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- Japanese
- English
Looking for some thing different in Sai Gon? How about going with us though the "Big market - Chợ Lớn". Give it a try and you'll be surprise!
Starting with the busy Binh Tay Market (not the Ben Thanh market), lets the place wake you up by the atmosphere and the colorful stalls of varieties local product offer a sensory feast.
Next, visit the Cha Tam Church, a place with a secret untold story and it is a building which combine a unique blend of Western and Eastern architectural beliefs.
Continue your exploration to walk through the biggest motorbike component market in Sai Gon where local mechanic shop come to buy product.
Stop by a local market to try a special type of coffee.
Then come the majestic Thien Hau Temple, dedicated to the sea goddess. And why is it located in the city and not at the sea? The tour is where you have the answer.
End the tour at the Nghia An temple, famous for business, love worshiping, a place for those who need to find the other half.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pickup and drop-off from accommodation within District 1, 3, 4, 5, 10. Any pick-ups outside this area will incur an extra charge depending on the location & distance of the accommodation. Alternatively, you may make your way to the Ben Thanh Market, Ben Thanh, District 1. We will meet up and drop you off there.
Maintenance of the Binh Tay market, our guide will already there to see you.
Itinerary
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1Binh Tay Market
Fisrt stop, our guide will take you though the market to see how Vietnamese Chinese people do the business. Then arrive to the center of the market to hear story about the man who created the market.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
In this location, our guide will give you context about the varieties of religions and how it celebrate in this "Big market" area. Beside you will hear untold story of the church and how it is an important link in Vietnam's war history period 1956 - 1975.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
With the amount of motorbike nearly equal to number of people. The market is one of the famous and biggest place to buy motorbike part and to modify it. And why it's need to be modify ? Come with us to know more.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Vietnamese coffee is a must try drink, each area we will have different type of coffee and ways to make it. Here at district 5, people have a creative and unique way to make their coffee for the day. Come with us and give it a try.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Ba Thien Hau Temple
When arrived, our guide will serve you with the mythology story of Ms. Thien Hau - God of the sea of Chinese community in "Big market" area. Then the guide will lead you to meet the other Gods in the temple, give context, story, meaning behind each one and along side with information of the design of the temple.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Nghia An Temple
Last stop, our guide will bring you to visit temple of Quan Cong - the general from the Three Kingdoms Period (184-280), his famous horse and God of the money. Our guide will give you context and stories about the man and how Vietnamese Chinese community set up the altar, meaning behind the incense. Then our guide will show you how to do "tarot" asian way.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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