SAIGON HIDDEN ALLEYS AND LANES (VES09)
Behind its glitzy, newly-built skyscrapers and modern pace of life, Saigon shelters a plethora of little-known stories about its fascinating history and culture hidden away from the main districts of the city. Meet your guide and drive to one of Saigon’s most historic markets where a light breakfast “Bánh Mì” at a shop perfecting its bánh mì recipe for nearly 60 years; then zigzag though local streets to make a stop at a “Bánh Cuốn” shop and watch as the skilled vendors demonstrate how the tasty dish is assembled. Continue to enjoy the net-filtered coffee at a local hidden alley before moving to the biggest flower market of Saigon where you will see a huge range of beautiful flowers available to buy. Discover local hidden treasures, listen to real stories, meet the locals and see Saigon the way Vietnamese do. Transfer back to your hotel.