Guidebook for Quận 4
Drinks & Nightlife
Bui Vien - Pham Ngu Lao (District 1)
Sort of like Bangkok’s Khao San road, the area of Pham Ngu Lao, and also Bui Vien Street, is the most famous budget backpacker district of Ho Chi Minh City.
Since this area is dominated by foreign backpackers and travelers, Pham Ngu Lao is also a big party nightlife area, and among the hostels are numerous bars, nightclubs, and massage parlors.
If you want to be right in the thick of the energy of Ho Chi Minh City, with plenty of restaurants (many international restaurants) and nightlife options, and just a short walk from the famous Ben Thanh Market.
453 locals recommend
Bui Vien Walking Street
Đường Bùi ViệnBui Vien - Pham Ngu Lao (District 1)
Sort of like Bangkok’s Khao San road, the area of Pham Ngu Lao, and also Bui Vien Street, is the most famous budget backpacker district of Ho Chi Minh City.
Since this area is dominated by foreign backpackers and travelers, Pham Ngu Lao is also a big party nightlife area, and among the hostels are numerous bars, nightclubs, and massage parlors.
If you want to be right in the thick of the energy of Ho Chi Minh City, with plenty of restaurants (many international restaurants) and nightlife options, and just a short walk from the famous Ben Thanh Market.
Sightseeing
You’re going to hear most about Ben Thanh Market.
But actually Binh Tay Market have better prices, be a more local experience, and overall to enjoy visiting it more than Ben Thanh.
Binh Tay Market is one of the major official markets, located in the Cholon area of Ho Chi Minh City, what is Chinatown.
It has a similar feel to it as Ben Thanh, and even many of the products that are sold – from clothes to food – are basically quite similar.
32 locals recommend
Bình Tây Market
57A Tháp MườiYou’re going to hear most about Ben Thanh Market.
But actually Binh Tay Market have better prices, be a more local experience, and overall to enjoy visiting it more than Ben Thanh.
Binh Tay Market is one of the major official markets, located in the Cholon area of Ho Chi Minh City, what is Chinatown.
It has a similar feel to it as Ben Thanh, and even many of the products that are sold – from clothes to food – are basically quite similar.