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

NIDHIN JOSE IRITTY

NIDHIN JOSE IRITTY

1 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City. Immerse yourself in the rich history and indulge in mouthwatering Vietnamese delicacies. From iconic landmarks to bustling markets, this itinerary is designed to captivate your senses and leave you craving for more.

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

Day 1Icons and Skylines
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$54

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$ 1

Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
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
8 - 11 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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
10 - 15 min

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Bitexco Financial Tower
Iconic 68-floor skyscraper featuring an observation deck, retail shops, dining & a cineplex.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
2 - 3 min

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Rice Field
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
Day 2Art and Gastronomy
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$52

Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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Bún riêu cua ốc
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
2 - 3 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
8 - 11 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
3 - 4 min

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Anan Saigon
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
Day 3Heritage and Shopping
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$37

Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$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
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$10
11 - 16 min

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Ben Thanh Market
Well-known standby for handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing & other goods along with local eats.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
2 - 3 min

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Quán Lộc Thành
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
Day 4Flowers and History
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$28

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$ 2

Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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CHEO LEO Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
9 - 14 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
9 - 11 min

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War Remnants Museum
Memorial museum exhibiting photographs, weapons & other objects from the Vietnam & Indochina wars.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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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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$12
Day 5Markets and Noodles
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$24

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$ 3

Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Com Tam Bui
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
4 - 5 min

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Tan Dinh Market
Bustling market known for its fabrics & clothing, plus food stalls serving noodles & seafood.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Hanh Thong Tay Market
Lively bazaar with many vendors for clothing, shoes & accessories, plus street eats.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
37 - 45 min

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An Dong Market
Indoor market with a huge selection of goods including fabrics, clothing, dried foods & handicrafts.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Phở Lệ - Nguyễn Trãi
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$16

Budget breakdown: $199 In total

Activities & Food:$194
Transport:$5