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10-Day Adventure in Ho Chi Minh City

Dob Bob

Dob Bob

5 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Discover hidden gems, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this bustling metropolis.

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

Day 1
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$45

Loft Cafe - Pasteur
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
3 - 4 min

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Ben Nghe Street Food Market
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
1880s Catholic cathedral built with French bricks & featuring 58m-tall Romanesque bell towers.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Opera
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
1 - 2 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.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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Saigon Coffee Roastery
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 2
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$34

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$ 3

Nhà Hàng Thiết Mộc Lan
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
21 - 26 min

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Buu Long Pagoda
Prominent Buddhist temple with ornate architecture, a tranquil ambiance & a vegetarian restaurant.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Thuy Chau Ecotourism
Artificial eco-park with peaceful woodland & riverside walks, picnic spots & a swimming pool.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Quán Cây Me
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
27 - 33 min

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Quán Bún Bò Huế Giáo Toàn
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
Day 3
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$52

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$ 2

Quán Bún Bò Huế Giáo Toàn
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
13 - 16 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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$20
25 - 30 min

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Nhà Hàng Chay Thiện Duyên - Ẩm Thực Chay
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$10
12 - 18 min

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Kitchen Seoul
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 4
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$37

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$ 2

Nhã Viên Quán
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
8 - 10 min

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Buu Long Tourist Area
Scenic park offering picturesque hilltop views, kids' playgrounds & swan-boat rides on a lake.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
55 - 66 min

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Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden
Straightforward zoo showcasing an array of animals, including giraffes, camels, elephants & snakes.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$5
5 - 8 min

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The Log Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
12 - 18 min

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Sinh To 5.6.7
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 5
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$44

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$ 2

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
10 - 12 min

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Independence Palace
Historical building of the Vietnam War era, with tours of government offices, war rooms & artifacts.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$10
8 - 10 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 - 14 min

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CHEO LEO Cafe
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$16
6 - 9 min

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Phuc Long Coffee & Tea
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 6
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$67

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$ 1

Phúc Long Coffee & Tea House - Nguyễn Huệ
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
3 - 4 min

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Bitexco Financial Tower
Iconic 68-floor skyscraper featuring an observation deck, retail shops, dining & a cineplex.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
5 - 6 min

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Bui Vien Walking Street
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Quan Chay Chan Nhu
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
6 - 9 min

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Vittorio
The best Italian Restaurant in this town
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 7
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$43

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$ 1

Quán Lộc Thành
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
1 - 2 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
11 - 16 min

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September 23rd Park
Relaxed stretch of green space & walkways with a playground, duck pond & lots of trees.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Phở Lệ - Nguyễn Trãi
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$18
6 - 9 min

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An Dong Market
Indoor market with a huge selection of goods including fabrics, clothing, dried foods & handicrafts.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Ký Ức Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 8
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$52

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$ 1

Stone Castle Cafe - Lâu Đài Đá Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
14 - 21 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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$20
7 - 9 min

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Nhân Quán
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$12
12 - 17 min

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Chè Người Hoa 3/2
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 9
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$45

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$ 2

Godmother Bake & Brunch
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
3 - 4 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
29 - 35 min

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Hanh Thong Tay Market
Lively bazaar with many vendors for clothing, shoes & accessories, plus street eats.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Bún Bò Sông Hương - Gò Vấp
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
7 - 9 min

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Lẩu Dê Đức Dưỡng
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 10
+

$47

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$ 2

Minh Quý - Bún Giò Heo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
9 - 14 min

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Hoang Phap Buddhist Temple
This colorful pagoda has ornate architecture & religious statues, plus an open courtyard.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
59 - 71 min

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Cu Chi Tunnel
Sprawling underground tunnel complex used by Viet Cong soldiers, plus exhibits & war memorials.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$15
11 - 16 min

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Ben Duoc Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$10
11 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10

Budget breakdown: $476 In total

Activities & Food:$466
Transport:$11