Ho Chi Minh City One-Day Trip

🌞 MORNING (08:00 – 11:30)

1️⃣ Independence Palace

🕗 08:00 – 09:30
📍 135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street

Start your day at one of Saigon’s most important historical landmarks. Independence Palace marks the end of the Vietnam War in 1975 and offers well-preserved rooms, underground bunkers, and a glimpse into modern Vietnamese history.

➡️ Walk ~7 minutes

2️⃣ Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon

🕘 09:40 – 10:10
📍 01 Cong Xa Paris Street

Admire the iconic red-brick façade and twin bell towers of this French-colonial cathedral. Entry inside depends on mass schedules and ongoing restoration, but the exterior is perfect for photos.

➡️ Walk ~2 minutes

3️⃣ Saigon Central Post Office

🕙 10:15 – 10:45
📍 02 Cong Xa Paris Street

Step inside one of the city’s most beautiful French-era buildings. Don’t miss the high vaulted ceiling, vintage maps, and the chance to send a postcard home.

➡️ Walk ~3 minutes

4️⃣ Nguyen Van Binh Book Street

🕥 10:50 – 11:30
📍 Nguyen Van Binh Street

A peaceful cultural space filled with bookstores, cafés, and shaded walkways — perfect for a relaxing break before lunch.