[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"page:destinations/vietnam/ho-chi-minh-city":3},{"faq":4,"page":34,"alerts":45,"entity":46,"content":63,"gallery":72,"page_seo":73,"city_cards":82,"quick_info":83,"block_order":112,"related_links":122,"attraction_cards":139,"itinerary_detail":167,"attraction_carousel":383},[5,14,19,24,29],{"id":6,"answer":7,"category":8,"question":9,"created_at":10,"sort_order":11,"is_featured":12,"faq_group_id":13},"89273069-e85e-47b2-8806-9a63c9516ea2","Most visitors spend 2 to 4 days in Ho Chi Minh City to cover the main highlights. 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Many Indian travelers love the sophisticated ambiance.",{"id":369,"ref_id":8,"item_type":115,"ref_table":8,"attraction":8,"sort_order":11,"inline_content":370},"449c874e-b4c1-464f-b529-834296665766",{"name":371,"cost_inr":372,"description":373,"duration_minutes":147,"transport_to_next":374},"Farewell Dinner at Nha Hang Ngon",900,"The perfect farewell meal at this popular restaurant featuring street food from across Vietnam in a beautiful villa setting with courtyard seating. Extensive menu with clear vegetarian markings. Try dishes you haven't had yet - Vietnamese spring rolls, lotus stem salad, claypot tofu. Generous portions. Mains: ₹250-500. Desserts include che (sweet soup) varieties. Make reservation or arrive early (5:30 PM). The atmosphere captures Saigon's charm beautifully. Many Indian families dine here.","Grab back to hotel for packing","Art, Shopping & Farewell","Spend your final day exploring Ho Chi Minh's art scene, shopping for souvenirs, and enjoying leisurely meals. 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