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9-Day Adventure in Ho Chi Minh City

Viren Deshpande

14 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Explore ancient temples, indulge in delicious street food, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this bustling metropolis.

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$64

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$ 3

Quán Bún Bò Huế Giáo Toàn

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

17 - 21 min

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Directions

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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Directions

Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon

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

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Sup Cua Le Duong Nguyen Du

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Propaganda

Propaganda, perhaps the first Vietnamese bistro in the world, is renowned for great wine and Vietnamese food pairing

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$32

Day 2

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$72

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$ 3

Nhã Viên Quán

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Chau Thoi Buddhist Temple

Buddhist complex with pagodas, carved dragons & native monkeys, overlooking peaks & lakes.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

56 - 68 min

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Directions

Ben Nghe Street Food Market

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Saigon Grill

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$28

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Au Parc

Located between the historic Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral, Au Parc serves a mix of Mediterranean & Middle Eastern flavours.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$28

Day 3

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$79

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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$24

4 - 6 min

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Directions

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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$15

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Tao Dan Park

Leafy public park featuring manicured gardens, a Buddhist temple, play areas & sports facilities.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Cyclo Resto

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

9 - 14 min

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Directions

No.96 - Món Ngon Hà Nội

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 4

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$134

·

$ 2

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Independence Palace

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$20

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Saigon Skydeck

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Rice Field

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Anan Saigon

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 5

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$68

Phuc Long Coffee \u0026 Tea House

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Bui Vien Walking Street

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Quan Chay Chan Nhu

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$32

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Vittorio

The best Italian Restaurant in this town

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 6

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$94

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$ 2

Quán Lộc Thành

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Ben Thanh Market

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$10

16 - 20 min

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Directions

An Dong Market

Indoor market with a huge selection of goods including fabrics, clothing, dried foods & handicrafts.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Phở Lệ - Nguyễn Trãi

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Ký Ức Cafe

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 7

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$76

·

$ 3

Bún Bò Sông Hương - Gò Vấp

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Hanh Thong Tay Market

Lively bazaar with many vendors for clothing, shoes & accessories, plus street eats.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Lẩu Dê Đức Dưỡng

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Du Miên Garden Coffee

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$28

Day 8

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$104

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$ 4

Nhà Hàng Thiết Mộc Lan

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Suoi Tien Theme Park

Theme park featuring a range of rides & water-based activities amid iconic Buddhist imagery.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$40

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Quán Cây Me

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$24

35 - 42 min

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Directions

Nhà Hàng Chay Thiện Duyên - Ẩm Thực Chay

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 9

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$0

Budget breakdown: $705 In total

Activities & Food:$691

Transport:$14