Ho Chi Minh is the entertainment capital of Vietnam. Full of shopping, culture, cuisine and history, you will enjoy your city stopover in addition to your spectacular golf rounds on a choice of courses. Here are some short introductions for what this tour can offer you, start with popular tourist destinations:
Reunification Palace
The palace was designed by Paris-trained Vietnamese architect Ngo Viet Thu, it was an outstanding example of 1960s architecture with an airy and open atmosphere. It is known as the famous historical witness which passed through the two fierce wars against the French and American colonists. The Palace was the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Just like the fall of Berlin Wall, it was the site that marked the end of the Vietnam War by the Fall of Saigon on April 30th, 1975 when the North Vietnamese Army tanks crashed through its gates. The design of the complex is not as appealing to tourists as all the historical events related to this building. Wandering around its rooms, visitors may be reminded of various significant moments in the past of Vietnam, especially the war command room with its huge maps and old communication equipment, as well as the basement labyrinth.
War Remnants Museum
It primarily contains exhibits relating to the Vietnam War, but also includes many exhibits relating to the first Indochina War involving the French colonialists. The War Remnants Museum is currently one of the most popular museums in Vietnam, attracting approximately half a million visitors every year, about two-thirds of those are foreigners.
One building reproduces the “tiger cages” in which the South Vietnamese government kept political prisoners. Other exhibits include graphic photography, accompanied by a short text in English, Vietnamese and Japanese, covering the effects of Agent Orange and other chemical defoliant sprays, the use of napalm and phosphorus bombs, and war atrocities such as the My Lai massacre.
Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral
The cathedral where is located in a very peaceful picturesque corner right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, is the most famous landmark as well as core Cathedral of the city. It was constructed between 1863 and 1880 by the French colonists. Apart from the religious meaning that attracts tourists, the even more special captivating point of Notre-Dame Cathedral is its special neo-Romanesque style of architecture. During its construction, all materials like red bricks of the outside walls were directly imported from Marseilles which retain their bright and lively red color until today and colored glass windows made in France’s Chartres Province, France.
Thien Hau Pagoda
Located in the Cholon (Chinatown) district of the city, is dedicated to Thien Hau, the Lady of the Sea, who left two giant turtles to keep an eye on things in her absence. Thien Hau Pagoda was built by the Cantonese Congregation in 1760 in order to express their gratitude to this Goddess for her protection during their immigration trip to Vietnam by sea.
For the golfing part, Saigon have what it take to give you the best golfing experience
Vietnam Golf & Country Club where is located just 20 kilometres from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City, is also the nearest golf club to the city. VGCC is the first course in Vietnam has 36 holes and is widely regarded as Vietnam’s Premier Golf and Country Club, Since the establishment to present, it is the first choice to organize major domestic and international tournaments in Ho Chi Minh City and is also suitable for the weekend golf trip of this exciting sport’s followers.
Vietnam Golf and Country Club is divided into 2 courses: the West course and the East course, each has 18 holes par 72, averagely about 500 golfers go to the course per session in weekends. The golf course attracts not only business men but also the foreign senior officials or diplomats. The course winds its way through the trees offering challenging tee shots to the tree lined fairways before playing to the softly contoured Bermuda TifEagle greens, which provide beautiful putting surfaces all year round.
Taekwang Jeongsan Country Club
Located on an beautiful and quiet island in the middle of Saigon River, it takes 90 minutes by car from HCMC to get here. The course is designed based on the harmony between science and art, by a leading designer – Mr. Ronald W.Fream. Taekwang Jeongsan Country Club is the third Golf course operated in Dong Nai Province. This Golf course was invested by Jeongsan Vina Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of Korean Taekwang Group. This 18 holes Golf course is a combination of amusement construction, resort and high-class services.
Located on a hill which is 36m higher from the sea level and is surrounded by Dong Nai river. The course is on the way to Vung Tau City where is just about 40 minutes by car from Ho Chi Minh city. The 36- hole course, par 72 which is designed by Golf Plan – the company has been providing golf course planning and architectural services since 1972 in more than 75 countries on six continents as a way of transforming the wilderness of rural, to be a great escape from the bustle and hustle of Ho Chi Minh city.
The grass of the golf course are Paspalum, imported from the countries which are specializes in exporting grass seed for golf courses. With this grass, the fairways will be very beautiful, create high accuracy. The course features rolling fairways and slightly undulating greens, winding through a palm plantation and artificial lakes and other beautiful features. The course offers both spectacular scenery and real challenging golf to players of all levels.
Located in the new urban area of Binh Duong Province within a resort and villa estate, which is envisaged to be the first international residence resort in Vietnam. The 27-hole Championship course is the first Members-Only golf course in the South of Vietnam and was officially launched in the middle of 2011.
27 holes of the course are divided into three 9-hole courses: Luna, Stella, and Sole that can make up different 18-hole combinations. The Luna Course is a great charm in the countryside scenery with the views of small hills and surrounding forest. The fairway corridors significantly shrink on the “Stella” nine, choked by a thick layer of more traditional trees. This is an amazing course where most the green are segregated into the target zones around the lakes that helps you play golf accurately. Sole Course is designed with many lakes which is made the best use of to create a challenging game with deep green-colored fairways are contrast perfectly against the blue lake.
SCHEDULE
Day 1 – Arrival in Saigon
Arrival at Saigon’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport and transfer to hotel. Check-in then rest
Have dinner on the cruise and sight-see the amazing beauty of Saigon nightlife
Day 2 – Golf at Vietnam Golf & Country Club
Golf at Vietnam Golf & Country Club,
Visiting the central part of Saigon with famous attractions like Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral,
Day 3 – Golf at Jeongsan Country Club
Golf at Jeongsan Country Club (excellent course on private island in the Saigon River)….
Visiting China Town & Thien Hau Pagoda
Day 4 – Golf at Long Thanh Golf Club & Residential Estate
Golf at Long Thanh Golf Club & Residential Estate.
Day 5 – Golf at Twin Doves Golf Club
Golf at Twin Doves Golf Club,
Visiting War Remnants Museum and go shopping at Ben Thanh Market
Day 6 – Departure
Transfer to Saigon Airport, departure.
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