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From Phu My pier, travel to Ho Chi Minh City and jump on the back of an iconic Vespa to take in the sights, sounds, and even flavours of the city in style. Making stops along the route, visit the Thich Quang Duc Monument, a local flower market, and a Chinese medicine market in Chinatown before heading to the Van Phat Pagoda where refreshments such as sugar cane juice or Vietnamese coffee is on offer. Cross Thu Thiem tunnel to District 2, taking in the panoramic views of downtown Ho Chi Minh’s iconic buildings. Ride through the city to District 1, passing Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Central Post Office along the way.
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Drive 1.5 hours from Ha Long pier to the local village of Yen Duc. Upon arrival, admire the village’s charming rice fields and the amazing tranquillity. Visit a garden farm and local family’s house to meet and talk with the friendly villagers and gain an understanding of local life and family traditions. Walk through the fields to the village’s cultural house, taking in the views of its poetry-inspiring scenery along the way. Here, enjoy some local snacks such as sweet corn soup, peanuts, and green tea. Listen to the local folk songs presented by village elders and dine on a typical Vietnamese lunch before transferring back to your ship.