Ho Chi Minh travel experience 3 days 2 nights from Vietnam’s Travel Blogger
Ho Chi Minh is also known by the name Saigon. This is the largest city in Vietnam, where the cultural quintessence of all three regions of Vietnam converge. Coming to Ho Chi Minh, you will admire many scenic spots and enjoy a variety of special cuisines. In this article, Xu Kien Blogger would like to send you detailed information about Ho Chi Minh travel experience 3 days 2 nights.
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DANH MỤC NỘI DUNG CHÍNH
- 1 Where is Ho Chi Minh City located?
- 2 Where to sleep in Ho Chi Minh City?
- 3 What means of transport to Ho Chi Minh?
- 4 Ho Chi Minh Cuisine
- 5 Ho Chi Minh travel experience 3 days 2 nights from Vietnam’s Travel Blogger
Where is Ho Chi Minh City located?
Ho Chi Minh City is the largest megacity in Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh is located in the transition zone between the Southeast and the Southwest. The city has 16 districts. The total area is 2095km2 with more than 9 million people living.
This land was originally called Prey Nokor in Khmer, which means city in the forest. After that, the Khmer empire collapsed, this land was derelict and became part of Dai Viet. The place name Saigon is over 300 years old, used to refer to the area with a large number of Chinese people living in the 18th century.
Saigon was renamed Ho Chi Minh City to replace the name of President Ho Chi Minh – who gave birth to Vietnam. Nowadays, people here still call it Saigon.
Where to sleep in Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City has no shortage of places to rest, because it is an urban area and the economic center of the country. Large corporations invest here a lot. Currently, coming to Ho Chi Minh, you can sleep at the following places:
What means of transport to Ho Chi Minh?
There are many means of transportation to Ho Chi Minh, here are some of the main means:
– Airplane: This is the vehicle I recommend for you. Because it’s the fastest and also the safest. You can take many airlines to get to Ho Chi Minh as quickly as possible. Book at here.
– Coach: From regions of Vietnam, you can go to Saigon by bus. There are many bus companies you can choose from. Book a bus here. Book at here.
– Car: From anywhere, you can take a car to Saigon. Book a bus here. Book at here.
– Motorcycle: The main means of transport is chosen by many young people. This vehicle is often used to travel across Vietnam for a long time. Either from the Eastern or Western provinces. Book a bus here. Book at here.
– Train: Train is a safe way to go, you can book Thong Nhat train from anywhere in Vietnam to go to Saigon. Book at here.
Ho Chi Minh Cuisine
Like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh is the most densely populated place in Vietnam. Most of the people in the province will come to Ho Chi Minh to work, so they bring the cuisine of their homeland to Ho Chi Minh. So there is no shortage of Vietnamese cuisines here. Here you can enjoy dishes such as: rib rice, Hue beef noodle soup, noodle soup, Vietnamese crepe, Bloating Fern – Shaped Cake, pho, spring rolls and many other dishes…
Ho Chi Minh travel experience 3 days 2 nights from Vietnam’s Travel Blogger
Day 1: Dragon Wharf- Notre Dame Cathedral – City Post Office – Ho Chi Minh Book Street – Independence Palace – Landmark 81 – Xom Chieu 200 Market – Nguyen Hue Walking Street – Egg coffee 3T
A rather long schedule, but these locations are located close to each other. So that you can completely move quickly to reach. Accordingly, you can visit the following:
Dragon Wharf
Dragon Wharf is officially named Ho Chi Minh Museum. This is a cluster of architectural monuments and museums located on the Saigon River, in District 4, Ho Chi Minh City. This is the place where President Ho Chi Minh left and found his way to save the country. At present, there are still many images and relics of Vietnam’s resistance wars against the US and France. Standing from Dragon Wharf, you can also watch the romantic Saigon River.
Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral is a symbol of Vietnamese Catholicism, this is a work built by the French and completed in 1865. Currently, the church is being restored to be newer and not damaged. The highlight here is the statue of Our Lady of Peace with a gentle face.
City Post Office
City Post Office is an architectural work located at No. 2, Paris Commune Square, District 1. The post office was built by the French in 1886-1891 with Western and Eastern design style. There are many souvenirs inside, so you can buy some of your favorite items.
Ho Chi Minh Book Street
If you are a book lover then don’t miss this place. Ho Chi Minh Book Street is a collection of major bookstores in Vietnam, with many Vietnamese and English titles for you to choose from. Speakers also regularly come here to give lectures on books.
Independence Palace
Independence Palace was built in 1962. This is the working place of the old government in Vietnam. Inside, there are many special imprints such as tanks, workplaces, cars, and wartime planes.
Landmark 81
Is a skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City of the Vinhomes Central Park project complex of Vingroup. Currently, this is the tallest building in Vietnam, the second tallest in Southeast Asia. This is a complex with houses and amusement parks. Here you can see the whole Ho Chi Minh from above. You can also play rollerblading, or shop at this mall.
200 Market
200 Market is located in District 4. This is the best food court in Saigon. Here you can eat a lot of dishes from many different regions at extremely cheap prices. And surely you will enjoy the full Vietnamese cuisine here.
Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Nguyen Hue pedestrian street is located on Nguyen Hue street. In the evening, you can take a walk at Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, where there are many street games, with many interesting things that you can enjoy.
Coffee Egg 3T
Don’t forget, in the evening, visit 3T Egg Coffee located next to Bach Dang Park. Here you will enjoy delicious egg coffee and a small, but very chill atmosphere for young people.
Day 2: Cu Chi Tunnels – Bui Vien Street
Day 2, you should go a little far from the city center. It is also an opportunity for you to fully admire the beauty of the Saigon countryside.
Cu Chi Tunnels
Cu Chi Tunnels is an underground defense system, 70km from Ho Chi Minh. This place was dug by the Viet Minh resistance and the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. The system includes clinic, living room, kitchen, storage, working room 250km long. Coming here, it is very typical to eat cassava in Cu Chi. You will have to spend 1 day to explore Cu Chi tunnels.
Bui Vien Walking Street
For young people who like the vibrant places of Saigon. Here, there are many beer and wine bars and often have singers to exchange at midnight. If you like excitement, visit here at night.
Day 3: Dam Sen Park / Suoi Tien Tourist Area
On your 3rd day in Saigon, you can choose either Dam Sen or Suoi Tien. Because these two places are similar, but only in location. These two places are both amusement parks with many diverse, spacious and airy games for you to experience many adventure games.
You will spend the whole day playing in 1 of these 2 places. If you go with your family, even better.
Above are suggestions for Ho Chi Minh travel experience 3 days 2 nights. You can edit the itinerary depending on the place you want to visit. Wish you have an enjoyable trip to Saigon!
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