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5 Days in Ho Chi Minh City: A Journey Through Vibrant Culture and Delicious Cuisine

Arihant Jain

1 Dec 2023

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Experience the best of Ho Chi Minh City in just 5 days! Explore iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in the local culture, and indulge in mouthwatering vegetarian delights. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Sky-high Views and Cultural Delights

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$245

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$ 6

Bitexco Financial Tower

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$75

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$38

8 - 11 min

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Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon

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

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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Tao Dan Park

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Cơm Chay Tịnh Tâm

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$72

9 - 11 min

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Hanh Thong Tay Market

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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An Nhiên I Vegetarian Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Day 2Splash and Fun at Dam Sen Water Park

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$216

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$ 2

Dam Sen Water Park

Sprawling family-friendly entertainment complex with rides, a water park, cinema & zoo.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$60

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Quán Chay Hương Thiền

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$84

5 - 6 min

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Quán Cơm Hạnh Dung

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 3Shopping, History, and Gastronomic Delights

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$224

Ben Thanh Market

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

12 - 17 min

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Independence Palace

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$30

6 - 9 min

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War Remnants Museum

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$23

2 - 3 min

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Hum Vegetarian, Cafe & Restaurant

The first vegetarian restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City to cater your health rather than providing just assortments of veggies.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$84

1 - 2 min

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PI Bistro Vegetarian

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 4Wildlife Encounters and Culinary Delights

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$165

Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden

Straightforward zoo showcasing an array of animals, including giraffes, camels, elephants & snakes.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

5 - 8 min

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Halo

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$66

4 - 6 min

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The Log Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$84

Day 5Thrills and Tranquility at Theme Parks and Temples

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$242

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$ 6

Đại Nam Văn Hiến

Large complex offering amusement & water parks, a zoo & a course for auto, horse & greyhound racing.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

61 - 74 min

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Directions

Thiện Quang - Cơm Chay

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$78

10 - 12 min

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Suoi Tien Theme Park

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

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$60

17 - 21 min

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Quán Chay 8000 Diệu Thiện

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$66

Budget breakdown: $1104 In total

Activities & Food:$1091

Transport:$13