Sometimes, when you go to a new place, all you want is going to explore specific attractions, get to recommended entertaining places and join in inspiring activities in this location.
Regarding Ho Chi Minh City, people are always thinking about the skyscapes, modern buildings, the fast pace of life, etc.
But this city also has another beauty at night that people sometimes ignore it. Hope that after reading this article, you can have another point of view about this city to have unforgettable nightlife in Ho Chi Minh.
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is a perfect place for you to do it, especially in the evenings. If you are wondering what to do and what the best places to enjoy the best experiences of nightlife in Ho Chi Minh are?
- Have Fresh Beer on Pham Ngu Lao and Bui Vien Street
- Get a Cocktail at a Rooftop Bar
- Try Your Luck at A Casino
- Cruise along Saigon River
- Chill out Ben Thanh Night Market
- Have Fun in Apocalypse Now
- Watch Live Music at Bars
- Go to Overnight Coffee Shops
- Watch a Show at Saigon Opera House
- Dine Along the Streets
- Let Loose At a NightClub
- Go for a Night Drive
1. Have Fresh Beer on Pham Ngu Lao and Bui Vien Street
Fresh beer, aka Bia Hoi in Vietnamese, is a type of draught beer in Vietnam.
This drink is loved by residents in the north of Vietnam. And the same goes for locals in Ho Chi Minh City, a southern city.
Along Pham Ngu Lao Street in District 1, the scene of drinking beer is so popular.
There are so many places for locals and tourists alike to enjoy this drink in Saigon, from high-quality restaurants, night clubs, pubs to street food stalls, so it is not surprising that you will easily see both foreigners and local Vietnamese enjoying the fresh beer on the streets.
When it comes to Saigon nightlife, Bui Vien street and Pham Ngu Lao Street in District 1 are “heaven” for foreigners.
With so many bars, pubs, clubs along the street, you can enjoy your own trip totally in a night.
2. Get a Cocktail at a Rooftop Bar
Standing at the rooftop of a skyscraper, taking a selfie picture with your friends or relatives, and enjoying the panorama of the whole scene are activities giving the most exciting feelings for experiencers.
And this experience will be more interesting in the evening. In Ho Chi Minh City, there are so many places that can satisfy your needs.
3. Try Your Luck at A Casino
Nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City brings a wonderful experience with rooftop bars, nightclubs, beers, etc. and casinos.
Why not? Although gamers are playing on computer screens, the services and hospitality of casinos can make you think differently.
This will be one of the most exciting moments in your life.
4. Cruise along Saigon River
Sai Gon River in Ho Chi Minh City, like Huong River in Hue City, is a must-visit for all visitors when being in the city.
The river is flanked by both modern buildings and rural villages.
For a new visitor, cruising along the river, especially at night, is the best way to enjoy the beauty of the whole city.
If you have more time, the tours connecting to Cu Chi Tunnel are the best choices.
5. Chill out Ben Thanh Night Market
Opening Hours: after 18:00 every day
Address: Le Loi, Ben Thanh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh
Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City is a symbol and one of the most famous places where you can buy almost anything you want.
You can exchange your needs with the vendors from sunrise to sunset every day.
The morning market often starts at 6 am and the night market is slower.
For the officers or low-income workers, the night market is along Phan Boi Chau Street and becomes a popular place from 19:00 until 24:00.
The price is not fixed at all, so you must bargain with the sellers to have a good price.
6. Have Fun in Apocalypse Now
Opening Hours: 7:00 pm – 04:00 am every day
Address: 2B-C-F Thi Sach, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Apocalypse Now Ho Chi Minh is a famous and must-visit bar as well as a dance club in the center of District 1.
Built from 1991, this bar and dance club gives the customers a variety of drinks such as wines, cocktails, beers, etc. You can have a price off when you come here at happy hours (8 pm -10 pm daily).
Unlike the other clubs in Ho Chi Minh, this opens until 4 am and female DJs here are so beautiful and sexy.
They can dance and sing pop, rock, jazz, etc. However, the price here is so much higher than other clubs and bars.
But, the quality of service and drink in this place can satisfy the most fastidious people.
7. Watch Live Music at Bars
Nightlife in Ho Chi Minh is so different from its beauty in the morning.
If you want to know more about the difference in this city, live music bars or clubs can help you experience the whole nightlife beauty. Five recommended music bars below can be useful for you.
8. Go to Overnight Coffee Shops
If you are a new visitor who wants to explore the beauty of Saigon at night or a busy worker wants to have a peaceful atmosphere to enjoy, the following cafe shops with 24/7 service with high-speed wifi can be useful for all of you.
9. Watch a Show at Saigon Opera House
In a modern city like Saigon, everything belonging to old traditions, including folk stories, cultural shows, folk songs are becoming exciting to the visitors. Live culture shows are among of them.
Most of live performances are organized at Saigon Opera House, a must-visit for all visitors. The tickets here are sold from 9 am to 4:30 pm.
10. Dine Along the Streets
In Saigon, street food is one of the most interesting things for tourists to experience at night.
You can buy so much delicious food and drinks at a cheap price. The guide below can help you find out your favorite dishes.
11. Let Loose At a NightClub
Letting loose after a hard day’s work and also on weekends is something that most of us would love to do.
There is no better place to do such things than in nightclubs. whether you are looking for a place to relax whilst enjoying some drinks, to listen to some live music, or dance your night away without being judged, then you have more than enough options to do in nightclubs in Ho Chi Minh City.
12. Go for a Night Drive
For a local person or a new visitor, driving a motorbike to the main roads of the city is a fantastic experience to do at night.
At this time, the streets are not crowded and the wind in the air can make you feel relaxed.
At night, the parks in the city are all open, so people can come and do everything they want.
Or if you want to explore the best places in the city in the evening, driving is a good choice.