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What to see in Ho Chi Minh City in 3 days

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3-day itinerary for Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam): what to see, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets. Build your free custom plan.

Ho Chi Minh City blends history, food, culture and undefined at every turn. Here's a 3-day itinerary organised by area, with the must-sees, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets to make the most of your trip.

Practical info · Ho Chi Minh City

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Best time to visitAll year
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Ideal length2-3 days
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BudgetBudget · €
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Getting aroundTaxi & walking
Known forHistory, food, culture and undefined

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What to see in Ho Chi Minh City day by day

Day 1District 1 · Cholon (District 5)

Reunification Palace
Seat of the South Vietnamese government where the war ended in 1975, with rooms preserved from the 1970s.
from 2€
Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral
Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral
Red-brick basilica built by the French with two bell towers of nearly sixty metres.
Free
Saigon Central Post Office
Late 19th-century colonial building attributed to the school of Gustave Eiffel with a large iron vault.
Free
Ben Thanh Market
Covered market from 1914 with food, spice, textile and handicraft stalls in the heart of the city.
Free
Ho Chi Minh City Hall
Ho Chi Minh City Hall
French colonial-style palace from 1908 lit up at night facing the statue of Ho Chi Minh.
Free
Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Wide pedestrian boulevard with fountains, cafés and the historic Saigon Café Apartment building.
Free
Bitexco Tower and Saigon Skydeck
Lotus bud-shaped skyscraper whose 49th-floor viewpoint offers panoramic views of the city.
from 10€
Museum of Vietnamese History
Collection of archaeology and Cham art in an Indochinese-style pavilion next to the zoo.
from 1€
Ho Chi Minh City Museum
Neoclassical palace from 1890 that recounts the history of Saigon from colonial times.
from 1€
Tao Dan Park
Tree-lined park where locals practise tai chi and gather with birdcages in the morning.
Free
Free Walking Tour of Ho Chi Minh
Walking tour of the main downtown landmarks with a Spanish-speaking guide.
Free
Excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels
Visit to the network of underground tunnels used by the Viet Cong guerrillas during the war.
from 35€
Excursion to the Mekong Delta
Full day through the canals, floating markets and rural villages of the Mekong River delta.
from 40€
Food Tour of Ho Chi Minh
Guided street food route to try pho, banh mi and other Vietnamese specialities.
from 45€
Water Puppet Show
Traditional theatre in which puppets perform over a pool accompanied by live music.
from 12€
Nighttime Motorbike Tour of Saigon
Motorbike ride through local neighbourhoods and food stalls to discover the city by night.
from 40€
🍽️ Banh Mi Huynh Hoa
Very popular banh mi stall with a generous filling of cold cuts and pâté.
~4€
🍽️ Quan Bui Original
Restaurant serving home-style Vietnamese cuisine in a restored downtown house.
~15€
Thien Hau Pagoda
Temple dedicated to the sea goddess in the heart of Chinatown, famed for its incense coils.
Free
Binh Tay Market
Large wholesale market in Cholon with a central courtyard and Sino-Vietnamese architecture.
Free
🍽️ Tiem Com Tam Cali
Simple Chinatown eatery with rice, noodles and daily dishes at good prices.
~6€

Day 2District 3

War Remnants Museum
War Remnants Museum
Museum documenting the Vietnam War with photographs, aircraft and military vehicles displayed outdoors.
from 2€
Jade Emperor Pagoda
Taoist temple from 1909 with wood carvings, incense and figures of deities and demons.
Free
🍽️ Pho Hoa Pasteur
Long-established pho house known for its beef broth served with fresh herbs.
~6€
🍽️ Com Tam Ba Ghien
House specialising in com tam, broken rice with grilled pork chop.
~5€

Day 3District 4

🍽️ The Deck Saigon
Restaurant by the Saigon River with contemporary Asian cuisine and a terrace over the water.
~35€

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Frequently asked questions about Ho Chi Minh City

How many days do I need to see Ho Chi Minh City?

With 3 days you can see the must-sees of Ho Chi Minh City. Our tool organizes each day by area so you don't waste time getting around.

When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?

The best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City is year-round, thanks to its warm climate. That said, Trip Planner builds your itinerary for any season and adapts it to your pace.

How do you get around Ho Chi Minh City?

It's worth using a taxi or transport for longer trips and walking around each area once you're there. Plus, our plan groups each day by area so you barely waste time getting around.

What to visit in Ho Chi Minh City?

The must-sees in Ho Chi Minh City: Reunification Palace, Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral, Saigon Central Post Office and War Remnants Museum. This guide organises them day by day, with times, a map and skip-the-line tickets.

How much does it cost to visit Ho Chi Minh City?

It depends on your budget. With Trip Planner you set how much you want to spend per day and the plan adapts, combining free and paid activities.

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