Bustling street for foreigners in HCM City

February 02, 2018 | 15:56
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Located in downtown HCM City, Bui Vien is known as foreigners’ street. The 1,400m-long street is well organised with stalls selling a wide variety of goods to meet the diversified demands of visitors.
bustling street for foreigners in hcm city
Bui Vien street is popular among foreign backpackers and recommended by the Lonely Planet travel guide book for its numerous hotels, restaurants, stores, bars, café, and tourists services. It has been a favourite rendezvous for young Saigonians and foreign tourists.
bustling street for foreigners in hcm city
Bui Vien pedestrian street is a good destination for visitors to Ho Chi Minh City. It is open from 7:00 pm to 2:00 am at the weekend.
bustling street for foreigners in hcm city
Art performances at the weekend please locals and visitors. There are stages at both ends of the street where Vietnamese and foreign artists perform and directly interact with the audiences.
bustling street for foreigners in hcm city
Traditional classical opera (tuong) is performed on the street.
bustling street for foreigners in hcm city
Ao dai (traditional long dress) show on the walking street.
bustling street for foreigners in hcm city
The walking street lures a lot of visitors at night.
bustling street for foreigners in hcm city
Cuisine is a must-try feature of Bui Vien where visitors can find dishes from all over the world with a host of eateries, bars and restaurants from ordinary to luxurious.
bustling street for foreigners in hcm city
Visitors can taste grilled chevon, beef, chicken and seafood, Vietnamese local specialties such as Pho, Quang noodles and Hue beef noodles, or Indian, Korean, Mexican, Thai or French foods.
bustling street for foreigners in hcm city
Shopping on the walking street.
bustling street for foreigners in hcm city
The street has about 20 alleys leading to other streets.(Photo: VNA) A beer stall.
bustling street for foreigners in hcm city

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