点评:Old Compass's Tales of the City walking tour was the highlight of our trip to Saigon, and one of the best tours I've been on anywhere in the world. Duong is such an encyclopedia of knowledge about Vietnam and Saigon, revealing the layers of history and culture that have shaped the city, and giving us insights beyond the standard narratives. (I have also done the tour with Nhi previously back in end-2019, and she was equally amazing as an authoritative, insightful guide to the city!) This tour made me see the city with different eyes, as the meeting point of so many influences across time. The weather held up well for the 3.5 hours of the tour in the mid- to late afternoon, and the cafe break at Cong was well-timed--we loved the vintage vibes of the place too. Our wide-ranging conversation over absolutely delicious Vietnamese home-style dinner was yet another highlight, and Duong was the most gracious host as we relaxed after the walk. Would recommend this to everyone visiting Saigon and interested in its history and culture--do this near the start of your trip so you can appreciate the city that much more.
翻译:Old Compass 的“城市故事”徒步之旅是我们西贡之行的亮点,也是我参加过的最棒的旅行团之一。Duong 对越南和西贡了如指掌,简直就是一本活的百科全书,他为我们揭示了塑造这座城市的历史和文化的层层叠叠,并让我们获得了超越常规叙述的深刻见解。(我之前在 2019 年底也参加过 Nhi 的行程,她同样是一位权威而富有洞察力的导游!)这次旅行让我以全新的视角看待这座城市,它融合了不同时代的影响。下午中后期,天气晴朗,我们进行了 3.5 小时的行程。在 Cong 咖啡馆的休息时间也恰到好处——我们也很喜欢那里的复古氛围。享用美味的越南家常晚餐时,我们进行了广泛的交流,这又是行程中的一大亮点。徒步结束后,Duong 热情好客,让我们得以放松休息。强烈推荐给所有来西贡旅游并对当地历史文化感兴趣的人——最好在旅程开始不久就去参观,这样你就能更好地欣赏这座城市。