How many days do you need in Ho Chi Minh City?
Most travelers spend 10 days. Here is what 8 real Ho Chi Minh City trips show.
Most travelers spend 10 days in Ho Chi Minh City. Of 8 Ho Chi Minh City trips planned on Packy AI, 2 were 10 days long, and trips ranged from 3 days to 14 days. At about 3 stops a day, the 12 places travelers agree on most take 4 days.
How long travelers stay in Ho Chi Minh City
Each row is a trip length travelers planned on Packy AI. Open one to see the full day-by-day plan.
| Trip length | Trips planned | Share | Fits about |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days in Ho Chi Minh City | 1 | 9 stops | |
| 4 days in Ho Chi Minh City | 1 | 12 stops | |
| 5 days in Ho Chi Minh City | 1 | 15 stops | |
| 7 days in Ho Chi Minh City | 1 | 21 stops | |
| 10 days in Ho Chi Minh CityMost common | 2 | 30 stops | |
| 14 days in Ho Chi Minh City | 2 | 42 stops |
“Fits about” uses the average of 3 stops a day across these trips.
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What travelers see most in Ho Chi Minh City
Counted across all 8 Ho Chi Minh City itineraries planned on Packy AI. The higher the count, the safer the pick.
- 1Ben Thanh Market19 of 8 plans
- 2War Remnants Museum19 of 8 plans
- 3Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon18 of 8 plans
- 4Jade Emperor Pagoda14 of 8 plans
- 5Saigon Skydeck13 of 8 plans
- 6Nguyễn Huệ12 of 8 plans
- 7Saigon Central Post Office11 of 8 plans
- 8Tao Dan Park11 of 8 plans
- 9Binh Tay Market10 of 8 plans
- 10Đường Phạm Ngũ Lão10 of 8 plans
- 11Đường Bùi Viện9 of 8 plans
- 12Suoi Tien Theme Park9 of 8 plans
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Frequently asked questions
- How many days do you need in Ho Chi Minh City?
- Most travelers spend 10 days in Ho Chi Minh City. Of 8 Ho Chi Minh City trips planned on Packy AI, 2 were 10 days long, and trips ranged from 3 days to 14 days. At about 3 stops a day, the 12 places travelers agree on most take 4 days.
- Is 3 days in Ho Chi Minh City enough?
- 3 days is the shortest Ho Chi Minh City trip travelers planned. At about 3 stops a day that covers roughly 9 places, so stick to the highlights: Ben Thanh Market, War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon.
- Is 14 days in Ho Chi Minh City too long?
- No. Some travelers planned 14 days in Ho Chi Minh City. Longer stays usually slow the pace and add day trips out of the city.
- What should you not miss in Ho Chi Minh City?
- The stops that appear in the most Ho Chi Minh City itineraries are Ben Thanh Market (19 plans), War Remnants Museum (19 plans), Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon (18 plans), Jade Emperor Pagoda (14 plans), Saigon Skydeck (13 plans).
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