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Exploring the Vibrant Heart of Ho Chi Minh City

Mint Mint

Mint Mint

16 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse in local markets, and delve into the rich history of this bustling metropolis.

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

Day 1
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$44

Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
1880s Catholic cathedral built with French bricks & featuring 58m-tall Romanesque bell towers.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 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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$31
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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$13
Day 2
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$75

Saigon Skydeck
Glass-enclosed observation deck on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower with scenic views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$63
9 - 14 min

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Ben Thanh Market
Well-known standby for handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing & other goods along with local eats.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
Day 3
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$0

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$ 2

An Dong Market
Indoor market with a huge selection of goods including fabrics, clothing, dried foods & handicrafts.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
13 - 20 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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
35 - 42 min

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Hanh Thong Tay Market
Lively bazaar with many vendors for clothing, shoes & accessories, plus street eats.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$25

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$ 2

Binh Tay Market
Covered market with stalls selling home goods, produce & local dishes like pho & spring rolls.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
19 - 23 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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$25
Day 5
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$19

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$ 2

War Remnants Museum
Memorial museum exhibiting photographs, weapons & other objects from the Vietnam & Indochina wars.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$19
7 - 9 min

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Tan Dinh Market
Bustling market known for its fabrics & clothing, plus food stalls serving noodles & seafood.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $167 In total

Activities & Food:$163
Transport:$5