Ho Chi Minh City Nightlife - Saigon Nightlife Tours - South Vietnam Tours

Ho Chi Minh city or so-called Sai Gon is considered Vietnam's largest tourist center, each year it welcomes about 4-5 million international visitors and tens of millions of domestic tourists. Saigon is no shortage of famous attractions, beautiful architecture but in the evening, in Saigon, what visitors can play, what to see? If you are wondering what to play in the evening, let Viet Fun Travel show you the most interesting things about Ho Chi Minh tours nightlife that you shouldn’t miss out.
 

Ho Chi Minh city - The non-sleeping City

If anyone has come to Saigon, then you will never forget the pace of life, the hustle and bustle of the restless streets of this land. Not only during the day but also at night, Saigon never sleeps. Therefore, when traveling to Saigon, do not worry about "Playing at night" in Saigon.

If you are a fan of art and theater, Saigon Opera House is the place you should never miss. Here, it is a place to organize professional theater performances such as drama performances, reformed performances, ballet, national dance, ethnicity, Opera for all domestic and foreign art troupes. In addition, this is also the stage for impressive fashion shows, attracting even near and far tourists.
Or when the night falls, you can join your friends in Pham Ngu Lao street, often called Backpacker Street. This is the noisiest and busiest place in the city at night for foreign tourists. If you’re craving for a bird-eye’s view of Ho Chi Minh City, you can visit Bitexco, which is considered the heart of Saigon. At a height of 262m, you can enjoy the panoramic view while enjoying a cup of coffee or tasting your dinner.



In addition, you can go for a walk on Nguyen Hue walking street, have a dance in bars, beer clubs, visit Ben Thanh night market, or enjoy street food which is found everywhere in Saigon. And there is one special thing you should not skip is to watch the water puppet show.
 

Not watching a water puppet show means not coming to Vietnam

Vietnam water puppet show is unique folk art. It is said that "Not watching a water puppet show means not coming to Vietnam." Water puppet show originates from the wet rice agriculture in the Northern Delta region where skilled artisans used puppets to describe the daily life of farmers. Through the art of water puppetry, visitors could understand the culture of the village community and the spiritual life of Vietnamese people. That is why water puppet show is an indispensable program for tourists travelling to Vietnam. Watching this performance can help you get rid of your busy life and enrich your soul with unforgettable moments.


 

Dinning along Saigon river - An unforgettable experience

Saigon River is as soft as a silk strip winding around the city, which creates a unique impression for visitors. In the evening the river becomes more sparkling and charming thanks to the reflection from the lights of high-rise buildings. Visitors can board a  cruise parked along the river and enjoy a lavish dinner full of Saigon's specialties. Once the cruise gently leaves the harbor and sails along the river, you will feel the cool air blowing from the river and observe a very different Saigon at night. The cruise along with modern buildings behind it creates a scene like Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong.



Currently there are quite a number of dinning services on board in Saigon; however, Viet Fun travel highly recommend travelers choose the services offered by Indochina Junk Cruise or Bonsai Dinner Cruise because the dinner menu on these 2 ships features a variety of many dishes not only from Vietnam but also from countries around the world. They are made by professional chefs who have many years of experience working in famous restaurants in Ho Chi Minh city. In addition, these cruises also offer compelling performances of folk songs and traditional music, which has received enthusiastic cheers and tremendously favoured from international travelers.
 

Indochina Junk Cruise - French feelings in Vietnam

Indochina Junk Cruise is a ship designed with ancient features from the French colonial time, and with romantic charm of classic wood colors. However, it is also very luxurious and sparkling. Dinning on Indochina Junk Cruise, you will absolutely experience many new things in a cool evening space in Saigon. Not only try delicious dishes but also you will have the opportunity to enjoy the special music and dance performances with Vietnamese - Cham - Hoa - Khmer characteristics ... and more. Along with that are moments of silence, when you listen to the sound of the waves crashing on the side of the ship, watching the sparkling scenery along the banks of the river moving with the waves.

Cruise Dinner Bonsai - the symbol of Vietnamese handicraft industry

This is a cruise ship that with its elegant design, has been rated by the prestigious Australian Traveller as one of the must-try things when you come to Saigon. The cruise especially focuses on using indigenous craft materials and crafting techniques. All design details are a work of art. Especially, when going on board this cruise, you can both enjoy the food while watching the live cooking demonstration of talented chefs.



Every night, a 6-member Vietnamese and Filipino band will perform traditional melodies with special cover version. The highlight of the show is the Vietnamese Lithophone - a musical instrument arranged from many stones of different shapes and sizes. These stones are all collected from the mountains of the Southern Central and South-West regions of Vietnam. You will surely give them a standing ovation when listening to those wonderful melodies from the Vietnamese Lithophone.

Explore Ho Chi Minh nightlife with Viet Fun Travel

Is there anything better than spending a wonderful evening with your loved ones watching a water puppet show to learn about the spiritual and cultural life of Vietnamese people, subsequently enjoying the delicious food, watching the musical art performance from professional artists in an airy space, and see the beautiful, fanciful, wonderful beauty of Saigon at night? This is considered one of the most unique tours that tourists should not miss if coming to Saigon.  Following are tours operated by Viet Fun Travel which tourists can consider:

• Indochina Junk Dinner Cruise Ho Chi Minh City
• Water Puppet Show and Dinner on Indochina Junk Cruise at Saigon
• Bonsai Dinner Cruise on Saigon River

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