{"id":25860,"date":"2021-02-01T01:54:17","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T09:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/?p=25860"},"modified":"2023-02-19T21:09:54","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T03:09:54","slug":"5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"5-Day Ho Chi Minh City Itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ho Chi Minh City, popularly known as Saigon, is not just the largest and most populous city in Vietnam but also boasts of a lot of colonial charm and historical landmarks. The war history, historical museums and temples, attractions, markets, food tours, and other fascinating scenes have been infused with modern character to give visitors a wonderful and unforgettable trip around the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those willing to take a family trip or private vacation to Ho Chi Minh City, this guide provides you with the necessary information needed to keep your trip from being overwhelming as the best area to stay, places to visit, things to do, and other necessary information will be pointed out in this guide.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693facc536f99\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693facc536f99\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary\/#Best_Time_of_Year_to_Visit_Ho_Chi_Minh_City\" >Best Time of Year to Visit Ho Chi Minh City?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary\/#Where_to_Stay_in_Ho_Chi_Minh_City\" >Where to Stay in Ho Chi Minh City?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary\/#5_days_in_Ho_Chi_Minh_City\" >5 days in Ho Chi Minh City<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary\/#Day_1_%E2%80%93_Ho_Chi_Minh_City_Culture\" >Day 1 \u2013 Ho Chi Minh City Culture<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary\/#Pham_Ngu_Lao_Street\" >Pham Ngu Lao Street&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary\/#Thien_Hau_Temple\" >Thien Hau Temple&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary\/#Bitexco_Tower_SkyDeck\" >Bitexco Tower SkyDeck&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary\/#Mariamman_Temple\" >Mariamman Temple&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary\/#Ben_Thanh_Market\" >Ben Thanh Market<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary\/#Day_2_%E2%80%93_Ho_Chi_Minh_City_History\" >Day 2 \u2013 Ho Chi Minh City History<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary\/#Cao_Dai_Temple\" >Cao Dai Temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary\/#Rubik_Zoo\" >Rubik Zoo&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary\/#Cu_Chi_Tunnels\" >Cu Chi Tunnels&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary\/#Day_3_%E2%80%93_Ho_Chi_Minh_City_Landmarks\" >Day 3 &#8211; Ho Chi Minh City Landmarks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary\/#War_Remnants_Museum\" >War Remnants Museum&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary\/#Independence_Palace\" >Independence Palace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary\/#Saigon_Central_Post_Office\" >Saigon Central Post Office&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary\/#Notre-_Dame_Cathedral_Basilica_of_Saigon\" >Notre- Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary\/#Saigon_Opera_House\" >Saigon Opera House&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary\/#Day_4_%E2%80%93_Mekong_Delta_a_day_tour\" >Day 4 \u2013 Mekong Delta (a day tour)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary\/#Day_5_%E2%80%93_Ho_Chi_Minh_City_Food_Shopping\" >Day 5 \u2013 Ho Chi Minh City Food &amp; Shopping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary\/#More_Fun_Things_to_do_in_Ho_Chi_Minh_City\" >More Fun Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/5-day-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary\/#Getting_around_the_City\" >Getting around the City<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_of_Year_to_Visit_Ho_Chi_Minh_City\"><\/span><b>Best Time of Year to Visit Ho Chi Minh City?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ho Chi Minh City, just like every other Southeast Asian metropolis is either hot and wet or hot and dry hence the best time I\u2019ll suggest you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltrained.com\/best-time-to-visit-vietnam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visit is during the drier months,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;December to March. This however does not cancel the fact that you can visit Ho Chi Minh City at any time of the year as it is known for its pleasant climate and the rare occurrence of natural disasters unlike other parts of Vietnam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_in_Ho_Chi_Minh_City\"><\/span><b>Where to Stay in Ho Chi Minh City?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a large variety of hotels and guesthouses readily available in Ho Chi Minh City due to the large presence of tourists and guests.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A large majority of the popular hotels are located close to the main attractions that the city boasts of. These hotels are around Districts 1 and 3.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Reverie<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel Nikko&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Park Hyatt Saigon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Villa Song Saigon&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Papaya Saigon Central Hotel&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chez Mimosa boutique&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">InterContinental Asiana Saigon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel des Arts Saigon- MGallery Collection&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caravelle Saigon&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lotte Legend Hotel Saigon<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_days_in_Ho_Chi_Minh_City\"><\/span><b>5 days in Ho Chi Minh City<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-26256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-aka-Saigon-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Ho Chi Minh City aka Saigon\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-aka-Saigon-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-aka-Saigon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-aka-Saigon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-aka-Saigon-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-aka-Saigon-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-aka-Saigon-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-aka-Saigon-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-aka-Saigon-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-aka-Saigon-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-aka-Saigon.