Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City among cheapest cities in Asia

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are among the top 10 cities with the lowest travel costs in Asia, while by country, Vietnam is the cheapest in Southeast Asia.

Top 8 Attractions Ho Chi Minh City - Saigon Central Post Office — Top 8 Attractions Ho Chi Minh City – Saigon Central Post Office

At first glance, trips to Asia may seem expensive, with airfares twice as expensive as flights to Europe. But Asia always has surprises for you if you know exactly where to go for affordable prices.

On July 31, the US travel magazine Travel & Leisure announced a list of the 10 cheapest Asian cities to travel to, based on the average round-trip economy class airfare and standard double room rates from June to December from online travel platform Kayak.

Ho Chi Minh City ranked second with an average trip cost of about $1,452. Ethan Crowley, a travel planner at Asia Desk, said there are direct flights from the US to Vietnam, which is significantly convenient for travelers. Round-trip fares start at around $660.

The capital Hanoi ranks ninth, with a total trip cost of around $1,546. Crowley says Vietnam is a destination with good, cheap food and “fantastic” public transport. Accommodation, from budget to luxury, is cheaper than the average in the region.

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Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels – Tay Ninh(3D2N)

Cu Chi Tunnels is situated in Cu Chi District, the outskirts northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, 70 kilometers away from the city center. The underground networks are well-retained in two spots: Ben Dinh Tunnels (Ben Dinh Hamlet, Nhuan Duc Commune) and Ben Duoc Tunnels (Phu Hiep Hamlet, Phu My Hung Commune). Ho Chi Minh City has many ancient architectural constructions, famous vestiges, and renowned sights. Its specific culture is the harmonious blending of traditional values with northern and western cultural features. More than that, HCMC is also a trade, industrial, scientific, technical, and cultural center and especially one of the largest tourist centers in Vietnam. Join our Ho Chi Minh City tour for 1 day to explore this beautiful city Day 1: Arrival – Ho Chi Minh City (D) Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Pick up and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon, city tour to visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda, the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Municipal Post Office, the People’s Committee House, and the City Theater. Evening, enjoy the water puppet show and dinner cruise. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi – Tay Ninh (B, L) Breakfast at the hotel. Full-day excursion to visit Cu Chi tunnels with its over 220-km underground tunnels. Then, overland to Tay Ninh Town and visit to the Cao Dai Holy. See where tourists will enjoy the “Noon Ceremony”. After lunch, transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Departure (B) Breakfast at the hotel. Morning, city tour to visit the History Museum, Chinatown with Binh Tay wholesales market and Thien Hau Temple. Visit a lacquerware workshop. Afternoon, transfer to the airport for the departure flight. End of service. NOTE: B – Breakfast / L – Lunch / D – Dinner
Private tour Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta 1 day

Private tour Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta 1 Day was designed for travelers who are interested in exploring the history and culture of Vietnam. This tour is a great escape from the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh to the serene river towns and witness simple local Vietnamese life. The morning 6.45 am – 7.30 am: We will pick you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City Center ( District 1). It will take about a 1.5-hour drive to get to Cu Chi Tunnels. Upon arrival, an introductory video on the Cu Chi tunnels will be presented, discussing initial details on when it was made and how it helped Vietnamese people survive in the harsh conditions of wartime. After the video, you will experience walking in the tunnels yourself. With the help of your guide, you can explore the remaining areas and tunnel system which include weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers as well as special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms that helped dwellers to meet their basic needs. There are also many hidden trap doors within the maze-like tunnels for security purposes during the war. Special tea and cassava will be served. A light snack before heading to My Tho City. The afternoon Have lunch at a local restaurant. Continue our way to the My Tho city. A relaxing boat trip on the Tien River with a spectacular view of the natural beauty of four beautiful islands such as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise on the riverside. Cruise through the small canal by Sampan, immersing yourself in the beauty of the countryside which we believe is an extraordinary experience when on the Mekong Delta Tour. You can take a short cycle around the village. Visit the coconut candy workshop and enjoy seasonal delicious fruits & honey tea while listening to Southern Vietnamese folk music which is performed by local people. Inclusions A/c van/bus Pickup at Hotels in the city center Transfer & sightseeing as per the program English-speaking tour guide Entrance fees 1 lunch at the local restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine Mineral water, boat trip, fruit, and honey tea.
Private tour Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day

Cu Chi Tunnels offers visitors a sneak peek at the underground life of Vietnamese soldiers back in 1948. It is located 70km (40 miles) northwest of Saigon. It is a site worth seeing if you are visiting Ho Chi Minh City. Options: In the morning: start at 8:30 am – 14:00 pm In the afternoon: start at 13:30 pm – 19:00 pm Our driver will pick you up at your hotel Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels Private Tour. You will arrive at Cu Chi tunnels after a drive of 1,5 hours. Our tour guide will give you an overview introduction of Cu Chi and its legendary history. A documentary film about the tunnels will explain to you the tunnel’s histories and how fierce the war was in the area. You will be guided to the tunnels system including the weapon factory, hospitals, and kitchens, and crawl under the tunnels….. After that, you can try delicious manioc which was the main food for guerilla-warriors in Cu Chi during the war. You can try to fire off an AK47 or MK16 or machine gun at the nearby shooting range. Leave Cu Chi tunnels and back to Saigon at the End of your trip. Inclusion Private car, van 16 seat, D’Car Limousine English-speaking tour guide Entrance fee Mineral water (1 bottle/pax/day)
Saigon City Tour – Full Day

