Itinerary: 48 hours in: Ho Chi Minh City

by Lily
Jan 03, 04:52
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Ho Chi Minh City is the Vietnam's biggest city packs in fresh flavours, French relics and a futuristic skyline. It is split into 24 districts, but District One – the core of the French colonial city of the 19th century – holds the key sights.

Duration 2.0 days
Estimated cost 72.41 USD
Total travel distance 22.0 km
Number of places 15 places
Intensity Moderate
Personal interests Church Historic Landmark Museum
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 10 places

08:00

Caravelle Saigon Detail Map

19 Công trường Lam Sơn, Hồ Chí Minh

Caravelle Saigon is located at 19 Công trường Lam Sơn, Hồ Chí Minh, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

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20 mins

1.41 km

09:00

Reunification Palace (Hoi Truong Thong Nhat) Detail Map

The Independence Palace 135 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa Bến Thành Quận 1 Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam 0.90 USD

Reunification Palace is an architectural work in Ho Chi Minh City. This used to be the largest-scale projects south and the highest construction costs.

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5 mins

0.51 km

10:15

Notre Dame Cathedral Detail Map

Notre Dame Cathedral Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Notre Dame Cathedral is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City. This place is also one of the largest Catholic church in Vietnam

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0.09 km

10:45

Central Post Office Detail Map

2 Công xã Paris Bến Nghé, tp. Hồ Chí Minh Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Saigon Central Post Office is a post office in the downtown Ho Chi Minh City, near Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, the city's main church.

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10 mins

0.78 km

11:30

Parkson Sai Gon Tourist Plaza Detail Map

35 Bis – 45, Le Thanh Ton, dis 1, Tp Hồ Chí Minh 5.00 USD

Parkson Plaza is a successful model in Vietnam offering a wide choices of items for shopping at a modern system. It is really a wonderful heaven for shopping.

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10 mins

0.94 km

12:45

Pho 24 Detail Map

71 Dong Khoi, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam 5.00 USD

Pho 24 is a Vietnamese chain restaurant found all over from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh. Pho's one of the national dishes and a must-try durinng any trip to Vietnam.

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1.12 USD

10 mins

2.27 km

14:00

War Remnants Museum Detail Map

26(Bao Tang Chung Tich Chien Tranh) Võ Văn Tần, phường 6, Quận 3, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam 1.00 USD

The War Remnants Museum (Vietnamese: Bảo tàng chứng tích chiến tranh) is a war museum at 28 Vo Van Tan, in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam.

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1.68 USD

10 mins

3.22 km

15:15

Ho Chi Minh Museum Detail Map

01 Nguyễn Tất Thành, phường 12, Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh 0.44 USD

Ho Chi Minh Museum, nicknamed the ‘Dragon House’ (Nha Rong), was built by the French authorities in 1863. The museum houses many of Ho Chi Minh’s personal effects, including some of his clothing, his sandals and spectacles.

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1.12 USD

10 mins

2.81 km

16:30

Vietnam History Museum Detail Map

2 Nguyen Binh Khiem St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 1.00 USD

The Saigon's National History Museum, established in the 1920s as the Musee Louis Finot, is in a building which typifies Indochinese architecture.

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0.56 USD

5 mins

1.58 km

18:15

Le Jardin Restaurant Detail Map

31 Thái Văn Lung, Bến Nghé, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam 15.00 USD

Le Jardin is a casual French restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City. It is consistently popular with French expats seeking an escape from the busier boulevards.

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DAY 2 - ITINERARY 6 places

08:00

Notre Dame Cathedral Detail Map

Notre Dame Cathedral Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Notre Dame Cathedral is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City. This place is also one of the largest Catholic church in Vietnam

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1.12 USD

10 mins

2.25 km

09:15

Temple of the Buddha's Relic (Xa Loi pagoda) Detail Map

89 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan St, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

The Xa Loi Pagoda is the largest pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It was built in 1956 and was the headquarters of Buddhism in South Vietnam.

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1.68 USD

15 mins

3.11 km

10:45

Zoo and Botanical Gardens Detail Map

02 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, Bến Nghé, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam 0.50 USD

The Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden, is established in 1864, is one of the best and largest recreational areas in Saigon.

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10 mins

0.94 km

13:00

The Sushi Bar - Lê Thánh Tôn Detail Map

P. Q. 1, 2 Lê Thánh Tôn, Bến Nghé, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh 15.00 USD

The Sushi Bar is decorated luxurious and modern with tatami room, private room, box seat and attentive service. They offer nice meal and airy space, it will make you feel comfortable.

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0.56 USD

5 mins

1.78 km

14:30

Bitexco Financial Tower Skydeck Detail Map

36 Hồ Tùng Mậu, Phường Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Việt Nam 0.01 USD

Ho Chi Minh City’s Bitexco Financial Tower stands 262 metres high at the centre of the city’s business district and offers visitors an unparalleled city view from its Sky Deck.

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10 mins

0.72 km

16:15

Rex Hotel Rooftop Bar Detail Map

141 Nguyen Hue Blvd | District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 15.00 USD

It is one of the lowest rooftop bars in the city at only five storeys high, but far from hindering the view the modest height is actually one of the Rex Hotel’s redeeming features.