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide aims to expose you to aspects of the city that you would like to explore -the history, the museums and culture, the tunnels, and the various landmarks that the city boasts of.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_%E2%80%93_Ho_Chi_Minh_City_Culture\"><\/span><b>Day 1 \u2013 Ho Chi Minh City Culture<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your first day in Ho Chi Minh City should entail you visiting iconic markets and temples.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pham_Ngu_Lao_Street\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pham Ngu Lao Street<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This street is a very busy area and located on the western edge of District 1 and is popular as a result of the majority of the tourist lodging there. The street, 25- minutes away from the Tan Son Nhat International Airport, houses coffee shops, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltrained.com\/best-restaurants-in-ho-chi-minh-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">restaurants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, tour companies, international bars, motels, hotels, kiosks, pharmacies, and craft shops.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pham Ngu Lao Street also provides a nightlife experience as there are a lot of options available for you. You can check out the View Rooftop Bar as it provides an incredible view of the nighttime with a relaxed atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thien_Hau_Temple\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Thien Hau Temple<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a title=\"Christopher from Shanghai, China, CC BY 2.0 <https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons&#8221; href=&#8221;https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:H%E1%BB%99i_qu%C3%A1n_Tu%E1%BB%87_Th%C3%A0nh.jpg&#8221;><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b4\/H%E1%BB%99i_qu%C3%A1n_Tu%E1%BB%87_Th%C3%A0nh.jpg\/1024px-H%E1%BB%99i_qu%C3%A1n_Tu%E1%BB%87_Th%C3%A0nh.jpg\" alt=\"H\u1ed9i qu\u00e1n Tu\u1ec7 Th\u00e0nh\" width=\"1024\" title=\"\"><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This temple is dedicated to the Chinese Sea Goddess, Mazu, as she is reputed to providing safety to ships and those on the sea. Colorful dioramas are hung from the ceiling, statues, sculptures, and other artworks that depict Chinese architecture. There are porcelain figurines, courtyards full of burning incense that indicate the mythology and religion of the Chinese.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bitexco_Tower_SkyDeck\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Bitexco Tower SkyDeck<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standing as the tallest building in the city at 262m, this tower provides very great views both in the day and at night. The tower houses company offices of financial institutions, shops, restaurants, and a helipad on the roof.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a glass observation Sky Desk on the 49<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> floor which provides viewers with a 360- degrees view of Ho Chi Minh City and the Saigon River.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mariamman_Temple\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Mariamman Temple<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the only Hindu temple in the whole city and is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess or Fain, Mariamman. She is believed to bless her visitors with wealth and luck and also protect her own temple. There are various intricately detailed statues of gods and goddesses. The temple is closed between 12 pm and 1 pm so you should plan your time accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ben_Thanh_Market\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Ben Thanh Market<\/strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ben-Thanh-Market-.jpg\" alt=\"Ben Thanh Market&nbsp;\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ben-Thanh-Market-.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ben-Thanh-Market--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ben-Thanh-Market--200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ben-Thanh-Market--400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ben-Thanh-Market--600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ben-Thanh-Market--150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the most popular and oldest markets in Ho Chi Minh City and is ideal to purchase locally crafted Vietnamese arts and crafts. You can purchase Vietnamese souvenirs and traditional Ao Dai garments here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is delicious Vietnamese cuisine, hawker-style food stalls and street eats available. The market provides a lively atmosphere, although it is advisable that you go after the midday sun.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2_%E2%80%93_Ho_Chi_Minh_City_History\"><\/span><b>Day 2 \u2013 Ho Chi Minh City History<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your second day would be spent outside Ho Chi Minh City.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cao_Dai_Temple\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Cao Dai Temple<\/strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-26262\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Cao-Dai-Temple--1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Cao Dai Temple&nbsp;\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Cao-Dai-Temple--1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Cao-Dai-Temple--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Cao-Dai-Temple--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Cao-Dai-Temple--200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Cao-Dai-Temple--400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Cao-Dai-Temple--600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Cao-Dai-Temple--800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Cao-Dai-Temple--1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Cao-Dai-Temple--150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Cao-Dai-Temple-.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This temple is located close to the Cambodian border and showcases a lot of authentic Vietnamese architecture. The temple was built in 1947 and represents Caodaism, a culture that promotes tolerance for all humanity and emphasizes the similarity and equality of all religions.