Ho Chi Minh Book Street – The best place to visit!

When mentioning Ho Chi Minh City, we will immediately think of the most splendid city in Vietnam. The place is known as the “Pearl of the Far East” with the highest economic growth rate in the country. The place has many diverse and famous entertainment venues.

And perhaps the most prominent tourist attraction that has been hot in recent years is Ho Chi Minh Book Street.

The exact location of Ho Chi Minh Book Street

Ho Chi Minh book street also has another name – Nguyen Van Binh book street. Because it is located on the street with the longest history in Saigon, that is Nguyen Van Binh Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

The book street has a total length of 144m, inaugurated in January 2016 after 3 months of construction.

The most interesting point is that this street starts from Hai Ba Trung Street and ends at the intersection with Notre Dame Cathedral.

With ancient French architecture and luxurious space from the outside to the inside of the cathedral, this place is considered the largest Catholic church in Vietnam and is also one of the symbols of Ho Chi Minh city.

With a prime location right in the center, only 3km from Bui Vien Western Street, not far from the city post office and Independence Palace. The book street is very attractive to young people and book lovers

How to get to Ho Chi Minh Book Street?

You can easily get here from your hotel in the city center. There are quite a few of transportation for domestic and international tourists such as:

• Traveling by taxi booked via app
• Traveling by motorbike
• Traveling by bus (reference bus routes are 03,30,14 and 42)
• Traveling by bicycle (on Nguyen Hue walking street there are many bicycle rental services for you to choose from)

Activities not to be missed at Ho Chi Minh book street

As a modern and connected destination. The book street is increasingly attracting many domestic and international tourists. When you come here, you will experience interesting activities here such as:

Buy some good books

Visitors will be surprised when this book street displays more than 20 book stalls belonging to famous book publishing units and companies such as Kim Dong Publishing House, