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Ho Chi Minh Vietnam Halal Trip: The Ultimate 3D2N Itinerary

Vietnam – ah…where do we start? It is a beautiful country with rich historical heritage, exquisite local foods, textile shopping heaven, and its strong coffee? It is to-die-for! So, whenever we have the chance to share the ultimate Muslim friendly Vietnam 3D2N itinerary, we get all excited. So, without further ado, let’s start our journey, starting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh!

 

A fun-filled and Muslim friendly Vietnam 3D2N itinerary for you to follow

 

Day 1 – Arriving at the Historical City of Ho Chi Ming

 

Let’s start this Muslim friendly Vietnam 3D2N itinerary by sharing the plan for your first day. As soon as you arrived in the largest city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, take a bus (no. 152 if you are staying near Ben Thanh Market) or a taxi (ideally Vinasun Taxi) from the airport and head over to your chosen hotel.

 

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Source: Vietnamtourism.gov.vn

 

There are many choices of accommodations that you can pick in this city. You can either book one of the many budget hotels near Ben Thanh Market so that it is easier for you to walk around in the city or pick high-end hotels like Park Hyatt Saigon and The Reverie Saigon for a taste of luxury.

 

For this Muslim friendly Vietnam 3D2N itinerary, we recommend:

 

  • Blessing 1 Saigon Hotel48, Nguyen An Ninh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh
  • Thanh Thu Hotel34, Nguyen An Ninh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh
  • Silverland Central Hotel14-16, Le Lai Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh
  • Anpha Boutique Hotel202, Le Thanh Ton, District 1, Ho Chi Minh

 

The reasons? They are situated near Ben Thanh Market and other halal restaurants.

 

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The vibrant city of Saigon – Source: Takasphoto.com

 

Start Enjoying Your Halal Holiday in Ho Chi Minh City

 

After checking in to your hotel in the afternoon, get ready to explore the vibrant city. First, head over to some of the beautiful historical buildings in town to absorb the true feel of the city.

 

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Central Post Office – Source: Vietnam-guide.com

 

You can go to the famous Ho Chi Minh Central Post Office located in District 1. This 100 years old French building has become one of the most important attractions in town for many years. To relive the history of French colonial, you can send a postcard home from this post office.

 

Oh, do you know that it has been designed by Gustave Eiffel? Yeap, the same person who designed the majestic Eiffel Tower!

 

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Visit Ben Thanh Market – Source: Max Ho on Flickr

 

Then, wander at the famous landmark in Ho Chi Minh – Ben Thanh Market. It is a local market that sells just about anything – food, clothes, textiles, accessories and much more!

 

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If you are feeling hungry and would like to have the first taste of local delicacies, there are several halal food restaurants in Ho Chi Minh for you to try. Most of them are Malaysian/Singaporean/Indonesian restaurants as well as several stalls opened by the Muslim Vietnamese.

 

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Halal restaurant in Ho Chi Minh – Source: Wanderlustdj.blogspot.com

 

  1. Samsudin Halal Restaurant445, Le Hong Phong Street, District 10
  2. D’Nyonya Saigon55, Dong Du Street, District 1
  3. Halal Amin40, Nguyen An Ninh, District 1

 

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Pray at Saigon Central Masjid – Source: Sophiachu22.pixnet.net

 

For a prayer stop, there is Saigon Central Mosque located on Dong Du Street in District 1. It is a beautiful mosque that is very well maintained and architecturally breathtaking.

 

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Reunification Palace in Ho Chi Minh – Source: Theguardian.com

 

If you are up for some historical lessons, you can visit the War Remnants Museum, Museum of Vietnamese History, and Reunification Palace. They are situated not far from each other. Here, you can find exhibitions and galleries that display the history of Vietnam Wars.

 

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War Remnants Museum in Saigon – Source: Farahzulkifly.wordpress.com

 

Mr. & Mrs. Halal Traveling Tip: The museums open from 8 am to 5 pm every day. The ticket is 40,000 Vietnamese Dong for adults. They are very interesting and touching, so remember to take your time and savor each exhibit.

