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10 Days in Ho Chi Minh City: A Vibrant Adventure

Lucie

Lucie

18 Nov 2023

Experience the best of Ho Chi Minh City in 10 exciting days. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Vietnam's largest city.

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

Day 1
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$82

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$ 2

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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$20
9 - 14 min

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Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
1880s Catholic cathedral built with French bricks & featuring 58m-tall Romanesque bell towers.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Bitexco Financial Tower
Iconic 68-floor skyscraper featuring an observation deck, retail shops, dining & a cineplex.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$50
5 - 8 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.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$26

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$ 3

Quán Lộc Thành
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
2 - 3 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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$10
14 - 17 min

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An Dong Market
Indoor market with a huge selection of goods including fabrics, clothing, dried foods & handicrafts.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Binh Tay Market
Covered market with stalls selling home goods, produce & local dishes like pho & spring rolls.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$64

Stone Castle Cafe - Lâu Đài Đá Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
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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$40
Day 4
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$66

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$ 5

CHEO LEO Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
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
10 - 12 min

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September 23rd Park
Relaxed stretch of green space & walkways with a playground, duck pond & lots of trees.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 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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$50
5 - 6 min

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Tao Dan Park
Leafy public park featuring manicured gardens, a Buddhist temple, play areas & sports facilities.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Tan Dinh Church
Catholic church dating to the 1870s & known for its vibrant pink facade & Gothic pillars.
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$35

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$ 2

Giac Lam Buddhist Temple
Venerable Buddhist temple established in 1744, with many statues, tombs & a 7-tiered stupa.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
25 - 30 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.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$10
13 - 20 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
8 - 11 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.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$34

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$ 2

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
6 - 9 min

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Van Thanh Tourist Park
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 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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$10
Day 7
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$12

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$ 4

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
20 - 24 min

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Rin Rin Park - Japanese Rock Park
Small, manicured park with a water feature, bridge, koi & whimsical fish sculptures.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Hanh Thong Tay Market
Lively bazaar with many vendors for clothing, shoes & accessories, plus street eats.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Vinh Nghiem Buddhist Temple
Sprawling Buddhist temple with traditional architecture, a 25m-tall tower & a vegetarian restaurant.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 8
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$45

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$ 4

Yumi Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
15 - 18 min

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Đại Nam Văn Hiến
Large complex offering amusement & water parks, a zoo & a course for auto, horse & greyhound racing.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
55 - 66 min

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Chau Thoi Buddhist Temple
Buddhist complex with pagodas, carved dragons & native monkeys, overlooking peaks & lakes.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
55 - 66 min

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Tan Dinh Market
Bustling market known for its fabrics & clothing, plus food stalls serving noodles & seafood.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 9
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$52

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$ 2

Nhà Hàng Thiết Mộc Lan
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
7 - 9 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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$40
Day 10
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$24

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$ 3

Quán Bún Bò Huế Giáo Toàn
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
23 - 28 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
27 - 33 min

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Buu Long Tourist Area
Scenic park offering picturesque hilltop views, kids' playgrounds & swan-boat rides on a lake.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $462 In total

Activities & Food:$440
Transport:$22