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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Post Office

Catch the last warm light on the colonial facade before the city lights up.

Best time: 17:19About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:04

    Pho Quynh

    Grab a bowl of pho. The second and third floors are air-conditioned, a welcome relief as the evening heat sets in.

  2. 17:29

    Saigon Central Post Office

    Walk to the Saigon Central Post Office. Find a spot near the main doors or the square outside. The building faces roughly WSW, aligning with the setting sun. Arrive early enough to settle in without rushing.

  3. 17:49

    Saigon Central Post Office

    Watch the sunset. The golden light hits the facade just before the sun dips below the horizon. Stay for the transition as the light fades and the streetlights begin to glow.

  4. 18:19

    Anan Saigon

    End the evening with dinner at Anan Saigon. This fine dining seafood spot is nearby. Reservations are essential, so book ahead to secure your table for this hour.

Local tip

Ben Thanh Market closes at 18:00, so if you want to shop, go before the sunset moment. For dinner, Anan Saigon requires reservations.

Check before you go

  • Anan Saigon is open Tue-Sun 17:00 - late. Closed Mondays.
  • Pho Quynh is open 24/7.
  • Check the route from Pho Quynh to the Post Office if you are not staying nearby.

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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