Saigon Special Force is the name of the Southern liberation task force which specialized in raids aimed at the Saigon regime and the U.S. military forces in Saigon during the Vietnam War from 1955 to 1975.

The “Following the Saigon Special Force Footprint” tour series was designed and introduced by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism and the Traditional Club of Saigon-Gia Dinh Resistance Force on the occasion of the 45th Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2020) anniversary.

A department representative said HCMC has contributed much to the heroic development of Vietnam, with the Saigon Special Force underground system at the heart of the city’s history.

During the tour, visitors can travel via cars or motorbikes once used by soldiers to the interchange at 113A Dang Dung Street, District 1 to enjoy Dai Han broken rice and Do Phu coffee, then explore the base formerly housing a secret mailbox, money, gold, and other resources.

The secret base was located opposite the Korean military residence and next to the house of Ngo Quang Truong, a general of the Republic of Vietnam Military Forces at the time.

The house on 287/2 Vo Van Tan Street, District 3, was bought by Tran Van Lai using personal funds under the direction of superiors. He and his wife secretly dug a tunnel, reinforcing it to create three large basements that contain about two tons of weapons.

According to Tran Vu Binh, son of the late Saigon Special Force member, Hero of the People’s Armed Forces Tran Van Lai, to stay undercover, the house used to be a mattress, sofa, and curtain supplier for the Independence Palace. The palace was the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

“I hope the tour of the ‘special force network’ will offer visitors the chance to follow in the footprints of these brave and intelligent soldiers,” said Binh.

Le Khang from Binh Thanh District said: “I only learned about the Saigon Special Force through mass media. Now, after the tour, I understand the soldiers’ daring skills in a better light.” 

Currently, the tour can only accommodate eight to 10 people due to the venues’ limited space.

Along with the introduction and reboot of tourism activities, HCMC will promote the “Ho Chi Minh City Now” campaign to make the city’s culture, history, and lifestyle better known.

All the money earned from this tour will be donated to the Traditional Club of Saigon-Gia Dinh Resistance Force. The tour is now offered by Saigontourist and Vietravel and later by other travel companies.

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Most travellers know Cai Rang floating market in Cantho city but not Chau Doc floating market. This is a hidden gemstone of Mekong delta in the town of Chau Doc, An Giang province.

Very a few travellers coming here in early morning. By the time we were there, there were just us, 2 dirt riders, and another couple in sampan we met on the way to Chau Doc floating market.

Best time to see this floating market is at dawn, not earlier. The vendors start the day and ready for their business quite early but visitors obviously can’t enjoy seeing the trading activities in the dark.

Just like a small community in land, people know each other very well. Some families run the business for a few generations. Parents bring their kids along the business trip when their littles are on holiday! It could be a unique experience for the city kids but for these children, it’s something run in the family!

Life is simple and happy here !

Whether continuing your Vietnam holiday with a trip north or flying home, you will leave the Mekong Delta with fond memories of the friendly locals, colourful markets and vibrant scenes discovered here

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1. Quan The Am Festival

Quan The Am is the significant festival representing for the tradition of religious belief – Buddhism occasion. Hold continuously in three days 17,18, 19 in February each year (following to lunar calendar) at Ngu Hanh mountain in Da Nang city, this festival is aimed to pray for a prosperous year with all the best fortunes and happiness for the society as well as personal wishes for family. This event is also the time for Buddhist people to look for the peace in their mind and incline to the good in life.

The festival is designed with two main parts: festival with many series of Buddhist etiquettes and folk event with a diversity of traditional activities such as such as singing folk songs, playing chess, sculpture or dropping lanterns on river…or enjoying calligraphic paintings at the art exhibition. Learning the unique culture in one Buddhist festival and involving in exciting activities besides enjoying the stunning view of Ngu Hanh Mountain are things to do in Da Nang that you must list in your plan.

