Saigon Treasures: Artisanal Crafts & Local Finds

TOUR OVERVIEW

With the brand name of bustle and hustle center in Asia, Ho Chi Minh City is charmed with plenty of shopping malls, souvenir shops, and traditional art showrooms. Explore all of them by joining this Ho Chi Minh City shore excursion from Phu My port.

Experience the vibrant shopping scene and artistic heritage of Ho Chi Minh City with this Shopping & Culture Discovery Tour from Phu My Port. From traditional craft workshops to bustling local markets and modern shopping malls, this tour offers a perfect blend of cultural immersion and retail therapy. You’ll not only shop for unique souvenirs but also witness the intricate artistry behind Vietnam’s famous lacquerware and hand embroidery.

This Tour is Perfect For:

• Shopping lovers looking for everything from handmade art to trendy fashion at bargain prices.
• Culture seekers interested in traditional Vietnamese crafts and artisan techniques.
• Cruise passengers who want a relaxed yet immersive day trip from Phu My Port.
• Gift hunters searching for authentic souvenirs for friends and family.
• Travelers who enjoy both tradition and modernity, from old markets to luxury malls.

FULL ITINERARY

Pickup from Port

Our professional driver and English-speaking local guide will be waiting for you right at the entrance gate of cruise port, holding a welcome board with your name or your group’s name clearly displayed. As cruise ship passengers are not allowed to walk inside the port for safety reasons, our team will be in position at the port’s official meeting point just outside the security area. From there, we will escort you to our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for the drive to Ho Chi Minh City.

Local Lacquerware Workshop

Begin your day at a local Lacquerware shop to see the artistry behind one of Vietnam’s most iconic crafts. Here, you can watch skilled artisans meticulously apply layer after layer of lacquer to create stunning pieces, and learn about the symbolism in their designs.

XQ Embroidery Showroom

Then, head to the XQ showroom to admire how embroidery was made. Gazed at a high-quality of artistic embroidery designed with traditional Vietnamese images such as lotus, home-dwelling animals, flowers, landscapes, and so on. Moreover, you have a chance to pick up some unique products as gifts and souvenirs for your friends and family.

Saigon Square

The next stop is in Saigon Square. The center contains a huge scale of retailers and Mercian selling local goods from food, snacks, and fruits to clothing. Most of them are prepared for export that you can purchase some interesting items with reasonable prices. Remember to bargain before deciding to buy anything.

Ben Thanh Market

After that, visit Ben Thanh Market, which is the most famous and bustling market in Ho Chi Minh City. Witness the sight of various stalls full with interesting products from traditional to modern as well as Vietnamese and other countries cuisines. This is also a great place to try local snacks and Vietnamese street food.

Vincom Center Shopping Mall

Conclude your shopping adventure at Vincom Center, one of Saigon’s most modern shopping complexes. Stroll through its sleek corridors lined with international and local brands, enjoy air-conditioned comfort, and perhaps pick up a final gift before heading back.

Return to Port on Time

At the end of the tour, we will ensure you are returned safely and on time to Phu My Port, with ample time before your ship’s scheduled departure. Our guide will accompany you until the meeting point at the entrance gate to make sure everything goes smoothly.

Thanks for traveling with Vietnam Shore Excursions!