The 15 Best Day Trips from Ho Chi Minh City

Nearby Vietnam destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.

The best day trips from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - 15 nearby places worth a visit, including Cần Thơ, Biên Hòa, Thủ Đức. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.

  1. 1

    Cần Thơ, Vietnam

    Known for Khu vui chơi giải trí Funny Land.

    127 km SW of Ho Chi Minh City1,507,187 people
  2. 2

    Biên Hòa, Vietnam

    Known for Khu du lịch Suối Tiên.

    25 km NE of Ho Chi Minh City1,272,235 people
  3. 3

    Thủ Đức, Vietnam

    16 km E of Ho Chi Minh City524,670 people
  4. 4

    Vũng Tàu, Vietnam

    73 km SE of Ho Chi Minh City464,860 people
  5. 5

    Dĩ An, Vietnam

    18 km NE of Ho Chi Minh City463,023 people
  6. 6

    Thủ Dầu Một, Vietnam

    18 km N of Ho Chi Minh City373,105 people
  7. 7

    Bến Cát, Vietnam

    37 km N of Ho Chi Minh City364,578 people
  8. 8

    Long Xuyên, Vietnam

    139 km W of Ho Chi Minh City286,140 people
  9. 9

    Mỹ Tho, Vietnam

    59 km SW of Ho Chi Minh City270,700 people
  10. 10

    Xuân Lộc, Vietnam

    67 km E of Ho Chi Minh City253,140 people
  11. 11

    Thành Phố Bà Rịa, Vietnam

    69 km SE of Ho Chi Minh City235,192 people
  12. 12

    Tân An, Vietnam

    40 km SW of Ho Chi Minh City215,250 people
  13. 13

    Sa Dec, Vietnam

    112 km SW of Ho Chi Minh City214,610 people
  14. 14

    Cao Lãnh, Vietnam

    116 km W of Ho Chi Minh City211,912 people
  15. 15

    Long Khánh, Vietnam

    68 km E of Ho Chi Minh City171,276 people

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ho Chi Minh City?
Popular day trips from Ho Chi Minh City include Cần Thơ, Biên Hòa, Thủ Đức, Vũng Tàu, Dĩ An. All are within about 150 km.
How far are day trips from Ho Chi Minh City?
These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from Ho Chi Minh City. The closest is Thủ Đức, about 16 km E.
How do you plan day trips from Ho Chi Minh City?
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