3 Days in Ho Chi Minh City — Complete Itinerary
Ben Thanh Market Exploration
Wander through the labyrinth of vendors at 280 Nguyen Cong Tru Street, District 1, sampling fresh spring rolls (com tam) and watching artisans weave baskets. Avoid tourist traps by heading straight to the back section near the central fountain for authentic street food at 15,000 VND (€0.55) per plate.
War Remnants Museum
Study the visceral exhibits on the Vietnam War at 28 Vo Nguyen Giap, District 3, focusing on the "Tunnel Warfare" display and the "B-52 Crash" photo exhibit. Open 7:30–11:30 AM and 1:30–4:30 PM (closed Mondays).
Saigon River Cruise at Thao Dien
Board the Saigon River Cruise (departing from 318 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, District 3) at 6:00 PM for sunset views past the Saigon Bridge and historic riverside homes. Enjoy free jasmine tea and learn about the city's colonial architecture from the captain.
Cu Chi Tunnels Tour
Join a 3-hour minibus tour from the Ho Chi Minh City Tourist Center (135 Le Duan, District 1) to the Cu Chi Tunnels complex at 8:00 AM. Crawl through 200m of original tunnels and see the "Tunnel City" exhibit.
Nguyen Hue Walking Street & Cafe de la Paix
Stroll Nguyen Hue Street (District 1) past the Opera House, then sip coffee at Cafe de la Paix (15 Le Duan) – the original 19th-century French colonial cafe. Order a "Cà Phê Sữa Đá" (iced coffee with condensed milk) for 25,000 VND (€0.92).
Binh Tay Market & Street Food Alley
Explore Binh Tay Market (541 Nguyen Trai, District 5) for fresh tropical fruits, then head to the alley behind it (near Hùng Vương Street) for 30+ street food stalls serving "Bánh Mì" (15,000 VND/€0.55) and "Bún Thịt Nướng" (grilled pork noodles).
District 1 Architecture Walk
Start at Notre Dame Cathedral (1 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 1), then walk past the Central Post Office to the Opera House. Photograph the French colonial facades and learn about the history from the guide at the Post Office.
Pho 2000 at 335 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai
Eat the legendary beef pho at Pho 2000 (335 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 1), known for its slow-simmered broth and 15-minute wait times. Order "Pho Tai" (beef pho) with extra herbs for 65,000 VND (€2.40).
District 3 Street Art & Night Market
Discover the "Street Art District" in District 3 (around 200-300 Nguyen Van Cu), then visit the night market at Nguyen Van Cu Street (open 5:00–10:00 PM) for handmade crafts and grilled seafood.
Local Insider Tip
Street food stalls near Binh Tay Market (District 5) open at 5:00 AM but close by 8:00 AM – get the freshest, cheapest meals before the tourist rush.
About These Attractions
Verified descriptions from Wikipedia · Last checked 2026-04-12
Bến Thành Market is located in the center of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam in District 1. The market is one of the earliest surviving structures in the city and an important symbol of the city. Ben Thanh Market is a famous destination for many local and foreign tourists from
The War Remnants Museum is a war museum at 28 Võ Văn Tần Street, Xuân Hòa, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It contains exhibits relating to the First Indochina War and the Vietnam War.
The tunnels of Củ Chi are an immense network of connecting tunnels located in the Củ Chi District of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam, and are part of a much larger network of tunnels that underlie much of the country. The Củ Chi tunnels were the location of several military ca
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