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Back in March 2023, I visited Ho Chi Minh City for 3D2N (but it’s more like 2 full days, because our first day was really short). It was actually a jumping stone to my next destination, Danang. Hence, I’m calling this a stopover guide.
Despite it being a stopover, I still wanted to make the best out of the short visit, so my itinerary is packed with activities and food.
Without further ado, here’s my itinerary.
Day 1:
- Fly in at SGN Airport
- Check in Hotel (we stayed at ibis Saigon Airport)
- Eat street food at District 1
Highly recommend: Bánh Mì Bảy Hổ, Phở Thanh Bình, Bánh Cuốn Hồng Hạnh
Day 2:
We joined a tour that visit both Cu Chi and Mekong Delta in the same day. Highly recommend joining a tour for safety, time-saving and convenience.
- Cu Chi Tunnels:
• Enter the underground tunnels (if you can), it’s really eye-opening
• Try your hands on shooting with a real gun (additional fee applies)
- Eat lunch at Cu Chi Tunnels
- Mekong Delta:
• Taste coconut candy and snake wine at Coconut Island
• Enjoy local fruits and traditional Vietnamese music
• Go on a romantic sampan boat ride
• Visit Unicorn Island
- Dinner at District 3
We ate seafood at Quán Ốc Vũ. The seafood there is so cheap and fresh, we had prawns, clams, crab and scallop. The star of the night was the grilled prawn.
- Ben Bach Dang Park
From seafood restaurant, walk to Ben Bach Dang Park. It’s a very happening spot beside the Bach Dang Wharf.
Day 3
Final day is all about exploring historical places in District 1. Because we only had half a day, we visited 2 places: Independence Palace and Museum of Ho Chi Minh City.
If you have more time, I recommend that you visit:
• Ben Thanh Market
• Bitexco Financial Tower (tallest building in HCMC!)
• Saigon Central Post Office
• Notre-Dame Cathedral
If you’re planning for a quick stint in Ho Chi Minh City, save this post!
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