Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is motorbikes and pho and French colonial streets — chaotic, cheap, and alive.
Saigon is a city of motorbike rivers and incredible street food at prices that don't seem real. Cross the street slowly and confidently; the bikes flow around you.
How long
2–3 days
Practical
Currency
Vietnamese dong (VND). Cash is essential; cards at hotels and bigger restaurants.
Language
Vietnamese. English in tourist areas.
Getting around
Grab rides and walk; the traffic is intense but manageable once you commit.
Budget range
USD 25–60 equivalent per person per day at mid-range. A budget traveler's dream.
See what a trip to Vietnam actually costs. Travel Budget Co.
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