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rubik_Zoo\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Rubik Zoo<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This boasts of a weekend night market in the city. There is lots of outdoor seating, vibrant nightlife, a display of trinkets, clothes, authentic Vietnamese dishes, and others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cu_Chi_Tunnels\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Cu Chi Tunnels<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These tunnels boast of underground tunnels that are all networked and were put to use by the Viet Cong soldiers. Some parts of the tunnel have been expanded to accommodate crowds while some others are narrow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tunnels are over 120km long and there are various sections that you can visit \u2013 underground living quarters, armories, trap houses, and hospitals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_%E2%80%93_Ho_Chi_Minh_City_Landmarks\"><\/span><b>Day 3 &#8211; Ho Chi Minh City Landmarks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your third day is to visit the iconic places in the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"War_Remnants_Museum\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>War Remnants Museum<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a very important trip as there are exhibits from the First Indochina War and the Vietnam War. The displays, especially those from the war, are very graphic and serve as a reminder of the damages that war causes and how war changes lives negatively.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The museum is easy to locate as it is in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Independence_Palace\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Independence Palace<\/strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26259\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Independence-Palace.png\" alt=\"Independence Palace\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Independence-Palace.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Independence-Palace-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Independence-Palace-768x435.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Independence-Palace-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Independence-Palace-400x227.png 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Independence-Palace-600x340.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Independence-Palace-800x453.png 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Independence-Palace-150x85.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This palace is also known as the Reunification Palace and has a lot of historic symbols. The original palace was built for the then French Governor-General of Indochina in 1868 and it was brought to grounds when it was targeted by the Vietnamese Liberation Army in 1975. This then made way for the Independence Palace to be built on the site.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saigon_Central_Post_Office\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Saigon Central Post Office<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a title=\"Suicasmo, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons&#8221; href=&#8221;https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Saigon_Central_Post_Office_20190922.jpg&#8221;><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/5c\/Saigon_Central_Post_Office_20190922.jpg\/1024px-Saigon_Central_Post_Office_20190922.jpg\" alt=\"Saigon Central Post Office 20190922\" width=\"1024\" title=\"\"><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is also the Ho Chi Minh City Post Office and boasts of a well-preserved building. Constructed in the 19<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> century, the post office stands unchanged. The high ceilings, wooden shutters, arched windows, and other design elements are such a beauty to behold.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notre-_Dame_Cathedral_Basilica_of_Saigon\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Notre- Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon<\/strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-26260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Notre-Dame-Cathedral-Basilica-of-Saigon--655x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon&nbsp;\" width=\"655\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Notre-Dame-Cathedral-Basilica-of-Saigon--655x1024.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Notre-Dame-Cathedral-Basilica-of-Saigon--192x300.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Notre-Dame-Cathedral-Basilica-of-Saigon--768x1200.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Notre-Dame-Cathedral-Basilica-of-Saigon--200x313.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Notre-Dame-Cathedral-Basilica-of-Saigon--400x625.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Notre-Dame-Cathedral-Basilica-of-Saigon--600x938.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Notre-Dame-Cathedral-Basilica-of-Saigon--800x1250.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Notre-Dame-Cathedral-Basilica-of-Saigon--150x234.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Notre-Dame-Cathedral-Basilica-of-Saigon-.jpg 819w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Catholic cathedral is very popular and located in Paris Square. Fashioned after Notre Dame de Paris, even the materials for her construction were brought in from France. The exterior designs are enough to wow visitors and that is small compared to the interior.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saigon_Opera_House\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Saigon Opera House<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a title=\"Suicasmo, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons&#8221; href=&#8221;https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Saigon_Opera_House_20190921-3.jpg&#8221;><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/11\/Saigon_Opera_House_20190921-3.jpg\/512px-Saigon_Opera_House_20190921-3.jpg\" alt=\"Saigon Opera House 20190921-3\" width=\"512\" title=\"\"><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Saigon Opera House, also iconic since 1898 has been certified as a National Relic, and is still used to host a lot of performances now including concerts, ballet, bamboo cirque, and cultural performances.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4_%E2%80%93_Mekong_Delta_a_day_tour\"><\/span><b>Day 4 \u2013 Mekong Delta (a day tour)<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-26258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Mekong-River-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Mekong River\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Mekong-River-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Mekong-River-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Mekong-River-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Mekong-River-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Mekong-River-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Mekong-River-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Mekong-River-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Mekong-River-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Mekong-River-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Mekong-River.