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5 Days in Ho Chi Minh City: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

Amish Shah

Amish Shah

4 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Ho Chi Minh City, exploring ancient marvels, immersing in vibrant markets, and uncovering the city's rich history. From tranquil pagodas to bustling markets, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience.

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

Day 1Ecotourism, Pagodas, and Literary Delights
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Thuy Chau Ecotourism
Artificial eco-park with peaceful woodland & riverside walks, picnic spots & a swimming pool.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Buu Long Pagoda
Prominent Buddhist temple with ornate architecture, a tranquil ambiance & a vegetarian restaurant.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
41 - 50 min

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Ho Chi Minh City Book Street
Buzzy, pedestrian-only street with Vietnamese & expat bookstores, plus spots for al fresco coffee.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Unveiling the Secrets of Cu Chi Tunnel and Spiritual Enlightenment
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$8

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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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$8
61 - 74 min

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Hoang Phap Buddhist Temple
This colorful pagoda has ornate architecture & religious statues, plus an open courtyard.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 3A Glimpse of History, Art, and Fragrant Blooms
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$4

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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
11 - 16 min

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War Remnants Museum
Memorial museum exhibiting photographs, weapons & other objects from the Vietnam & Indochina wars.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$4
8 - 10 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Turtle Lake
No time set
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Sai Gon Central Post Office
Monumental central post office, completed in 1891, with a vaulted main hall & period finishes.
No time set
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Free
Day 4Sky-High Views, Presidential Legacy, and Urban Oasis
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$30

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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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$13
1 - 2 min

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Saigon Skydeck
Glass-enclosed observation deck on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower with scenic views.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
6 - 8 min

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Independence Palace
Historical building of the Vietnam War era, with tours of government offices, war rooms & artifacts.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
19 - 28 min

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September 23rd Park
Relaxed stretch of green space & walkways with a playground, duck pond & lots of trees.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 5The Grandeur of Opera, Artistic Gems, and Authentic Market Finds
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$9

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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.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$6
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.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
16 - 20 min

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Binh Tay Market
Covered market with stalls selling home goods, produce & local dishes like pho & spring rolls.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $53 In total

Activities & Food:$50
Transport:$3