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10 Days in Ho Chi Minh City: A Journey of Adventure and Discovery

Maryam Al Awar

14 Dec 2023

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Embark on an unforgettable 10-day adventure in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Explore ancient marvels, indulge in authentic cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this bustling city. Get ready for an exciting journey filled with thrilling experiences and unforgettable memories.

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Sky-high Views and Vibrant Streets

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$69

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$ 1

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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$25

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Bui Vien Walking Street

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Ngoc Tho

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Quan Chay Chan Nhu

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 2Thrills and Tastes of Suoi Tien

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$72

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$ 2

Suoi Tien Theme Park

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Quán Bún Bò Huế Giáo Toàn

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$28

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Vina Phở

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 3Market Treasures and Serene Pagodas

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$82

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$ 2

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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$5

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Saigon Skydeck

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

47 - 57 min

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Directions

Buu Long Pagoda

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Quán Cây Me

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$28

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Vina Phở

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 4Art, Snow, and Vegetarian Delights

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$80

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$ 2

Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$5

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Snow Town Saigon

Attraction using snow-making technology to create an indoor winter village for skiing & kids' play.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Nhà Hàng Chay Thiện Duyên - Ẩm Thực Chay

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Kitchen Seoul

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$28

Day 5Unveiling the Secrets of Cu Chi Tunnel

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$63

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$ 1

Cu Chi Tunnel

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Ben Duoc Restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$26

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Bò Tơ Trường Lạc

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

Day 6Temples, Theme Parks, and Culinary Delights

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$57

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$ 2

Hoang Phap Buddhist Temple

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

44 - 53 min

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Directions

Đại Nam Văn Hiến

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

45 - 54 min

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Directions

Ben Nay Restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Quán Bá Bửu

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 7Wildlife Encounters and Literary Delights

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$51

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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$5

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Ho Chi Minh City Book Street

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Basilico

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$26

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Cơm Gà Xối Mỡ - Lý Tự Trọng

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 8Parks, Palaces, and Cultural Extravaganza

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$73

Tao Dan Park

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Independence Palace

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

9 - 14 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

8 - 11 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.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Le Bourgeois @Continental

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Opera

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 9History, Markets, and Gastronomic Adventures

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$54

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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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$8

33 - 40 min

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Directions

Hanh Thong Tay Market

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Bún Bò Sông Hương - Gò Vấp

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$26

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Lẩu Dê Đức Dưỡng

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 10Water Park Fun and Culinary Delights

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$66

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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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$20

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Nhân Quán

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Xe lam Bistro

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Budget breakdown: $676 In total

Activities & Food:$666

Transport:$10