34 days in Ho Chi Minh City Itinerary

Formerly known in the West as Saigon and affectionately referred to as the "Pearl of the Far East," Ho Chi Minh City is a study of old and new, woven and piled together in a fast-paced urban hub.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ho Chi Minh City: Hoi Khanh Pagoda (in Thu Dau Mot), Nui Dat hill (in Ba Ria) and Kim Long Tunnels (in Vung Tau). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 14th (Fri) at Dam Sen Water Park. Pack the 15th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Suoi Tien Theme Park. There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Cu Chi Tunnels, get engrossed in the history at War Remnants Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, and indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour.

For photos, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Ho Chi Minh City tour planner.

Expect a daytime high around 38°C in September, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.