Vietnam

Day trips from Ho Chi Minh City

Places you can visit in a day from Ho Chi Minh City and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Cu Chi Tunnels
37 km from Ho Chi Minh City
A network of underground tunnels from the Vietnam War, reachable by a half‑day bus ride.
2

Vinh Trang Pagoda
59 km from Ho Chi Minh City
A historic Buddhist temple on the Mekong Delta’s edge, known for its colorful mosaics.
3

Can Gio Mangrove Forest
22 km from Ho Chi Minh City
A coastal mangrove reserve with boardwalks, good for wildlife spotting and a breezy walk.
4

Gò Công Old Town
46 km from Ho Chi Minh City
A quiet riverside town with French‑colonial houses, offering a glimpse of old trade life.