08:00 AM
Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral
Start the day with a visit to this beautiful cathedral, a symbol of the city's French colonial past
Dress modestly and remove your shoes if entering the cathedral
10:00 AM
Explore the War Remnants Museum
Learn about the history of the Vietnam War at this museum, which offers a poignant look at the conflict's impact
Be prepared for a moving and sometimes disturbing experience
01:00 PM
Lunch at a local restaurant
Take a break and enjoy some delicious Vietnamese cuisine
Try the pho or banh mi, and don't forget to use chopsticks
03:00 PM
Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels
Take a tour of the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War
Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for a bit of crawling and climbing
Where to eat
breakfastThe Morning Cafe (Vietnamese), $$
lunchPho 2000 (Vietnamese), $$
dinnerThe Old Compass Cafe (International), $$$