9 days in Ho Chi Minh City Itinerary

Formerly known in the West as Saigon and affectionately referred to as the "Pearl of the Far East," Ho Chi Minh City is a study of old and new, woven and piled together in a fast-paced urban hub.

FITO Museum and Drink Vietnam will appeal to museum buffs. Head to Couleurs by Rehahn Fine Art Photography - Dong Khoi and Dong Khoi Streetfor plenty of shopping. Venture out of the city with trips to Long Thanh Golf Club (in Bien Hoa) and Vung Tau (Pineapple Beach (Bai Dua), Front Beach, &more). And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Ba Thien Hau Temple, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, view the masterpieces at Craig Thomas Gallery, and explore the galleries of Dia Projects.

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Sydney, Australia to Ho Chi Minh City is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Indochina Time is minus 3 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Sydney in March: high temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City hover around 40°C and lows are around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can travel back home.