I Spent 2 Days in Vietnam’s Biggest City 🇻🇳

Planning 2 days in Ho Chi Minh City? This Ho Chi Minh City itinerary takes you through some of Saigon’s best places to visit, from peaceful gardens and historic landmarks to skyline views and unforgettable nightlife. Over two days, we explore different sides of the city — starting with the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, experiencing the energy of Ben Thanh Market, watching the city from Landmark 81, and discovering Ho Chi Minh City after dark. On Day 2, the journey continues through Book Street, Independence Palace, the War Remnants Museum, Mariamman Temple, Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street, and an open-top night bus ride through central Saigon. This isn’t about trying to see everything. It’s about experiencing enough of Ho Chi Minh City to understand what makes it such an interesting place — its history, culture, modern skyline, quieter corners, and electric nightlife. CHAPTERS 00:00 2 Days in Ho Chi Minh City 01:10 Day 1 - Saigon Zoo & Botanical Gardens 02:58 Ben Thanh Market 03:50 Landmark 81 05:08 Bùi Viện Walking Street 07:30 Day 2 – Ho Chi Minh City Book Street 08:57 Independence Palace 10:30 War Remnants Museum 12:13 Mariamman Temple 13:42 Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street 14:21 Ho Chi Minh City Night Bus Tour 16:05 Next Stop – Da Lat *Places featured in this video:* 📍 Saigon Zoo & Botanical Gardens 📍 Ben Thanh Market 📍 Landmark 81 📍 Bùi Viện Walking Street 📍 Ho Chi Minh City Book Street 📍 Independence Palace 📍 War Remnants Museum 📍 Mariamman Temple 📍 Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street 📍 Ho Chi Minh City Night Bus Tour If you're planning your first trip to Vietnam, save this 2-day Ho Chi Minh City itinerary for your visit. And the journey doesn’t end here — next, we leave the busy streets of Saigon behind and head into Vietnam’s Central Highlands for 2 days in Da Lat. Subscribe to Dante Travels for more cinematic Vietnam travel guides and adventures. #HoChiMinhCity #VietnamTravel #Saigon #HoChiMinhCityTravel #Vietnam #hochiminh