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mekong Delta boats of a maze of rivers, islands, and swamps in southern Vietnam. You should visit this part by boat as it houses a couple of floating markets, villages, workshops, farms, pagodas, and friendly locals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are tour companies that would show you around for the day, you could use the Mekong Eyes. The tour companies will pick you from your hotel and then take you on a leisurely cruise, explore the traditions of the inhabitants, try out local dishes. The tour costs about USD 110 for adults and USD 80 for kids under 12 and lasts for about 8-9 hours.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_5_%E2%80%93_Ho_Chi_Minh_City_Food_Shopping\"><\/span><b>Day 5 \u2013 Ho Chi Minh City Food &amp; Shopping<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ho Chi Minh City boasts of a large selection of Pho restaurants. Pho is the famous national dish and you should not leave the city without trying it. Pho is a very delicious meal and made with noodles, broth, chicken or beef, beansprouts and garnish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pho 1954<\/strong> is a very popular spot and there is a guarantee of a tasty bowl of authentic Pho. This restaurant has been in operation since 1954 and has been serving tourists since then, hence the name.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asides from the Ben Thanh Market, there is also the popular An Dong Market, famous for its fashion and craft, and also the Bin Tay Market, famous for its array of textile, exotic fruits, and handicrafts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Fun_Things_to_do_in_Ho_Chi_Minh_City\"><\/span><b>More Fun Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ho Chi Minh City Hall<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Caf\u00e9 Apartment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bai Sai Gon 73<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jade Emperor Pagoda<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tan Dinh Church<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vinh Nghiem Pagoda<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giac Lam Pagoda<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bui Vien Street<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_around_the_City\"><\/span><b>Getting around the City<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is very important if you want to really enjoy knowing the city. Your trip would take you around the majority of the city and you sure do not want to walk all the way. Ho Chi Minh City provides you with a large network of cheap buses. The fares are low and there are plenty of routes that the buses can access. There are also taxis and motorbikes which are inexpensive due to the low cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This might probably look overwhelming but I can assure you that a trip to Ho Chi Minh City is one that is full of culture and exciting attractions and this guide has now provided you with all the information needed to make your trip unforgettable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Guest Author<\/strong>: Catalin Geangos is the Founder and Editor of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltrained.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>TravelTrained<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a travel blogger who mainly focuses on nightlife, pub crawls, and party experiences while traveling in Southeast Asia. He moved from Romania to the UK 6 years ago and since then he traveled to over 30 countries. You can follow him on Instagram at<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/instagra.com\/traveltrained\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/instagram.com\/traveltrained.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26569 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5-Day-Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Itinerary-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"5 Day Ho Chi Minh City Itinerary\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5-Day-Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Itinerary-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5-Day-Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Itinerary-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5-Day-Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Itinerary-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5-Day-Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Itinerary-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5-Day-Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Itinerary-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5-Day-Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Itinerary-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5-Day-Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Itinerary-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5-Day-Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Itinerary.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ho Chi Minh City, popularly known as Saigon, is not just the largest and most populous city in Vietnam but also&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":26255,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"MSN_Categories":"Uncategorized","MSN_Publish_Option":false,"MSN_Is_Local_News":false,"MSN_Is_AIAC_Included":"Empty","MSN_Location":"[]","MSN_Add_Feature_Img_On_Top_Of_Post":false,"MSN_Has_Custom_Author":false,"MSN_Custom_Author":"","MSN_Has_Custom_Canonical_Url":false,"MSN_Custom_Canonical_Url":"","rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":{"twitter_aToxMzYzMDE4MDA7_136301800":"","facebook_10216960885986637_122283935708":""},"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1889,1776],"tags":[1766],"class_list":["post-25860","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-vietnam","category-asia","tag-vietnam"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":26255,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-300x200.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25860","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25860"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25860\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26255"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25860"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25860"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25860"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}