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The Perfect 3-Day Ho Chi Minh City Itinerary for First-Time Visitors (2026)

2026-01-22 by saigonsquare

Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) is a sensory explosion. It is a place where French colonial architecture stands next to modern skyscrapers, and where the smell of incense mixes with the aroma of roasting coffee beans. For first-time visitors in 2026, the city can feel chaotic. Millions of motorbikes fill the streets, and the … Read more

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