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10-Day Adventure in Ho Chi Minh City

Adam Schwartz

Adam Schwartz

15 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Discover ancient temples, bustling markets, and serene parks as you immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of this captivating city.

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

Day 1
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$30

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$ 1

Suoi Tien Theme Park
Theme park featuring a range of rides & water-based activities amid iconic Buddhist imagery.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$30
42 - 51 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
9 - 14 min

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Turtle Lake
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$0

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$ 2

Diamond Island
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Binh Quoi 1 Tourist Village
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
33 - 40 min

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Hanh Thong Tay Market
Lively bazaar with many vendors for clothing, shoes & accessories, plus street eats.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$38

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$ 2

Thuy Chau Ecotourism
Artificial eco-park with peaceful woodland & riverside walks, picnic spots & a swimming pool.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
41 - 50 min

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Snow Town Saigon
Attraction using snow-making technology to create an indoor winter village for skiing & kids' play.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$38
22 - 27 min

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Van Thanh Tourist Park
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$23

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$ 2

Ben Thanh Market
Well-known standby for handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing & other goods along with local eats.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$8
12 - 17 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
52 - 63 min

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Rin Rin Park - Japanese Rock Park
Small, manicured park with a water feature, bridge, koi & whimsical fish sculptures.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
47 - 57 min

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Vườn thú Mỹ Quỳnh - Mỹ Quỳnh Safari
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$30

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$ 2

Ben Bach Dang Park
Park, market & recreation area on the banks of the Saigon River, with boat rides & local fare.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Tao Dan Park
Leafy public park featuring manicured gardens, a Buddhist temple, play areas & sports facilities.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Dam Sen Water Park
Sprawling family-friendly entertainment complex with rides, a water park, cinema & zoo.
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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$30
Day 6
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$57

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$ 1

September 23rd Park
Relaxed stretch of green space & walkways with a playground, duck pond & lots of trees.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Bui Vien Walking Street
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Saigon Skydeck
Glass-enclosed observation deck on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower with scenic views.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$38
9 - 14 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.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$19
Day 7
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$27

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$ 2

Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
Classical to contemporary Vietnamese & foreign artworks on display in an elegant colonial building.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$8
8 - 10 min

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War Remnants Museum
Memorial museum exhibiting photographs, weapons & other objects from the Vietnam & Indochina wars.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$11
10 - 12 min

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Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden
Straightforward zoo showcasing an array of animals, including giraffes, camels, elephants & snakes.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
Day 8
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$42

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$ 1

Dai Nam Zoo
Nature park with artificial habitats for more than 600 animals, including tigers & giraffes.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$19
56 - 68 min

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Cu Chi Tunnel
Sprawling underground tunnel complex used by Viet Cong soldiers, plus exhibits & war memorials.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$23
Day 9
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$19

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$ 2

Phu An Bamboo Village
Conservation area showcasing more than 300 varieties of bamboo & accessed by tree-shaded paths.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Đại Nam Văn Hiến
Large complex offering amusement & water parks, a zoo & a course for auto, horse & greyhound racing.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$19
192 - 231 min

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Monkey Island
Scenic, swampy mangrove forest featuring wild crocodiles & clever monkeys, along with a cafe.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 10
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$0

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$ 1

Black Virgin Mountain
Peak with a mythical & Vietnam War history, now featuring a gondola, hiking trails & temples.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
270 - 324 min

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Tourism Rung Sac Can Gio
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $277 In total

Activities & Food:$263
Transport:$15