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Ho Chi Minh City 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

A 3-day route through Ho Chi Minh City grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026

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DAY 1

Around Landmark 81 · Views & landmarks·Museums & galleries

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  1. Morning
    Landmark 81

    Views & landmarks

    Landmark 81 is an 81-story skyscraper that opened in Ho Chi Minh City in 2018, standing 461 meters tall as Vietnam's tallest building. It's a popular spot among travelers for its panoramic views over the city.

  2. After lunch
    Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History

    Museums & galleries · 1.9 km from the previous stop

    A history museum in Ho Chi Minh City that displays Vietnamese artifacts spanning from prehistoric times to the modern era. It's a great place to explore Vietnam's history through relics from many different periods in one place.

  3. Afternoon
    Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens

    Zoos & aquariums · 0.5 km from the previous stop

    A zoo and botanical garden in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, home to a wide range of mammals, birds, and reptiles as well as rare orchids. It sits close to the History Museum, making it easy to visit both in one trip.

  4. Evening
    Citadel of Saigon (1790)

    Castles & palaces · 0.4 km from the previous stop

    A star-shaped fortress that once stood on the site of old Saigon in what is now Ho Chi Minh City, built in 1790. It became the stage of an 1833 rebellion and was later demolished by French forces.

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DAY 2

Around Bitexco Financial Tower · Views & landmarks·Temples & religious sites

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  1. Morning
    Bitexco Financial Tower

    Views & landmarks

    A 68-story, 267-meter-tall skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City. It was Vietnam's tallest building from its completion in 2010 until 2011.

  2. After lunch
    Saigon Times Square

    Views & landmarks · 0.3 km from the previous stop

    A modern 40-story skyscraper standing 164 meters tall in downtown Ho Chi Minh City. It was once ranked as the third-tallest building in the city.

  3. Afternoon
    Vietcombank Tower

    Views & landmarks · 0.2 km from the previous stop

    A high-rise building located in Ho Chi Minh City. It's considered one of the city's landmarks.

  4. Evening
    Saigon Central Mosque

    Temples & religious sites · 0.1 km from the previous stop

    Saigon Central Mosque is a historic Islamic mosque in Ho Chi Minh City, built between 1934 and 1935. It's a peaceful place to admire classic architecture right in the city center.

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DAY 3

Around Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica · Temples & religious sites·Parks & gardens

Directions in Google Maps
  1. Morning
    Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica

    Temples & religious sites

    The Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, built between 1863 and 1880 during the French colonial period. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it makes a pleasant stop while strolling through downtown.

  2. After lunch
    Paris Commune Square

    Parks & gardens · 0.1 km from the previous stop

    Paris Commune Square is a small plaza and roundabout surrounding Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City. Marking the start of Dong Khoi Street, it's a great spot to see both the cathedral and the Central Post Office.

  3. Afternoon
    Museum of Ho Chi Minh City

    Museums & galleries · 0.4 km from the previous stop

    Located near the Reunification Palace in Ho Chi Minh City, this museum displays personal belongings of President Ho Chi Minh, such as the clothes and shoes he wore during his lifetime. It's a worthwhile stop for travelers who want to trace his life story.

  4. Evening
    Independence Palace

    Castles & palaces · 0.5 km from the previous stop

    The Reunification Palace is a historic building in central Ho Chi Minh City, just a 10-minute walk from Ben Thanh Market, making it easy to visit both together. Originally built by the French, it has a turbulent history that includes serving as a US military operations headquarters during the Vietnam War.

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Around Landmark 81, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.

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