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

Mainak Das

Mainak Das

15 Jan 2024

Embark on a 5-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City, immersing yourself in the rich culture and finding moments of tranquility amidst the bustling city. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary offers a perfect blend of exploration and serenity.

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

Day 1Architectural Wonders and Spiritual Bliss
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$29

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$ 2

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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$13
25 - 30 min

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Giac Lam Buddhist Temple
Venerable Buddhist temple established in 1744, with many statues, tombs & a 7-tiered stupa.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Nhân Quán
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 2Artistic Marvels and Culinary Delights
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$19

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$ 1

Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
Classical to contemporary Vietnamese & foreign artworks on display in an elegant colonial building.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$5
16 - 20 min

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Quan Am Pagoda
Pagoda devoted to the Buddhist bodhisattva Quan Âm, featuring courtyards, a garden & a pond.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Cơm gà Đông Nguyên 東源鸡飯
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 3Sky-high Views and Sacred Sights
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$37

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$ 2

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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$25
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.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Thích Quảng Đức Monument
Peaceful monument honoring a spiritual icon & martyr who sacrificed himself for religious equality.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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G Coffee - Hồ Xuân Hương
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 4Temples of Tranquility and Coffee Culture
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$12

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$ 1

Vinh Nghiem Buddhist Temple
Sprawling Buddhist temple with traditional architecture, a 25m-tall tower & a vegetarian restaurant.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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G Coffee - Hồ Xuân Hương
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 5Divine Temples and Culinary Delights
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$10

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$ 2

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
62 - 75 min

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Ba Thien Hau Temple
This 18th-century pagoda honoring a sea goddess features colorful, ornate Chinese architecture.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Buu Long Pagoda
Prominent Buddhist temple with ornate architecture, a tranquil ambiance & a vegetarian restaurant.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Quán Cây Me
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10

Budget breakdown: $112 In total

Activities & Food:$107
Transport:$6