The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument

On June 11, 1963, Thich Quang Duc rode to Saigon from the war-torn city of Huế in an Austin Westminster. He stepped out of the baby blue automobile onto a busy intersection and sat calmly in the lotus position while a colleague poured gasoline from a five-gallon container over his head. Surrounded by a circle of protesters, burned himself to death. He described his intentions in a final note: “I respectfully plead to President Ngo Dinh Diem to take a mind of compassion towards the people of the nation and implement religious equality to maintain the strength of the homeland eternally.” In 2010, a memorial, displaying the monk wreathed in flames, was installed on the very corner where he died a half century before. Prior to the statue, which sits in front of a bas-relief depicting the powerful action, American journalist Malcolm Browne’s photographs were the most accessible reminders of the event.

Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings

Eat your way through Ho Chi Minh City’s street food scene on this half-day tasting tour, dedicated to local favorites that many culinary tours overlook. We will pick you up by motorbike at your accommodation then walk, eat and explore deeply to Saigon's real life through the craziness of Saigon's traffic. The menu could be slightly changed depend on the day and time and availability of local food stalls. Let's do the 13 - 16 must-try to immerse yourself to local culture hidden in the back alleys: Taste 1: Banh Xeo - Vietnamese savory crispy pancake: crispy pancake with a lot of flavors from herbs and sauce: Sit back and relax while watching your sizzling cake being done in front of your eyes Taste 2: Chuoi Nep Nuong - a bit sweet and salty grilled banana with sticky rice and coconut milk Taste 3: Bun Bo Hue- famous spicy noodle soup with beef Taste 4: Ngheu Hap Sa - steamed clams with lemon grass Taste 5: So Diep Nuong Mo Hanh -Grilled scallops with onion oil