Top Things To Do For A Vibrant Nightlife In Ho Chi Minh City

^{During the day, Saigon has the usual noise and bustle of a modern city, with the high-rise buildings and constant horns coming from vehicles. The nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City is just its extended version, but with more glamor, brightly colored lights and countless all-night dining, entertainment spots. You can refer to some things to do in Ho Chi Minh at night below to have the most beautiful and memorable memories.}

^{I - Pedestrian streets: top destination in nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City}

^{1 - Bui Vien Backpacker Street - the top spot to experience Saigon's nightlife}

^{Bui Vien West Street is a fairly new pedestrian street in Saigon, but has quickly attracted young people and especially foreigners, because of its cheerful and bustling site. Used to be known as the International Crossroads, this place extends through De Tham, Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao and Do Quang Dau streets, acting as an attractive entertainment spot in District 1. If you want to feel the truest atmosphere of nightlife in Saigon, you can’t miss the entertainment activities here, especially on weekends when vehicles are banned from entering.}

^{In addition to the bars and pubs, the sidewalk beer shops in the Bui Vien Western Street are the true highlight of nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City, showing the unique street culture of Vietnam. Sitting on the sidewalk, drinking a fresh cup of cold beer and chatting with your friends, or getting to know the strangers coming from all places of the world, the barriers in culture seem to completely disappear. In addition, tourism services on this street are also developed very diversely with many types from bookstores, massage parlors to grocery stores, food stalls, and so on.}

^{2 - Nguyen Hue Walking Street}

^{Located in the heart of District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, Nguyen Hue pedestrian street is a road covered with rows of green trees, 670m long and 64m wide, with the entire square paved with modern granite. This place is open all day with traffic on both sides of the road, only prohibited from entering on the weekend evenings and that is really time to experience the best nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City. Nguyen Hue Walking Street is a paradise of entertainment with many cultural and entertainment activities and rich cuisine, coincidentally forming many beautiful check-in corners.}

^{Referring to this place, it is impossible to ignore musical performances of various genres, coming from groups of young people and art enthusiasts. This street is also filled with eateries - just walking around you can enjoy attractive dishes such as grilled rice paper, animal-shaped ice cream, bingsu,... If you want to rest, there are many cafes, milk tea or smoothie shops with a beautiful view overlooking the street, offering a variety of drinks and delicious cakes. Do not forget to take a leisurely stroll on Nguyen Hue book street, and drop by the apartment No.42 Nguyen Hue.}

^{II - Saigon Night Market}

^{Referring to the nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City, it is impossible to forget the night markets with countless extremely attractive specialties. In addition to some places such as Ky Hoa, Hoa Binh, Hanh Thong Tay or Ba Chieu  night market, you can visit some of the most famous names including:}

^{Ben Thanh market}

^{This iconic Saigon market is not only charming during the day, but also has a beauty of its own at night. You can find a lot of traditional Vietnamese dishes here such as pho, banh xeo, bun, banh beo,… Although the price is a bit high, you will be assured of quality, clean, comfortable and spacious space.}

^{- Address: Le Loi Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1}

^{Tan Dinh Night Market- top spot to visit at nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City}

^{For food lovers, this place is definitely not to be missed, with countless restaurants ranging from specialties, snacks, sweets to Korean, Japanese, Thai dishes,... After enjoying some famous foods like rib porridge, broken rice or sticky rice with chicken, you can drink peach tea at Eck, eat sweet soups or flan on the sidewalk, and so on.}

^{- Address: No. 336 Hai Ba Trung Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1}

^{Ho Thi Ky Night Flower Market}

^{As the name suggests, this is a slightly different place from the suggestions above as it focuses more on selling flowers and ornamental plants. Coming to Ho Thi Ky market, you will be immersed in the colorful space and scent of thousands of flowers.}

^{- Address: Alley 52 Ho Thi Ky Street, Ward 1, District 10}

^{III - Top Bars for a fun nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City}

^{1 - Rooftop Garden Bar}

^{Matching the title of one of the best bars in Southeast Asia recognized in 1996, this place has an antique-style decoration space of the 60s that is quite nostalgic. Located on the rooftop of Rex Hotel, Garden Bar has a panoramic view of the city from above, bringing a great experience while you enjoy a variety of dishes and top-notch drinks.}

^{- Address: No.141 Nguyen Hue Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1}

^{- Opening hours: 10am - 11pm} 

^{- Price: 200,000 - 440,000 VND / item ($8.62 - 19)}

^{2 - Carmen Bar}

^{If you want to experience a rhythmic nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City, this bar is the address that you cannot miss. Carmen is characterized by its vibrant Latin music, with many foreign singers performing on the stage, creating a joyful atmosphere.}

^{- Address: No.8 Ly Tu Trong Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1}

^{- Opening hours: 7pm - 1am}

^{- Price: 200,000 - 550,000 VND / item ($8.62 - 23.7)}

^{3 - Snuffbox}

^{Referring to hidden bars in Saigon, Snuffbox is a prominent name with an attractive menu including a variety of Western wines, beers, and cocktails in classic style. In addition, this bar also often has performances, ranging from live music, contemporary dance, to magic shows and extremely interesting speed dating programs.}

^{- Address: No.14 Ton That Dam Street, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1}

^{- Opening hours: 6pm - 3am}

^{- Price: 120,000 - 240,000 VND / item  ($5.17 - 10.34)}

^{IV - Saigon River Cruise: the answer to what to do in Ho Chi Minh at night}

^{Sitting on a cruise sailing along the Saigon River, enjoying dinner and sleeping in the waves, is one of the most memorable experiences in the nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City. Boarding the boat in the afternoon, you will be able to watch the wonderful sunset, seeing the sunlight gradually fade and the street lights begin to light up, reflecting on the river creating a romantic yet fanciful scene like a fairy tale. Each cruise will have its own distinctive features, giving you the chance to enjoy dinner with top-notch cuisine and drinks, folk dance and contemporary music performances.}

^{Saigon Princess Cruise}

^{- Price: 630,000 VND / person ($26.96)}

^{- Contact: 088 890 1068}

^{Indochina Queen Cruise}

^{- Price: 340,000 VND / person ($14.55)}

^{- Contact: 0888 024 240}

^{V - Experience the gentle nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City at Starlight Bridge}

^{Located in District 7, Starlight Bridge and Crescent Lake together is one of the most iconic symbols of the nightlife in Saigon. Walking along the bridge, you will have a feeling like immersing in the milky way thanks to the work of a system of colorful LED lights that shine brightly. The water gushing out from below deck also creates a shimmering scene, attracting many tourists to visit and take check-in pictures. You can go for a walk and sit on benches by the lake with friends, chat and admire the fanciful, poetic space.}

^{The above are just a few of the many interesting things to do and places to visit in Saigon, with options ranging from flashy, high-end, bustling, to casual, light-hearted or old-fashioned. To enjoy the best nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City, you should carefully research the information about what you want with Local Travel Idea. Hope that with our help, you will have wonderful and unforgettable experiences in Vietnam.}

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