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

Balaji C

Balaji C

10 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day adventure in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where you'll explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of this vibrant city.

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

Day 1
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$67

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$ 2

Opera
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$9
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
$19
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.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
27 - 33 min

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Hanh Thong Tay Market
Lively bazaar with many vendors for clothing, shoes & accessories, plus street eats.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Bún Bò Sông Hương - Gò Vấp
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$15
7 - 9 min

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Lẩu Dê Đức Dưỡng
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$24
Day 2
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$77

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$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
$15
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.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
$8
3 - 4 min

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Bà Bà - Bún Bò Nam Bộ & Bún Bò Xào - Nguyễn Thái Bình
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$21
2 - 3 min

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Marcel Gourmet Burger - Calmette
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$21
Day 3
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$60

C.On Cafe
Laidback atmospheric restobar where you can enjoy delicious fresh drinks, Vietnamese & Italian coffees, homemade cakes, pizza, pasta, Vietnamese & European dishes, accompanied with a refreshing cocktail or a good glass of wine.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$18
4 - 6 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
$11
2 - 3 min

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Hum Vegetarian, Cafe & Restaurant
The first vegetarian restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City to cater your health rather than providing just assortments of veggies.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$15
4 - 5 min

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Prem Bistro
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$15
Day 4
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$56

Phuc Long Coffee \u0026 Tea House
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$12
2 - 3 min

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Bui Vien Walking Street
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Ben Thanh Market
Well-known standby for handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing & other goods along with local eats.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$8
1 - 2 min

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Quán Lộc Thành
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$18
4 - 6 min

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Soul Burger
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$18

Budget breakdown: $260 In total

Activities & Food:$258
Transport:$2