Contrary to the bustling atmosphere at the weekend, the streets of Ho Chi Minh City on May 30 were quieter after many Covid-19 cases in the community were announced. Many streets in the center of Ho Chi Minh City such as Dong Khoi, Le Duan, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Nguyen Du, Hai Ba Trung… were empty. Le Duan Street (District 1) The corners of the central streets of Ho Chi Minh City no longer have the vibrant rhythm of daily life Nguyen Hue pedestrian street (District 1) has been temporarily closed to prevent the Covid-19 epidemic. Nguyen Van Binh book street has also been closed, the entrances are all equipped with tables and chairs, flower beds, and barricades. The area in front of Notre Dame Cathedral on weekends is often crowded with people to visit, today also very few people. Turtle Lake is quiet, no longer the familiar image of students who come here every weekend. Many streets in the city are empty Nguyen Huu Canh Street, even at rush hour, is empty of traffic Cay Go overpass (District 6), an important intersection at the western gateway of Ho Chi Minh City, is no longer crowded as usual. Vo Van Kiet Boulevard is a lifeline of traffic, connecting the two ends of the Northeast – Southwest of the city, but there are few cars on weekends, a very rare image compared to weekdays. A restaurant on Nguyen Trai Street (District 1) only sells takeaways, and at the same time keeps a distance of 2 meters from customers according to the requirements of the authorities.

Contrary to the fun atmosphere and many cultural activities on International Children’s Day like every year, this morning, Nguyen Hue pedestrian street – the largest public shopping mall in Ho Chi Minh City was very empty. Security guards said: “Implementing social distancing, the city has a policy not to gather crowds to have fun, exercise, and sightsee at Nguyen Hue pedestrian street. Even sitting on chairs is not This is a measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19.” On the pedestrian street there are a number of thematic displays to visit, but the notices indicate that these activities are temporarily suspended. Reporter Tien Phong recorded the scene of Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City implementing social distancing on International Children’s Day June 1, 2021. On the morning of June 1, 2021, Nguyen Hue pedestrian street was almost empty of people All seats are sealed The paths are blocked with iron fences and blocks of stone and wire The park in front of the Municipal Theater is also sealed Thematic exhibition on the pedestrian street is also announced to be closed Only a few people cross the pedestrian street Walking street becomes “paradise” of pigeons Uncle Ho Monument Park is also temporarily closed to welcome guests

Speaking of Saigon, everyone must know about Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, where anyone who comes here must definitely visit once to check-in to “offer” Facebook. Although the length is less than 700m, the pedestrian street attracts many people of all ages as well as a variety of activities here, young or old, relaxing or playing sports, all gathered here. Or like young skateboarders who also come here to play, both spacious and right in the center, easier to focus the whole society together. Fast-moving photos are always the fear of mid-range smartphones, because the camera and image processor will not be as responsive as the high-end line, besides there is no anti-shake. But with the Galaxy A72, Samsung has changed this “prejudice” when equipping their smartphone with an OIS optical stabilization system. Besides, the camera system of the Galaxy A72 also offers a comprehensive photography solution when it has a full range of lenses from wide angle, super wide angle, 3x optical zoom telephoto and even macro. The pedestrian street will be even more bustling at night, because this is the ideal place for people to relax after a stressful day of work or study. Because of that, eating and drinking activities also sprang up quickly, from grilled rice paper, grilled squid or even milk tea and coffee around which are always crowded with customers. Types of entertainment and sports activities are not only concentrated in District 1 but also appear in the South of the city, more specifically District 7. In the picture is a dinosaur rowing SUP, a sport emerging in recent years among young people and receiving more and more acceptance. With 3x optical zoom on the Galaxy A72, even standing on the shore, you can still capture a funny moment like this. This place is also quite suitable for outdoor activities because the riverside is very beautiful in the afternoon sun and especially when skewering through rows of reeds like this, suitable for young people who like to have super poetic portraits or just If you need a macro like this, it’s “deep” enough. There is still a lot to discover in this Saigon that I have not mentioned, or even stepped into. But if you have good experiences about this city, know the good activities of Saigon, try once to pick up your phone, capture those bustling moments and create a story for yourself. by myself.

