Want to visit Vietnam but you are on a tight budget? Here is a 3D2N budget travel guide on how to explore Ho Chi Minh City, the biggest city in all of Vietnam. Get to know about the places to eat, fun activities to do and spots you should visit!
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DAY 1 – 00:35
00:41 – Secret Garden
Home-Cooked Vietnamese Restaurant is located on the rooftop of an old building in the centre of town.
01:03 – Cafe Apartments
A refurbished apartment building now houses several cafes and shops. It is a 9-story apartment with over 30 shops. In its early days, it used to house government workers and military personnel.
01:13 – Saigon Oi
Located on the 5th floor Cafe Apartments, this cafe has a minimalist interior and large windows with views of the walking street — great for people watching!
01:24 – Saigon Sky Deck
Saigon Sky Deck is also known as Bitexcon Financial Tower. The design of Bitexcon Financial Tower was inspired by a lotus, Vietnam’s national flower!
For unobstructed views of Ho Chi Minh, head up to Saigon Skydeck. It’s located on the 49th floor of the Bitexcon Financial Tower and has informative touch screens where you can learn about the city’s landmarks like the Sai Gon Central Post Office.
01:42 – Golde Water Puppet Show
The theme showcases the beauty of ancient Vietnam and its mythologies. The show is in the Vietnamese language but you could still
grasp and enjoy the show!
02:00 – Nam Giao
This restaurant features authentic Hue, the ancient capital food. Most types of Hue delicacies include steamed pork served with rice paper and fresh herbs, Banh bao and Banh bot.
DAY 2 – 02:05
02:18 – Cu Chi Tunnels
It is a 250km-long network of tunnels, used by Viet Cong troops (pro-communists in Southern Vietnam) during the Vietnam War to combat American soldiers!
The Americans had more advanced technology, so the Vietnamese had to move underground to evade aerial bombing.
03:10 – Mekong River Delta
It is a quiet and calming river tour, more than half of Vietnam’s rice & fish comes from the Delta Region. Cruise along My Tho River (Mekong Delta) to see the Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands.
03:37 – 200 Market
200 Market in district four came highly recommended by our Vietnamese guide. We arrived at a chaotic intersection of street food stalls — motorcycles constantly weaving through the crowds, hawkers barking out orders. Be warned — it’s not catered to tourists, so menus are only in Vietnamese. Despite this, 200 Market turned out to be one of our favourite street food experiences in Ho Chi Minh!
DAY 3 – 4:00
04:00 – Ben Thanh Market
Ben Thanh Market is the city’s most well-known market, located centrally in the heart of district one. It’s a touristy spot, but still worth a visit if it’s your first time in Ho Chi Minh. You’ll find all sorts of things here — clothes, spices, souvenirs, and a section dedicated to local food.
04:23 – Central Post Office
One of the most oldest and iconic buildings in Ho Chi Minh City.
This structure represents a good blend of European architecture and Asian decorations.
04:36 – Notre-Dame Cathedral
04:43 – Ho Chi Minh City Book Street
Located right in the centre of Ho Chi Minh City, a book road named Nguyen Van Binh book street stretches 100 meters from Hai Ba Tung street to Notre Dame Cathedral. A perfect place for book lovers and people who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City.
05:00 – Little Hanoi
Hidden gem cafe is known for its traditional Vietnamese egg coffee.
05:20 – Banh Mi Ba Huynh
The best food spot and number one best-rated Bahn Mi in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Edited by: Rj – https://www.instagram.com/redmar.jan/
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12 Comments
That's an amazing travel vlog! Thanks for the recommendations! I just came back from HCMC! I wished I saw this video before my trip! Nonetheless, looking forward to exploring HCMC again below $100! Thanks travel intern!!! =)
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Great recommendations! Can imagine it being more expensive and also cheaper but it’s a good summary!
Daaaamn its still cheap tho
That Banh mi looks really good!!!
Yooo that Banh Mi looks so good
It is really wonderful traveling!! Thank you for sharing this my new friend!!😍😍
That banh mi really is so memorable!
Great vlog mate, you covered some unique and interesting items we can eat in Ho Chi Mihn in a single post that is very helpful. Nevertheless very refreshing food vlog I totally enjoyed…..👍
Is this 100$ each?
Good stuff. Were those prices for each person or for everyone?
This is a legitimately good guide! Booking a ticket right now!