A vibrant metropolis, SAIGON teems with energy, activity and motion. Everywhere you look, you see the meeting of traditional and modern life. The emerging modern skyline stands cheek by jowl with colonial buildings and traditional temples. Outside on the streets, young professionals zip by on motorbikes, chatting on cellphones; inside the quiet temple courtyards, worshippers pray amidst clouds of incense. Duration: 8-9 hours. Depart: 08.00-17.00 hrs Description: Daily from Ho Chi Minh City Hotel 08.00-17.00 hrs Begin your tour of this exciting city with a tour of the historic center, strolling along DONG KHOI STREET, formerly known as the Rue Catinat, the main shopping thoroughfare and heart of old colonial Saigon. Pass by classic European-style landmarks such as the ornate CITY HALL (HOTEL DE VILLE), the old OPERA HOUSE (both may only be viewed from the outside), and pay a quick visit to the neo-Romanesque NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL and the CENTRAL POST OFFICE. Afterward, dive into modern history with a tour of the REUNIFICATION PALACE. Formerly the Independence Palace of the South Vietnamese president, this 60s style was famously stormed by tanks on April 30, 1975, signifying the fall of South Vietnam. It has been preserved in its original state, and the original tanks remain on display near the entrance gates. Continue to the harrowing WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM, which comprehensively documents the travails of the long Vietnam-American War. Inside are detailed photographic exhibitions; outside is a collection of tanks, planes, and weapons. A powerful experience, this museum is guaranteed to provoke strong emotions. Afterward drive to the historic center to visit EMPEROR OF JADE PAGODA, one of Saigon’s most interesting pagodas. In the afternoon, head out to CHOLON (CHINATOWN). Explore the highlights of this fascinating area, beginning with a brief visit to the BINH TAY MARKET, the vast wholesale market selling every kind of good from dried foods to T-shirts to electronics. Continue to THIEN HAU PAGODA, built by the Cantonese congregation and dedicated to the heavenly goddess. End your tour at the central BEN THANH MARKET, where vendors display a vast array of goods and handicrafts, appealing to every taste. Includes English-speaking guide Transport and entrance fees as indicated. Lunch Excludes Items of a personal nature Tips or gratuities for drivers or guides. SAIGON PRIVATE CAR Email: info@saigonprivatecar.com or saigonprivatecar@gmail.com Hotline: +84 902 689 426 (Calling, Viber, Whatsapp)
Private tour Cao Dai Temple & Cu Chi Tunnels

Cao Dai temple founded in Vietnam in the 1920, Cao Dai borrows elements from Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism and Confuscianism and blends them together in an effort to make the perfect religion. Cao Dai means “high place or abode” Duration: 9-10 hours. Depart: 08:00 – 08:30 am Description: Daily from Ho Chi Minh City Hotel 9-10 hours Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City behind we journey 2 ½ hours into the countryside bound for the Cao Dai temple in Tay Ninh City. We time our visit for the noon ceremony at the temples which provides an insight to this interesting religion. Founded in Vietnam in 1920, Cao Dai borrows elements from Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism and Confuscianism and blends them together in an effort to make the perfect religion. Cao Dai means “high place or abode” Following lunch at a local restaurant we continue to the Cu Chi Tunnels. The Cu Chi tunnels were built by local fighters during the Indochina conflict as a base from which the Viet Cong could operate from close to the Southern Vietnamese capital. The location proved of significant strategic importance, at the end of the infamous Ho Chi Minh Trail and within striking distance of the southern Vietnam capital. Initial construction started in 1948 when the Viet Minh required somewhere to hide from French air attacks and by 1965, the tunnel complex was estimated to consist of 200 km of tunnels. It included hospitals, schools, meeting rooms, kitchens and sleeping quarters. Life was difficult for the inhabitants and to protect against outside intruders bobby traps were laid throughout the complex. Today the Vietnamese government have preserved approximately 75 kilometres of the tunnels as a memorial park, in some areas tunnels have been widened and low powered lights installed so that western tourists can now fit through the complex. Our local guide will take us on a fascinating trip around the Cu Chi Tunnels where we learn more about the conditions the people lived in, the hardships they faced and the amazing ingenuity employed to maintain life in the tunnels. We walk past huge bomb craters, evidence of the heavy bombing campaigns in the region during the Indochina conflict, discover hidden entrances right beneath your feet, wander past tiny little chimneys in the ground that dispersed smoke from the underground kitchens, sample some of the simple cuisine that local fighters would have survived on and have an opportunity to venture into the tunnels and explore the complex. Following our step back in modern history we return to the chaos of Ho Chi Minh City. Restriction: Minimum 2 Pax The pick-up point is at centrally located hotels in Ho Chi Minh City Children must be at least six years of age and not yet 12 years old on the day of travel. On this trip it is required the any children booked carry their passport with them as proof of age. There may be extra charges applied in the event that any child does not have proof of age. An adult is 12 years and older. Notes (Standard dress): Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend you wear modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate. Notes (Tipping): If you are happy with the services provided a tip – though not compulsory – is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Urban Adventures destinations. Includes English-speaking guide Entrance fees as indicated Transport as indicated Meals: 1 lunch. Excludes Items of a personal nature Tips or gratuities for drivers or guides. Hotline: (+84) 902 689 426 (+84) 902 689 426 (Free: WhatsApp, Line, Viber, Wechat, Snapchat) Email: info@saigonprivatecar.com Saigonprivatecar@gmail.com
Tour Shopping Spree in Saigon

