Ho Chi Minh City (phu My), Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City
Over three decades have
passed since the Vietnam War ended with the fall of Saigon. Today, the name of
this bustling metropolis on the Mekong River is Ho Chi Minh City. Yet, the
essence of the city, a major trading center since the 18th century, remains
unchanged. The air is filled with the cries of street hawkers and honking
horns. Bicycles, motorbikes and automobiles fly down the boulevards at dizzying
speeds. And everywhere, friendly faces and warm greetings meet you.
The port of Phu My (pronounced "Foo Me") is your gateway to Ho Chi Minh City and the seaside resort of Vung Tau.the longest suspension bridge in Korea.
The port of Phu My (pronounced "Foo Me") is your gateway to Ho Chi Minh City and the seaside resort of Vung Tau.the longest suspension bridge in Korea.
Excursion Best of Ho Chi Minh City
Travel along the
countryside following the Saigon River to Ho Chi Minh City where you'll explore
Reunification Hall, the National History Museum and watch a performance of
Vietnamese water puppets. Drive past the Botanical and Zoological Gardens, City
Hall, Ho Chi Minh Park and the site of the U.S. military's weekly updates at
the Rex Hotel, home of the infamous "Friday Night Follies." You'll
stop for photo opportunities at Notre Dame Cathedral, and the French Colonial
Post Office, Enjoy a lunch buffet at a deluxe hotel restaurant in downtown Ho
Chi Minh City. After lunch, you'll stop at Minh Phuong Lacquer Factory. You'll
have a brief time to shop before heading back to the pier.
In Vietnam 6. 45 a.m. 72 Buses on wharf below our balcony going to be very hot here not a cloud in the sky off to Ho Chi Minh City for small groups meeting at 7.15 a.m. Good show last night new Cast Mo Town had free special afternoon tea yesterday many many people burnt from sub bathing last 2 days extremely hot.
In Vietnam 6. 45 a.m. 72 Buses on wharf below our balcony going to be very hot here not a cloud in the sky off to Ho Chi Minh City for small groups meeting at 7.15 a.m. Good show last night new Cast Mo Town had free special afternoon tea yesterday many many people burnt from sub bathing last 2 days extremely hot.
Arriving in Vietnam early in the morning
All the buses lined up for exercursions
I have posted this photo of our boat and our cabin room is on the very front right hand side facing the photo only one cabin in front of ours with an ensuite
Tour Overview
Excursion begins at the pier where we boarded an air-conditioned motor coach for the approximately one and half hour drive to Ho Chi Minh City. The route follows the Saigon River to Ho Chi Minh City, passing through a landscape of small villages, rice paddy fields, and oil and rubber trees.
Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City we visited the National History Museum of Vietnam.
I may add more photos later when I do my book
Their collection traces the cultural history of Vietnam with exhibits that feature stone and bronze artifacts, Champa art, ceramics and traditional costumes, at the National Museum Theatre, traditional Vietnamese water puppet shows are performed. Enjoy watching a performance of this national art form.
Performing Water Puppet Show
Independence Palace (Prominent Government Centre during war
Historical building of the Vietnam War era, with tours of government offices, war rooms & artifacts.
Historical building of the Vietnam War era, with tours of government offices, war rooms & artifacts.
You'll stop at Minh Phuong Lacquer Factory. See the art of lacquer ware-making, one of Vietnam's most popular exports. Take in a brief demonstration of the lacquering process and see a variety of lacquer ware pieces, ranging from small boxes to large pieces of furniture.
Thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Some of the displays were absolutely beautiful. I will add more photos when I do the book as I will be able to bring the display in photo a lot closer (brilliant.)
City Post Office
Drive to Ben thanh Market, also called SAIGON market.
Crowds and Crowds of people at this market
Next, you'll head to a deluxe hotel restaurant in downtown Ho Chi Minh City for a lunch buffet where both western and Vietnamese entrees will be available. Enjoy traditional Vietnamese entertainment.
Very enjoyable meal
Dancers while we were eating our meal
I was very impressed in the following at the Restaurant as I went to the Ladies room absolutely beautiful, I am very pleased that I take my camera with me where every I go.
These looked stunning
All in coloured glass case of birds (may add more photos when I do the book)
I was very lucky no one was sitting in the very front of the Bus so I took up the challenge as you can see but many times I was hanging on to the rail got very close to cars and motor bikes.
French Colonial City Hall built in the early 1900s now Headquarters of
The People's Committee
This is a picture of our group walking
French Colonial City Hall built in the early 1900s now Headquarters of
The People's Committee
Afterwards, explore the many shops on Dong Khoi Street, formerly Rue Catinat of Author Graham
Green's Viet Nam. Dong Khoi street is still a fascinating place, Explore the many shops selling porcelain firgurines, cinanom boxes and other souvenirs,
Enjoy your time on your own to shop before driving back to the pier.
Got home at 5. 30 p.m. nice day excellent Tour Leader smaller group will remebe Vietnam for motor bikes they are every where went to market but market shopping is not us had a lovely buffet lunch very nice, thought Vietnam was bit untidy to other places we have been having a nice hot drink in our room through room service. A very enjoyable day.
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