Saigon often is referred to bustling city with crowded, busy traffic, fast moving life style, and of modern, trendy elements in the country.

On the other less known side, the city is of peace, slow pace, quiet at some precious moments and full of romance flavors. This can usually be discovered by those who have been living or attached with the city in certain periods of time.

For those who stop by or in a short trip, a half day or full day program discovering historical places on the vintage car is an ideal option for a memorable trip of Saigon in the old time.

Half Day Tour: Start at around 8 at your hotel then we head for the landmarks of Saigon often seen in the old literature of books, postcards and movies about Vietnam: Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Rue Catinat (now Dong Khoi Street), Continental Hotel, Opera House, Hotel de Ville and last stop Ben Thanh market. Return to your hotel around 12 PM.

Full Day Tour: With extension to later history of Saigon during war time, visit the Reunification Palace for about an hour and head to the China Town and the Jade . On the way stop for an outside look at the Archbishop’s Palace. Return to your hotel about 5 PM.

About Citroën Traction Avant: produced by Citroën from 1934 to 1957. About 760,000 units were produced.

In Vietnam the vehicle once used by mandarins of the last Dynasty (the Nguyen), officials from colonial administration and even mean of public transportation often seen from Saigon to Southern provinces.

The iconic vehicle was featured in some movies about Vietnam like “The Quiet American”, “L’ Amant” and “Indochine”

Nowadays, only few can be found and mostly for wedding photos and film production purposes.

Meals : Breakfast