Family journey through local life in Saigon

12:00 | Enjoy a "Late Breakfast" at RuNam Café

• If you have just landed in Vietnam and are struggling with jet lag, it is very easy to miss the hotel breakfast buffet. Don't worry, RuNam Café will be the perfect stop for you to make up for it with a brunch.
• Enjoy breakfast at RuNam Café, located at the corner of Dong Khoi and Ton Duc Thang streets, a familiar gathering spot for Saigonese.
• Afterward, move into the central area of the city's local life.

14:00 | Ban Co Market & Residential Alleys 

• Stroll around Ban Co Market and the surrounding residential alleys to observe the daily rhythm of life of Saigon residents.
• Learn about the typical living model where multiple generations stay under one roof, where the ground floor is often a shop, café, or family business, while the upper floors serve as living spaces.
• Explore School Life & Education in Vietnam
  Move through one of the city's famous educational areas.
• Admire Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted and the neighboring university area, including the University of Science.
• Observe the ecosystem catering to students with bookstores, learning centers, cafés, and food stalls.
• Enjoy familiar snacks loved by Vietnamese pupils and students.
• Explore Cho Lon - Saigon's Chinatown
  Continue the journey to Cho Lon, one of the largest Chinatowns in Southeast Asia.
• Learn how business operations, family life, beliefs, and community have bonded together over many generations.
• Observe the bustling markets and traditional businesses that reflect the distinctive commercial spirit of the Chinese community in Saigon.

16:00 - 17:00 | Explore Phu My Hung Urban Area

• Move to Phu My Hung, one of the most modern and well-planned residential areas in Ho Chi Minh City.
• Explore the area by motorbike to get a closer feel of the daily life of local residents.
• Observe the contrast between a modern residential area and the traditional neighborhoods visited earlier.
• Watch the school dismissal time when students from international and local schools return to their families.
• Learn more about family life and the educational environment in a modern urban area of Vietnam.

17:30 | Vietnamese Fresh Spring Roll Making Experience & Local Family Interaction (Dinner)

• Join a cooking class and learn how to make one of Vietnam's most famous dishes, fresh spring rolls (goi cuon).
• An activity suitable for both adults and children with a fun, easy-to-engage interactive format.
• Visit a Local Family & Home Dinner (Optional upon request)
  Visit a Vietnamese family living in the Phu My Hung area who have children of a similar age from 11 to 13 years old.
• Enjoy a family-style dinner together and chat about life, education, hobbies, as well as daily routines.
• This is often one of the most memorable cultural experiences for families participating in the program.

Evening | Starlight Bridge & Saigon Family Nightlife 

• After dinner, continue to explore the Starlight Bridge (Cau Anh Sao) area, a popular recreational spot for many families and young people in Ho Chi Minh City.
• Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere, illuminated fountains, and evening activities of the local people.
• Return to the hotel.
• Program ends.