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Ho Chi Minh City & Mekong Delta: 6-Day Itinerary

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Central landmarks, museums and Cholon fill the city section before a journey into the Mekong Delta. My Tho, Ben Tre and Can Tho need separate transfers; Cu Chi remains another optional excursion.

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Day 1: Independence Palace

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    Independence Palace

    Independence Palace

    Palace

    Vietnam

    The former presidential palace preserves reception rooms, working spaces and wartime infrastructure, offering a view into twentieth-century Vietnamese political history.

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    War Remnants Museum

    War Remnants Museum

    Museum

    Vietnam

    Photographs, documents and military objects examine war and its consequences, with displays that can be emotionally demanding.

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    Saigon Central Post Office

    Saigon Central Post Office

    Landmark

    Vietnam

    A long vaulted hall and historic façade distinguish this central post office beside the cathedral square in former Saigon.

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    Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon

    Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon

    Landmark

    Vietnam

    Twin bell towers and red-brick walls mark this Catholic cathedral. Restoration may affect the exterior views and visitor access.

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Day 2: Ben Thanh Market

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    Ben Thanh Market

    Ben Thanh Market

    Market

    Vietnam

    The central market’s halls gather food, clothing and souvenirs beneath a recognisable clock-tower entrance in the city centre.

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    Nguyen Hue Walking Street

    Nguyen Hue Walking Street

    Neighborhood

    Vietnam

    A broad pedestrian boulevard links the city’s civic centre with the riverfront, lined by historic buildings, cafés and modern towers.

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    Bitexco Financial Tower / Saigon Skydeck

    Bitexco Financial Tower / Saigon Skydeck

    Viewpoint

    Vietnam

    The tower’s public observation deck looks over central streets and the Saigon River, giving a high-level overview of the city.

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Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History

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    Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History

    Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History

    Museum

    Vietnam

    Collections on Nguyen Binh Khiem Street trace Vietnamese history and regional cultures. This is the History Museum, not the separate city museum.

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    Jade Emperor Pagoda

    Jade Emperor Pagoda

    Temple

    Vietnam

    Incense, carved figures and richly decorated shrines fill this temple dedicated to the Jade Emperor within a busy urban neighbourhood.

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Day 4: Cholon / Chinatown

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    Cholon / Chinatown

    Cholon / Chinatown

    Neighborhood

    Vietnam

    Historic Chinese-Vietnamese streets, temples and wholesale trading areas form this broad neighbourhood west of the central city.

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    Thien Hau Temple

    Thien Hau Temple

    Temple

    Vietnam

    This Cholon temple honours the sea goddess Mazu, with ceramic roof scenes and hanging incense coils inside its courtyards.

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Day 5: My Tho

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    My Tho

    My Tho

    Town

    Vietnam

    A riverside city on the Tien River serves as an accessible starting point for exploring nearby delta islands and waterways.

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    Ben Tre

    Ben Tre

    Town

    Vietnam

    Coconut-growing country and small waterways surround Ben Tre, offering a rural delta setting beyond the city’s streets.

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Day 6: Can Tho

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Stay in Can Tho before an early boat outing to Cai Rang. Arrange the market boat and the transfer from Ben Tre separately.

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    Can Tho

    Can Tho

    Town

    Vietnam

    This delta city sits on the Hau River, combining an active urban waterfront with access to nearby waterways and floating markets.

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    Cai Rang Floating Market

    Cai Rang Floating Market

    Market

    Vietnam

    Trading boats gather on the river near Can Tho, with produce displayed above decks. Activity varies, so arrange the visit locally.

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