9 days in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang & Hue 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.

On the 24th (Sat), hunt for treasures at Ben Thanh Market, admire the landmark architecture of Central Post Office, then pause for some serene contemplation at Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and finally view the masterpieces at Vietnam ART Gallery. On the 25th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: ponder the world of politics at The Independence Palace, take an in-depth tour of War Remnants Museum, and then take in the exciting artwork at Coeverything.

To find photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Ho Chi Minh City online sightseeing planner.

Singapore, Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. The time zone difference moving from Singapore Standard Time to Indochina Time is minus 1 hour. In December, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Da Nang.

A curious mix of developed beachfront tourism and untouched local city life, Da Nang presents an often-overlooked but authentic and welcoming picture of central Vietnam.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Precious Heritage by Rehahn and Hoi An Ancient Town. Do your shopping at Yaly Couture - Nguyen Thai Hoc branch and Ly Ly Art Gallery. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Da Nang: Hoi An (Spas, Japanese Covered Bridge, &more) and Mỹ Sơn (in Duy Phu). Next up on the itinerary: explore the striking landscape at The Marble Mountains.

You can plan Da Nang trip in no time by asking Klarna Trips to help create your itinerary.

You can fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can go by car to Hue.

Nestled on the banks of the Perfume River, the city of Hue remains most famous as the former home of the Nguyen Dynasty, the influence of which remains evident in local palaces, temples, forts, and museums.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Gakka Art Gallery and Truc Chi Garden. Get a sense of the local culture at Imperial City and Thien Mu Pagoda. There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Tomb of Minh Mang, make a trip to Luc Bo Culture Space, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and view the masterpieces at Green Bamboo Art Gallery.

To see other places to visit and more tourist information, go to the Hue trip maker.

Traveling by car from Da Nang to Hue takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In December, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 21°C. On the 1st (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.