2. Danang International Fireworks Festival

The festival is organized yearly in two days in March on the occasion of Da Nang’ Independence Day or in National Day (30/4 & 01/05). The first firework show was organized in 2008, and shortly attracted a huge number of visitors coming to Da Nang on this occasion, including international tourists. This event is also the most expecting festival in year, so if having Da Nang adventure tours in this time, you may get a chance to observe the bustling city in night with many colorful fireworks lighting up on the sky, sparkling under the striking lights of the city. It is such an infatuated view that you must contemplate once in your life. Besides, there are many cultural events in the festival like Food Festival, Gala Night, Street Festival, etc…that you could never experience in others apart from Da Nang.

3. Cau Ngu Festival (also known as Ca Ong Festival)

Another culture & heritage of Da Nang is the Cau Ngu Festival – the largest event of fishermen here. All fisherman wish to have a safe and successful trip after each offshore fishing, so they hold this festival yearly as the occasion to pray for a peace of fisherman life and show their gratitude to the merit of Ca Ong.

Usually occurring after Lunar New Year, the festival is organized in two days with 2 main parts: the ceremonial offerings to “Ca Ong” (actually mean “dolphin” but fishermen would like to use the special word to show their respect to this fish because they believe it as the mascot in the sea) and the event with many folk activities of fishing villages like canoeing race, swimming, tug of war, etc…However, only territorial waters have this festival such as Thái Quang, Xuân Hà, Hòa Hiệp…so you must check carefully the schedule as well as the coastal provinces reserving this tradition on your Da Nang motorbike tours.

Here are some tips & inspirations for your future plan to Da Nang. A trip to the city of cultural heritage would be not only an amazing experience but a valuable exposure to the beauty of traditional customs in Vietnam. Therefore, let’s plan your travel to Da Nang immediately but do not forget us – Saigon Riders – a motorbike friend in your itinerary.

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Ho Chi Minh Trail

With the length of 16,000 kilometers including tracks, roads and waterways, Ho Chi Minh trail is a network of roads going along Vietnam from north to south through the neighboring countries of Laos and Cambodia. In the Vietnam War, it was the most important road- the blood road which played connect role between the north and the south. Ho Chi Minh legendary Trail is also a historical destination that proves Vietnamese spirit in fighting.

Discovering Ho Chi Minh trail adventure

The trail lies in 3 countries: Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, but the adventure is mentioned here which is only adventure on the Ho Chi Minh trails Vietnam. The time to riding motorbike is about 15 days or more from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. The adventure from northern part to the central and down south to the highland and southern provinces goes through Ha Noi, Mai Chau, Phong Nha, Khe Sanh, Dong Ha, Hoi An, Kham Duc, Kon Tum, Buon Ma Thuot, Da Lat and Ho Chi Minh. On the road, you will have an opportunity to ride motorbike through villages, beaches, jungles, trails. It’s so exciting and challenging. Let’s notice the safety.

Currently, the Ho Chi Minh Trail tour has been upgraded to a national highway, so the riding is more convenient and easier. But it still has the difficult paths which bring challenges for riders. Many paths are muddy and the wetlands are crooked. On the road, we frequently see the areas of beautiful landscapes and homes to the Vietnamese ethnic minority. It’s a peaceful life. At each destination on tour, riders can rent village home stay to relax and enjoy local cuisines, culture. The price of home stay is around 200,000 – 1,000,000 VND.

The fifteen-day adventure Vietnam motorcycle on the Ho Chi Minh trail tour is a wonderful experience for speed enthusiasts. Riders have a chance to drive on the beautiful new highway of Ho Chi Minh trail. You will cross many well-known Vietnam’s tourism places such as Cuc Phuong National, Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Hue, Dalat Highland, Nha Trang beach, Cat Tien National Park, etc. Each day, you should go around 150 – 300 kilometers road then relax and fix your motorbike if necessary. We can spend time visiting these local places.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is located in Ho Chi Minh Trail Phong Nha. It’s one the most beautiful park in the world which was recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in Quang Binh province- the narrowest part of Vietnam, those paths are crooked. It makes unconventional way where you have to ride cutting into the jungles. The journey by motorbike along the trails in Phong Nha will be both physically challenging and emotionally charged.

