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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · 3 days itinerary

Ho Chi Minh City: Weekend Escape

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This three-day itinerary covers colonial landmarks, markets, and the Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City. The first two days concentrate on District 1 and nearby areas to group central sights together. The final day moves to the tunnels outside the city after the urban exploration is complete.

3 daysHo Chi Minh CityCu Chi TunnelsDistrict 1By travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Colonial Saigon

  1. 8:30District 3Sight
  2. 11:00District 1Sight
  3. 14:00Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of SaigonDistrict 1Sight
  4. 14:30District 1Sight
Day 2

Ben Thanh and Nguyen Hue

  1. 9:00District 1Sight
  2. 11:30District 1Sight
  3. 17:00District 1Sight
  4. 19:00Nguyen Hue Walking StreetDistrict 1Walk
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Day 3

Cu Chi Tunnels

  1. 8:00Cu ChiDay trip
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Ho Chi Minh City questions

Is three days enough for Ho Chi Minh City?

Three days covers the main District 1 sights and one day trip. Book a Cu Chi tour in advance for transport and timed entry.

Do I need to book the Independence Palace ahead?

Tickets are sold on site with no advance reservation needed. Arrive before 10 a.m. to skip the longest lines and allow one hour inside.

How do I get from central Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels?

Join a half-day tour from District 1 that includes round-trip van and guide for 300000 VND. Public bus 70 takes two hours each way and requires a motorbike taxi at the end.

What is the entry fee for the War Remnants Museum?

Admission costs 40000 VND per adult and is paid at the gate. Allow two hours and arrive at opening to avoid school groups.

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