Need to find that perfect souvenir or gift? Our guides know all the best shopping sites in the city! We will take you to both the most popular and most well-hidden markets. Our guides can also help you negotiate to get the best price. This tour will easily pay for itself! Ben Thanh Market is the largest market in Saigon, but it’s not necessarily the best place to find the best deals. Did you know that many vendors in Ben Thanh mark up their prices 100% or more because they know that most tourists have no idea what the “true” price is? Now that there are some “fixed price” areas in Ben Thanh, it’s not as bad as it once was, but for most things, you should still bargain for at least a 50% discount. Saigon Square 1 & 2 has most of the same things as Ben Thanh but with less of a markup. Always negotiate!! It’s expected! For even better deals, let our guides take you to the “real” Vietnamese markets. They aren’t as cleaned up for tourists as the popular markets in District 1, but this is where you will really save the big bucks. Need the best fabric at the lowest price? We’ll take you to a street in Cholon Market where you will be able to find almost any kind of fabric you could ask for. Want to find a good tailor? Let us introduce you to the fabulous tailors we use ourselves. Looking for a nice handmade guitar at an unbelievable price? We’ll drive you to Luthier Street where you can order a custom-made guitar designed to your own specifications. Whatever you need, our guides can help you find and get you a much better price than you imagined possible! The Shopping Spree Tour is 3 hours long, however you can extend it for $15/per person for each additional hour. We recommend booking the “Shopping Spree” tour in the morning when it’s not as hot. We can also design private versions of all our tours for larger parties and corporate/MICE groups. Please contact us for more details! Want a cool momento to show off to your friends and family? We can film your ride (for an extra $35) and create a special video of your Vietnam Adventure! We can also mix in a custom music track in your video upon request. Hotline: (+84) 902 689 426 (+84) 902 689 426 (Free: WhatsApp, Line, Viber, Wechat, Snapchat) Email: info@saigonprivatecar.com / Saigonprivatecar@gmail.com
Package Tour Saigon to Mui Ne Dalat and Return Saigon

Package tour Saigon to Mui Ne Dalat and return to Saigon. Private tours and Private car rental for transportation from Ho Chi Minh Airport (SGN) – Mui Ne- Dalat – Ho Chi Minh city tour – Ho Chi Minh airport for 5 days and 4 nights with the cheapest price, safe, comfortable, and convenient. Day 1: Arrive at Ho Chi Minh airport, go to Cu Chi tunnel then visit some sightseeing attractive around HCM City, see the Water Puppet show, stay in Hochiminh city Here are the details of the itinerary below: Day 1: Arrive at Ho Chi Minh airport, go to Cu Chi tunnel then visit some sightseeing attractive around HCM City, see the Water Puppet show, stay in Ho Chi Minh City Day 2: Pick up at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne – sand dune, stay in Phan Thiet, Mui Ne. Sample place to Visit at Mui Ne. Lotus Lake ( Bàu Sen) White Sand Dunes ( Đồi cát trắng ) Yellow Sand Dunes ( Đồi cát vàng) MuiNe Market ( Chợ Mui Ne) Fishing Village ( Làng chài) Fairy Stream ( Sui Tiên) Muine beach Day 3: Pick up at Mui Ne resort to Dalat to visit some attractive places on the way, stay in Dalat. Day 4: Go around Dalat, and stay in Dalat. Sample place to visit at Dalat (Day 3, Day4) Truc Lam Meditation Monastery & Tuyen Lam Lake (Paradise Lake). Prenn waterfalls (able to walk behind the curtain of falling water) Valley of love. Bao Dai Summer Palace. Domain de Marie Church. Lake of sigh, XQ Historical Embroidery Art Village. Day 5: Departure from Dalat in the early morning then go to Hochiminh city, visiting the sightseeing in downtown below: The Reunification Palace War Remnants Museum Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office Giac Lam Pagoda Cholon, including the Thien Hau Pagoda Ben Thanh Market Then transfer to Ho Chi Minh airport to finish car rental services. Noted: The tour is not fixed; it can be changed at your request. Package tour Saigon to Mui Ne Dalat and return Saigon with our company with reasonable price comfort, and safety, please contact us to get the quote: SAIGON PRIVATE CAR Email: info@saigonprivatecar.com or saigonprivatecar@gmail.com Hotline: +84902 689 426 (Callings, Free with Viber, Whatsapp)