As noted by Zing, after a week of changing the new look, the part of Le Loi street that extends to Nguyen Hue pedestrian street attracts people to have fun and check-in. From 4pm every day, many young people gather on this road to skateboard. A few people, curious tourists also stopped to take pictures. Tran Van Vu (19 years old) shared that since the day Le Loi Street removed the barrier, you often come here to skateboard with friends because the road is wide, there are no cars passing, so the skateboarding space is comfortable. “After school in the afternoon, my friends and I invited each other over here to play. Before moving to Le Loi Street, I often skated in the area near the city theater or in Nguyen Hue pedestrian street,” Vu said. A few days ago playing skateboarding in the pedestrian street, Mr. Simon (USA) saw many people bringing skateboards to Le Loi Street to play, so he changed the location to the new road to remove this barrier. “I have been to Vietnam for almost a year. In the afternoon, I often take my girlfriend to skateboard with me. I play in the area near Landmark 81, pedestrian street, but these places often have security reminders. Crossing Le Loi street is more comfortable,” said Simon. Along the sidewalks, many people parked their cars to watch skateboarding, check-in on the side of the road to remove the barrier. Shop fronts on Le Loi street are open after many years of being sealed. Some people choose this location as a place to record street fashion photos. Besides some individuals who comply with 5K regulations in public places, there are still people who do not wear masks, being subjective in epidemic prevention. Many young people said that while skating while wearing a mask, it will be difficult to breathe and hot, so they do not wear it even though they know the epidemic situation is complicated. From 6pm, this area starts to get more crowded, about 150m long road becomes a bustling skateboarding playground. On April 28, the fence on Le Loi Street from Pasteur Street to Nguyen Hue Street (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City) began to be dismantled. After a week with a new look, this place attracts people to visit, check-in, the new street corner becomes a skateboarding playground. At noon on May 7, the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City issued an urgent request to stop the operation of the wedding center, gym, and events with more than 30 people in public places. The time to suspend the above activities from 6pm on 7/5. Previously, after detecting a case of Covid-19 in Binh Tan district on April 29, Ho Chi Minh City decided to suspend bar, karaoke and disco activities. From 6pm on May 3, Ho Chi Minh City will suspend more massage activities, saunas, music stages, plays, cinemas, video games, etc.

The city is familiar, but you will find it new if you take the time to explore. Photo: Huynh Ngoc Minh. Morning: Relaxed coffee After hard working days, you can spend the mornings meeting friends or family. A modern complex of cafes, eateries and shops would be an interesting suggestion. Ho Chi Minh City has many complexes for young people such as BLOQ, The New Playground, Saigon Concept … Here, diners can choose from main dishes to desserts, drink stalls, and at the same time. Shop in the stores. Afternoon: Many fun activities Ho Chi Minh City not only has Ben Thanh market, Thao Cam Vien, Nguyen Hue or Bui Vien pedestrian street. There are many other unique places you should explore. SnowTown Saigon This snow village was built on an area of ​​4,000 square meters, possessing modern snow making technology from Japan, bringing cool air in the heat of the city. Here, visitors can watch the snow fall, ski or enjoy the cuisine at the unique snow restaurant. A space difference between the city. Photo: SnowTown Saigon. Address: Dong Van Cong, Thanh My Loi Ward, District 2 Opening hours: 9-21h Fare: Monday – Friday: 150,000 VND / person Saturday and Sunday: 160,000 VND / person Holidays: VND 180,000 / person Jump Arena Dubbed as the largest indoor canvas park in Vietnam, Jump Arena is an entertainment complex with a variety of physical activities such as wall climbing, rope climbing, aerial challenge, ninja challenge … Park There is a children’s area with more relaxing activities such as freestyle dancing, basketball, handball, chasing … This is a suitable place for those who love to move. Many interesting physical activities. Photo: Le Quynh Nhu. Address: Hanoi Highway, Thao Dien, District 2 Business hours: Monday – Friday: 9-20h Saturday, Sunday: 9-21h Fare: Monday – Friday: 120,000 VND / 60 minutes, 180,000 VND / no time limit Saturday and Sunday: 160,000 VND / 60 minutes, 240,000 VND / 120 minutes Saigon Waterbus Waterbus is a great choice to see the full Saigon River next to the tall buildings. The journey goes through 4 stations: Bach Dang (District 1), Binh An (District 2), Thanh Da (Binh Thanh District) and Linh Dong (Thu Duc). Visitors can both see the city from a new perspective and enjoy a cool afternoon. See the city from a new perspective. Photo: Duyen Duyen. Address: Ton Duc Thang, Ben Nghe, District 1 Operating hours: 8:30 a.m. to 19:30 p.m. from Bach Dang station Price: 15,000 VND / ticket

