Feel bored with regular city tour? How about let yourself try to embark on an unforgettable walking tour through Cho Lon, Ho Chi Minh City’s vibrant Chinatown! Begin the journey at the bustling Binh Tay Market, where the lively atmosphere and 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 Ong Bon Temple, known for the ambiance sceneries and intricate architecture of Phuc Kien people in Ho Chi Minh City. The majestic Thien Hau Temple, dedicated to the sea goddess. As you wander through the streets, then it is time for a taste of a nice cold sweat treat. End the tour at the Nghia An temple, famous for love worshiping, really good for those who need somebody to love.
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
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.
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.
Arrived to the temple, you will follow our guide to see the God of the Sky along with information about the differences between the architect of temples in the 'Big market" area.
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.
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.
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