Nguyen Hue Walking Street has become a vibrant symbol of Saigon, attracting a large number of locals and tourists. This place is not only a public space but also a cultural, entertainment, and culinary center, especially bustling when night falls.
1. Nguyen Hue Walking Street – A Must-Visit Destination in Saigon
Located right in the heart of District 1, Nguyen Hue Walking Street stretches over 670m, 64m wide, connecting Ben Bach Dang Park with the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee headquarters. With an investment of up to 430 billion VND, after more than 8 years of operation, it has become a familiar entertainment destination for Saigon residents and tourists. Especially on weekends or holidays, the number of people flocking here increases dramatically, creating an extremely bustling atmosphere.
According to statistics from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport, approximately 3,300 people walk on Nguyen Hue Walking Street on weekdays and 6,600 people on weekends. Nguyen Hue Flower Street during Tet Quy Mao 2023 reached a record of about 1.2 million visitors.
Statue of Ho Chi Minh at night on Nguyen Hue Walking Street, overlooking the Saigon River
2. How to Get to Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Nguyen Hue Walking Street is located in the city center, so getting here is quite convenient.
- Ride-hailing services: You can easily book ride-hailing services (car or motorbike) to get to the walking street. Note that during rush hours, traffic can be heavy, causing travel time to be longer.
- Bus: Bus routes number 3, 4, 124, 152, 19, and 93 all have stops near Nguyen Hue Walking Street. However, you need to walk a little further to reach the walking street.
- TNGO public bicycle: Along the walking street, there are TNGO public bicycle stations, making it easy for you to move between entertainment spots. The rental price is about 5,000 VND for 30 minutes and 10,000 VND for 60 minutes.
- Motorbike: You can rent a motorbike at accommodations or park your motorbike at parking lots around the walking street for about 10,000 VND/bike.
Parking near Nguyen Hue Walking Street:
- Kumho Building: 39 Le Duan
- Vincom A Building (Le Thanh Ton): 35 Le Thanh Ton
- Thi Sach – Dong Du sidewalk
- Sofitel Plaza Hotel: 17 Le Duan
- Behind the City Theater: 7-9 Lam Son Street
- Ton Duc Thang – Nguyen Huu Canh sidewalk
- Next to 117-121 Nguyen Hue
Renting a public bicycle (TNGO) on Nguyen Hue Walking Street
3. Exploring Nguyen Hue Walking Street at Night: What to Eat, What to Do?
At night, Nguyen Hue Walking Street puts on a new look, more brilliant and vibrant than ever. Here are some activities you shouldn’t miss when you come here:
3.1. Strolling and Taking Photos on the Walking Street
Nguyen Hue Walking Street at night is a wonderful outdoor “studio” with countless beautiful photo angles. The spacious, airy space, decorated with a sparkling lighting system and unique architectural works, creates an extremely impressive scene.
People taking photos at night on Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Saigon
3.2. Explore Apartment Building 42 Nguyen Hue
Apartment Building 42 Nguyen Hue is an unmissable destination when visiting the walking street. This building is a complex of cafes, restaurants, and fashion stores with a classic style. With its unique architecture, Apartment Building 42 Nguyen Hue is a familiar check-in spot for young people.
Exterior of Apartment Building 42 Nguyen Hue, a popular spot with cafes and shops
3.3. Enjoying Coffee with a View
Around the walking street, there are many cafes with balconies offering beautiful views. You can vừa sip your drink, vừa watch people passing by and feel the vibrant pace of Saigon nightlife. Some suggestions for you:
- Buihaus Cafe: 7th Floor – 42 Nguyen Hue
- Boo Coffee: 9th Floor – 42 Nguyen Hue
- Sai Gon Oi: 5th Floor – 42 Nguyen Hue
- She Terrace: 1st Floor – 42 Nguyen Hue
- Partea – English Tea Room: 4th Floor – 42 Nguyen Hue
Outdoor seating at Boo Coffee in Apartment 42 Nguyen Hue, overlooking the walking street
3.4. Enjoying Street Music Performances
At night, Nguyen Hue Walking Street becomes more lively than ever with street music performances. Young people bring unique performances, from gentle acoustic to lively music, attracting a large audience.
Street musicians performing for a crowd on Nguyen Hue Walking Street at night
Crowd enjoying a street music performance on Nguyen Hue Walking Street
3.5. Street Food Paradise
When you come to Nguyen Hue Walking Street, you cannot miss the opportunity to enjoy attractive street snacks. This place gathers many famous milk tea shops such as Phuc Long, Boo Coffee, or Slow and Chill Coffee, along with countless familiar street foods such as banh trang nuong (grilled rice paper), banh trang tron (mixed rice paper), bap xao (stir-fried corn), animal-shaped ice cream, bingsu, smoothies,…
Banh Trang Nuong (Vietnamese pizza) being cooked on Nguyen Hue Walking Street
3.6. Panoramic City View from Saigon Skydeck
From the Saigon Skydeck observatory on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower, you can admire the sparkling panoramic view of the city at night.
Night view of Saigon cityscape from Saigon Skydeck observation deck
3.7. Saigon City Tour by Double-Decker Bus
If you want to explore Saigon fully, experience a city tour by double-decker bus. The bus will take you through famous landmarks of the city such as Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Reunification Palace,…
Red double-decker Saigon city tour bus (Hop-on Hop-off)
4. Tips for Visiting Nguyen Hue Walking Street
- If you are new to Saigon, combine visiting Nguyen Hue Walking Street with other tourist attractions in the city.
- Ask about parking fees and closing times in advance to avoid trouble.
- The walking street is usually very crowded in the evening, so you should be careful to protect your personal belongings.
- Don’t forget to bring a fully charged phone to freely check-in!
Ho Chi Minh City Hall (People’s Committee Building) at the end of Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Nguyen Hue Walking Street at night is an attractive destination with many fun, entertainment, and culinary activities. Come here to experience the vibrant pace of Saigon and discover the interesting things this place has to offer.