4 Days in Ho Chi Minh City

#saigon #hochiminh #vietnam Vintage Streets, Art Vibes & Chic Cafés 📍 Trip Overview A 4-day, 3-night escape in Ho Chi Minh City full of vintage charm, riverside scenes, and creative vibes. From French colonial landmarks to stylish shopping, river cruises, and rooftop meals — this city mixes history and modern life in the coolest way. 🏨 Where I Stayed Notre Maison 5 Saigon – A boutique stay tucked in a quiet alley, super cozy and close to all the city’s main spots. 🚩 Daily Highlights Day 1: Old Town Charm & Cultural Evenings • Walked around the city’s heritage zone • Took photos and sent a postcard from Central Post Office • Visited Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon • Evening show at Saigon Opera House — a real wow! • Dinner at Aperitivo. — stylish, quiet, and delicious Day 2: Style, Squares & River Views • Chill morning at Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square • Men’s fashion shopping at Lider • Lunch at Man Moi • Hopped on the Saigon Water Bus in the afternoon — peaceful ride with city views along the river • Dinner at WKND District 2 — cool crowd and relaxed vibes Day 3: Coffee & Creativity • Started with strong local coffee at Trung Nguyen Legend • Explored art and design at Art Arcade — perfect for artsy photos and inspiration • Slow afternoon back at the hotel 📷 Photo Spots • Saigon Water Bus with skyline in the background • Classic colonial buildings at Notre-Dame and the Post Office • The Opera House interior • Art Arcade walls and corners ☕ Food & Café Highlights • Aperitivo vietnam. – romantic dinner spot • Man Moi – creative Vietnamese dishes • WKND District 2 – good food, great design • Trung Nguyen Café – deep, strong, unforgettable Vietnamese coffee 🚇 Getting Around Mostly walked or took Grab, but the real treat was the Water Bus — calm, breezy, and scenic. Great way to see the city from a different angle. 💡 Tips • Try the Water Bus around sunset for golden hour views • Book Opera House tickets online in advance • Walk as much as you can — the city’s charm is in the details • Bring cash for markets and street snacks • Slow travel wins here — don’t rush, just vibe!