The one of the most impressing paths is Ho Chi Minh Trail Hue, some paths of the trail creep along the top of tall limestone cliffs and offers beautiful vistas of the canyon and valley below. The countryside and mountain views of Vietnam on the road are attractive which make travelers be surprised.

In the Ho Chi Minh Trail tour, there are not only paths but also bridges on rivers. Some bridges and paths are small and narrow which you get troubles. Your route will be late by bad weather. Let’s bring the protective suit.

Exploring beaten-off Ho Chi Minh trail adventure by a motorbike take you have good memories and full of valuable experiences. In the end of adventure, you have successful feeling because you conquered the most beautiful beaten-off of Vietnam and discover this beloved S-shaped country.

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It will commonly take you a day to explore Cu Chi tunnels and experience some interesting activity there. To be fully prepared, you will need some information about this famous place.

Location and story of the iron land

Away from Ho Chi Minh City about 70 km to the North West, Cu Chi tunnel Vietnam is located at the end of Ho Chi Minh trails – a very dominant position for supporting Viet Cong in Vietnam War. This place is very important in there ambushing and preparing strategy to attack Saigon in Tet 1968 campaign.

Cu Chi tunnel Vietnam war started from some bunker shelters in which Viet Cong soldiers hided from French army in period 1945 – 1955. Those shelters were hard to reveal but if the enemy had found out, they had no way to escape. Therefor they decided to create a system of tunnels with plenty of rooms and hidden exit doors so they could hide longer and escape easier.

The first tunnel was built in 1948, composed by very simple structure. There are only several rooms for keeping documents, weapons and hiding soldiers. From 1961 – 1967, the tunnels was gradually completed. About 250 km of subways was built in those years including many places helping lives of soldiers and provincial.

They have working places, meeting rooms, residences, infirmaries, warehouses, kitchens, air vents, wells, and numerous of exit doors. During the war, US army attacked this place intensively. In that fierce situation, Cu Chi tunnels become more important for Viet Cong to secretly operate and support the big campaign.

Cu Chi tunnels was acknowledged as a national monument in 2016. The preserved ruin consists of two areas which are Ben Duoc tunnels and Ben Dinh tunnels.

Places to visit in Cu Chi

• Cu Chi wildlife rescue station: A spot that you should not ignore on the way of your trip, located only 1 km away from Cu Chi tunnels. Since its inception in 2006, the rescue station has saved thousands of wild and rare animals. Visiting this place you not only can contemplate those creatures but also be told about their lives and journeys to the station.

• Ben Duoc tunnels and Ben Dinh tunnels: This is the point of your itinerary to Cu Chi tunnels. Exploring this giant underground structure, you will have change to experience life of those people who had to live there in the war. You will be amazed by all the traps and weapons they used to dreadfully haunt the enemy’s soldiers, and understand how a petite-less equipped army could win the battle.

• Model of liberation area: Built with the idea of reviving the life then in Cu Chi, this zone helps visitors realistically observed their architecture, lifestyle and the harshness of war. Model of liberation area is divided in to 3 zone based on timeline: period 1961 – 1964, period 1965 – 1968, period 1969 – 1972.

• Hero memory temple of Ben Duoc: The temple is constructed to tribute soldiers who sacrifice in Cu Chi tunnels Vietnam War. This erection will add a bit to your architectural knowledge with bold traditional Vietnam style. You can also take a look at the park, the 9-floors tower and the biggest pottery art of Vietnam in this area.

Activities to experience

• Shooting sport and gun assembling practicing: At the shooting range, you can test your talent with the real rifle and bullet. You will get a thorough guidance how to assemble the gun and shoot at the target. This activity draws lots of visitors who always have challenged spirits.

• Playing paintball games: When visiting Cu Chi tunnels, you have chance to try out a very exciting games in which you are prepared all the fighting gadgets and paintball bullets. What could be better than actually joining a combat after learning about it?

• Swimming in South China Sea simulating pool: The pool is built in a unique style and close to the nature. After discover all the interesting places and activities, relaxing in cool water could be the best way to finish your journey.

There are others interesting activities that giving you varied choice such as kayaking, canoeing, biking, 4D cinema, and camping.

