ACTIVITIES 1 D A Y 1 Ben Thanh Market / Ch Bn Thnh This is a must while in the city. Dive into the frenzy and take in the differ- ent smells and sounds of Vietnam. GPS: N10.77250, E106.69806 A air: 0.6 km Get directions ACTIVITIES 2 Reunification Palace / Dinh Thng Nht Vietnam War was ended here with a tank crashing through the front gate. A stunning historical sight and a must-see. 106 Nguyen Du, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam GPS: N10.77694, E106.69528 Phone: +84 8 085094 B air: 0.4 km Get directions War Remnants Museum / Bo tng Chng tch chin tranh A must not just for history buffs. Dedicated to the Vietnam War and its consequences from the locals' point of view. An eye-opener. 28 Vo Van Tan, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam GPS: N10.77948, E106.69213 C air: 0.4 km Get directions Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre An amazing experience, even if you don't know a bit of Vietnamese. The water puppets are a real sight. GPS: N10.77588, E106.69179 D air: 0.5 km Get directions Sanouva Hotel 175 177 Ly Tu Trong, Ho Chi Minh City GPS: N10.77331, E106.69606 ACTIVITIES 3 D A Y 2 Bitexco Financial Tower / Ta nh Bitexco Financial The 68-floor skyscraper features an observation deck on its 50th floor which gives you a stunning view of the whole city. GPS: N10.77167, E106.70444 A air: 0.6 km Get directions ACTIVITIES 4 Saigon Opera House / Nh ht ln Thnh ph H Ch Minh One of the beautiful buildings from the Colonial times. The performances here are high-quality and well worth the money. GPS: N10.77650, E106.70312 B air: 0.2 km Get directions Ho Chi Minh City Hall / Tr s y ban Nhn dn Thnh ph H Ch Minh Not opened to the public, this building is one of the wonders from the Colonial era. Especially beautiful at night. GPS: N10.77661, E106.70092 C air: 0.4 km Get directions Saigon Central Post Office / Bu in Thnh ph H Ch Minh One of the jewels of Colonial architecture. Still serves its original purpose, so you can wander inside and marvel at the interior. GPS: N10.78000, E106.70000 D air: 0.1 km Get directions Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica / Nh th c B Si Gn A Colonial-style cathedral left here by the French. Worth the visit for its elegant look and the attractions nearby. GPS: N10.77972, E106.69917 E air: 3 km Get directions ACTIVITIES 5 FITO Museum / Bo Tng Y Hc C Truyn This fascinating museum is off the beaten path and yet a real gem. Dis- cover all there is to know about traditional Vietnam medicine. 41 Hoang Du Khuong, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam GPS: N10.77583, E106.67197 Phone: +84 8 8642430 F air: 3 km Get directions ACTIVITIES 6 Ho Chi Minh City Museum / Vin bo tng Thnh ph H Ch Minh Housed in a late 19th century building and devoted to the history of the city. Well worth the visit for its captivating exhibits. 65 Ly Tu Trong, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam GPS: N10.77599, E106.69967 Phone: +84 8 829 9741 G air: 0.5 km Get directions Sanouva Hotel 175 177 Ly Tu Trong, Ho Chi Minh City GPS: N10.77331, E106.69606 ACTIVITIES 7 D A Y 3 You have no plans for this day ACTIVITIES 8 D A Y 4 Phuoc An Hoi Pagoda / Cha Phc An Hi One of Saigon's beautiful temples, with breath-taking decorations and at- mosphere. An impressive sight. GPS: N10.75499, E106.65884 A air: 0.1 km Get directions ACTIVITIES 9 Quan Am Pagoda / Cha Quan m A marvellous temple dedicated to the goddess of mercy. Features beauti- ful decorations and gardens. Festivals also take place here. Lao Tu, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam GPS: N10.75411, E106.65962 B air: 0.2 km Get directions Thien Hau Pagoda / Cha B Thin Hu Dedicated to the Lady of the sea, the temple's intricate beauty is a real treat. A soothing haven in the busy city. GPS: N10.75320, E106.66070 C air: 0.2 km Get directions Nghia An Hoi Quan Pagoda / Ngha An Hi Qun One of the most beautiful pagodas in the city, with natural light accenting its decorated interior. Devoted to the general Quan Cong. GPS: N10.75398, E106.66208 D air: 5.7 km Get directions ACTIVITIES 10 Jade Emperor Pagoda / Cha Ngc Hong The Taoist pagoda boasts intricate decorations and a majestic statue of the Jade Emperor. A stunning sight. GPS: N10.79169, E106.69784 E air: 2 km Get directions Xa Loi Pagoda / Cha X Li The largest pagoda in the city is beautifully decorated and a must. Espe- cially the interior is simply stunning. GPS: N10.77797, E106.68659 F air: 1.2 km Get directions Sanouva Hotel 175 177 Ly Tu Trong, Ho Chi Minh City GPS: N10.77331, E106.69606 ACTIVITIES 11 D A Y 5 Dong Khoi Street / ng Khi A terrific shopping street. The best place to get some souvenirs, be it jew- elry, silk or custom-fitted clothes. GPS: N10.77625, E106.70286 A air: 0.5 km Get directions ACTIVITIES 12 Saigon Square A shopping centre that caters to all of your possible needs. From clothes to souvenirs, everything can be found here and bargained for. GPS: N10.77302, E106.70031 B air: 0.5 km Get directions Sanouva Hotel 175 177 Ly Tu Trong, Ho Chi Minh City GPS: N10.77331, E106.69606 ACTIVITIES