THE BEST PLACES FOR NIGHTLIFE IN VIETNAM
In recent years, Vietnam has emerged as a top tourist destination with beautiful scenery, rich culture, unique cuisine and friendly people. So it’s no surprise that you can find here the “cities that never sleep” – an indicator of nightlife in Vietnam, which has long been an integral part of tourism.
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Discovering nightlife would bring you incredibly wonderful experiences when traveling to Vietnam. There are still quite large differences in nightlife in Vietnam between regions, especially between urban and rural areas. In the countryside, people often get up early and spend the whole day farming, meeting and participating in village activities, so in the evening they would go to bed early. Moreover, because there are not too many entertainment areas, when the locals rest, they just gather at home and watch TV. Meanwhile, the system of entertainment centers, attractions and services is more developed in famous tourist cities in Vietnam in general. More and more tours and attractions combine and organize entertainment activities after 12pm, when people are more ready to spend.
1 – Hanoi – the best place to “enjoy” nightlife in Vietnam
As the capital of thousands of years of civilization, Hanoi always carries on its quiet and peaceful features, but at night this land seems to become more dynamic and youthful. Although there are not many bars or pubs, most of the available ones are quality and you can also find many other interesting places, especially around Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter.
Dong Xuan night market is one of the best Vietnamese nightlife – Source: Kenh14
On weekend evenings, the pedestrian street around Hoan Kiem Lake is full of people, filled with delicious street food, cultural activities and entertainment. In addition to traditional games, there are also many performing arts activities ranging from singing, dancing, magic, painting, etc. On some occasions, especially major holidays, there are concerts and carnivals organized by large organizations or the government.
Vietnam nightlife prices are generally so cheap that you can easily buy delicious food at roadside eateries if you feel thirsty or hungry after walking. Besides street food such as ice cream, sugarcane juice, and so on, you can also have a taste of the famous street beer culture of Vietnam by detouring to the Hanoi Old Quarter and visiting Bia Hoi junction.
2 – Ho Chi Minh City – the best place for nightlife in Vietnam
During daytime Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is already bustling and boisterous, but the excitement becomes even greater as it gets late, the city is covered in bright lights and full of entertainment activities that you will not be able to ignore. Traveling to Ho Chi Minh City, you will be mesmerized by the laughter and conversation echoing throughout the streets, from bars, nightclubs to sidewalk beer shops, of people pouring into the street ready to pull an all-nighter.
Bui Vien street at night – Source: Thecitylane
Saigon is considered the best place for nightlife in Vietnam because of the variety of experiences, from the luxury of high-end bars and clubs, to the cheapness and casualty of street shops. One of the favorite nightlife attractions that you should not miss is Nguyen Hue Walking Street, where you can enjoy many free street art performances, especially water music and light shows.
It is also easy to spot many street vendors selling snacks such as bingsu, mixed rice paper, grilled rice paper, fruit salad, etc. Meanwhile, Bui Vien Backpacker Street is another tourist center of the city, famous as Beer Street, attracting a lot of foreigners who come to drink beer and enjoy the crowded atmosphere.
3 – Hoi An – ideal place to experience a calm nightlife in Vietnam
Flower garlands and coloured lanterns in Hoi An – Source: Ruxat
Belonging to Quang Nam Province, Hoi An ancient town has always carried a nostalgic look, bringing silence at the loudest times, so it’s not surprising that the nightlife here is also strangely peaceful. Once night falls, Hoi An is lit up again by lanterns of all shapes and colors, reminiscent of a used-to-be bustling trading center.
This is the best time for you to walk around the old streets, immerse yourself in the poetic space, visit Nguyen Hoang night market and try Hoi An cuisine, with unique drinks and dishes such as Cao Lau, Quang noodles. Besides boating, another meaningful activity you can try on Hoai river is releasing flower lanterns, which carry your wishes, making the river look like glowing in the dark.
4 – Visit Danang City to experience a dynamic nightlife in Vietnam
Danang City harbors a modern beauty with many interesting and high-class entertainment sites. At night, this city is as bright as day, covered in lights, from the streets, the beaches to the ship wharfs, the bridges on the rivers such as Dragon Bridge, Thuan Phuoc Bridge,… Opening both day and night, Asia Park is a leading amusement park with many different areas with many attractive games, especially Sun Wheel, which lets you admire the whole sparkling city from above.
Danang is an ideal city to explore Vietnam nightlife – Source: Kim Lien
Meanwhile, to feel the most clearly about the culture of Da Nang, you must definitely visit the night markets and enjoy a lot of delicious dishes at surprisingly cheap prices. Other fascinating experiences in this charming city can be mentioned as setting up beach parties and immersing yourself in glamorous bars near the beach of My Khe, listed in the top 6 most attractive ones globally by a famous magazine – Forbes in 2005.
5 – Nha Trang City
A panoramic view of Nha Trang at night – Source: Nicolas Ma
Carrying the common features of Vietnamese nightlife, especially the coastal cities, Nha Trang possesses large beaches sparkling in the dark, bustling night markets and busy streets filled with bars and nightclubs. However, there are also many interesting places that you must definitely visit, including the water music performance area at Vinpearl Land. Usually starting at 7pm and 8pm, the shimmering and brilliant performances are a complex mixture of sound, light, fire and water.
If you want a unique experience about Vietnam nightlife, board a night squid fishing boat and enjoy fresh squid dishes on the spot will not disappoint you. To have a safe trip, you should pay attention to things such as keeping an eye on your belongings in case of pickpockets, not drinking underage, or staying away from drugs. Hopefully the above will help you experience the nightlife in Vietnam in the most pleasant and comfortable way.
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