{"id":1166,"date":"2017-01-21T19:42:48","date_gmt":"2017-01-21T12:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/?p=1166"},"modified":"2019-07-03T11:53:10","modified_gmt":"2019-07-03T04:53:10","slug":"how-to-spend-one-day-in-ho-chi-minh-city-custom-itineraries-in-vietnam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/how-to-spend-one-day-in-ho-chi-minh-city-custom-itineraries-in-vietnam\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Spend One Day in Ho Chi Minh City &#8211; Custom Itineraries for Vietnam"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_3987\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3987\" style=\"width: 945px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3987 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/one-day-in-HCM-city-2.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend one day in Ho Chi Minh City\" width=\"945\" height=\"756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/one-day-in-HCM-city-2.jpg 945w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/one-day-in-HCM-city-2-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/one-day-in-HCM-city-2-768x614.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3987\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looking to spend one day in Ho Chi Minh City?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you had unlimited time in Vietnam, you would surely be able to explore every facet of what makes this country unique. Unfortunately, many people who travel here have limited time,some only <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/tours\/ho-chi-minh-city-tours.html\">a half day to tour Hcmc,<\/a>\u00a0and want to make the most of it. \u00a0As part of our new &#8220;Custom Itineraries for Vietnam&#8221; series, we will guide you through the various cities in Vietnam and help you experience the country to its fullest. \u00a0We will also show you how to get off the beaten path and see the country in a unique way. \u00a0The first of our &#8220;Custom Itineraries in Vietnam&#8221; series &#8211; Ho Chi Minh City!<\/p>\n<p>Tourists often transit through Ho Chi Minh City before moving on to other <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-5-day-trips-from-ho-chi-minh-city\/\">nearby points of interest outside the city<\/a>.\u00a0 Though Ho Chi Minh City has a lot to offer in terms of attractions and cultural experiences, it is difficult to take part in everything when you have limited time here.\u00a0 We have compiled a thorough itinerary that helps you maximize your time here.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/how-to-spend-one-day-in-ho-chi-minh-city-custom-itineraries-in-vietnam\/#8_things_you_can_do_in_one_day_in_Ho_Chi_Minh_City\" >8 things you can do in\u00a0one day in Ho Chi Minh City<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/how-to-spend-one-day-in-ho-chi-minh-city-custom-itineraries-in-vietnam\/#1Eat_Soup_for_Breakfast\" >1.Eat Soup for Breakfast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/how-to-spend-one-day-in-ho-chi-minh-city-custom-itineraries-in-vietnam\/#2Visit_Ben_Thanh_Market\" >2.Visit Ben Thanh Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/how-to-spend-one-day-in-ho-chi-minh-city-custom-itineraries-in-vietnam\/#3Marvel_at_the_Architecture\" >3.Marvel at the Architecture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/how-to-spend-one-day-in-ho-chi-minh-city-custom-itineraries-in-vietnam\/#4Sip_Some_Coffee\" >4.Sip Some Coffee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/how-to-spend-one-day-in-ho-chi-minh-city-custom-itineraries-in-vietnam\/#5_Get_a_Massage_and_Hair_Wash\" >5. Get a Massage and Hair Wash<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/how-to-spend-one-day-in-ho-chi-minh-city-custom-itineraries-in-vietnam\/#6_Go_on_a_Motorbike_Tour\" >6. Go on a Motorbike Tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/how-to-spend-one-day-in-ho-chi-minh-city-custom-itineraries-in-vietnam\/#7See_the_Backpackers_Area\" >7.See the Backpackers\u2019 Area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/how-to-spend-one-day-in-ho-chi-minh-city-custom-itineraries-in-vietnam\/#8Take_in_a_View_of_Saigon\" >8.Take in a View of Saigon<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_things_you_can_do_in_one_day_in_Ho_Chi_Minh_City\"><\/span>8 things you can do in\u00a0one day in Ho Chi Minh City<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1Eat_Soup_for_Breakfast\"><\/span><strong>1.Eat Soup for Breakfast<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Vietnamese people love their noodle soup dishes.\u00a0 You may already be familiar with pho, but there are countless more noodle soups that are in fact not pho!\u00a0 What\u2019s more, with a generous helping of various meats, veggies, and noodles, these soups are a breakfast of champions.\u00a0 So start your day off Vietnamese style and devour a bowl of Pho, Banh Canh Cua, Bun Bo Hue, or whatever the guy next to you is having.<\/p>\n<p><em>Recommendation<\/em>:\u00a0 Ben Thanh market has a huge section in the middle with food stalls.\u00a0 The turnover is quite high here so it is usually a safe place to eat.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1172\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1172\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1172\" title=\"during one day in Ho Chi Minh City eating inside Ben Thanh market\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/eating-in-ben-thanh-market.jpg\" alt=\"Eating inside Ben Thanh market is safe, exciting, and delicious!\" width=\"768\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/eating-in-ben-thanh-market.jpg 960w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/eating-in-ben-thanh-market-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/eating-in-ben-thanh-market-150x64.jpg 150w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/eating-in-ben-thanh-market-400x172.jpg 400w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/eating-in-ben-thanh-market-900x389.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1172\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eating inside Ben Thanh market is safe, exciting, and delicious!