5 Ho Chi Minh City Day Trip Ideas

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5 Ho Chi Minh City Day Trip Ideas

Ho Chi Minh City Walking Tour

Wandering around is a personal and easy way to discover a new city. Our self-guided walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City will give you exclusive access to prominent landmarks like Ben Thanh Market, Opera House and a chance to gain knowledge about culture, history and taste special dishes.

Ben Thanh Market – Photo: kan_non.a

Ho Chi Minh City Cooking Class

If you’re interested in local cuisine, Ho Chi Minh City has dozens of places that specialize in hands-on cooking classes. These classes are not only informative giving you basic Vietnamese cooking techniques but are also fun because you get to taste your own food with Vietnamese flavors.

Photo: @saigon.cooking.class

Visiting Cu Chi Tunnels

Each battlefield holds its own piece of the story. And for history buffs who are always inspired by dignified historical sites and heroic war stories, the Cu Chi Tunnels are a must-see attraction. Come and catch a glimpse of this well-preserved war zone, challenge yourself through a dark tunnel and try “khoi mi”, a snack during harsh times.

Cu Chi Tunnels – Photo: @_blondieabroad

Mekong Delta Tour to Cai Be Floating Market

Joining boating on the canal to Cai Be Village on the riverside is an experience not inferior to any foreigner. Floating in the vast waters and interacting with the vendors selling their own fruits and vegetables on their boats is the best way to deeply explore the local culture.

Cai Be Floating Market – Photo: cho.noi.cai.be

Side trip to Can Gio/Vam Sat Mangrove Forest

Adventurous travelers who are eager to explore the wild but are still a short distance from Ho Chi Minh City cannot miss the Vam Sat Ecotourism Center. The tour allows you to admire the world’s best swamp mangrove forest, witness rare species, and do the daily chores of the locals.

Photo: @azamaru.hcm

Source: https://traveland.com.vn

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