The tour will begin with a ride to the Lady Thien Hau Temple. This temple, dedicated to the goddess of the sea, is one of the most fascinating and ancient temples in Chinatown. Thien Hau is the Vietnamese transcription of the Chinese name Tianhou ("Empress of Heaven"), an epithet of the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, the deified form of Lin Moniang, a medieval Fujianese girl credited with saving her family members from harm during a typhoon through her spiritual power.
After visiting the temple, you will relax on a cyclo (pedicab) as you explore Chinatown and visit local shops, where you can find Chinese products, including medicinal herbs and clothing. Chinatown is a captivating area showcasing, complete with numerous Chinese restaurants. Next, you will visit Cha Tam Church (Saint Francis Xavier Parish Church), the first church of Catholic parishioners in the local Chinese community of Ho Chi Minh City. Your final stop is Binh Tay Market, constructed by the French in the 1880s, located in the heart of Vietnam’s largest Chinatown district.
Know in advance:
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Meeting point:
Pickup from Ho Chi Minh City District 1, 3, 5, 10, and Phu Nhuan area. You will indicate your pickup location at checkout and confirm your pickup details directly with the local operator whose contact information can be found in the voucher after booking.
Hoi An Express Vietnam