Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City Sunset

This stunning vantage point offers one of the best classic skyline views of downtown Ho Chi Minh City across the Saigon River. Featuring iconic architectural landmarks such as the Bitexco Financial Tower and the modern financial district skyscrapers, it provides a breathtaking panorama, especially during sunset and blue hour.

Whether captured from a high-rise rooftop or via a drone (flycam) soaring over the riverbanks, the warm glowing hues of the sunset reflecting off the river and building glass facades create a mesmerizing, cinematic masterpiece of modern Saigon.

Best Time: Late afternoon into evening (5:00 PM – 6:30 PM) during the golden hour and blue hour to capture dramatic sunset colors and the city lights turning on.

Best Gear: For drone photography, a standard zoom or medium telephoto setup allows you to compress the perspective of the skyscrapers. If shooting from the ground/rooftop, a 24-70mm or 70-200mm lens is ideal to frame the skyline tightly.

Settings: Use a lower ISO and a tripod (or stable drone hovering) during low-light blue hour to maintain high image clarity and rich colors.

Easily accessible from downtown HCMC by crossing either Ba Son Bridge (Thu Thiem 2) or Thu Thiem Bridge to the Thu Thiem peninsula area in Thu Duc City.
Drive by car or motorbike and leave your vehicle at designated parking spots near the riverside cafes, public viewing parks, or local lots in the Thu Thiem new urban area, then walk to your shooting spot.