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Exploring the Vibrant Charms of Ho Chi Minh City

Camila Rueda

Camila Rueda

9 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Discover ancient pagodas, immerse in the rich history at museums, indulge in delicious local cuisine, and experience the lively atmosphere of the city.

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Day 1
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$13

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$ 1

Buu Long Pagoda
Prominent Buddhist temple with ornate architecture, a tranquil ambiance & a vegetarian restaurant.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Chau Thoi Buddhist Temple
Buddhist complex with pagodas, carved dragons & native monkeys, overlooking peaks & lakes.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Nhã Viên Quán
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$5
22 - 27 min

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Quán Bún Bò Huế Giáo Toàn
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
Day 2
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$23

War Remnants Museum
Memorial museum exhibiting photographs, weapons & other objects from the Vietnam & Indochina wars.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$4
6 - 9 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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$5
6 - 9 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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$7
1 - 2 min

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Propaganda
Propaganda, perhaps the first Vietnamese bistro in the world, is renowned for great wine and Vietnamese food pairing
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$7
Day 3
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$10

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$ 1

Van Thanh Tourist Park
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Vinh Nghiem Buddhist Temple
Sprawling Buddhist temple with traditional architecture, a 25m-tall tower & a vegetarian restaurant.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Ngu Binh
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$5
7 - 10 min

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Phở Dậu
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 4
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$12

Bui Vien Walking Street
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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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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$6
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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$6
Day 5
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$23

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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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$10
16 - 20 min

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Quán Bún Bò Huế Giáo Toàn
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
25 - 30 min

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Quán Cây Me
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5

Budget breakdown: $83 In total

Activities & Food:$81
Transport:$2