Travel to Ho Chi Minh for 3 days and 2 nights, chill teenagers 🔥😝

Review: 3 Days 2 Nights in Ho Chi Minh City – A Chilled-Out Teen Trip: Eating, Traveling, and Drinking with Vietnamese Friends 🍻🇻🇳

Accommodation: Ahu Hotel (District 1)
Our Group: 3 teenagers (approximately 20+ years old)

🛬 Day 1: Arrived in the afternoon – Strolling and enjoying a cold beer with Vietnamese friends

We flew from Bangkok and arrived at Tan Son Nhat Airport around 1:30 PM. After a short time of immigration, we called a Grab and headed straight to Ahu Hotel in District 1 — a chic, minimalist hotel in a great location, close to restaurants, cafes, markets, and attractions.

After checking in, we rested and then started walking along Nguyen Hue Walking Street. The atmosphere was great, with lots of people walking around, including young Vietnamese people hanging out and dancing cover songs.

In the evening, we met up with a Vietnamese friend we met through social media. He took us to a local craft beer bar near Pasteur Street Brewing Co. (the flagship branch). The beer was great! 🍺 Try the delicious and refreshing "Passionfruit Wheat Ale." My Vietnamese friends were so kind and chatted about life and the differences between Thailand and Vietnam. It was so much fun I forgot about the time.

🛵 Day 2: Cafe – Ben Thanh Market – Museum – Full Vietnamese Food

We started the morning with strong Vietnamese coffee at The Workshop Coffee, a beautiful cafe in an old colonial building. It was great to sit and relax and watch people making hand-drip coffee.

We then walked around Ben Thanh Market to buy souvenirs and enjoy Vietnamese pancakes (Bánh Xèo) and beef pho, a famous dish in the market. Delicious and very reasonably priced.

In the afternoon, we visited the War Remnants Museum – although the history was heavy, But it also gave me a new perspective on the Vietnam War.

In the evening, I strolled around Saigon's Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office for some great photos. Then, I had dinner at Coc Gach Quan, a homey Vietnamese restaurant with incredibly flavorful food.

In the evening, I continued my leisurely stroll down Bui Vien Street (Vietnam's version of Khaosan). It was crowded, the beer was cheap, and it was a lot of fun. There was live music on the street, and people were dancing freestyle in the middle of the street!

🌄 Day Three: Cafes + Souvenir Shopping Before Returning

On the last day, we woke up a bit late because we had a hard night, lol. We stopped for brunch at a secret cafe called L'Usine, which served both Western and Vietnamese food.

Before returning, we stopped to buy souvenirs at Saigon Square. We got clothes and shoes at great prices, and we also had some unique Vietnamese snacks to take back to Thailand.

💡 Summary of my impressions:
• Ho Chi Minh City is a city that perfectly blends old and new.
• Delicious food, lots of cafes, perfect for hopping.
• Vietnamese people are very friendly. Especially with new friends who take us to beer bars.
• The cost of living is affordable, so traveling is easy and your wallet won't break the bank.

📌 Approximate expenses (per person):
• Airfare: ~3,500 THB
• 2-night hotel stay (divided by 3): ~1,600 THB
• Food + cafe + beer: ~2,000-2,500 THB
• Shopping and souvenirs: Depending on your budget

💰 Average price per person: 5,000 THB. Complete package, with plenty of room left over. Feel free to ask questions, as I have two Vietnamese friends to keep me company. 🤗 #Ho Chi Minh #VisitHo Chi Minh #Ho Chi Minh City #Ho Chi Minh #Vietnam