “underground village” with the intricate network of over 200-km tunnels, 75 km from Ho Chi Minh City. It may be incredible if you don’t experience a short, exciting trip through this labyrinth of interlaced tunnels. Then challenge yourselves with rifle shooting at shooting range (at some surcharge). Additionally, green paddy fields stretching along the road to Cu Chi, spotted local peasants at work and buffaloes led by children... is really a pleasant sight.
Going all the way to Tay Ninh to visit the Great Caodai Holy See, a place of pilgrimage for quite a few Vietnamese Southern followers of Caodaism. In time of the noontide prayer service, you will join a peculiar but solemn ceremony with the congregation attired in lively red, yellow, blue and white and chanting religious hymns, followed by a delicious lunch in Tay Ninh. Then return to Ho Chi Minh City, with a stop at the “underground village” in Cu Chi district, which was used by the guerillas during the Vietnam War. Note: no shorts, no sleeveless tops inside the Caodai temple
The town of My Tho lies on the left side of the Mekong River and just a two-hour drive from the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City. Visitors will enjoy a cruise on the Mekong River and then ride on a hand-rowed sampan through small inlets under a green canopy of water-coconut trees to catch a glimpse of the daily activities of the local people. A visit to an orchard islet to observe the pastoral life and enjoy coconut milk, seasonal fruit, honey tea and lunch of country delicacies will also be arranged.
