Discover Ho Chi Minh City at Night

According to travel agents, 80% of foreign tourists to Ho Chi Minh City to visit the “Saigon by night” (Saigon night) but most do not know where to go. And the Saigon night looking for entertainment, amusement also around only karaoke, pubs, coffee “box” stuffy.

Night market, shopping street gloomy

Three years ago, the city policy based model for night operation, but was not effective. Ky Hoa Night Market, District 10 (located on Cao Thang Long), has about 200 stalls selling clothes, shoes, hats, popular dishes – mostly workers, mainly to walk, admire the goods … away.

Nguyen Van Hai, the owner of a souvenir stall, said the new Saturday and Sunday crowds is often missed, especially the rainy day. Due to the narrow (1/2 of the Cao Thang), vehicles pretty much back and forth, it is not safe for people to walk. Meanwhile, dining and nightlife city near Cho Lon … disappeared.

When opened in late 2003, night markets Tran Dien and Cholon street food (Pham Van Don, Ward 5, District 5) neighbors from how much gloomy much. Electrical Tran now deserted road, lack of road lighting. Street food is only 4-5 consistent operation.

Pham Van Cong, in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street, said: “When opened fun, everyone wants to go, but again found nothing new, food and goods just outside so bored”. Ben Thanh night market better, thanks to the city center but also nothing special and attractive for Vietnam tours.

Night shopping street Luu Van Lang was born recently are “drowning” for items sold monotonous. Some major commercial centers such as Diamond Plaza, mall Tax, Parkson Plaza … open late but “cocoon”.

Nightlife

Dinh Quang Tuyen, instructors The company Travel Vidotour, for that, a long time visitors to Ho Chi Minh City at night mostly known to go to dinner and then to the hotel to sleep. While most travelers prefer the cultural performances and depth typical of Vietnam. We did not have the heart characterized as martial arts demonstrations, arts, theater performance centers have basically, system, or in-depth overview of the history and culture of Vietnam.

Master Ha Kim Vong (Tourism School Khoi Viet) comparison: Many countries around the world, the entertainment industry investment in theater (Theatrecal show business) is very strong, because it is big business with sales and play a role in the dissemination and development of the nation's elite. Major U.S. cities such as New York, San Francisco … has its unique parks.

Tiny country Singapore, but at night there are always dozens of performances dance, music in multiple locations with world-class play. The elaborately staged performances and to book tickets before you. Also in the City, such a “special” type of look come from?

Like night Saigon “brand” aims to create class entertainment center, make night entertainment technology. Vo Anh Tai, director of Saigontourist travel company, an idea: Why not make the 5 stars on the night with many advanced services to meet the needs of customers from dining, entertainment, recreation, shopping … for money? Many people said that the City Theatre, Peace, Ben Thanh … are polite address in Vietnam tour itinerary, can welcome international visitors to enjoy good art, the remaining problem is how to organize.

Besides, the upcoming ASEAN countries will use the same visa, transportation (road,) Continuous linking, the movement of water very easily, without the tourist product – including night entertainment – very attractive HCMC difficult to retain visitors staying longer. Luu Minh Hoang – international tour guide, said that Ho Chi Minh City needs to focus energy to a few outstanding points like Singapore have created “Night Safari” or Malaysia Genting Highlands …