Vietnam is considered as one of the affordable tourist
destinations in Asia. Aside from its rich and deep history, it offers a
profusion of flavors, landscapes, and people. A vibrant country, bud –tingling
Vietnamese dishes, passing through motorcycle–choked roads, and even getting
lost in narrow lanes - you’ll definitely have your own “Vietnam Moment” at it
never occurred to me that I will have my own too.
Last October 2019, Rakso Travel made it possible for me to travel to this beautiful and lovely city - Ho Chi
Minh, together with my very own clientele, we take pleasure in everything
Saigon has to offer.
Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat
International Airport, first things first – fast internet connection. For a
less expensive price, we get to enjoy a 7-day internet connection without lag. Yes! You read it right, no lag at all. Then
we were greeted by our cheerful tour guide and began to start our city tour.
ITINERARY:
DAY
01
Getting blown away by the
history in the War Remnants Museum, you will be able to see weapons, tanks, and even jets in front of the building which was used
during the war. This place has given exceptional attention to the Americans.
It is an interesting subject indeed and really worth a visit.
Finally, after our quick
tour of the city, we had our lunch at a local restaurant. This is the moment we were all looking
forward to. We lose ourselves tasting
authentic Vietnamese dishes like spring rolls along with stewed chicken with
lemongrass and cucumber soup with shrimp and its very own Cho Dao steamed
rice. After lunch, we headed to our hotel located in District 5; Windsor Plaza hotel. This 4.5* hotel is centrally located in District 5, just walking distance
from An Dong Market. The hotel room
is spacious and has lots of amenities. We had enough time to take a rest after
a tiring day and do our own thing just before dinner. Some would rush into the nearby market to go around and do a little shopping. Others would just enjoy the
facilities in the hotel. At dinner we were picked up at the lobby and
transferred to Buffet Gahn Bong Sen. Here we were overwhelmed with more than 60
delicious dishes and friendly staff. The rest of the night went smoothly and full
of laughter.
DAY
02
On our second day, the sun
is scorching hot, but it doesn’t stop us from visiting My Tho. Taking a full day trip to the watery world of Mekong Delta, we take a cruise on the
Mekong River to visit some islands. We had a chance to taste fresh candy
specialty, enjoying tropical fruits, honey tea while listening to Southern
traditional music performed by locals. We got together with the locals and took
a small boat to discover a natural canal of Ben Tre province. After this unique
watery experience, we had our lunch at Mekong Rest Stop and taste the island’s
delight. The day doesn’t end there. On our way back the city, we visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, an ancient and
greatest pagoda of Tien Giang province. The beautiful construction is a mixture
of Chinese, Vietnamese, and Angkor (Cambodian) architectural styles. From
afar, the pagoda resembles the five-tower Angkor Temple. Back to Ho Chi Minh city, we freshen up and
took a few hours of rest before our dinner. This time, our dinner is quite exceptional
and we had it on Indochina junk while cruising the Saigon River. Eating our
dinner while listening to musical performances couldn’t get any better. Nice
view, great performers, beers, and perfect dinner on the cruise, name it! We all get
to experience all these that night.
After an hour of sailing, we had a group photo to remember the night
full of fun. Going back to the hotel, others extended their happy hour in our
hotel’s rooftop.
DAY
03
On our third day, we made sure to pay a visit in the most iconic “Jesus Monument” in Vung Tau same like the Christ Redeemer of Rio De Janeiro in Brazil. Climbing 1000+ steps to reach the top is not a joke, but very exciting as well. Rest stops are provided along the way. As this is a religious place, one may consider praying while on rest or you can just take a moment to breathe in and enjoy the gardens. As we reached the entrance going to the top, only a few were lucky to get in. We get to arrive a few minutes before the closing time. Good enough, I was small enough to sneak in and pass through the gate. As we reached the top, seeing the entire country and feeling the cold breeze were the nicest and scariest experience I’ve ever had. After that thrilling experience on top, our group went for lunch at the Quan Tre Restaurant. Offering a cozy ambiance, the place didn’t fail us. We were served with fried oysters, pork chops, spinach with garlic, and fresh fruits in season. The portion of food was enough to satisfy our empty stomach. After lunch, we had the energy again to maximize our day. We visited Thien Hau temple, a Chinese-style temple, believed to protect and rescue ships and people. Spent an hour getting around the pagoda while praying deeply for our wishes to come true, buying souvenirs on the side, and enjoying a cold drink.
DAY
04
It’s our last day in Saigon, just after breakfast others couldn’t stop themselves going back to Ben Thanh market and do last-minute shopping for their loved ones. After doing our own thing that morning, we met in the lobby for departure and took our last group photo thanking everyone for following their heartbeat and choosing Rakso as their travel partner.
Photos by: Rakso Travel
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