Timeline
12:00
Grab lunch at Pho Quynh. Their specialty is pho, and the air-conditioned second and third floors offer a comfortable place to eat while locals dine regularly. It is open 24/7, so you can start exactly when you arrive.
12:45
Walk to Phở Bình, the former secret headquarters of the Viet Cong in Saigon. You can explore the mini museum upstairs to see where attacks on the US embassy and other targets were planned during the Tet Offensive of 1968.
13:15
End your trip at Q Bar Saigon. Established in 1992 under the Opera House, this uber-chic grotto-like spot mixes locals, tourists, and expats. It is open till late, making it a perfect final stop for a cocktail.
Local tip
Pho Quynh is air-conditioned on the upper floors, which is a relief from the afternoon heat. Q Bar Saigon is known for high-quality cocktails, though they are pricey.
Check before you go
- Pho Quynh is open 24/7, so opening hours are not a constraint.
- Q Bar Saigon is open till late every night.
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).