If you have opportunity to visit Ho Chi Minh City, don’t miss exploring Cu Chi tunnels. This place will definitely give you an unforgettable memory. Saigon Riders hope you will get a meaningful trip with all the information we have provided.

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What is perfect time to travel Da Nang?

Da Nang features various beauties in seasons but the best time is summer. Every year, from May to September is the peak season of Da Nang tourism. Although this is the peak season, there a lot of interesting things to do in Da Nang.

Where is Da Nang?

As country’s third largest city and the largest one of Central Vietnam, Da Nang locates on the Eastern Sea coastal line, close to the ancient-charming Hoi An and the impressive imperial capital – Hue, making it a popular hub for travelers seeking to explore the amazing attractions of central Vietnam or sunbathe on well-known beaches.

There are many ways to go to Da Nang. If you love speed and roads, motorbike is the best choice to enjoy self-trip, hiring motorbike makes you feel free, active and saving money. However, in short-trip, you can go to Da Nang by plane or train which is easy to get ticket.

Where to stay in Da Nang on a budget ?

There are plenty of hotels in Da Nang, including all of quality level. It’s simple to find out a hotel according to your demand, though. You still notice the scarcity of accommodation in the rush tourism season if you have to hire a hotel at a premium standard.

And don’t forget to check in and check-out in time to save extra money. Hotels in Da Nang boast a wide range of prices, averaging from 200.000VND-1,000 USD. These hotels will offer rental motorbike. You should choose hotels which are near beaches or the Han River bridge.

Best things to do in Da Nang

Da Nang has a long coastline with fascinating natural scenes. The local beaches are some of the most recognizable tourist destinations and ranked at the top one of the six most glamorous beaches by Forbes, such as My Khe beach, Non Nuoc beach, North of My An beach, Xuan Thieu beach and Nam O beach, which is a heaven for outdoor activities.

These popular sports are swimming, diving, water-skiing, canoeing, kayaking, etc. Besides, a wide range of seafood also lure tourists staying in the dynamic city. So, there are plenty of Danang Vietnam things to do in this dynamic city.

If you couldn’t get to Da Nang in summer, no problem. It isn’t wrong when saying that Da Nang is the greatest worth living in Vietnam. Tourist can be impressed by the first sight. It is not only beautiful but also clean. Besides, some attractions may interest you including the Museum of the Champa’s Sculpture, which is one of wonderful destinations because this place retains almost full-range sculptures in the period of the Champa.

This is an invaluable treasure for those who love and want to learn the culture of the Cham. This activity is one of the most favourite things to do in Da Nang of most foreign tourists.

Immersive Cuisine Exploration

Side of Han River feature outstanding Bars, Pubs, Cafes and Restaurants while Con market and Han market offer delicious regional cuisines. So if you want to try some typical foods, you can go to Con market to enjoy not only Da Nang cuisine but also a small area of the Center Region of Vietnam. Da Nang food is considerably cheap and delicious.

The must-eat food checklist in Da Nang includes girdle-cake rolled pork, stuffed pancakes, Quang noodle, Banh My, Vietnamese savory crepes, grilled manta, etc.

Once traveling to Da nang, Viet Nam, you will fall in love with people, lifestyle and sights there, leaving a good memorable trip in your life. So, let’s start your journey now by reaching us – Saigon Riders.

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Forever Green

Forever Green is located in Phu Khuong Hamlet, Phu Tuc Commune, Chau Thanh District on an area of 21ha. The resort has not only a wide space that makes all the most luxurious resorts in Vietnam to jealous, but also a lot of attractive items, I’m sure you will never get bored staying here when coming to Ben Tre coconut candy land.

Forever Green boasts comfortable hotel, bungalow, restaurant, spa, as well as swimming pool, karaoke, local music, performing arts. In addition to the rest zone, the resort also offers dozen of interesting services such as fishing, yachting, fruit picking, folk games, camp fire, village discovery, boat trip to see fireflies at night.

