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10 Days in Ho Chi Minh City: A Vibrant Adventure

Alexandros Asvestas

Alexandros Asvestas

5 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 10-day journey through the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City. Explore iconic landmarks like the Bitexco Financial Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of local markets, and dive into the rich history at the War Remnants Museum. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in this captivating city!

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

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Viator

Day 1
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$13

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$ 1

Mobylette Saigon Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Mobylette Saigon Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Directions

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
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
Mobylette Saigon Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$0

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$ 1

Mobylette Saigon Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 29 min

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Directions

Mobylette Saigon Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Directions

Tao Dan Park
Leafy public park featuring manicured gardens, a Buddhist temple, play areas & sports facilities.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
Hanh Thong Tay Market
Lively bazaar with many vendors for clothing, shoes & accessories, plus street eats.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Mobylette Saigon Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$5

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$ 1

Mobylette Saigon Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Mobylette Saigon Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
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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$5
Mobylette Saigon Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$3

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$ 1

Mobylette Saigon Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Mobylette Saigon Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden
Straightforward zoo showcasing an array of animals, including giraffes, camels, elephants & snakes.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
Mobylette Saigon Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
+

$3

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$ 1

Mobylette Saigon Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Mobylette Saigon Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Ben Thanh Market
Well-known standby for handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing & other goods along with local eats.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$3
Mobylette Saigon Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
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$4

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$ 1

Mobylette Saigon Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Mobylette Saigon Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
War Remnants Museum
Memorial museum exhibiting photographs, weapons & other objects from the Vietnam & Indochina wars.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$4
Mobylette Saigon Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 7
+

$0

Mobylette Saigon Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

Day 8
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$10

·

$ 1

Mobylette Saigon Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Mobylette Saigon Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Dam Sen Water Park
Sprawling family-friendly entertainment complex with rides, a water park, cinema & zoo.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$10
Mobylette Saigon Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 9
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$0

Mobylette Saigon Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

Day 10
+

$10

·

$ 1

Mobylette Saigon Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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Directions

Mobylette Saigon Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Suoi Tien Theme Park
Theme park featuring a range of rides & water-based activities amid iconic Buddhist imagery.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$10
Mobylette Saigon Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $52 In total

Activities & Food:$47
Transport:$6