10 Days in Ho Chi Minh City: A Vibrant Adventure

Gabor Nagy

15 Nov 2023

Experience the best of Ho Chi Minh City in 10 days! Explore bustling markets, stunning landmarks, delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Vietnam's largest city.

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

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Viator

Day 1

$44

$ 1

Hilton Saigon Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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2 - 3 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

109 - 131 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

108 - 130 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

2 - 3 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 2

$38

$ 1

Hilton Saigon Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Top Of The Town - Nhà Hàng & Bar Windsor Plaza

Panoramic International Dining and Terrace Bar

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$14

2 - 3 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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4 - 5 min

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A Steamed Bun and Oyster Bar inside the Ben Thanh Street Food Market. We also serve beer & wine.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 3

$43

$ 2

Hilton Saigon Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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7 - 9 min

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Sprawling family-friendly entertainment complex with rides, a water park, cinema & zoo.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$10

7 - 9 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$14

6 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 4

$46

$ 2

Hilton Saigon Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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1 - 2 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

17 - 21 min

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This small Catholic church dating from the early 1900s features a variety of Chinese touches.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$11

3 - 4 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$14

Day 5

$34

$ 2

Hilton Saigon Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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8 - 11 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Bà Bà - Bún Bò Nam Bộ & Bún Bò Xào - Nguyễn Thái Bình

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$13

3 - 4 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$11

Day 6

$38

$ 2

Hilton Saigon Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

75 - 90 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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46 - 56 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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60 - 72 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

22 - 27 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 7

$38

$ 2

Hilton Saigon Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

64 - 77 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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13 - 16 min

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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

19 - 23 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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48 - 58 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

24 - 29 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 8

$39

$ 1

Hilton Saigon Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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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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8 - 11 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

4 - 5 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Established in 1988, the museum's galleries explore the life of Vietnamese politician Ton Duc Thang.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 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.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 9

$39

$ 2

Hilton Saigon Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 6 min

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Straightforward zoo showcasing an array of animals, including giraffes, camels, elephants & snakes.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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25 - 30 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

28 - 34 min

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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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31 - 38 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 10

$30

$ 2

Hilton Saigon Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

53 - 64 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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7 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

30 - 36 min

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Nhà Hàng Chay Thiện Duyên - Ẩm Thực Chay

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$11

20 - 30 min

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This 18th-century pagoda honoring a sea goddess features colorful, ornate Chinese architecture.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Budget breakdown: $399 In total

Activities & Food:$385

Transport:$14