From the early morning of April 30, people everywhere flock to the Reunification Palace to visit. People were instructed to line up 2 long lines in front of the palace. It takes about 30 minutes for each person to buy a ticket. Reunification Palace is located at 135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City), after visiting here it is easy to access other entertainment spots such as Botanical Garden, Notre Dame Cathedral, Nguyen Walking Street. Hue … Mr. Hoi (District 12) shared: “On the occasion of April 30, I took the opportunity to take my relatives to visit the Reunification Palace to enjoy the holiday atmosphere. Then the family will move to the airport to continue to Con Dao ”. The holiday ticket price is unchanged. Adult tickets cost 40,000-60,000 VND, child tickets 10,000-15,000 VND. Inside the palace, people divide into small groups to visit, avoiding crowds. Facing complicated developments in the Covid-19 epidemic, people adhere to wearing masks to protect their health and those around them. Ms. Nhi (living in District 7) shared: “On the occasion of April 30th, I and you come here to learn more about the country’s history, see first-hand historical artifacts as well as a trip. small days off ”. The weather in Ho Chi Minh City during the 4 holidays is forecasted to be hot, the temperature is 25-30 degrees Celsius. Outside the palace, functional forces are present to divert, avoid congestion. In addition, from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. on April 30, Ho Chi Minh City banned and restricted vehicles on some roads, including Le Duan Street (the front of the palace) to serve the bicycle racing team. .HCM for the 33rd time in 2021.

The Refinery Address: Alley 7C Hai Ba Trung, Ben Nghe, District 1, HCMC. Price: 100,000-600,000 VND. The restaurant is located in Hai Ba Trung alley, District 1. Coming to The Refinery French restaurant, you can choose two different spaces for your meal, spacious green outside space, inside is designed. with bold ancient architectural style. Here, French cuisine is the mainstay, in addition to English, Spanish, Iataly dishes … The Refinery attracts many check-in lenses from diners. Photo: Lovenico2999, Prettymuch.ivan, Yentrangnguyen_, Bubufoodshow. Diners reviews: Khanh Minh Pham: “I am very satisfied from space to quality. The service staff is very enthusiastic. The food is quite satisfying, I like dessert the most. The price is a bit high but it is worth it. I’ll be back ”. Thanh Long Nguyen: “It’s cool outside in Refinery and it’s really chill. It’s not too crowded here. French dishes must be said to be surprisingly delicious, with good spices and meat, and to drink more wine. Every Wednesday there is night music. ” Le Corto Saigon Address: Nguyen Sieu Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, HCMC Price: 200,000-1 million VND. The restaurant has a modern, formal design with black tones with wood. The kitchen here has an open space for guests to see the chefs making dishes. Guests can sit in the sofa row, bar or upstairs. The dishes here inherit the principles of traditional French cuisine, but are modified with local flavors, bringing new experiences to diners. The restaurant has a romantic space. Photo: Timhoangg, Luxuryrestaurantawards. Diners reviews: Charlie Duong: “The restaurant is very beautiful and the space is very comfortable, the food is delicious and suitable for your taste, the service style of the staff is very enthusiastic, professional! I am extremely satisfied, near Nguyen Hue pedestrian street and Ton Duc Thang river bank ”. Dinh Huy: “The restaurant is designed in a very beautiful but luxurious French architecture. The dish is not only beautifully presented but also very delicious. Especially I will come back to enjoy again Beef Rossini with sautéed foie gras. Worth a try. ” Bonjour Resto Address: Nguyen Trai Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, HCMC. Price: 100,000-300,000 VND. If you are looking to choose a standard French restaurant, Bonjour Resto restaurant is the address that you should not ignore. Especially with the French style of decoration design will bring you the complete experience. Bonjour Resto restaurant specializes in serving dishes such as asparagus cream soup, pumpkin cream soup, mashed cream soup, mushroom cream soup, spinach cream soup, garlic beef toast … Photo: Em_them_an, Kimmy_tr. Diners reviews: Dung Tran: “Delicious soft steak, cozy space. The point that I do not like at the restaurant is that the parking space is quite narrow and the parking lot is not very friendly, if the shop is able to include the parking fee on the meals, I will feel more comfortable. Naru Nguyen: “I ordered duck with orange sauce, beef steak, lamb, pork ribs, spaghetti and salad, soup. The dishes are pleasing to the mouth and asparagus soup is a bit light, but the little seasoning is also good for health ”.

