4 Days in Ho Chi Minh City

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Vintage Streets, Art Vibes & Chic Cafés

📍 Trip Overview
A 4-day, 3-night escape in Ho Chi Minh City full of vintage charm, riverside scenes, and creative vibes. From French colonial landmarks to stylish shopping, river cruises, and rooftop meals — this city mixes history and modern life in the coolest way.

🏨 Where I Stayed
Notre Maison 5 Saigon – A boutique stay tucked in a quiet alley, super cozy and close to all the city’s main spots.

🚩 Daily Highlights

Day 1: Old Town Charm & Cultural Evenings
• Walked around the city’s heritage zone
• Took photos and sent a postcard from Central Post Office
• Visited Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon
• Evening show at Saigon Opera House — a real wow!
• Dinner at Aperitivo. — stylish, quiet, and delicious

Day 2: Style, Squares & River Views
• Chill morning at Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
• Men’s fashion shopping at Lider
• Lunch at Man Moi
• Hopped on the Saigon Water Bus in the afternoon — peaceful ride with city views along the river
• Dinner at WKND District 2 — cool crowd and relaxed vibes

Day 3: Coffee & Creativity
• Started with strong local coffee at Trung Nguyen Legend
• Explored art and design at Art Arcade — perfect for artsy photos and inspiration
• Slow afternoon back at the hotel

📷 Photo Spots
• Saigon Water Bus with skyline in the background
• Classic colonial buildings at Notre-Dame and the Post Office
• The Opera House interior
• Art Arcade walls and corners

☕ Food & Café Highlights
• Aperitivo vietnam. – romantic dinner spot
• Man Moi – creative Vietnamese dishes
• WKND District 2 – good food, great design
• Trung Nguyen Café – deep, strong, unforgettable Vietnamese coffee

💡 Tips
• Try the Water Bus around sunset for golden hour views
• Book Opera House tickets online in advance
• Walk as much as you can — the city’s charm is in the details
• Bring cash for markets and street snacks
• Slow travel wins here — don’t rush, just vibe!