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2Visit_Ben_Thanh_Market\"><\/span><strong>2.Visit Ben Thanh Market<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ben Thanh market is the iconic central market in Ho Chi Minh City.\u00a0 It wouldn\u2019t be a complete trip to the city without seeing this wonder.\u00a0 They sell everything from souvenirs to kitchen supplies to groceries and meat.\u00a0 It\u2019s a one-stop shop!\u00a0 Or, just a great place to people watch. \u00a0This market is not air conditioned so it gets hot and muggy here during the day. \u00a0And the sellers can be quite aggressive with both tourists and locals &#8211; that&#8217;s just the nature of this market. \u00a0Having said that, it&#8217;s important to give this place a chance. \u00a0It is more than just a tourist grab. \u00a0Even for people who live here, the market sells things that are ordinarily hard to find otherwise. \u00a0The market is a lot bigger than it seems,\u00a0so make sure you leave some time to navigate through and really explore all that it has to offer. \u00a0Be aware that the prices here are very marked up so be sure to negotiate. \u00a0If a sign says &#8216;fixed price&#8217; and the seller is hesitant to budge, you will most likely find the same items at another stall.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3Marvel_at_the_Architecture\"><\/span><strong>3.Marvel at the Architecture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The architecture in the city is a mish-mash of new skyscrapers, old tube houses, and French colonial buildings.\u00a0 The old colonial buildings in the centre of the city have a lot of character and hold a lot of history.\u00a0 Fortunately, they are all quite close together so a short walk offers you the opportunity to enjoy most of them.\u00a0 If you walk between the Notre Dame cathedral and the Saigon River along Dong Khoi street and wander around Nguyen Hue and Le Loi streets, you will be able to appreciate many of the beautiful old buildings of downtown Ho Chi Minh City.\u00a0 If you have time, walk into the main historical post office for a closer look at colonial style architecture at its best.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1175\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1175\" style=\"width: 502px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1175 size-full\" title=\"during one day in Ho Chi Minh City you have to see colonial architecture\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/colonial-architecture-ho-chi-minh-city.jpg\" alt=\"Colonial architecture in Ho Chi Minh City. The Notre Dame cathedral, the Saigon Opera House and the Post Office are some of the most popular tourist sights.\" width=\"502\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/colonial-architecture-ho-chi-minh-city.jpg 502w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/colonial-architecture-ho-chi-minh-city-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/colonial-architecture-ho-chi-minh-city-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/colonial-architecture-ho-chi-minh-city-400x498.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1175\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Colonial architecture in Ho Chi Minh City. The Notre Dame cathedral, the Saigon Opera House and the Post Office are some of the most popular tourist sights.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4Sip_Some_Coffee\"><\/span><strong>4.Sip Some Coffee<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Vietnamese people really pride themselves on their coffee and there is no shortage of coffee shops in Ho Chi Minh City.\u00a0 Coffee culture was huge here well before Starbucks and other big name coffee brands arrived.\u00a0 If you\u2019ve been walking around the city for a while,\u00a0 sipping on coffee and people watching is the perfect break from the hustle and bustle.\u00a0 Fortunately, most coffee shops have excellent regional fare.<\/p>\n<p><em>Recommendation<\/em>: One of the coolest coffee shops in the city is L\u2019Usine at 151\/1 Dong Khoi.\u00a0 The entrance is through an alleyway and up two flights of stairs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Get_a_Massage_and_Hair_Wash\"><\/span><strong>5. Get a Massage and Hair Wash<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ho Chi Minh City may be chaotic but Vietnamese people sure do know how to provide a serene escape to the chaos.\u00a0 Cheap foot massages can be found everywhere and for $5-10, you can achieve complete relaxation for an hour to 90 minutes.\u00a0 If you are in the mood for a more authentic spa service, get a hair wash (Goi Dau).\u00a0 This isn\u2019t a regular run of the mill hair wash &#8211; a proper Vietnamese hair wash includes a head massage, face wash and mask, and a shoulder massage!\u00a0 They will even blow your hair out and style it for you after. \u00a0Read our <a title=\"A Guide to Massages in Vietnam\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/2013\/08\/13\/a-guide-to-massages-in-vietnam\/\" rel=\"noopener \u201ddofollow\">blog on massages in Vietnam<\/a> to understand the ins and outs of getting a massage here.<\/p>\n<p><em>Recommendation<\/em>:\u00a0 Get a 70-minute foot massage at 118 (adequately named since its address is 118 Pasteur) for $7 including tip and then go around to Jasmine Spa (45 Ton That Thiep, at the corner of Pasteur and Ton That Thiep) for a relaxing hair wash.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Go_on_a_Motorbike_Tour\"><\/span><strong>6. Go on a Motorbike Tour<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Soon after arriving in Ho Chi Minh City, you will notice that motorbikes are the vehicle of choice.\u00a0 What better way to see the city than to experience it on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/tours\/vietnam-food-tour.html\">back of the bike<\/a>?\u00a0 XO Tours is a leading motorbike tour company in the city.\u00a0 We have a range of motorbike tours to suit your taste, but by far our most popular is <strong>The Foodie<\/strong>.\u00a0 Not only does it take you to several different districts of the city that are not generally visited by tourists, you will also have the opportunity to try the best street food Ho Chi Minh City has to offer.