9 days in Ho Chi Minh City & Hanoi 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.

You've added FITO Museum, Dominique Saint Paul Saigon, Ben Thanh Market, and other attractions to your itinerary.

To see reviews, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read our Ho Chi Minh City tour itinerary site.

Singapore, Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City due to the time zone difference. In December, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 26°C. You will have some time to spend on the 11th (Tue) before leaving for Hanoi.

The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi has bounded back from the effects of war, and today serves as a bustling commercial and cultural hub bursting at the seams.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Old Quarter and Nguyen Art Gallery in Hanoi. Shop till you drop at Empty Wall Gallery and Mekong Plus. On the 14th (Fri), spend an adventurous day with a kayaking and canoeing tour. There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Hoa Lo Prison, explore the activities along Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake), and see Vietnam Cultural.

For photos, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Hanoi online trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can travel back home.