Lan Vuong

Lan Vuong features charming and poetry sceneries beside amazing activities, which is suitable for young groups to relax, enjoy the extremely cool and open space with orchard, sweet fruit, flowers along with delicious food. Especially you will get your hands on the funny games – balance on the rope and the monkey bridge, these ones are very very “hot” and attract a lot of young travelers who want to conquer strange challenges. Besides, you may also love to interesting services such as fishing, boating, singing, playing karaoke, catching crabs and snails.

Travelers can enjoy the special and unique cuisines of the Southern Vietnam countryside. You can visit this resort for one day or camping overnight. It is possible to organize camp fire in Lan Vuong Resort to have fun, you can sing together through the night, sleep in the huts to have a whole new feeling – strange and exciting. Popular a number of Ben Tre candy are also available here, so don’t miss a chance to taste them.

Lang Be

Lang Be is located near the Rach Mieu Bridge with the river view of the South West area and the atmosphere is very cool, boasting lines of well-known Ben Tre coconut, where you are immersed in colorfully cultural experience. This is a great spot to travel with buddies within one day. In the morning you can have meals, take photos, have rests, playing action games for the noon. However, if you want to stay overnight, it is okay.

In Lang Be, you not only can enjoy the special cuisines but also explore many interesting games such as coconut boat ride, walking through the monkey bridge, riding bike through the bridge, catching fish, etc.

Con Phung

Con Phung is just like a floating oasis on the Tien River. Con Phung Ecotourism Resort is located on an island in Tan Thach Commune, Chau Thanh District, which is very famous for Ben Tre coconut. It is one of the attractive destinations in ecotourism. After visiting the scenery here, you can join the folk games such as crocodiles fishing, fishing, water ball game, etc.

Con Phung is like a small western village of the Mekong Delta, if you visit Con Phung, you can enjoy not only the charming nature but also special cuisines of the Southern Vietnam, including Ben Tre coconut candy in various flavors such as durian, peanut and pandan, especially the making of candy would be a truly interesting experience.

If you have a chance to visit Ben Tre, don’t forget to travel with friends in these places. And of course, Ben Tre candy is too famous and delicious, if you don’t try it, you will regret a lot. So let’s start your journey today by reaching us – Saigon Riders

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Best transportation to travel Cu Chi tunnels

When travelling to Ho Chi Minh City, don’t miss Cu Chi Tunnels, you can choose from three different options: ride on a motorcycle, taking a private car, or be on a social adventure by shared minivan. If you really want to enjoy a perfect adventure, Cu Chi motorbike tour is the best choice. The rental motorbike service is popular so you can easily hire one for your trip.

Best time to explore Cu Chi tunnel.

While Cu Chi boasts a beautiful countryside with rice fields, fresh atmosphere and spectacular landscape, Cu Chi Tunnels are about 200 km long built by Vietnamese soldiers during Vietnam War. The best time to partake Cu Chi tour motorbike tour by motorbike is dry season in the Southern of Vietnam, when the weather and climate are perfect for any outdoor activities. In the tunnels, travelers will spend memorable minutes exploring the vast underground complex which used to be a stronghold of thousands of soldiers. It’s a legendary tunnel of war. You should start your trip at 6 AM. It takes about 2-3 hour from Ho Chi Minh City center and end at 2:30 PM or 6:30 PM. Let’s remember about your safety and wear helmet when on a motorbike.

Structure of the tunnels

Ben Duoc and Ben Dinh are located in network of tunnels used in war times as bunkers, soldier’s quarters, traps and bases. In the tunnels, there is a vent system hidden under the bushes which prevented the power of bombs of American Army. Cu Chi Tunnel proves the perseverance, intelligence, pride of the people of Cu Chi. Travelers can see directly by your eyes Hoang Cam kitchen. Currently, there are only a few tunnels with extended ones that are opened to visitors to sightsee by easing traveling. Under the tunnels, the lights are turn on with stairs to go to underground.

Visitors will experience memorable moments exploring Cu Chi tunnels when weaving through tunnels step by step, sometimes you have to crawl slowly. The underground city is presented to you with dormitory rooms, meeting rooms, hospitals, school rooms, etc lively reconstructed in poor living but creative of Vietnamese people. You can visit the yard where took explosives, pieces of bombs to product these weapons, firing M-16, AK-47 and carbine rifle. Having typical foods in meal of soldiers called boiled cassava, a sesame cup in the heart of the continent and you will learn more how hard it was to live without sunlight, lack of foods, water and clothes.

