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10 Days in Ho Chi Minh City: A Journey of Vibrant Culture and Culinary Delights

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mystter17

30 Nov 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, rich history, and mouthwatering cuisine. From iconic landmarks to bustling markets, tranquil parks to hidden gems, this itinerary offers a perfect blend of exploration and indulgence.

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Day 1Unveiling the Heart of Saigon
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$116

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$ 2

Propaganda
Propaganda, perhaps the first Vietnamese bistro in the world, is renowned for great wine and Vietnamese food pairing
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
4 - 6 min

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Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
1880s Catholic cathedral built with French bricks & featuring 58m-tall Romanesque bell towers.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Independence Palace
Historical building of the Vietnam War era, with tours of government offices, war rooms & artifacts.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$15
11 - 16 min

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Ben Thanh Market
Well-known standby for handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing & other goods along with local eats.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$8
12 - 15 min

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Nhà Hàng Biển Dương
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$36
8 - 11 min

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An Dong Market
Indoor market with a huge selection of goods including fabrics, clothing, dried foods & handicrafts.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Le Thi Rieng Cultural Park
Leafy garden home to an amusement park with thrill rides, plus fitness stations overlooking a pond.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Phở Hồng
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 2Parks, Markets, and Gastronomic Delights
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$105

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$ 5

Quán Ăn Liên
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
14 - 17 min

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Rin Rin Park - Japanese Rock Park
Small, manicured park with a water feature, bridge, koi & whimsical fish sculptures.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
46 - 56 min

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Binh Tay Market
Covered market with stalls selling home goods, produce & local dishes like pho & spring rolls.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 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.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Ichiba Sushi Vietnam
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$42
3 - 4 min

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September 23rd Park
Relaxed stretch of green space & walkways with a playground, duck pond & lots of trees.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Tao Dan Park
Leafy public park featuring manicured gardens, a Buddhist temple, play areas & sports facilities.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Ben Bach Dang Park
Park, market & recreation area on the banks of the Saigon River, with boat rides & local fare.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Jumbo Seafood
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$36
Day 3Water Parks, Museums, and Sky-high Views
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$178

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$ 3

Quán Cơm Hạnh Dung
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$21
6 - 8 min

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Dam Sen Water Park
Sprawling family-friendly entertainment complex with rides, a water park, cinema & zoo.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$30
21 - 26 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.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$42
3 - 4 min

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War Remnants Museum
Memorial museum exhibiting photographs, weapons & other objects from the Vietnam & Indochina wars.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$11
7 - 9 min

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Saigon Skydeck
Glass-enclosed observation deck on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower with scenic views.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$38
1 - 2 min

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Rice Field
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 4Temples, Art, and French-Inspired Elegance
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$144

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$ 3

Nhân Quán
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
4 - 5 min

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Dam Sen Cultural Park
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$19
5 - 6 min

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Giac Lam Buddhist Temple
Venerable Buddhist temple established in 1744, with many statues, tombs & a 7-tiered stupa.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Bà Bà - Bún Bò Nam Bộ & Bún Bò Xào - Nguyễn Thái Bình
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$33
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.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$8
13 - 20 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.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$19
1 - 2 min

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Le Bourgeois @Continental
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$42
Day 5Literary Treasures and Culinary Adventures
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$93

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$ 1

Club Lounge - Intercontinental Asiana Saigon
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$21
1 - 2 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Turtle Lake
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Tan Dinh Church
Catholic church dating to the 1870s & known for its vibrant pink facade & Gothic pillars.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Banh Xeo 46A
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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$39
3 - 4 min

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Tan Dinh Market
Bustling market known for its fabrics & clothing, plus food stalls serving noodles & seafood.
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Vinh Nghiem Buddhist Temple
Sprawling Buddhist temple with traditional architecture, a 25m-tall tower & a vegetarian restaurant.
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Hanh Thong Tay Market
Lively bazaar with many vendors for clothing, shoes & accessories, plus street eats.
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Bún Bò Sông Hương - Gò Vấp
7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
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$33
Day 6Tunnels, Wildlife, and Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
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$132

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$ 5

Vân Anh
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
41 - 50 min

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Cu Chi Tunnel
Sprawling underground tunnel complex used by Viet Cong soldiers, plus exhibits & war memorials.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$23
49 - 59 min

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Nhà Hàng Phước Thành
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$36
12 - 15 min

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Dai Nam Zoo
Nature park with artificial habitats for more than 600 animals, including tigers & giraffes.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$19
47 - 57 min

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Hoang Phap Buddhist Temple
This colorful pagoda has ornate architecture & religious statues, plus an open courtyard.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Lẩu Dê Đức Dưỡng
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 7Safari, Bamboo Village, and Cultural Discoveries
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$112

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$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
17 - 21 min

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Vườn thú Mỹ Quỳnh - Mỹ Quỳnh Safari
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
71 - 86 min

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Phu An Bamboo Village
Conservation area showcasing more than 300 varieties of bamboo & accessed by tree-shaded paths.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
46 - 56 min

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Ben Nay Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$39
45 - 54 min

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Đại Nam Văn Hiến
Large complex offering amusement & water parks, a zoo & a course for auto, horse & greyhound racing.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$19
24 - 29 min

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Quán Bá Bửu
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 8Nature Retreats and Exotic Wildlife
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$104

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$ 4

Vườn Phố Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$21
228 - 274 min

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Tourism Rung Sac Can Gio
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Monkey Island
Scenic, swampy mangrove forest featuring wild crocodiles & clever monkeys, along with a cafe.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
117 - 141 min

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Cote d'Azur
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$36
6 - 9 min

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Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden
Straightforward zoo showcasing an array of animals, including giraffes, camels, elephants & snakes.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$8
38 - 46 min

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Buu Long Pagoda
Prominent Buddhist temple with ornate architecture, a tranquil ambiance & a vegetarian restaurant.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Quán Cây Me
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$39
Day 9Theme Parks, Island Escapes, and Vegetarian Delights
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$126

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$ 4

Nhà Hàng Thiết Mộc Lan
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
7 - 9 min

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Suoi Tien Theme Park
Theme park featuring a range of rides & water-based activities amid iconic Buddhist imagery.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$30
23 - 28 min

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Ốc Bay Thảo Điền
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$39
15 - 18 min

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Diamond Island
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Nhà Hàng Chay Thiện Duyên - Ẩm Thực Chay
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 10Riverside Serenity and Authentic Vietnamese Flavors
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$90

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$ 5

Boat House
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$21
24 - 29 min

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Binh Quoi 1 Tourist Village
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
46 - 56 min

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Thuy Chau Ecotourism
Artificial eco-park with peaceful woodland & riverside walks, picnic spots & a swimming pool.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Nhã Viên Quán
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$33
7 - 9 min

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Buu Long Tourist Area
Scenic park offering picturesque hilltop views, kids' playgrounds & swan-boat rides on a lake.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Quán Bún Bò Huế Giáo Toàn
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36

Budget breakdown: $1232 In total

Activities & Food:$1198
Transport:$34