Bui Vien Walking Street

If you want to discover a different site of Saigon with vibrant bars, unique art street performances, and the cultural intersection, then Bui Vien Walking Street is the ideal destination. This is a famous tourist area, especially attracting foreign travelers and those who love the night party atmosphere. Let's explore the interesting things on this non-sleep street with Asia King Travel! 

The main gate of Bui Vien Walking Street. Source: Bia Tuoi 

Location 

Bui Vien Walking Street is located in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The street is about 850m long, located on Bui Vien Street, intersecting with De Tham Street, Pham Ngu Lao Street and Do Quang Dau Street. 

This walking street is a non-sleep place with many activities. Source: Acnos Hotel

How to get there

If you start from other destinations, you can choose these means of transport to get to Ho Chi Minh City before moving to the walking street.

• Airplane: This is the fastest and also the most comfortable vehicle. There are many international flights which fly straight to Ho Chi Minh City. After landing at the airport, you can book a taxi or public transport to get to the walking street. You can follow the main direction of Hoang Van Thu - Nguyen Van Troi - Nam Ky Khoi Nghia streets and it will take about 30 to 45 minutes depending on the traffic situation. 
• Train: You can book a ticket to get on the Thong Nhat train straight to Saigon Station. This is a suitable choice for those who love to admire the landscape along the length of Vietnam. After arriving in Ho Chi Minh City, you can get on a taxi or a bus to get to the walking street.

When you get into the center of Saigon, there are many convenient ways to go to that place. 

• Taxi/ technology vehicle: If your starting point is from the central areas of Ho Chi Minh City, you can book a taxi or technology car to Bui Vien Walking Street in about 5 to 10 minutes, the cost might range from 30,000 VND to 70,000 VND depending on the moving distance.
• Bus: There are many bus routes, such as numbers 02, 53, 56, and 93, which have stops near the street area. After getting off the bus, you can walk a few hundred meters more to reach this place. 
• Motorbike: If you drive your motorbike, you can follow the direction of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street - Tran Hung Dao Street - De Tham Street, then park your vehicle at the parking lots at the beginning of Bui Vien Street, and you need to pay a fee of about 10,000 VND to  20,000 VND. However, the street prohibits vehicles on weekends from 7 pm to 2 am, so you should park your motorbikes early.

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History 

In the old days, Bui Vien was just a normal street, but thanks to its location near the center and the development of tourism, it quickly became the "Western Quarter" of Saigon - a favorite destination of many foreign visitors. In 2017, the street was officially planned as a walking street on the weekends, attracting a large number of tourists.

This walking street is one of the most vibrant places in Ho Chi Minh City. Source: VinWonders

Best time to visit

Bui Vien Walking Street is open from 7 pm to 2 am the following day on weekends (Saturday and Sunday). The street is the most bustling in the evening, especially from 8 pm to dawn. If you want to experience the most vibrant atmosphere, you should visit this place on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. 

Activities to join 

Exploring the bars and pubs

This walking street is famous for a series of bars and pubs with unique spaces and good music such as The View Rooftop Bar, Corner Sky Bar or Sahara Beer Club. This is an ideal meeting place for those who love a party and immerse themselves in the hot music melodies.

The bustling atmosphere in a bar of the Western Quarter. Source: CHILL Vietnam

Watching the street performances

When the outdoor activities on the street start, there are many street artists performing circus acts, fire dances, portrait paintings, or singing. Those interesting activities create a colorful picture with a full of artistic space. Coming here, visitors will feel the rhythm of the night life in the center of Saigon. 

People enjoy the interesting street activities. Source: Bao Thanh Nien

Meeting the international visitors

Because Bui Vien Walking Street is known as the "Western Quarter”, so with the presence of many foreign tourists, this is an ideal place to expand your social circle, exchange cultures, and learn new things from international friends.

Meeting other people is a great chance to make new friends. Source: Bao Thanh Nien

Food to try

Stir–fried dried cuttlefish 

This is a familiar snack of Saigon people, especially popular in Bui Vien Walking Street. The dried squid is rolled thinly, then fried with fish sauce and green onions, creating a rich and delicious flavor. When tasting it, you will feel the harmonious flavor of the crunchiness of the squid and the characteristic salty-sweet taste of fish sauce, making the dish an ideal choice when hanging out with your friends.

This is a familiar snack with Saigon people that you should try. Source: Quan Chi Toi

BBQ dishes

On this walking street, BBQ restaurants attract travelers with a variety of skewers and fresh seafood. The ingredients are marinated with special spices, then grilled on a charcoal grill, creating an attractive smell. Coming here and enjoying, you will feel the natural sweetness of meat and seafood, mixed with the spices and the typical charred taste of grilled dishes, making an interesting culinary experience.

The BBQ dishes from the restaurants in the walking street will make you feel satisfied. Source: Dulich3mien

Grilled sweet snails  

Grilled sweet snails with green onion oil is one of the favorite snacks of many tourists when coming to this place. Fresh snails are cleaned, then grilled with green onion oil and roasted peanuts, creating a savory flavor. When eating this dish, you will feel the crunchiness of the snails, mixed with the fatty taste of onion oil and a little bit of peanuts, making the dish the perfect choice for an evening with your friends.

This is a good dish for friend's evening on the street. Source: Dao Hai San

Conclusion

Bui Vien Walking Street is not only one of the most vibrant entertainment destinations in Saigon but also a place where culture, cuisine and people from all over the world converge. Visit this street to have a non-sleep experience with Asia King Travel!

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