Ho Chi Minh City travel guide
The Perfect 3-Day Ho Chi Minh City Itinerary
Two days covers Ho Chi Minh City’s core: the War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, colonial landmarks and Ben Thanh Market, plus evenings on Nguyen Hue. A third day adds the Cu Chi Tunnels or a Mekong Delta trip — most visitors find three days ideal.
Your 3 days in Ho Chi Minh City, day by day
Day 1 — Colonial & Wartime Saigon
Morning: War Remnants Museum early, then Independence Palace
Afternoon: Notre-Dame square, Central Post Office, Dong Khoi stroll
Evening: Sunset at Bitexco SkyDeck, Nguyen Hue walking street, street-food dinner
Day 2 — Markets & Local Life
Morning: Ben Thanh Market breakfast and browsing
Afternoon: Cholon (District 5): Thien Hau Temple, herbal-medicine streets, hu tieu lunch
Evening: Bui Vien for people-watching or a craft-beer bar in District 3
Day 3 — Cu Chi or the Mekong
Morning: Half-day Cu Chi Tunnels trip (or a full Mekong Delta day)
Afternoon: Return for the Café Apartment and last-minute shopping
Evening: Farewell rooftop dinner overlooking the river
Travelling longer? Pair this itinerary with our Ho Chi Minh City neighbourhood guide. And check the best month to visit Ho Chi Minh City.
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Ho Chi Minh City 3 day itinerary — FAQs
Is 2 days enough for Ho Chi Minh City?
Two days covers Ho Chi Minh City’s core: the War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, colonial landmarks and Ben Thanh Market, plus evenings on Nguyen Hue. A third day adds the Cu Chi Tunnels or a Mekong Delta trip — most visitors find three days ideal.
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