Half-day Cyclo Journey Through Chinatown
Overview
About
Immerse yourself in the authentic Vietnamese culture by exploring the charming streets and ancient architecture of Hoi An Ancient Town.
What you'll do
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Bottled drinking water
- English speaking guides (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
- Travel insurance
- Entrance fees
- Pedicab (Cyclo) 1 hour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City Center
- Transportation with air-conditioning
- Entry/Admission - Ba Thien Hau Temple
- Entry/Admission - Phố Tàu Sài Gòn (Chợ Lớn Quận 5)
- Entry/Admission - Nha Tho Cha Tam (Cha Tam Church)
- Entry/Admission - Binh Tay Market
What is not included?
- Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
- Tipping for local guides
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price.
- Free for children 0-5 years old ; 50% off for children 6-10 years old
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Itinerary
Ho Chi Minh City Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Half-day Cyclo Journey Through Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This half-day tours experience includes 4 stops over 1 day. Duration: 3 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
Here is the starting point
Ba Thien Hau Temple
The tour will begin with a ride to the Lady Thien Hau Temple. This temple, dedicated to the goddess of the sea, is one of the most fascinating and ancient temples in Chinatown. Thien Hau is the Vietnamese transcription of the Chinese name Tianhou ("Empress of Heaven"), an epithet of the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, the deified form of Lin Moniang, a medieval Fujianese girl credited with saving her family members from harm during a typhoon through her spiritual power. Read moreMore about Ba Thien Hau Temple
Phố Tàu Sài Gòn (Chợ Lớn Quận 5)
After visiting the temple, you will relax on a cyclo (pedicab) as you explore Chinatown and visit local shops, where you can find Chinese products, including medicinal herbs and clothing. Chinatown is a captivating area showcasing classical Chinese architecture reminiscent of bygone eras, complete with numerous Chinese restaurants.Read moreMore about Phố Tàu Sài Gòn (Chợ Lớn Quận 5)
Nha Tho Cha Tam (Cha Tam Church)
Next, we will visit Cha Tam Church (Saint Francis Xavier Parish Church), the first church ofCatholic parishioners in the local Chinese community of Ho Chi Minh City.Read moreMore about Nha Tho Cha Tam (Cha Tam Church)
Binh Tay Market
Our final stop is Binh Tay Market, constructed by the French in the 1880s, located in the heart of Vietnam’s largest Chinatown district.Read moreMore about Binh Tay Market
This concludes the tour.
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