The Ultimate 3D2N Budget Travel Guide to Ho Chi Minh City — Under $100 Challenge | The Travel Intern

Want to visit Vietnam but you are on a tight budget? Here is a 3D2N budget travel guide on how to explore Ho Chi Minh City, the biggest city in all of Vietnam. Get to know about the places to eat, fun activities to do and spots you should visit! Read our full Southern Vietnam Guide article : thetravelintern.com/southern-vietnam-guide/ ___________________________________ DAY 1 - 00:35 00:41 - Secret Garden Home-Cooked Vietnamese Restaurant is located on the rooftop of an old building in the centre of town. 01:03 - Cafe Apartments A refurbished apartment building now houses several cafes and shops. It is a 9-story apartment with over 30 shops. In its early days, it used to house government workers and military personnel. 01:13 - Saigon Oi Located on the 5th floor Cafe Apartments, this cafe has a minimalist interior and large windows with views of the walking street — great for people watching! 01:24 - Saigon Sky Deck Saigon Sky Deck is also known as Bitexcon Financial Tower. The design of Bitexcon Financial Tower was inspired by a lotus, Vietnam’s national flower! For unobstructed views of Ho Chi Minh, head up to Saigon Skydeck. It’s located on the 49th floor of the Bitexcon Financial Tower and has informative touch screens where you can learn about the city’s landmarks like the Sai Gon Central Post Office. 01:42 - Golde Water Puppet Show The theme showcases the beauty of ancient Vietnam and its mythologies. The show is in the Vietnamese language but you could still grasp and enjoy the show! 02:00 - Nam Giao This restaurant features authentic Hue, the ancient capital food. Most types of Hue delicacies include steamed pork served with rice paper and fresh herbs, Banh bao and Banh bot. DAY 2 - 02:05 02:18 - Cu Chi Tunnels It is a 250km-long network of tunnels, used by Viet Cong troops (pro-communists in Southern Vietnam) during the Vietnam War to combat American soldiers! The Americans had more advanced technology, so the Vietnamese had to move underground to evade aerial bombing. 03:10 - Mekong River Delta It is a quiet and calming river tour, more than half of Vietnam’s rice & fish comes from the Delta Region. Cruise along My Tho River (Mekong Delta) to see the Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands. 03:37 - 200 Market 200 Market in district four came highly recommended by our Vietnamese guide. We arrived at a chaotic intersection of street food stalls — motorcycles constantly weaving through the crowds, hawkers barking out orders. Be warned — it’s not catered to tourists, so menus are only in Vietnamese. Despite this, 200 Market turned out to be one of our favourite street food experiences in Ho Chi Minh! DAY 3 - 4:00 04:00 - Ben Thanh Market Ben Thanh Market is the city’s most well-known market, located centrally in the heart of district one. It’s a touristy spot, but still worth a visit if it’s your first time in Ho Chi Minh. You’ll find all sorts of things here — clothes, spices, souvenirs, and a section dedicated to local food. 04:23 - Central Post Office One of the most oldest and iconic buildings in Ho Chi Minh City. This structure represents a good blend of European architecture and Asian decorations. 04:36 - Notre-Dame Cathedral 04:43 - Ho Chi Minh City Book Street Located right in the centre of Ho Chi Minh City, a book road named Nguyen Van Binh book street stretches 100 meters from Hai Ba Tung street to Notre Dame Cathedral. A perfect place for book lovers and people who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City. 05:00 - Little Hanoi Hidden gem cafe is known for its traditional Vietnamese egg coffee. 05:20 - Banh Mi Ba Huynh The best food spot and number one best-rated Bahn Mi in Ho Chi Minh City. ___________________________________ Edited by: Rj - https://www.instagram.com/redmar.jan/ HCMC Team: Rj - https://www.instagram.com/redmar.jan/ Kim - https://instagram.com/kimberly_lai/ Timo - https://www.instagram.com/t.hwq/ Irny - https://www.instagram.com/trippplechins/ Follow our travel guides around the world on: ► https://thetravelintern.com/ Follow us on our travel adventures on social media: ► @TheTravelIntern http://facebook.com/thetravelintern http://instagram.com/thetravelintern https://t.me/thetravelintern Learn about The Travel Intern Programme: ► https://thetravelintern.com/about-tra... Business enquiries: weare@thetravelintern.com #thetravelintern #hochiminh #vietnam