 

Get Close to the Locals At Night

 

At night, you can wander at the night market near Ben Thanh Market to shop for some clothes, shoes, wallets, and other leather goods. This is the best time to polish your bargaining skills!

 

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Enjoy lively ambiance at a night market near Ben Thanh – Source: Washi88 on Flickr

 

You can also try some of the local street foods here. For an original taste of Vietnam’s famous pho (beef broth noodle soup), you can go to Kampung Pandan Restaurant.

 

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Savor the taste of Bun bo hue – Source: Pinterest.com

 

For a bowl of hot bun bo hue (hot and spicy rice vermicelli noodle soup), you can try Pho Muslim – owned and cooked by the local Muslim Vietnamese.

 

Head back to your hotel and get ready for another adventure in the outskirt of Ho Chi Ming – we are going for a trip to Cu Chi Tunnel!

 

Day 2 – Complete Your Trip to Vietnam by Visiting The Remnants of Vietnam War’s Tunnels

 

Ready for day 2? Keep reading this Muslim friendly Vietnam 3D2N itinerary! In the morning, after having a breakfast at your hotel, get on a bus to go to Cu Chi Tunnels located about 70 kilometers up north from Ho Chi Minh city.

 

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Jeep Tours at Cu Chi Tunnel – Source: Vietnamjeeptours.com

 

Mr. & Mrs. Halal Traveling Tip: Sign up to any Cu Chi Tunnel tour to fully learn about the history of the tunnels. You can also take Jeep Tours.

 

Here, the tour will bring you into the jungle and to the exact locations where the Vietnamese soldiers built one of the most extensive underground tunnels in the world – they are as long as 200 kilometers!

 

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Cu Chi Tunnels – Source: Amusingplanet.com

 

You will also learn how the local soldiers managed to move around in the jungle without being spotted by the enemies and ultimately won the Vietnam War.

 

You will also be given a chance to enter the underground tunnel and crawl from one end to another – a great opportunity to know how it feels like to live underground for many long months during the war. Indeed, Vietnam is one of the best destinations in Southeast Asia for you if you’re into history!
 

Delicious Halal Street Food

 

This educational and memorable trip to Cu Chi will take your whole day. In the evening, you will head back to Ho Chi Minh city center. For dinner, there are tons of other Halal restaurants for you to try.

 

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Halal pho noodle at Daun Restaurant – Source: Thedaun.com

 

  • Saigon Green House Halal Restaurant52, Truong Dinh, District 1
  • Halal @ SaigonQuan 1, Ho Chi Minh
  • The Daun Restaurant194, Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1

 

It’s time to go back to your hotel and have a good rest. Tomorrow is your last day in Ho Chi Minh.

 

Day 3 – Shopping Before Boarding the Flight

 

On the third day, why don’t you wake up early in the morning and have a walk in the city? You will find many roadside small stalls opened after the dawn, selling one of the must-try delicacies in Vietnam – a cup of ca phe soon!

 

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The famous Vietnam coffee – Source: Lamsao.com

 

Vietnam is very famous for its strong, thick coffee. They are so deep in flavor you can turn into a coffee addict after a sip of it! This coffee has been introduced by the previous French colonizer.

 

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Mingle with the locals through coffee – Source: Lonelyplanet.com

 

Even though there are many modern coffee shops for you try, nothing beat like the traditional sidewalk coffee stalls! Another perk of drinking a cup of morning coffee here is you can mingle with the locals of all ages.

 

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Shop at Ben Thanh Market – Source: Elegancepalacehotel.com

 

In the afternoon, before checking out of your hotel, head over to Ben Thanh Market for the last time and shop away! You will find many things here. They are cheap and can make a good piece of souvenir for your loved ones.

 

So, there you go – the ultimate 3D2N itinerary for your trip to Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. Give it a go and see how the country changes your perspectives with its delicacy, history, and hospitality!

 

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