HO CHI MINH CITY: A TALE OF TWO ERAS – EXPLORE SAIGON’S PAST AND PRESENT WITH SACO TRAVEL

Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, a city that pulses with energy, where timeless history and vibrant modernity dance on every street corner. Formerly known as Saigon, this city tells a captivating story of transformation. But how can you truly experience this incredible journey through time?

Saco Travel invites you on an adventure that goes beyond typical sightseeing. Our “Saigon: Then and Now” tour is an interactive experience that puts you in the director’s chair of your own historical discovery, complete with a fun minigame and exciting rewards!

A Landmark-by-Landmark Journey Through Time

Our tour guides you through the city’s most iconic landmarks, giving each one the attention it deserves. Your mission is to capture its present-day spirit and compare it to a moment frozen in time.

The Independence Palace Stand before the most iconic landmark in the city, a place where many important events of the Vietnam War took place. You’ll be handed a photo of this very spot from the 1960s, challenging you to capture the palace’s enduring presence from the same historical vantage point.

Notre Dame Cathedral Gaze upon this breathtaking religious symbol, a testament to ancient French architecture right in the heart of Saigon. With a photograph from the 1950s in hand, you can compare its timeless beauty and see how the surrounding city has evolved around this magnificent structure.

Ho Chi Minh City Post Office Next door, you’ll find a prominent building celebrated for its stunning combination of classical European and Asian architecture. Using a photo from the French colonial period, you can trace the intricate details that have been preserved for over a century and capture your own piece of its living history.

Ben Thanh Market Prepare to dive into the city’s most famous and bustling commercial center. As a symbol of Saigon’s development, this market is full of life. You’ll receive a photo of the market from when it was first built in the early 20th century, allowing you to create a striking contrast between its historic origins and its vibrant, modern-day energy.

The Saigon Opera House (City Theater) As part of our tour of the city’s historical areas, we visit the elegant Saigon Opera House. This cultural hub is a jewel of colonial architecture. Your challenge will be to photograph its graceful facade and see how it continues to anchor the artistic soul of one of Asia’s most dynamic cities.

The Saco Travel Minigame: Capture the Past, Win in the Present!

This is where your adventure becomes truly interactive! We’ve created a special minigame, “Photos of Saigon Past and Present,” to make your tour an unforgettable experience.

1. Get Your Historical Photos: At the start of the tour, you’ll receive a set of old photographs showing our tour’s landmarks as they looked decades ago.
2. Find the Spot & Take Your Shot: As you arrive at each location, your mission is to find the exact angle from the old photo and take a picture of the scene today.
3. Check-In to Win!: Share your “then and now” comparison photos on your social media. By “checking in” and using the hashtag #SacoTravel and #Vietnam, you can receive a gift!.
4. Get Your Reward: As a thank you for participating, you’ll receive a voucher for a discount on your next tour with Saco Travel. It’s a fun way to engage with history and get rewarded for it!.

Ready to Capture History?

Don’t just see Ho Chi Minh City – experience its incredible transformation from past to present. Join Saco Travel for a journey through time that is engaging, rewarding, and truly unforgettable.

Contact us today to book your “Saigon: Then and Now” adventure!

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