Food in Cu Chi

Cu Chi is well-known not only historical site but also cuisine, which is best known for beef. Don’t forget to enjoy this food in Vinh Xuan Heifer Restaurant at 22 Highway. Only from 5.000-15.000VND, you will enjoy the famous drink of Cu Chi called durian – sugarcane mix and delicious dish- steamed coconut mix with cassava.

One food is attractive to customer is pork knuckle noodle soup. Green jack fruit mix meat is special food at this countryside. The taste is mixed by sweet, sour and spicy together. The plenty of foods in Cu Chi motorbike tour also show through the grilled Arapaima gigas fish which is typical for this river area. Let’s try them alls.

Budget for Cu Chi Trip

The normal total private Cu Chi Tunnels motorbike tour is 80-85 USD including guide, motorbike, meals if you buy trip through tourism agency. If a group or person visits the tunnels by yourself, you will save money and be free during your trip. A visit by motorbike to the famous Cu Chi tunnels tops off a highly enjoyable day of adventure and provides some historical context to much of what you will experience in your time in Vietnam. Good a nice trip!

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Ben Tre is also known as coconut kingdom of Vietnam

Just a short two-hour motorbike ride from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre province, so you can come there anytime you want to enjoy the slower pace of life, but it’s better to travel in summer from June to August. It is the perfect season that you could enjoy the picturesque colorful countryside in warm weather and try various ripe tropical fruits like rambutan, durian, mangostee, etc.

You can find almost any tropical fruit here

The coconut handicraft Ben Tre village

Of course, arrived at Vietnam’s capital of coconut where most traditional businesses is associated closely to coconut, it is such a big missing if you skip the coconut handicraft Ben Tre village. All kind of edible products here are made of coconut milk, the most famous one is coconut candy. Besides, you will get surprised by traditional handicrafts having its unique values which are made of coconut shells such as sandals, small baskets, vases, bags and etc. Some of remarkable cultural villages you should visit are Phước Long, Cồn Ốc, An Thạnh and Nhơn Thạch with their dominance in some specific coconut products.

It is a big missing if you skip the coconut handicraft

Vietnamese folk music

One of the most amazing thing that Ben Tre tourists could not enjoy in luxury cities is to taste fresh fruits and listen Vietnamese folk music performed by local singers in traditional costumes – áo bà ba or áo dài. After visiting through idyllic villages in Ben Tre, you may be invited to a snack with fresh fruit while the female locals entertain you with traditional songs of Southern land. It is such a priceless gift, I guess you may addict the warm voice as well as fall in love with the simplicity of rural girls naturally.  

Vietnamese folk music is performed by local artists

The temple was built to memorize a great hero

Besides traditional values, Ben Tre is also the home of many legendary Vietnamese such as Nguyễn Ngọc Thăng – the first hero of this coconut land. Be the first champion of Ben Tre joined The Resistance War against France and also sacrificed for the nation’s freedom, people had built Lãnh binh Nguyễn Ngọc Thăng temple to gratitude the giant merit of this folk hero. This template is also recognised as one of the national historical monuments.

The temple was built to memorize a great hero

Huỳnh phủ

Another national monument also must be in your visit, a popular spot with the existence of over 100-year is the old house Huỳnh Phủ. Be impressive with the unique architecture, this house is supposed to be the most beautiful one with its ancient design but still reserved in good condition.

You will have the chance to hear incredible stories from the current progeny of owner when visiting here and I bet that you could not imagine how wealthy and magnificent of this house is – like an imperial palace for kings.  

Huỳnh phủ is a one-hundred-year-old house

It is so simple to get a trip from Ho Chi Minh to Ben Tre, right? Only 2-hour ride, if you are seeking for a short rest, why not choose Ben Tre? Let’s discover all the natural beauty of coconut countryside in Vietnam. But remember to call us – Saigon Riders before your start!

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