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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Museum

Catch the last warm light on the military hardware before the city lights come on.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 15:19

    Mầm Vegetarian

    Grab a vegetarian lunch. Mầm Vegetarian is open and quiet, giving you a calm start before the afternoon rush.

  2. 16:19

    Southeastern Armed Forces Museum

    Walk to the Southeastern Armed Forces Museum. Spend an hour exploring the tanks and aircraft from the resistance wars. The open-air exhibits are best viewed in the soft afternoon light before the sun dips low.

  3. 17:19

    Chill Sky Bar

    Head to Chill Sky Bar. This rooftop spot at AB Tower is the perfect place to watch the sun set toward the WSW. The drinks are pricey, but the view of the city transitioning from day to night is unmatched.

  4. 18:34

    Go2 Bar

    End the night at Go2 Bar. It is impossible to miss with its neon lights and large patio. It is a great place to meet people and decompress after the sunset view.

Local tip

The museum closes at 16:30, so arrive early enough to see everything before you head up to the bar for the sunset.

Check before you go

  • Mầm Vegetarian is open 09:30-21:30.
  • The Southeastern Armed Forces Museum is closed on Mondays and closes at 16:30.
  • Chill Sky Bar is a rooftop venue; dress appropriately.
  • Go2 Bar is open 24/7.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ho Chi Minh City (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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