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Sunset alignment at Thich Quang Duc

Catch the sun setting directly behind the Thich Quang Duc Monument from Tao Dan Park, with a snack and a quiet finish.

Best time: 10 Apr to 17 Apr or 25 Aug to 02 SepAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:14

    Pho Quynh

    Grab a bowl of pho or beef stew banh mi at Pho Quynh. It is open 24/7, so you can arrive early without worry.

  2. 17:34

    Tao Dan Park

    Walk 8 minutes east to Tao Dan Park. Find a spot with a clear view westward. The park fills with locals before sunset, offering a slice of daily life.

  3. 18:04

    Tao Dan Park

    Watch the sun set directly behind the Thich Quang Duc Monument. The alignment happens around 18:04 local time during the specified dates.

  4. 18:24

    Twenty-Three September Park

    Stroll 15 minutes southeast to Twenty-Three September Park. This area along Phan Ngu Lao St is where locals gather after work to play badminton and kick shuttlecocks, providing a lively and authentic end to the evening.

Local tip

The view from Tao Dan Park is approximately 506 meters away. The alignment dates are computed and line of sight is not verified. Check the route from Pho Quynh to Tao Dan Park if needed.

Check before you go

  • Pho Quynh is open 24/7.

Worth knowing

  • Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.

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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