Cafes, massages, beach resorts, local eats, and all the dreamy vibes? Check. This was my first solo trip to Vietnam, and somehow it turned out to be iconic. I mapped out every spot I hit (and some I’m saving for next time) so you don’t have to guess where the ✨vibes✨ are.
📅 Quick Itinerary Overview
| Day | Plan Summary |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in HCMC → Photo Tour → Massage → Night Market → Rooftop Bar |
| 2 | Thao Dien Aesthetic Tour → Shopping → Massage → Rooftop Bar |
| 3 | Mui Ne Transfer → Resort Chill Day → Seafood Dinner |
| 4 | Mui Ne Check-out → HCMC Return → Shopping → Michelin Dinner |
| 5 | Banh Xeo Breakfast → Chill Café → Souvenir Shopping → Flight Back |
🛬 Day 1: Landed & Activated My Soft Girl Era
Hotel: Express by M Village Phạm Ngũ Lão – good location, solid reviews, no regrets.
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Massage stop: 22 Spa – good location, solid reviews, no regrets.
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Dinner: Ben Thanh Night Market – tried bun cha, skewers, banh xeo… tummy = happy.
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Nightcap: Chill Skybar – beer + skyline? Yes pls 🍺
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💖 Day 2: Thao Dien = Soft Girl Heaven
Yoga sesh: Yoga Pod – outdoor yoga in tropical vibes? Say less.
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Shopping: Hana Vietnam (rattan heaven) + Grade B (aesthetic overload)
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Cafe chill: Cong Cafe Thao Dien – iced coffee + terrace mode
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Lunch: Uratei – solid lunch set, Japanese vibe + good meat quality.
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Massage: Mokhung Spa – I went twice. It’s that good.
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Dinner: Quan Bui Garden – garden vibes > flavor, tbh.
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Cocktails: Clay – rooftop, mood lighting, photo ops galore
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🌊 Day 3: Mui Ne Dream Mode
Transfer: Took a Vexere 9-seater van – smooth ride, nice driver.
Hotel: Bamboo Village Resort – beach, pool, palms, peace.
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Lunch: Sinbad Mui Ne – sandwich game strong.
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Massage: In-house spa at the resort – $$ but very worth.
Dinner: Mr. Crab #2 – beachside, sunset, seafood heaven 🦐
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Evening: Night swim + stargazing on the terrace 💫
🛍️ Day 4: Back to HCMC Like a Queen
Massage: Jonny Spa (Mui Ne) – 2min from hotel, affordable + amazing
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Return: Vexere van again – chill & comfy.
Lunch: Pho Quynh – even non-pho fans will fall in love 😤
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Shopping: Saigon Square → Vincom Center = full haul
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Dinner: Anan Saigon – Michelin 1-star, funky, trendy, perf.
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Bar: Saigon De Chiu – Google 5.0 and they mean it 🍷
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☕ Day 5: Breakfast > Coffee > Bye Vietnam 😢
Breakfast: Bep Cuon – crispy banh xeo happiness 💖
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Cafe: The Workshop – best chill-before-you-fly cafe
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Souvenir shopping: G7 coffee, mango snacks, and cute crafts before flying out ✈️
💥 Real Talk: What I Loved vs What Was Mid
✅ Hard Recommend:
- Vexere 9-seater vans (💯 comfort)
- Mokhung Spa + Jonny Spa (both amazing)
- Bamboo Village Resort (the vibe is unmatched)
- Pho Quynh + Bep Cuon (top food picks!)
❌ Skip It:
- Saigon 2F Hop-On Bus (hot & boring… pass)
- Vestar (meh shopping)
- Nail shop (was bad. just… no.)
- Overhyped Google reviews (some places bribe for stars lol)
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Had tech fails, bug bites, a taxi scam—but still one of the best trips of my life. I left full (of food & memories) and already planning my next one.
Which spot are you most curious about? Drop your recs or Qs in the comments 💬
🔗 Coming Soon:
- Mokhung Spa honest review
- Bamboo Village photo dump
- Best Michelin spots in HCMC
- Spa Showdown: Mui Ne vs HCMC