10-Day Adventure in Ho Chi Minh City

Channel B2

15 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Explore bustling markets, iconic landmarks, and serene temples, immersing yourself in the rich culture and history of this captivating city.

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1

$ 3

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

•

Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

•

Free

115 - 138 min

Directions

Scenic, swampy mangrove forest featuring wild crocodiles & clever monkeys, along with a cafe.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

Free

Day 2

$75

$ 3

Leafy garden home to an amusement park with thrill rides, plus fitness stations overlooking a pond.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

•

Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

•

$50

12 - 17 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

•

$25

Day 3

$ 6

Covered market with stalls selling home goods, produce & local dishes like pho & spring rolls.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

•

Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

Indoor market with a huge selection of goods including fabrics, clothing, dried foods & handicrafts.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

•

Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

Park, market & recreation area on the banks of the Saigon River, with boat rides & local fare.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

•

Free

Day 4

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

•

Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

Relaxed stretch of green space & walkways with a playground, duck pond & lots of trees.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

•

Free

14 - 21 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

•

Free

13 - 20 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

•

Free

Day 5

$ 3

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

Free

18 - 22 min

Directions

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

Free

Day 6

$88

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

•

$63

15 - 22 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

•

$25

26 - 32 min

Directions

Venerable Buddhist temple established in 1744, with many statues, tombs & a 7-tiered stupa.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

Free

Day 7

$ 3

Monumental central post office, completed in 1891, with a vaulted main hall & period finishes.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

•

Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

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

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

•

Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

•

Free

8 - 10 min

Directions

Sprawling Buddhist temple with traditional architecture, a 25m-tall tower & a vegetarian restaurant.

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

•

Free

Day 8

$25

$ 6

Revered 7-story pagoda set in leafy grounds with statues, including a massive reclining Buddha.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

•

Free

56 - 68 min

Directions

Bustling market known for its fabrics & clothing, plus food stalls serving noodles & seafood.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

•

Free

2 - 3 min

Directions

Catholic church dating to the 1870s & known for its vibrant pink facade & Gothic pillars.

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

•

Free

8 - 10 min

Directions

Vietnamese artifacts & artworks from prehistoric to modern times in a large Chinese-style complex.

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM

•

$25

Day 9

$ 9

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

•

Free

30 - 36 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

•

Free

19 - 23 min

Directions

Japanese-style pagodas with stone staircases & intricate latticework, plus peaceful gardens.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

•

Free

33 - 40 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

•

Free

Day 10

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

Free

19 - 23 min

Directions

Scenic park offering picturesque hilltop views, kids' playgrounds & swan-boat rides on a lake.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

Free

Budget breakdown: $230 In total

Activities & Food:$188

Transport:$42