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6-Day Adventure in Ho Chi Minh City

Noel Ng

Noel Ng

14 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey through the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City. Discover historical landmarks, immerse in local culture, and experience the excitement of famous markets and amusement parks.

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

Day 1
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$70

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$ 5

Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Independence Palace
Historical building of the Vietnam War era, with tours of government offices, war rooms & artifacts.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$40
12 - 17 min

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Tao Dan Park
Leafy public park featuring manicured gardens, a Buddhist temple, play areas & sports facilities.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
10 - 15 min

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War Remnants Museum
Memorial museum exhibiting photographs, weapons & other objects from the Vietnam & Indochina wars.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$30
Day 2
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$170

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$ 5

Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Hanh Thong Tay Market
Lively bazaar with many vendors for clothing, shoes & accessories, plus street eats.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
27 - 33 min

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Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
1880s Catholic cathedral built with French bricks & featuring 58m-tall Romanesque bell towers.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
10 - 15 min

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Ben Thanh Market
Well-known standby for handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing & other goods along with local eats.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$20
10 - 15 min

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Bitexco Financial Tower
Iconic 68-floor skyscraper featuring an observation deck, retail shops, dining & a cineplex.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
$100
11 - 16 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.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$50
Day 3
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$80

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$ 5

Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Dam Sen Water Park
Sprawling family-friendly entertainment complex with rides, a water park, cinema & zoo.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$80
Day 4
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$110

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$ 8

Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh

Depart from your stay 🏨

100 - 120 min

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Cu Chi Tunnel
Sprawling underground tunnel complex used by Viet Cong soldiers, plus exhibits & war memorials.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$60
54 - 65 min

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Đại Nam Văn Hiến
Large complex offering amusement & water parks, a zoo & a course for auto, horse & greyhound racing.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
$50
Day 5
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$20

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$ 5

Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh

Depart from your stay 🏨

42 - 51 min

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Thuy Chau Ecotourism
Artificial eco-park with peaceful woodland & riverside walks, picnic spots & a swimming pool.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
40 - 48 min

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Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden
Straightforward zoo showcasing an array of animals, including giraffes, camels, elephants & snakes.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$20
Day 6
+

$80

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$ 8

Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Suoi Tien Theme Park
Theme park featuring a range of rides & water-based activities amid iconic Buddhist imagery.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$80
29 - 35 min

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Buu Long Tourist Area
Scenic park offering picturesque hilltop views, kids' playgrounds & swan-boat rides on a lake.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $564 In total

Activities & Food:$530
Transport:$34