Your Perfect 3-Day Itinerary for Ho Chi Minh City

Discover the best landmarks, where to eat, and where to stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

Best Time to Visit Ho Chi Minh City

Spring

Mar - May

35°C / 25°C

Very hot, peak of the dry season

Summer

Jun - Aug

33°C / 25°C

Hot and wet, daily afternoon downpours

Fall

Sep - Nov

32°C / 24°C

Rainy season ending, remaining hot

Winter

Dec - Feb

32°C / 23°C

Warm, dry, and sunny

Day 1

War Remnants Museum

Morning activity: War Remnants Museum.

Pho Hoa Pasteur

Lunch nearby: Pho Hoa Pasteur.

Independence Palace

Afternoon sightseeing: Independence Palace.

Secret Garden Restaurant

Dinner in the area: Secret Garden Restaurant.

Ben Thanh Night Market

Evening experience: Ben Thanh Night Market.

Day 2

Cu Chi Tunnels

Morning activity: Cu Chi Tunnels.

Banh Mi Huynh Hoa

Lunch nearby: Banh Mi Huynh Hoa.

Notre Dame Cathedral

Afternoon sightseeing: Notre Dame Cathedral.

Noir. Dining in the Dark

Dinner in the area: Noir. Dining in the Dark.

Saigon River Cruise

Evening experience: Saigon River Cruise.

Day 3

Mekong Delta Day Trip

Morning activity: Mekong Delta Day Trip.

The Lunch Lady

Lunch nearby: The Lunch Lady.

Bitexco Skydeck

Afternoon sightseeing: Bitexco Skydeck.

Cuc Gach Quan

Dinner in the area: Cuc Gach Quan.

Bui Vien Street

Evening experience: Bui Vien Street.

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