Explore the vibrant walking streets from North to South

Lam Hải |

In Hanoi, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City, there are bustling walking streets for tourists to explore cuisine as well as experience many interesting activities.

Hanoi

Currently, Hanoi has 6 walking streets, including: Hoan Kiem Lake walking space and surrounding areas, Hanoi Old Quarter (Hang Dao - Dong Xuan, Hanoi Old Quarter level 1 conservation area, expanded area south of Hanoi Old Quarter), Trinh Cong Son Street, street around Son Tay Citadel, Tran Nhan Tong Street and surrounding areas, walking street around Ngoc Khanh Lake.

Each street has its own unique features. On weekends, the pedestrian street is closed to traffic, creating a comfortable space for tourists to stroll, participate in outdoor activities, music programs, exhibitions, cultural exchange festivals...

The walking street around Hoan Kiem Lake is crowded and bustling on weekends. Photo: Giang Huy

Ha Long

Bai Chay walking and culinary street concentrates many bustling restaurants in Bai Chay tourist area, Ha Long city.

Bai Chay walking and culinary street is located in the old quarter of Ocean Park, Bai Chay ward, parallel to Ha Long street, about 600m long.

This is the central culinary street, with many bustling restaurants in Bai Chay tourist area, Ha Long city.

Pho di bo toa lac tai khu pho co Cong vien Dai Duong, phuong Bai Chay, TP Ha Long, tinh Quang Ninh. Anh: Doan Hung
The walking street is located in the old quarter of Ocean Park, Bai Chay ward, Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province. Photo: Doan Hung

Hue

Currently, Hue City has 3 walking streets: the Western Quarter on Pham Ngu Lao, Chu Van An, Vo Thi Sau streets; Hue Imperial Citadel on Le Huan, 23/8 streets; and the newest is Hai Ba Trung street.

Pham Ngu Lao - Chu Van An - Vo Thi Sau walking street in Phu Hoi ward, Hue city is an attractive destination for both domestic and foreign tourists every weekend. Stretching over 1km, it operates from 6pm to 2am the next morning on Friday and Saturday evenings and from 6pm to midnight on Sundays every week.

Hai Ba Trung Walking Street is designed with the idea of ​​creating two clusters of modern artistic light points, 3D mapping as check-in symbols for Hai Ba Trung Walking Street at the nine-storey VNPT Building and Cinestar Cinema.

Hue Imperial City Night Market operates from 7pm to 11pm every Friday and Saturday at Ngo Mon Square. The night market has three main stages, four community performance venues and 27 stalls selling and displaying traditional handicrafts with the participation of the community.

Pho dem Hoang thanh Hue co ba san khau chinh, bon diem bieu dien cong dong va 27 gian hang mua ban, trung bay san pham thu cong truyen thong cung voi su tham gia cua cong dong dan cu. Anh: Quang An
Hue Imperial City Night Street has three main stages, four community performance venues and 27 stalls selling and displaying traditional handicrafts with the participation of the community. Photo: Quang An

Danang

The coastal city's Bach Dang walking street just opened in the summer of 2024. Bach Dang walking street operates from 3pm to midnight every day, offering residents and visitors many unique cultural and street art activities.

Bach Dang walking street has 12 kiosks along the entire sidewalk east of Bach Dang street. The kiosks will use containers and will be invested and decorated by the businesses themselves. At the same time, there will be 5 clusters of mobile sales vehicles, 15 vehicles on the east lane of Bach Dang street.

Pho di bo Bach Dang co cac hoat dong dich vu thuong mai, am thuc da dang, phong phu trong mot khong gian van hoa moi, khang trang va hien dai. Anh: Danang FantastiCity
Bach Dang walking street has diverse and rich commercial and culinary services in a new, spacious and modern cultural space. Photo: Danang FantastiCity

The city will use 1 lane on the east side of Bach Dang Street on weekdays, the remaining 3 lanes will be one-way. Place signs with a 40 km/h hourly speed limit and hourly motor vehicle restrictions.

In particular, the walking route will connect with the walking route across Nguyen Van Troi Bridge and Tran Hung Dao Street, as well as across Dragon Bridge, becoming a tourist highlight for locals and visitors.

Hoi An

Hoi An ancient town at night has no signs, lights, music or exciting programs, but on the contrary, is quiet, peaceful and romantic thanks to the colorful lanterns hanging along the streets and the slow, relaxing lifestyle of the people.

The good preservation of unique historical and cultural features helps Hoi An become a famous tourist destination, welcoming millions of domestic and foreign visitors.

Walking through houses with tiled roofs, yellow walls, lanterns hanging in front of the doors, and displays full of lovely souvenirs will certainly be an interesting experience for foreign visitors.

In addition, visitors can also explore Central Vietnamese culinary specialties such as Cao Lau, Quang noodles, Banh Xeo...

Hoi An duoc thap sang boi den long vao buoi toi. Anh:
Hoi An is lit up by lanterns at night. Photo: Katie Bordner/Flickr

HCMC

In contrast to Hoi An, the walking street in Ho Chi Minh City is famous for its vibrant and bustling nightlife. The street is nearly 1km long, located on Bui Vien Street, the intersection of De Tham, Pham Ngu Lao and Do Quang Dau Streets, in Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, and is open on weekends like the walking street around Hoan Kiem Lake.

Bui Vien has countless dining places, cafes and bars, satisfying all the entertainment needs of tourists. If you love parties and vibrant music, this will definitely be the ideal place.

Bui Vien walking street is famous as a vibrant and bustling entertainment paradise. Photo: Ngoc Le

Ho Chi Minh City also has Nguyen Hue walking street. Nguyen Hue walking street is more than 670 m long, starting from the headquarters of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee to Bach Dang park and crossing several streets such as Le Loi, Ton That Dam... This place has a complex of coffee, dining, and shopping that attracts customers.

Nguyen Hue Walking Street is also the cultural and artistic center of the city. It often hosts cultural events, art exhibitions, and entertainment activities, contributing to making Ho Chi Minh City vibrant and attractive to both tourists and locals.

Vao moi dip le Tet, khu pho nay la dia diem “hot” tap trung dong dao nguoi dan va du khach an choi, ngam phao hoa.
Every holiday season, this neighborhood is a "hot" spot where many locals and tourists gather to have fun and watch fireworks. Photo: Visit HCMC
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