EXTREMELY FUN PLACES IN DISTRICT 1
District 1 is famous as the center with many busy and crowded entertainment and shopping areas. If you plan to visit District 1, save some of these extremely interesting fun places in District 1 with Sazi!
Nguyen Hue Walking Street
When talking about fun places in District 1, the first thing to mention is Nguyen Hue walking street. This street is located right in the center of the district, has a length of 670m, a width of 64m and was put into operation on April 30, 2015.
Nguyen Hue Walking Street connects the City People’s Committee Headquarters with Bach Dang River wharf. With a modern, spacious design and many surrounding amenities, this is one of the places that attracts many tourists to visit.
Coming to Nguyen Hue walking street, you can take check-in photos with countless “Western” virtual living corners. Besides, around the walking street there are many interesting places and activities such as: Nguyen Hue bookstore, apartment building 42 Nguyen Hue with a series of super hot cafes, enjoying street snacks, or watching the flower street during Tet,…
Address: Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Nguyen Hue, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, City. Ho Chi Minh.
Opening hours: From Monday – Sunday.
Bui Vien West Street
If Hanoi has Ta Hien, then when coming to Ho Chi Minh you definitely cannot miss Bui Vien street. Every time night falls, this is the place that attracts countless foreign tourists as well as Saigon youth to come to have fun, eat and drink.
It can be said that this is the street that never sleeps in Saigon. Coming to Bui Vien, you will be immersed in the vibrant and bustling atmosphere, having fun until the end. You can go to pubs and bars to dance or swing to loud music, or simply sit and sip a beer, eat grilled squid and chat with friends right at the beer bars along the way. road.
Besides, Bui Vien West Street is also a place where visitors can enjoy attractive street performances such as fire dancing, violin performances, saxophone performances, etc. And don’t forget to take time to explore. Discover the cuisine along this street with grilled dishes, snails, snacks, or unique cafes only available here. This is also the area where many cheap Ho Chi Minh hotels are concentrated. You can also choose to book a room in this area for convenient travel, sightseeing, and dining during your journey.
Address: 50 – 82 Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, City. Ho Chi Minh
Opening hours: 19:00 – 02:00
Bitexco Tower
Known as a symbol of Ho Chi Minh City, the Bitexco building is one of the most famous entertainment spots in District 1. If you have the opportunity to travel to Ho Chi Minh, don’t forget to visit here. Bitexco Financial Tower is 269m high, 6,000 m2 wide and has a total of 68 floors. This is the first building with a helipad 191m above the ground in Vietnam.
Inside the Bitexco building is a large commercial center, home to all the famous fashion brands in the world such as: Charles & Keith, Pedro, Adidas, Topshop,… which will definitely make believers fall in love. I always love shopping.
Besides, visitors can also enjoy a variety of delicious Asian and European dishes or simply enjoy coffee and see Saigon from above. BestPrice suggests you some famous restaurants at Bitexco Financial Tower: Haidilao, Ootoya, Strata restaurant, Eon51 Fine Dining, EON Café, Elle Café,…
Most notably, the Bitexco building also has the Saigon Skydeck observatory on the 49th floor. The binocular system here will let you explore every corner of that city.
Address: Bitexco Financial Building, 7, 2 Hai Trieu, Ben Nghe, District 1, City. Ho Chi Minh.
Opening hours: 09:30 – 21:30 Monday – Sunday.
Fare:
– Adults: 200,000 VND/ticket.
– Children from 4-12 years old accompanied by an adult, elderly people over 65 years old, disabled people: 130,000 VND/ticket.
– Children under 4 years old are free (must be accompanied by an adult, number is limited).
Vincom Dong Khoi
With modern design and many integrated amenities, Vincom Dong Khoi has become a favorite shopping, cultural and entertainment address for the people here. Vincom Dong Khoi focuses on 250 famous domestic and foreign fashion brands. These include: Mango, FCUK, Coast, Runway, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Karen Millen,… In particular, the plus point for this shopping center is that it updates world fashion trends very quickly to serve consumers. .
Rich cuisine is also a plus point for Vincom Dong Khoi. There are restaurants here specializing in Asian, European, and American food. The food is diverse, from main dishes to snacks, cakes,… to meet all diners’ needs.
