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10 Days in Ho Chi Minh City: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

alecmalm

alecmalm

10 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where ancient marvels and authentic cuisine await. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of this vibrant city as you explore temples, museums, and art centers. Indulge in mouthwatering dishes like bún bò Huế and pho, and sip on aromatic Vietnamese coffee. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

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Day 1Culinary Delights and Artistic Wonders
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$32

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$ 3

Vườn Ẩm Thực Bến Xưa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
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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The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre
Local, avant-garde contemporary art, events & a modern cafe in a space made of shipping containers.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
35 - 42 min

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Buu Long Pagoda
Prominent Buddhist temple with ornate architecture, a tranquil ambiance & a vegetarian restaurant.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Quán Cây Me
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$10
24 - 29 min

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Quán Bún Bò Huế Giáo Toàn
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 2Temples, History, and Oceanic Flavors
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$41

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$ 2

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
5 - 6 min

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Ba Thien Hau Temple
This 18th-century pagoda honoring a sea goddess features colorful, ornate Chinese architecture.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 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
2 - 3 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.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Nhà Hàng Ocean Palace
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$14
6 - 9 min

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The Log Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 3Coffee, Palaces, and Sky-high Views
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$67

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$ 1

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
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
7 - 9 min

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Bitexco Financial Tower
Iconic 68-floor skyscraper featuring an observation deck, retail shops, dining & a cineplex.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$25
2 - 3 min

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Rice Field
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$10
4 - 5 min

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Anan Saigon
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 4Parks, Museums, and Vibrant Markets
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$32

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$ 2

Gỏi Khô Bò @ Le Van Tam Park
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
3 - 4 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Quan Am Pagoda
Pagoda devoted to the Buddhist bodhisattva Quan Âm, featuring courtyards, a garden & a pond.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Binh Tay Market
Covered market with stalls selling home goods, produce & local dishes like pho & spring rolls.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Hủ tiếu sườn Lò Siêu
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
6 - 9 min

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Mi Sui Cao Thien Thien
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 5Floral Beauty and Japanese BBQ
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$59

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$ 2

CHEO LEO Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
9 - 14 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 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
13 - 16 min

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Lotus Gallery
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Uraetei BBQ Japan 5 - Pho Dinh 浦江亭
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$16
12 - 18 min

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Pizza 4P's
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 6Opera, Temples, and Buddhist Tranquility
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$55

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$ 3

Opera
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
1 - 2 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
12 - 18 min

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Mariamman Hindu temple
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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St Francis Xavier Church
This small Catholic church dating from the early 1900s features a variety of Chinese touches.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Nhân Quán
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$12
4 - 5 min

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Giac Lam Buddhist Temple
Venerable Buddhist temple established in 1744, with many statues, tombs & a 7-tiered stupa.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Quán Mì Quảng Sâm
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 7Street Food, Temples, and Art Galleries
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$43

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$ 1

Bún riêu cua ốc
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
3 - 4 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
9 - 11 min

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Xa Loi Buddhist Temple
This tall, prominent Buddhist pagoda built in 1956 was raided by government forces in 1963.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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G Coffee - Hồ Xuân Hương
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
4 - 6 min

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Cafe Cóc
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 8Cafes, Galleries, and Historical Remnants
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$40

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$ 2

Cửa hàng cafe 81
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
4 - 6 min

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Craig Thomas Gallery
Resource for contemporary paintings, sculpture & mixed-media works by Vietnamese artists.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 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
8 - 10 min

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Basilico
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
4 - 5 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.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Sup Cua Le Duong Nguyen Du
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 9Gastronomic Adventures and Spiritual Serenity
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$34

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$ 2

Bánh Đúc
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
7 - 10 min

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Vin Gallery
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
97 - 117 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Ben Duoc Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
10 - 12 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$10
Day 10Hearty Noodles, Tunnels, and Tranquil Gardens
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$47

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$ 2

Minh Quý - Bún Giò Heo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
9 - 14 min

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Hoang Phap Buddhist Temple
This colorful pagoda has ornate architecture & religious statues, plus an open courtyard.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
60 - 72 min

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Cu Chi Tunnel
Sprawling underground tunnel complex used by Viet Cong soldiers, plus exhibits & war memorials.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$15
11 - 14 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$10
8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10

Budget breakdown: $464 In total

Activities & Food:$449
Transport:$15