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Hero of Hồ Chí Minh - in Shadows of War

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Play at your pace · usually 86 min 5.3 km Ho Chi Minh City App-guided
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English

The experience

About this quest

Go on your own immersive adventure to find the unique hidden corners and famous sights in Saigon!

Dive into true history, in a wonderful story of mystery. 

Be the hero that earns XP at every challenge, IF you can solve the riddles. 

Learn important history, culture & traditions as you try to save your friends from the enemy. 

This carefully selected walking trail takes you to a bunker, churches, statues, parks, markets, cafes, a post office, museums, book street AND MORE.

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Couples and families curious about Saigon's war history get a story and riddles across 5.3 km, from a secret weapon bunker past Independence Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral to the Museum of Fine Arts. It is free to play at your own pace. If you want a live guide to ask questions, or 2.5 to 3 hours of walking in tropical heat is too much, pick something shorter or indoors.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • You and your friends will have so much fun learning!

  • Step back in time to 1975, a pivotal moment in Vietnamese history.

  • See 15 beautiful iconic landmarks and hidden gems in under 2.5 hours.

  • Experience the tension and excitement of a real-life spy thriller

  • Get your daily exercise and walk 6000+ steps.

  • Spend however long at each carefully chosen spot.

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

3.00 / 5

3 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Ho Chi Minh City

A · Start

287, 70 Nguyễn Đình Chiểu, Phường 5, Quận 3, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

B · Finish

97 P. Đức Chính, Phường Nguyễn Thái Bình, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Walk Vietnam.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Walk Vietnam

Good to know before you play

  • Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
  • Wear a hat and sunscreen, have enough water
  • Best in the morning to avoid the heat
  • Family friendly
  • Fun to do as a couple

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at the Secret weapon bunker in Saigon and finishes at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts, so it does not return to the start. On the way you pass Independence Palace, Book Street, the Saigon Post Office, the Opera House and Ben Thanh Market.
How long does the walk take?
Plan on 2.5 to 3 hours for the 5.3 km route, puzzles included. It is all outdoors, so mornings are best to avoid the heat. Bring a hat, sunscreen and enough water, and start with a fully charged phone or a power bank.
Is it good for kids?
It is family friendly, with riddles to solve and XP earned at each challenge as you try to save your friends from the enemy. It suits school-age children who can manage 5.3 km in the heat and enjoy puzzles; very young children may tire before the end.
Can we play as a large group?
Yes. The quest is free to play, so friends, families or a bigger group can walk the route together, reading the story of each place and working out the riddles on a phone as you go.
Can I do a self-guided scavenger hunt in Saigon without booking a time?
Yes. There is no group to join and no guide, so you start whenever you like from the bunker. You can pause along the way, for a cafe or a museum visit, and continue later from where you stopped.

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