After hours, many young people choose to relax in the rooftop restaurants or shopping centers. On the contrary, some people like outdoor activities such as walking around, exploring night food … Here are 7 chill tips for you at night.

1. Relax in the high altitude location

After work, many young people like to stop by at the rooftop bars. From 17:00 to 18:00 is the right time for you to hunt for the sunset, while admiring the romantic scenery when the city lights up.

If you are a fan of photography, virtual living, you can choose the Bitexco or Landmark 81 view shops. Addresses in District 1 or Binh Thanh often have views of the famous symbols of Ho Chi Minh City.

Some suggestions: Smoke Rooftop, Twilight Rooftop Beer, Evening Rooftop, Moon Non Rooftop, Sargon Rooftop Coffee, Afternoon Rooftop Beer …

The high stalls with city views are the perfect suggestion to enjoy the picture at the end of the day. Photo: Hai Nhi.

2. Dinner at Fine Dining restaurant

At Fine Dining restaurants, diners will enjoy the “feast of the senses” with the luxurious space combined with quintessential cuisine in the world.

There is no shortage of restaurants classified as Fine Dining in Ho Chi Minh City. In the price range of 1.5 million or more, diners will have a worthwhile experience. Le Corto, Jardin Des Sens Saigon, Quince Saigon, Yazawa Saigon are notable names.

Although not a regular destination for young people, high-end restaurants are the ideal choice for luxury dinner parties, dating …

In addition, enjoying the buffet is also an experience that attracts young people at night. In a cozy restaurant space, you can beat delicious dishes from Asia to Europe, raise a glass of wine, harmonize with gentle music.

The highly appreciated seafood buffet restaurants from diners are La Brasserie Restaurant, Market 39 Restaurant, The LOG … In addition to the dishes with bold aftertaste such as lobster, snow crab, salmon … High-end seafood often serves grilled meat, hot pot, dessert …

Besides seafood buffet, you can find other “free throttle” foods with dimsum, tokbokki, snails …

3. Chill in bars, clubs

Bars, pubs and beer clubs are indispensable “specialties” of the “sleepless city”. Here are some suggestions you can consider.

Switch – Wine & Cocktail Bar: A special feature that attracts customers at the “love” bar is a new concept that makes FA can hardly refuse. Upon arrival at the bar, each guest will be given a colored circle showing a “relationship” status. If still single, you choose the blue circle. Red for those who have an owner. ”Not only has vibrant EDM music, but also serves soothing acoustic songs.

Not only a place to relax, but also a place for young people to live virtual. Photo: kieraphan., fufu279.

Manfolk: The bar has a combination of coffee and bar, inside the display space for suits, European shoes and high-end fashion products for gentlemen. From 17:00 to midnight, the space here becomes a cocktail bar. The design is outstanding with brown leather upholstery seats and wooden furniture. The area of ​​the shop is not too large, surrounded by warm and warm tones.

Ocean Bar & Lounge: Located on Tay Bui Vien street, the shop is the place to “get around” overnight, which is popular with Saigon youth. Besides drinking beer and cocktails, you can chill with friends in the lively atmosphere of DJ music.

