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Trails of Chinatown’s Richest Man - Ho Chi Minh City Cycling Tour
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Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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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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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Embark on a unique tour that will transport you through time, tracing the footsteps of Quach Dam from his humble beginnings as a young scrap seller in the bustling streets of Cho Lon to his rise as one of the wealthiest individuals in Saigon during that era. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to marvel at his exceptional talent and discover the significant contributions he made for future generations and the local communities of Saigon and Cho Lon. This captivating cycling expedition will guide you through narrow alleys, iconic buildings, vibrant markets, and various other locations that once bore witness to his remarkable journey, offering you a captivating glimpse into the extrao...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Accidental Insurance
Snacks
Use of bicycle
Meeting Points
Departure
TK46/28 Hẻm Bến Chương Dương
To locate alley TK30 on Nguyen Canh Chan Street in District 1, begin by entering the alley. Proceed by walking past two intersections until you reach the third one. At this point, make a right turn and direct your gaze to the left side - that is where you will find us located.
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Trails of Chinatown’s Richest Man - Ho Chi Minh City Cycling Tour
(2) Reviews
Quận 1
About
Embark on a unique tour that will transport you through time, tracing the footsteps of Quach Dam from his humble beginnings as a young scrap seller in the bustling streets of Cho Lon to his rise as one of the wealthiest individuals in Saigon during that era. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to marvel at his exceptional talent and discover the significant contributions he made for future generations and the local communities of Saigon and Cho Lon. This captivating cycling expedition will guide you through narrow alleys, iconic buildings, vibrant markets, and various other locations that once bore witness to his remarkable journey, offering you a captivating glimpse into the extrao...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Accidental Insurance
Snacks
Use of bicycle
Meeting Points
Departure
TK46/28 Hẻm Bến Chương Dương
To locate alley TK30 on Nguyen Canh Chan Street in District 1, begin by entering the alley. Proceed by walking past two intersections until you reach the third one. At this point, make a right turn and direct your gaze to the left side - that is where you will find us located.
Return
Itinerary
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Ho Chi Minh City
Introduction / Safety Briefing / Bicycle Set Up
15 minutes
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Xom Cui Market
Xom Cui market used to receive agricultural and seafood products transported by a network of interconnected canals, with boats navigating through them. To explore the area, we will embark on a cycling journey, visiting the local community, including long-time residents, as well as a renowned garment factory. Our itinerary will also include a visit to Xom Cui market, where these goods were once traded.
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Đường Hải Thượng Lãn Ông
Our journey will take us down the path of herbal medicine, a route deeply rooted in the Chinese community. This particular place holds great significance not only for its healing properties but also for its connection to feng shui, an important aspect for the wealthiest individual in Chinatown, whose story we will uncover along the way.
45 minutes
4
Đường Bình Đông
Our tour guide will take you to the beginning of the Chinese community in the South. This is an old port in Saigon, located parallel to a large and long avenue of this city.
45 minutes
5
Phố Tau Sai Gon (Chợ Lớn Quận 5)
Our itinerary includes a visit to the vibrant Cho Lon Chinese community in Saigon. During our exploration, we will have the opportunity to witness the remarkable symbol of Quach Dam's significant contributions to this community - the renowned Binh Tay Market, which is also referred to as Cho Lon. Following this, we will take a leisurely stroll through a Chinese apartment complex, allowing us to experience the remarkable transformation and development of this community from the past to the present.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Miếu Ông - Hội Quán Nghĩa An
During our excursion, we will have the opportunity to explore a renowned Chinese Assembly Hall. This cultural landmark holds immense significance for Vietnam, as it has greatly shaped the country's beliefs and traditions. Our knowledgeable tour guide will enlighten us about various customary beliefs, including the deities that are revered and the reasons behind their worship.
30 minutes
7
Ho Chi Minh City
We cycle back through Saigon to the start of our meeting point
