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Ho Chi Minh City Pagodas Incense Streets and Coffee Scooter Tour
(7) Reviews
Ho Chi Minh City
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Discover the spiritual essence of Ho Chi Minh City on a guided tour that takes you through fascinating pagodas and vibrant incense streets. Start your adventure with hotel pickup in District 1, and visit the architectural marvel of the Jade Emperor Pagoda, followed by the hidden Lan Ong Temple, where you’ll learn about traditional healing practices. Stroll along Hải Thượng Lãn Ông Street, observing locals crafting incense sticks. Savor a vegetarian meal in Cholon, enriched with cultural heritage, and cap off your experience with a Vietnamese coffee workshop at the historic Cheo Leo Café, where you’ll master brewing phin coffee.
- Guided tour with hotel pickup in central District 1 - Visit ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
One Meal + Drink Included
Coffee Tastings (Traditional Vietnamese Coffee) - you can make by yourself
Begin your cultural journey at Lan Ong Temple, dedicated to Lê Hữu Trác, Vietnam’s most respected traditional physician.
Walk through ancient wooden halls, incense-filled altars, and murals that honor the philosophy of Eastern medicine.
Your guide explains how Vietnamese people blend spiritual beliefs with healing practices — a fascinating introduction to local culture.
Highlights:
18th-century architecture
Incense rituals & ancestor worship
Insight into Oriental Medicine traditions
30 minutes
2
Cholon
Stroll down one of Saigon’s most historic Chinese-Vietnamese streets, where hundreds of herbal shops sell:
dried roots & medicinal herbs
traditional incense
essential oils
herbal tonics
Learn how residents use herbs for healing, balance, and spiritual offerings.
This street is incredibly photogenic with its colorful displays and old shopfronts.
Highlights:
Local herbal pharmacies
Incense bundles (perfect for photos)
Guide explains meaning of each herb
30 minutes
3
Ba Thien Hau Temple
Enter the majestic Thien Hau Temple, more than 250 years old, dedicated to the goddess of the sea.
Marvel at the ancient incense coils hanging from the ceiling, intricate carvings, and the smoky spiritual atmosphere.
You’ll witness locals praying for health, protection, and safe travels.
Highlights:
Spiral incense coils
Ancient Chinese architecture
Cultural & spiritual storytelling
30 minutes
4
The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument
Visit the iconic monument of Thích Quảng Đức, the monk who self-immolated in 1963 to protest religious inequality.
Your guide will share powerful stories about Buddhist compassion, sacrifice, and Vietnam’s modern history.
Highlights:
Important historical landmark
Emotional storytelling
Photography-friendly statue & mural
30 minutes
5
Ban Co Market
Dive into one of Saigon’s most authentic local markets.
Explore fresh produce, tofu stalls, spices, flowers, street snacks, and daily kitchen life of local families.
Highlights:
Real Saigon daily life
Street food & fresh ingredients
Vibrant market photography
30 minutes
6
Ho Thi Ky Flower Market
A colorful oasis filled with lotus, orchids, sunflowers, and fresh floral bouquets.
Walk through alleys that smell like jasmine & tropical blossoms.
This spot is loved by photographers and cultural travelers.
Highlights:
Most colorful market in the city
Endless photo opportunities
Friendly flower vendors
7
Emperor Jade Pagoda
Explore the mystical Jade Emperor Pagoda, famous for its statues, sacred altars, and symbolism.
You’ll learn about Taoist & Buddhist beliefs, how locals pray for love, fertility, luck, and protection.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama visited this pagoda in 2016.
Highlights:
Historical architecture
Sacred Taoist statues
Famous “Obama pagoda”
30 minutes
8
Ho Chi Minh City
Finish the tour at a charming local coffee shop where you can try:
Cà phê vợt (old-school sock filter coffee)
Cà phê phin (Vietnamese drip coffee)
Or coconut coffee
Your guide explains Saigon coffee culture and why locals spend hours in coffee shops connecting with friends and family.
Highlights:
Coffee tasting
Learn brewing styles
Local lifestyle atmosphere
30 minutes
Ho Chi Minh City Pagodas Incense Streets and Coffee Scooter Tour
(7) Reviews
Ho Chi Minh City
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Discover the spiritual essence of Ho Chi Minh City on a guided tour that takes you through fascinating pagodas and vibrant incense streets. Start your adventure with hotel pickup in District 1, and visit the architectural marvel of the Jade Emperor Pagoda, followed by the hidden Lan Ong Temple, where you’ll learn about traditional healing practices. Stroll along Hải Thượng Lãn Ông Street, observing locals crafting incense sticks. Savor a vegetarian meal in Cholon, enriched with cultural heritage, and cap off your experience with a Vietnamese coffee workshop at the historic Cheo Leo Café, where you’ll master brewing phin coffee.
- Guided tour with hotel pickup in central District 1 - Visit ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
One Meal + Drink Included
Coffee Tastings (Traditional Vietnamese Coffee) - you can make by yourself