4. Listen to acoustic music

If you want to enjoy live music or show your talent, the acoustic music nightclub is the place for you.

Hung Hoa Beer is located on the rooftop of an old building. The shop is designed in boho style with airy and pleasant space. This place is suitable for couples and groups to chat after a long working day. Here, you can listen to acoustic music, enjoy the cool breeze on the terrace.

Acoustic music night usually takes place after 20 o’clock. Photo: Nhdphuong93.

Adventure Acoustic Cafe is a familiar shop of many young Saigonese on weekends. The shop has a fairly small space with 2 floors. This place is the gathering place for many good young music bands in Ho Chi Minh City. The shop is quite crowded at night, so the space is a bit tight and hot.

Carpentry coffee: The area here is quite small, but with the arrangement of scientific tables and chairs, the shop creates a friendly and pleasant feeling for guests. Acoustic music usually starts at 20:30, Friday evening, Sunday.

Acoustic Bar at the end of a quiet alley in the heart of the city. What attracts customers here is the quality acoustic orchestra combined with rock. The place is suitable for a large group of friends.

5. Walking on the street

Nguyen Hue Walking Street (District 1) is a must-see on the youth nightlife map. This place focuses on popular to luxury shops as well as convenience stores, shopping areas for visitors to experience.

Here, visitors can check-in, live virtual with Bitexco building. The seats arranged along the road will help you rest and relax. At Nguyen Hue Walking Street, on weekends or holidays, visitors will enjoy the vibrant water music, street music and exciting entertainment activities.

The pedestrian street attracts many young people at night. Photo: Changg_1995, lylychuu.

Dubbed the “sleepless street” in Saigon, Bui Vien is a familiar destination in many young people’s fun. Here, you can feel the atmosphere from many countries such as Japan, India, Thailand, Italy … Besides luxury restaurants or vibrant bars, Bui Vien also has many peaceful shops. people. Sipping cold, chill beer at night with friends is an unforgettable experience here.

6. Have fun in the mall

Ho Chi Minh City commercial centers are also suggestions for visitors to combine sightseeing, shopping, dining in the evening.

Saigon Center, Vincom Dong Khoi, Landmark 81 own a variety of dining complexes with a full range of European and Asian dishes and famous brands and brands, which is suitable for tourists near the city center. HCM City.

Other locations far from the center and equally attractive are SC Vivo city, Crescent Mall …

The commercial centers meet the needs of young people to eat, shop or check-in, virtual life. Photo: Nhitrinh_theora, minhcat_.

7. Discovering night cuisine

Ho Chi Minh City is known for its unique night food. Many people do not mind “traveling” through the night, discovering the delicacy of Saigon street food. Open from night to dawn, the following shops are regularly visited by the “night owls” association.

Eating at night is a “hard to quit” habit of Saigonese. Photo: Saigon_tiger333, diadiemanuong, Phuong Thao, Phung Tien.

Green Row White Porridge: Having existed for more than 40 years in Ho Chi Minh City, the late night restaurant at Hang Xanh intersection attracts diners with hot porridge bowls fragrant with pineapple leaves and a variety of dishes such as salted duck seeds, meat braised pepper, snakehead fish. , melon sauce. Opening hours: 0am-4am, 14h-23h59.

Huyen broken rice: Located in an alley in Binh Thanh, the restaurant is the place to eat at night that is popular among Saigonese. This place is famous for its ribs broken rice dishes with delicious pickles and sauces. Opening hours: 0am-4am and 16h-23h59.

San Fu Lou – Le Lai: This is one of the addresses serving Chinese food in Ho Chi Minh City, which is highly appreciated by culinary devotees. Diverse restaurant menu with steamed, fried, stir-fried dishes … meticulously decorated and beautiful. Opening hours: 7am-3am.

Electric Poles Tea: Located in Cho Lon area, District 5, the Chinese dessert shop attracts young people with many unique names such as “ghost tea” or “home tea”. Tea shop over 80 years old keeps customers with many delicious dishes such as tea chicken seeds, almond tofu, honey high spirit … Opening hours: 17h-22h30.