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Ho Chi Minh City 1 Day Itinerary & Recommendations

Our recommended 1-day itinerary for first-time visitors to Ho Chi Minh City including breakfast spots, markets, museums, evening options, plus our full HCMC guides for food, bars, hotels and tours.

📋 Vietnam Musts Guide with HCMC Map & Tours 🍸 Hidden & Unique Bars in HCMC 🥗 Food Tour 🍴 Favorite Food Spots in HCMC

We've lived in Vietnam since 2023 and HCMC was our first landing spot. It's such a vibrant intro to the country with its mix of modern energy, street food and friendly locals. This 1-day plan is what we send friends visiting for the first time, hitting the highlights while skipping the unnecessary crowds.

All the details we mentioned plus our full HCMC recommendations for trusted hotels, more tours, food pins and bars are in the guides below. We keep updating these as we discover new spots we love.

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