Before becoming a walking street, Bui Vien Street has been known as a backpacker area due to the large number of tourists coming here mainly from Western countries and is a "playground" place exclusively for young Saigoners. The street, which is already bustling, is even more busier and crowded.
1. Introduction to Bui Vien Walking Street
Bui Vien Walking Street is a famous and extremely bustling playground for Saigon youth. The street is about 850m long, located on Bui Vien Street, intersecting with De Tham, Pham Ngu Lao and Do Quang Dau streets, in Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
In the past, this place was known to people as "International Crossroads" - the area of 5 roads around the Workers' Theater and was a familiar destination for domestic and foreign journalists. Over a long period of silence after the country's reunification, the neighborhood has gradually revived and became a destination that attracts many tourists from all over the world.
Under the colorful lights mixed with vibrant music melodies, coming to Bui Vien Walking Street, you will surely have wonderful experiences of the unique bustling and lively atmosphere of Saigon at night.
2. Ideal time to walk around Bui Vien Walking Street
Bui Vien Walking Street will open from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m the next day on weekends (Saturday and Sunday), and vehicles will be banned from De Tham to Bui Vien and Bui Vien to Do Quang Dau streets for serve entertainment activities, Saigon residents and tourists here.
Therefore, if you want to visit Bui Vien Street, it is best to go on weekend evenings. At that time, the walking street was lit up and the atmosphere was also more bustling with tourists from many different countries. In addition, on weekends, there are often many different types of art, as well as many delicious dishes and unique new entertainment venues.
3. Attractive leisure activities at Bui Vien Walking Street
3.1. Exciting performance on the sidewalk or on the road
When coming here, visitors can't be not surprised by the bustling scene at the place considered the developing shiphead of the southern key economic region.
Bui Vien Walking Street at night is a street that does not sleep because it frequently takes place busy and bustling shopping and entertainment activities.
If you are a genuine traveler, you should not miss the unique and enjoyable entertainment experiences at Bui Vien Walking Street on weekends. The artistic performances of many street artists, the sound of people talking happily, and the vibrant sounds of bars and pubs on the street have created the picture of modern streets.
3.2. Organize folk games
Not only is it the modernity of busy streets, Bui Vien Walking Streets is also a performance spot chosen by many artists to organize folk games such as mandarin square capturing, skipping rope, etc. This has helped foreign tourists better understand Vietnamese culture and people.
3.3. Music festival
Music is the emotional connection between the artist and listeners at Bui Vien Walking Street. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy performances ranging from the international music stage scale, to folk music. In addition, foreign tourists can also exchange and enjoy music here.
4. Bui Vien Walking Street Food Paradise
The special feature that makes many people nostalgic about Bui Vien street is not only because of the bustling atmosphere, but also because of many delicious and attractive foods.
This is considered a quite unique spot on Bui Vien Walking Street. Restaurants and sidewalks stalls are interwoven together for diners to freely choose. If you don't like the indoor space, you can go to the sidewalk and watch Saigon streets at night, the quality of the food does not decrease. The dishes served at Bui Vien are always highly praised.
There are a variety of snacks, all kinds suitable for teenagers, such as mixed rice paper, smoothies, lemon tea, fruits, ice cream, etc. there are many choices. Not only Vietnamese but also foreign tourists enjoy it.
Bui Vien Walking Street is a popular tourist destination not only for Vietnamese tourists, but also for international visitors in recent times. So, come here at least once to feel the vibrant atmosphere with exciting activities and unique cuisine. This place promises to be a destination to help you relieve the fatigue and anxiety in daily life. Let's be part of the Bui Vien at night!
