Ho Chi Minh City Itinerary — 3-Day Trip Plan & Budget from India

₫23,689,173

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💡 Recommended trip length for Ho Chi Minh City: 3–4 days — the war history sites, the District 1 colonial core, Chinatown, a Cu Chi Tunnels half-day and a Mekong Delta day trip.

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🍜Breakfast

Pho or banh mi at a street stall, with a strong iced coffee.

₫49,972 /person (est.)

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09:05

⛪Notre-Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office· District 1

French colonial Saigon in two buildings facing the same square — the red-brick basilica and Gustave Eiffel-influenced post office, still a working branch with its original wooden booths and painted wall maps. ⏱ The cathedral is under long-running restoration — expect scaffolding and limited interior access. The post office is the reliable draw.

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Notre-Dame Cathedral → Jade Emperor Pagoda

🚕~15 min by Grab / taxi · Cong Xa Paris → Mai Thi Luu

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10:20

🛕Jade Emperor Pagoda· District 1 (Da Kao)

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Jade Emperor Pagoda → Independence Palace

🚕~15 min by Grab / taxi · Mai Thi Luu → Nam Ky Khoi Nghia

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11:35

🏛Independence Palace· District 1

The Reunification Palace, frozen in 1975 — war rooms in the basement, a rooftop helipad, and 1960s presidential interiors left exactly as they were when the tanks came through the gates. ⏱ The combo ticket adds the exhibition house; the basement command bunker is the highlight.

₫65000.00 (~₹239)⏱ 1.5 hoursculture

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13:05

🍚Lunch

Com tam, bun thit nuong or a banh xeo pancake in a local quan.

₫97,168 /person (est.)

Independence Palace → Ben Thanh Market

🚶~10 min on foot · Nam Ky Khoi Nghia → Ben Thanh (M1)

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🛍Ben Thanh Market· District 1

Saigon's landmark covered market — fabric, coffee, lacquerware and a food court of bun bo hue and banh xeo. Haggle hard; opening prices run three to four times what locals pay. ⏱ The surrounding streets become an open-air night market from about 18:00 to 23:00 — a different experience worth returning for.

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Seafood on Vinh Khanh street, hotpot, or a rooftop bar with river views.

₫152,693 /person (est.)

Ben Thanh Market → Nguyen Hue Walking Street

🚶~10 min on foot · Ben Thanh (M1) → Nguyen Hue

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🎭Nguyen Hue Walking Street & Opera House· District 1

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Ho Chi Minh City · 3 days · 2 adults

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⛪ Notre-Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office

District 1

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🏛 Independence Palace

District 1

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🕒 08:00–16:30

The Reunification Palace, frozen in 1975 — war rooms in the basement, a rooftop helipad, and 1960s presidential interiors left exactly as they were when the tanks came through the gates.

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Adult₫65000.00 (~₹239)

Child (children)₫15000.00 (~₹55)

Under 5Free

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🛍 Ben Thanh Market

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Airport → your hotel

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is only about 7 km from District 1. The air-conditioned Bus 109 runs to Ben Thanh Market for 15,000 VND (Bus 152 is 6,000 VND). A metered taxi (Vinasun/Mai Linh) is roughly 150,000–200,000 VND plus ~25,000 VND airport tolls; Grab is 170,000–280,000 VND. 25–45 min depending on traffic. Add your hotel on the Day-by-Day tab for an exact distance and fare. Verified Jul 2026.

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Emergencies

113 police, 114 fire, 115 ambulance. For serious illness, FV Hospital (District 7) and Family Medical Practice (District 1) are the international-standard options.

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Visa for Indians

Indian passport holders need a Vietnam e-Visa — USD 25 for single entry, applied online at evisa.gov.vn, valid up to 90 days and issued in about 3-5 working days. No embassy visit. Apply at least 10 days before you fly and use only the official portal.

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