Timeline
08:00
Arrive at Tao Dan Park. The park is large and open, perfect for a quiet morning walk or watching locals play badminton and kick shuttlecocks in the fresh air.
08:25
Walk 12 minutes to Ben Thanh Market. Browse the stalls for souvenirs or simply soak in the bustling atmosphere. Note that the market closes at 18:00, but mornings are best for shopping and avoiding the midday rush.
08:55
Head to Pho Quynh for lunch. This spot is popular with locals and open 24/7, so you can eat whenever you finish your market stroll. Try their specialty pho or the beef stew banh mi.
09:25
Return to Tao Dan Park for a final rest. It is a central hub, making it an easy place to end your walk before heading back to your accommodation or catching transport.
Local tip
Tao Dan Park fills up with locals before sunset, but mornings are also lively with exercise and games. Ben Thanh Market is recognizable by its clock tower on the large roundabout.
Check before you go
- Ben Thanh Market hours are listed as 'Till 18:00'.
- Pho Quynh 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).