While 48 hours is not a lot of time to explore anywhere, sometimes it's nice to have an idea as to what to actually do while in town without feeling like you are missing something. With an up coming trip to Ho Chi Minh and only 48 hours to experience the city I started doing research. However I started to become overwhelmed with all the options! Due to this, I just grabbed my bag and decided to figure it out when I got there. 

After experiencing a quick taste of the city and speaking with other travellers while there, I put together this guide so you can get a feel for the city as well as learn the cheapest ways to get around, the fastest way to get a Visa, where to stay to get the most out of your time, as well as what to do / see while you are there. 

Updated: January 2019

From getting your Visa to booking your stay, getting from the airport to the city, and everything in between this guide has your back.  This "Hit the Ground Running" guide gives you the information you are going to need to know to milk the most of your time in Ho Chi Minh as well as things that will keep you from annoying the locals (ie. etiquette).