Backpackers in Hanoi tend to congregate near the Old Quarter. Near this historic district, just off Hoan Kiem Lake, is an area full of bars, restaurants, cafes, and hostels called Ta Hien, or simply, Beer Street. Most of the backpackers can be found socializing on Beer Street. If you’re eager to meet some fellow tourists and engage in some English conversation, then head …
3 Rowdy Streets in Saigon’s Backpacker District
There are three notable streets in the backpackers’ area of Ho Chi Minh City - Phan Ngu Lao Street, De Tham Street, and Bui Ven Street. All of these streets intersect in an H-shape, and it's where you’ll find the majority of backpackers and establishments catering to their respective needs, like nightlife, hostels and cheap eats. Backpacking in Ho Chi Minh City brings a huge …
Ho Chi Minh’s Infamous Bui Vien Walking Street
Bui Vien Street is well-known in Ho Chi Minh City due to its status as a hub for backpackers and party-going tourists. Perhaps no other street in Vietnam is met with such polarization as this one. Some see Bui Vien Street as an exhilarating concoction of hedonistic stimuli whilst others look down upon it with disgust and disdain. No matter which side of the fence you find …
Hoi An Night Market
Hoi An’s famous night market has cultivated a reputation as one of the Vietnam's finest. Situated in front of the meandering Thu Bon River, this 300-meter stretch of stalls, shops, and food outlets will keep you occupied for hours. The Hoi An Night Market can be found on Nguyễn Hoàng Street and is only a short walk away from the city’s famous Bridge of Lights. The market’s …
Nga Bay Ly Thai To – HCMC
Located in Saigon's District 10, Nga Bay Ly Thai To (Ngã Bảy Lý Thái Tổ) is a historical landmark meaning 7 ways to go. So this is where 7 streets intersect at one of Ho Chi Minh's bustling traffic circles. This roundabout features a round island in the center, with the intersection of four roads: Ngo Gia Tu, Dien Bien Phu, Ly Thai To, Le Hong Phong. This create 6 turns, …
Me Linh Square – HCMC
Me Linh Square lies near the Saigon River and offers a relaxing alternative to the congested life of Ho Chi Minh City. An ideal place for a quick pit-stop, the area is well-shaded, lined with gardens, and is subject to a refreshing river breeze. The centerpiece of Me Linh Square is a statue of the 13th-century military general Tran Hung Dao (1228-1300), who is still regarded …
Cholon (Chinatown) – Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh’s Chinatown, Cholon, is the largest and most historic in the entire country as well as the largest in the world by area. Located 11km west of the city center in District 5, Cholon’s origins can be traced as far back as 1778. Constructed with wealth, the neighborhood is now a popular tourist destination in HCMC. At the center of Cholon is the Bình Tây Market, …
Little Japan – Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese cities have always had a pinch of Japanese influence, but there is one area in Ho Chi Minh City that may cause you to think you've been transported overseas known as Little Japan. Also referred to as JapantownSaigon or Little Tokyo, its narrow construction, dazzling street art, and a plethora of food and entertainment outlets, make it a highly visited area both day …
Nguyen Hue Street – HCMC
Ho Chi Minh City’s Nguyen Hue Street may not be an architectural masterpiece, but it’s certainly one of the city’s most exciting destinations. Found in the District 1 area, the street covers an area of over 2,000 feet and is bookended by the People’s Committee on one side and the flowing Saigon River on another. History This once-ordinary street began life as a meandering …