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6 Days in Ho Chi Minh City: A Journey through History and Culture

yuhuan Loh

13 Dec 2023

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Embark on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Vietnam as you explore iconic landmarks, ancient pagodas, and fascinating museums. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in this bustling metropolis!

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Iconic Landmarks and Breathtaking Views

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$57

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$ 2

238a Lý Tự Trọng

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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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

8 - 11 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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$19

10 - 15 min

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Bitexco Financial Tower

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$38

Day 2Discovering History and Art

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$23

238a Lý Tự Trọng

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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Independence Palace

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

16 - 23 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.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$8

Day 3Sky-high Thrills and Literary Delights

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$38

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$ 3

238a Lý Tự Trọng

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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Saigon Skydeck

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$38

6 - 8 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.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

Day 4Tranquility in Pagodas and Nature

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$8

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$ 3

238a Lý Tự Trọng

Depart from your stay 🏨

45 - 54 min

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Buu Long Pagoda

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

42 - 51 min

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Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$8

Day 5Unveiling the Secrets of Cu Chi Tunnel

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$23

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$ 2

238a Lý Tự Trọng

Depart from your stay 🏨

100 - 120 min

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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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$23

Day 6Reflections on War and Spiritual Serenity

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$12

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$ 2

238a Lý Tự Trọng

Depart from your stay 🏨

49 - 59 min

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Hoang Phap Buddhist Temple

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

57 - 69 min

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War Remnants Museum

Memorial museum exhibiting photographs, weapons & other objects from the Vietnam & Indochina wars.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$11

Budget breakdown: $169 In total

Activities & Food:$158

Transport:$11