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7 Days in Ho Chi Minh City: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

Naba Jyoti Bharali

30 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 7-day adventure in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, explore ancient marvels, and indulge in mouthwatering local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Coffee, Books, and Colorful Blooms

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$6

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$ 2

Starbucks

Our mission: to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

6 - 9 min

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Ho Chi Minh City Book Street

Buzzy, pedestrian-only street with Vietnamese & expat bookstores, plus spots for al fresco coffee.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon

1880s Catholic cathedral built with French bricks & featuring 58m-tall Romanesque bell towers.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Ho Thi Ky Flower Market

Vendors with colorful bouquets of flowers line this busy outdoor market also offering street food.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Bui Vien Walking Street

No time set

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Free

Day 2Tranquility and History

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$18

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$ 2

Nhà Hàng Thiết Mộc Lan

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

19 - 23 min

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Buu Long Pagoda

Prominent Buddhist temple with ornate architecture, a tranquil ambiance & a vegetarian restaurant.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

50 - 60 min

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Independence Palace

Historical building of the Vietnam War era, with tours of government offices, war rooms & artifacts.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

Day 3Culinary Delights and Breathtaking Views

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$37

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$ 2

Quán Bún Bò Huế Giáo Toàn

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

14 - 17 min

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Thuy Chau Ecotourism

Artificial eco-park with peaceful woodland & riverside walks, picnic spots & a swimming pool.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

46 - 56 min

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Bitexco Financial Tower

Iconic 68-floor skyscraper featuring an observation deck, retail shops, dining & a cineplex.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

Day 4Coffee and History Collide

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$16

C.On Cafe

Laidback atmospheric restobar where you can enjoy delicious fresh drinks, Vietnamese & Italian coffees, homemade cakes, pizza, pasta, Vietnamese & European dishes, accompanied with a refreshing cocktail or a good glass of wine.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

4 - 6 min

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War Remnants Museum

Memorial museum exhibiting photographs, weapons & other objects from the Vietnam & Indochina wars.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$8

Day 5Flavors, Spirituality, and Shopping

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$38

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$ 1

Minh Quý - Bún Giò Heo

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

9 - 14 min

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Hoang Phap Buddhist Temple

This colorful pagoda has ornate architecture & religious statues, plus an open courtyard.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

54 - 65 min

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Ben Thanh Market

Well-known standby for handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing & other goods along with local eats.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$5

10 - 15 min

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Saigon Skydeck

Glass-enclosed observation deck on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower with scenic views.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$25

Day 6A Night of Culture and Art

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$30

Opera

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

1 - 2 min

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Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

Ornate 19th-century French colonial opera house that is now home to the city's ballet & symphony.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

15 - 22 min

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Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts

Classical to contemporary Vietnamese & foreign artworks on display in an elegant colonial building.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$5

Day 7Unwind and Reflect

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$0

Budget breakdown: $149 In total

Activities & Food:$144

Transport:$5