3 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.

Get some cultural insight at War Remnants Museum and Chinatown (Cho Lon) - District 5. Head to Ben Thanh Market and Authentique Homefor some retail therapy. There's lots more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, admire the striking features of Central Post Office, stop by Thuy Design House, and wander the streets of Dong Khoi Street.

To find traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Ho Chi Minh City road trip app.

In May, plan for daily highs up to 41°C, and evening lows to 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.