Timeline
16:39
Grab an iced coffee at Cà Phê Cheese. It is open until 22:00, so it is the perfect spot to start your evening and stay cool before the walk.
16:52
FITO Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine
Walk to the FITO Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine. The museum is open until 17:00, but you can use the exterior and the surrounding area to orient yourself before heading to the park. If you want to go inside, you must arrive before 17:00.
17:14
Walk to Twenty-Three September Park. This 38-minute walk from the museum takes you through the city. Arrive here as the golden light begins at 17:19. The park fills with locals playing badminton and kicking shuttlecocks, offering a lively atmosphere as the sun sets toward the WSW.
18:04
End the evening at Pho Quynh. It is just a 3-minute walk from the park. Open 24/7, it is a great place to sit down for a warm bowl of pho or beef stew after the walk and the sunset view.
Local tip
The walk from the FITO Museum to Twenty-Three September Park is long (38 minutes). If you prefer a shorter walk, you could start at Cà Phê Cheese (7 mins from museum) and walk directly to the park, but the museum route gives you a better sense of the area's layout. Check the route if you are unsure of the path.
Check before you go
- The FITO Museum closes at 17:00. If you want to enter, you must arrive before then. If you only want to see the outside, you can arrive later.
- Pho Quynh is open 24/7, so it is always a safe bet for dinner.
- Twenty-Three September Park is best experienced in the late afternoon and evening when it is full of life.
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