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10 Days in Ho Chi Minh City: A Vibrant Adventure

Daniel Soos

Daniel Soos

16 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Vietnam's largest city.

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

Day 1
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$26

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
5 - 8 min

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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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$10
9 - 14 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
12 - 18 min

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Ton Duc Thang Museum
Established in 1988, the museum's galleries explore the life of Vietnamese politician Ton Duc Thang.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Hum Vegetarian
The first vegetarian restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City to cater your health rather than providing just assortments of veggies.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$10
Day 2
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$47

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$ 2

Cơm gà Đông Nguyên 東源鸡飯
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
4 - 5 min

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Quan Am Pagoda
Pagoda devoted to the Buddhist bodhisattva Quan Âm, featuring courtyards, a garden & a pond.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Saigon Skydeck
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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$25
15 - 18 min

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Lotus Gallery
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Sushi Uraetei
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$14
Day 3
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$35

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$ 2

Baoz Dimsum - The Garden Mall
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
5 - 8 min

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St Francis Xavier Church
This small Catholic church dating from the early 1900s features a variety of Chinese touches.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Vietnamese National Buddhist Temple
Towering pagoda known for a distinctive yellow & red color scheme, with many Buddha statues.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 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.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$13
2 - 3 min

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Namo Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
'NAMO is Ho Chi Minh City's (Saigon) most authentic Neapolitan pizzeria. From pastas & salads to wines & beer, we serve some of the best Italian food in HCMC.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$10
Day 4
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$25

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$ 1

Boa cafe
European culture with Ho Chi Minh City experience cafe located in the heart ò Sai Gon
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
1 - 2 min

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Vietnam Art Gallery
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 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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$5
25 - 30 min

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Giac Lam Buddhist Temple
Venerable Buddhist temple established in 1744, with many statues, tombs & a 7-tiered stupa.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Quán Cơm Hạnh Dung
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
Day 5
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$32

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$ 1

Quán Mì Cật
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
2 - 3 min

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Mariamman Hindu temple
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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War Remnants Museum
Memorial museum exhibiting photographs, weapons & other objects from the Vietnam & Indochina wars.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$8
9 - 11 min

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Việt An Vegetarian Chay
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$16
2 - 3 min

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Craig Thomas Gallery
Resource for contemporary paintings, sculpture & mixed-media works by Vietnamese artists.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$24

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$ 2

Vân Anh
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
42 - 51 min

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Ben Duoc Temple - Cu Chi
War memorial temple honoring Vietnamese soldiers, with a 3-arched gate, 9-story tower & garden.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
53 - 64 min

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Hội Khánh Pagoda
Revered 7-story pagoda set in leafy grounds with statues, including a massive reclining Buddha.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
Day 7
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$24

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$ 2

Dai Nam Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
13 - 16 min

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Phu An Bamboo Village
Conservation area showcasing more than 300 varieties of bamboo & accessed by tree-shaded paths.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
48 - 58 min

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Hoang Phap Buddhist Temple
This colorful pagoda has ornate architecture & religious statues, plus an open courtyard.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
50 - 60 min

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Vin Gallery
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Cơm chay Thuyền Viên
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18
Day 8
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$37

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$ 2

Bánh canh Hoàng Minh II
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
43 - 52 min

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Cu Chi Tunnel
Sprawling underground tunnel complex used by Viet Cong soldiers, plus exhibits & war memorials.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$15
39 - 47 min

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Cf Mây
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
Day 9
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$29

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$ 2

Cháo Vịt Gốc Nhà Lá
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
65 - 98 min

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The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre
Local, avant-garde contemporary art, events & a modern cafe in a space made of shipping containers.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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History Museum of Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese artifacts & artworks from prehistoric to modern times in a large Chinese-style complex.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
12 - 15 min

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Xa Loi Buddhist Temple
This tall, prominent Buddhist pagoda built in 1956 was raided by government forces in 1963.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Cơm niêu Sài Gòn
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
Day 10
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$22

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$ 3

Vườn Ẩm Thực Bến Xưa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
10 - 12 min

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Khanh An Monastery
Japanese-style pagodas with stone staircases & intricate latticework, plus peaceful gardens.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
33 - 40 min

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Ho Chi Minh Campaign Museum
Elegant early 20th century building housing objects relating to Ho Chi Minh's military campaign.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Ba Thien Hau Temple
This 18th-century pagoda honoring a sea goddess features colorful, ornate Chinese architecture.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Thiện Quang - Cơm Chay
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$10
22 - 27 min

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Buu Long Pagoda
Prominent Buddhist temple with ornate architecture, a tranquil ambiance & a vegetarian restaurant.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $314 In total

Activities & Food:$300
Transport:$14