4 Days in Ho Chi Minh City: A Journey of Sights and Flavors

Jayden Yeoh

4 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day adventure in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, visit historical landmarks, savor delicious local cuisine, and discover hidden gems along the way.

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

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Viator

Day 1Coffee, Flowers, and History

$84

$ 3

Silverland Yen Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

9 - 14 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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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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$20

9 - 14 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$20

4 - 5 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$32

Day 2Sky-high Views and Underground Wonders

$152

$ 5

Silverland Yen Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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Phúc Long Coffee & Tea House - Nguyễn Huệ

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

109 - 131 min

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Sprawling underground tunnel complex used by Viet Cong soldiers, plus exhibits & war memorials.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$30

60 - 72 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$28

9 - 14 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$28

Day 3Serenity, Nature, and Art

$79

$ 5

Silverland Yen Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

19 - 23 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

47 - 57 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

3 - 4 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$15

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 4Theatrical Delights and Market Exploration

$159

Silverland Yen Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

1 - 2 min

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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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$25

9 - 14 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$50

8 - 12 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$10

4 - 6 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

2 - 3 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$10

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Budget breakdown: $486 In total

Activities & Food:$474

Transport:$12