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1174\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1174\" style=\"width: 762px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1174\" title=\"a tour in a motobike during one day in Ho Chi Minh City\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/xo-tours-foodie-tour.jpg\" alt=\"The Foodie Tour\" width=\"762\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/xo-tours-foodie-tour.jpg 953w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/xo-tours-foodie-tour-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/xo-tours-foodie-tour-150x55.jpg 150w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/xo-tours-foodie-tour-400x148.jpg 400w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/xo-tours-foodie-tour-900x334.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1174\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Foodie Tour takes you to see and eat in 4 other districts besides District 1.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7See_the_Backpackers_Area\"><\/span><strong>7.See the Backpackers\u2019 Area<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ho Chi Minh City is a popular destination for backpackers because it is relatively cheap to travel around here.\u00a0 Over time, this small area around Pham Ngu Lao and Bui Vien streets has become a magnet for budget accommodations, colourful restaurants, and lively watering holes.\u00a0 Even if you aren\u2019t traveling as a backpacker, this particular area in the city is a tourist attraction in itself.\u00a0 It is quite lively at night when hundreds of people sit on child-sized plastic stools, drink local beer and mingle with the crowd.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8Take_in_a_View_of_Saigon\"><\/span><strong>8.Take in a View of Saigon<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The city has very few tall buildings so going to the top of one of these buildings gives you an excellent view of the city.\u00a0 Luckily, there are a handful of bars on really high floors so you can enjoy the view and sip on a drink at the same time.\u00a0 After a long and activity-filled day in Ho Chi Minh City, this is the perfect way to end your night.\u00a0 It is mesmerizing to look out onto the streets hundreds of feet below and truly appreciate how the city moves. It&#8217;s a good way to <a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/5-great-ways-to-relax-in-ho-chi-minh-city\/\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">relax in Saigon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1171\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1171\" style=\"width: 812px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1171\" title=\"nightlife during one day in Ho Chi Minh City\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/nightlife-in-ho-chi-minh-city.jpg\" alt=\"The different kinds of nightlife in the city - backpacker style with watering holes on the street and upscale rooftop bars with an amazing view of the city.\" width=\"812\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/nightlife-in-ho-chi-minh-city.jpg 1015w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/nightlife-in-ho-chi-minh-city-300x106.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/nightlife-in-ho-chi-minh-city-150x53.jpg 150w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/nightlife-in-ho-chi-minh-city-400x142.jpg 400w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/nightlife-in-ho-chi-minh-city-900x320.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1171\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The different kinds of nightlife in the city &#8211; backpacker style with watering holes on the street and upscale rooftop bars with an amazing view of the city.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Recommendation<\/em>:\u00a0 The Heli Bar in the Bitexco tower (52nd Floor, 2 Hai Trieu) is one of the highest <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/the-best-places-for-great-photos-in-saigon\/\">viewing points<\/a> in the city, but the perspective is much better from Chill Skybar (AB Tower, 76 Le Lai). \u00a0Both these places have a strict dress code and shoe policy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1170\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1170\" style=\"width: 519px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1170 size-full\" title=\"suggestions during one day in Ho Chi Minh City\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/One-Day-in-Ho-Chi-Minh-City.jpg\" alt=\"Our recommended locations within District 1 to visit during your action-filled day in Ho Chi Minh City. For sights outside D1, we recommend taking a motorbike tour.\" width=\"519\" height=\"622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/One-Day-in-Ho-Chi-Minh-City.jpg 519w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/One-Day-in-Ho-Chi-Minh-City-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/One-Day-in-Ho-Chi-Minh-City-125x150.jpg 125w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/One-Day-in-Ho-Chi-Minh-City-400x479.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1170\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our recommended locations within District 1 to visit during your action-filled day in Ho Chi Minh City. For sights outside D1, we recommend taking a motorbike tour.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We hope you enjoyed the 1st part in our\u00a0&#8220;Custom Itineraries in Vietnam&#8221; series. \u00a0To help you make the most of your time in Ho Chi Minh City, XO Tours offers many <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/tours\/ho-chi-minh-city-tours.html\">day tours with the most professional tour guides in Vietnam<\/a>. \u00a0To learn more about our tours, please visit our main tour page,<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you had unlimited time in Vietnam, you would surely be able to explore every facet of what makes this country unique. 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