Address: No. 72 Le Thanh Ton, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, City. Ho Chi Minh.
Opening hours: 08:00 – 22:00
Giờ mở cửa: 08:00 – 22:00
Takashimaya
The extremely hot entertainment spot in District 1 that Sazi wants to suggest to you is Takashimaya. This shopping center attracts many visitors, especially young people. Like other shopping centers, there is also a shopping area with all kinds of items such as: high-end cosmetics, perfume, high-end fashion, branded shoe accessories, handbags, etc. Here There are also many promotions taking place so you can also stop by to get great deals.
When you’re tired of shopping, explore the cuisine here with a series of delicious dishes. These include: Hokkaido Cheese Tart, Azabusabo’s unique 2-compartment ice cream, or Thai, Korean, Japanese, Italian dishes,…
Not only that, Takashimaya also has many divine virtual living corners, just standing in and holding up the camera will have beautiful photos and colorful coffee chains, making young people extremely excited. In addition, there is also Centuryon Saigon&Center gym&yoga here, so it also attracts more people to visit.
Address: 92 – 94 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Ben Nghe, District 1, City. Ho Chi Minh.
Opening hours: 09:30 – 21:30 (Monday – Thursday) and 09:30 – 22:00 (Friday – Sunday, holidays).
Rubik Zoo
What’s there to do in District 1? If that is your concern, come immediately to Rubik Zoo. “New, unique, creative” would probably be the phrases to describe this amusement park. Rubik Zoo has an area of up to 5,000 m2, including 300 large and small stalls to help visitors freely have fun and shop.
This place is designed in the style of green space, close to nature, so it will be completely different from conventional shopping centers. The items in Rubik Zoo are mostly recycled materials arranged to form extremely strange shapes.
In addition, there is also a dining area, cafe and many other interesting games that you can participate in. If you love photography, don’t forget to visit the film studio and studio area here to save beautiful pictures.
Address: 1Bis Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Ben Nghe, District 1, City. Ho Chi Minh.
Opening hours: 17:00 – 22:00 daily.
Ticket price: Free.
Saigon Garden
True to its name, Saigon Garden impresses with its strange design when the entire outside of the building is covered with many types of trees. Saigon Garden consists of 4 floors, designed in a modern, youthful style. The ground floor includes fresh flower shops and cafes. The upper floors are clothing stores, restaurants, handmade souvenirs, etc.
Unlike other shopping centers, when you get inside you will feel like you are lost in a miniature “luxurious” shopping mall. The stores are built next to each other, with a walkway in the middle. On both sides of the road there are trees, stone benches, lampposts, etc. All of them have a modern style, creating a very new space for visitors.
Address: 99 Nguyen Hue, Ben Nghe, District 1, City. Ho Chi Minh.
Opening hours: 08:00 – 22:00
City post office
Going back in time, you can visit the city post office to check-in as well as explore a historical destination. This is one of the famous Ho Chi Minh City tourist destinations, attracting many tourists to visit. The city post office building has typical French architecture.
From outside, you will see a large clock placed in the middle, above the post office. Once inside, visitors will be able to admire the Gothic architecture and two historical maps of Saigon on both sides of the wall. Here you can also send postcards to relatives, collect stamps or buy souvenirs,…
Besides, some Ho Chi Minh tours also often bring tourists here to visit and explore. Therefore, if you do not have much experience traveling on your own, you can absolutely choose a package tour and come here.
Address: No. 2 Paris Commune, Ben Nghe, City. Ho Chi Minh
Opening hours: 07:00 – 19:00
September 23 Park
If you are too familiar with modern, bustling commercial centers and want to find a fun place in District 1 with more outdoor space, you can visit September 23 Park.
This place has a spacious, quiet and fresh space, so it is very suitable for you to come for a walk and have fun after stressful working hours. In addition, September 23 Park also has very convenient shopping centers and “underground” markets.
In particular, this is also the place where cultural and dining festivals of many countries around the world such as Thailand, China, India, etc. are regularly organized on weekends. Therefore, you can arrange to experience these exciting events at the park.
Address: 107 Pham Ngu Lao, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, City. Ho Chi Minh
Opening hours: 09:00 – 21:00
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