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The Bike Coffee - 6:45 AM: Arrive at the meeting point “ The Bike Coffee “ The address is 816 Truong Sa, Ward 14, District 3. Check-in and try on your bikes.
7:00 AM: Walk through basic bike navigation and road safety instructions.
7:15 – 8:30 AM: Ready! Set! Ride from the meeting point. We begin with a warm-up cycling exercise through the city to breathe early morning fresh air and observe the city getting ready for a new day. -
Ho Chi Minh City - 8:30 AM: Stop for morning coffee and breakfast.
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Ba Thien Hau Temple - 9:15 AM: Start the expedition to look for 9 Descendants of the Dragon by visiting Tue Thanh Guildhall aka “Thien Hau” temple
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On Lang Pagoda - Visiting “Guanyin” Pagoda aka On Lang, Nghia Nhuan temple. This is one of the more famous temples in Cholon, Saigon’s once-robust Chinatown. An establishment of immigrants of Fujian descent, Quan Am Pagoda is the place to worship the Goddess of Mercy. Both the ornate entrance and colorful interior are impressive.
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Nghia An Temple - Visiting Nghia An temple. The temple is more accurately a guildhall (Hoi Quan), built in the early 19th century by Chinese from Yian (Nghia An) in China’s Guangdong province.
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The Bike Coffee - 11:30 AM (Estimated time): Return to meeting point. End the tour.
- Travel insurance
- Mountain bike and helmet included
- Breakfast provided
- Certified English-speaking tour guide
- Tea and coffee available
- Tax.
- Tips & personal expenses.
When indicating the natural differences that exist among people, most Chinese will bring up the proverb, “The dragon has nine sons, none of which are alike.” According to Chinese culture, the dragon has nine sons, but unfortunately, they do not look like the dragons. Instead, they have their own unique appearances and habits. Some look beautiful, some appear cute, while some are ugly. Depending on the habits of each son, Chinese feng shui experts will place them in different positions in their houses or temples. This cycling trip not only shows you how to recognize those sons from the beautiful architecture in China Town but also goes deep inside the Chinese community in Saigon to learn more about them.
- Quick-dry clothes, specifically long pants and sleeved shirts (since we visit many temples). Not recommended: jeans or khaki trousers.
- Sunglasses.
- Small bag or waist bag (for phones and small personal belongings).
- Sunscreen.
- Sun protection sleeves.
- Money for personal expenses.
- Anyone with a basic fitness level: can mobilize for at least 5 hours.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
