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7 Days in Ho Chi Minh City: A Journey of Flavors and Culture

Miguel Angelo Francisco

16 Jan 2024

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Embark on a culinary and cultural adventure in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Discover bustling markets, iconic landmarks, and hidden gems as you immerse yourself in the vibrant local scene. Indulge in mouthwatering street food, explore historic sites, and soak in the rich history and traditions of this captivating city.

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Day 1Savory Delights and Colorful Markets

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$62

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$ 2

Shusimi House

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Bún Bò Sông Hương - Gò Vấp

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Hanh Thong Tay Market

Lively bazaar with many vendors for clothing, shoes & accessories, plus street eats.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Tan Dinh Market

Bustling market known for its fabrics & clothing, plus food stalls serving noodles & seafood.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Banh Xeo 46A

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Com Tam Bui

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 2From Fragrant Flowers to Exquisite Seafood

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$70

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$ 2

Shusimi House

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Bún Chả Hồ Gươm - Trần Phú

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

4 - 6 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.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Directions

An Dong Market

Indoor market with a huge selection of goods including fabrics, clothing, dried foods & handicrafts.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Nhà Hàng Biển Dương

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$28

4 - 5 min

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Pha Lau Xien Que Nuong & Ga Nuong

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 3Gastronomic Delights and Architectural Wonders

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$101

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$ 3

Shusimi House

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Nhà Hàng Ngon 138

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

4 - 6 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

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$10

5 - 6 min

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Bitexco Financial Tower

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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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.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Propaganda

Propaganda, perhaps the first Vietnamese bistro in the world, is renowned for great wine and Vietnamese food pairing

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$28

1 - 2 min

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Au Parc

Located between the historic Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral, Au Parc serves a mix of Mediterranean & Middle Eastern flavours.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 4Noodles, History, and Vegetarian Delights

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$74

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$ 2

Shusimi House

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Bun Bo Ganh

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

1 - 2 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

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$8

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

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$22

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Sushi Hokkaido Sachi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$28

Day 5Market Hopping and Sky-high Views

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$92

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$ 2

Shusimi House

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Quán Lộc Thành

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

2 - 3 min

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Ben Thanh Market

Well-known standby for handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing & other goods along with local eats.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$5

10 - 15 min

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Saigon Skydeck

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

1 - 2 min

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Rice Field

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$26

3 - 4 min

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Octo Tapas Restobar

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

Day 6Street Food Bliss and Cultural Extravaganza

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$73

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$ 2

Shusimi House

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Asian Kitchen

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

2 - 3 min

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Bui Vien Walking Street

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 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.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

1 - 2 min

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Le Bourgeois @Continental

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

1 - 2 min

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Opera

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 7Indulge in Luxury and Artistic Delights

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$67

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$ 2

Shusimi House

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Club Lounge - Intercontinental Asiana Saigon

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

1 - 2 min

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Directions

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

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts

Classical to contemporary Vietnamese & foreign artworks on display in an elegant colonial building.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$5

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

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$26

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Choi Go Jip

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $550 In total

Activities & Food:$538

Transport:$12