• Ho Chi Minh City - Start your cultural exploration at Lan Ong Temple, honoring Lê Hữu Trác, Vietnam’s esteemed traditional healer.
  Wander through historic wooden corridors, incense-laden altars, and murals celebrating Eastern medicine philosophy.
  The guide will illustrate how Vietnamese culture intertwines spiritual beliefs with healing practices, offering a captivating glimpse into local traditions.
  Highlights:
  18th-century architecture
  Incense rituals & ancestor veneration
  Understanding of Oriental Medicine traditions
• Cholon - Meander along one of Saigon’s oldest Chinese-Vietnamese streets, lined with numerous herbal shops offering:
  dried roots & medicinal herbs
  traditional incense
  essential oils
  herbal tonics
  Discover how locals utilize herbs for healing, balance, and spiritual offerings.
  This street is a photographer’s delight with its vibrant displays and vintage shopfronts.
  Highlights:
  Local herbal pharmacies
  Incense bundles (ideal for photos)
  Guide explains the significance of each herb
• Ba Thien Hau Temple - Step into the grand Thien Hau Temple, over 250 years old, dedicated to the sea goddess.
  Admire the ancient incense coils suspended from the ceiling, detailed carvings, and the mystical spiritual ambiance.
  Observe locals praying for health, protection, and safe journeys.
  Highlights:
  Spiral incense coils
  Ancient Chinese architecture
  Cultural & spiritual narratives
• The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument - Visit the renowned monument of Thích Quảng Đức, the monk who self-immolated in 1963 to protest religious discrimination.
  The guide will recount moving stories of Buddhist compassion, sacrifice, and Vietnam’s contemporary history.
  Highlights:
  Significant historical site
  Emotional storytelling
  Photogenic statue & mural
• Ban Co Market - Immerse yourself in one of Saigon’s most genuine local markets.
  Discover fresh produce, tofu stalls, spices, flowers, street snacks, and the everyday culinary life of local families.
  Highlights:
  Authentic Saigon daily life
  Street food & fresh ingredients
  Lively market photography
• Ho Thi Ky Flower Market - A vibrant haven filled with lotus, orchids, sunflowers, and fresh floral arrangements.
  Stroll through alleys fragrant with jasmine & tropical blooms.
  This location is cherished by photographers and cultural enthusiasts.
  Highlights:
  Most colorful market in the city
  Abundant photo opportunities
  Welcoming flower vendors
• Emperor Jade Pagoda - Discover the enchanting Jade Emperor Pagoda, renowned for its statues, sacred altars, and symbolism.
  Learn about Taoist & Buddhist beliefs, and how locals pray for love, fertility, luck, and protection.
  Former U.S. President Barack Obama visited this pagoda in 2016.
  Highlights:
  Historic architecture
  Sacred Taoist statues
  Famous “Obama pagoda”
• Ho Chi Minh City - Conclude the tour at a delightful local coffee shop where you can sample:
  Cà phê vợt (traditional sock filter coffee)
  Cà phê phin (Vietnamese drip coffee)
  Or coconut coffee
  The guide will explain Saigon’s coffee culture and why locals enjoy spending hours in coffee shops socializing with friends and family.
  Highlights:
  Coffee tasting
  Learn brewing techniques
  Local lifestyle ambiance

• Scooter + Driver
• Meals
• Coffee Tastings (Traditional Vietnamese Coffee)
• Helmet & Safety equipment
• Rain Poncho (if needed)
• Extra water & rest stops provided
• All Pagoda/temple visits

• Personal Expenses
• Tips

Experience the spiritual heart of Ho Chi Minh City on a guided tour that explores captivating pagodas and lively incense streets. Begin your journey with a convenient hotel pickup in District 1, and marvel at the architectural wonder of the Jade Emperor Pagoda. Continue to the secluded Lan Ong Temple, where traditional healing practices are unveiled. Wander along Hải Thượng Lãn Ông Street, watching locals create incense sticks. Delight in a vegetarian meal in Cholon, rich in cultural heritage, and conclude your adventure with a Vietnamese coffee workshop at the historic Cheo Leo Café, where you’ll learn to brew phin coffee.

• Guided tour with hotel pickup in central District 1
• Explore iconic landmarks such as Jade Emperor Pagoda and Thien Hau Temple
• Relish a vegetarian meal in Cholon while discovering local culture
• Engage in an interactive coffee brewing workshop at Cheo Leo Café

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.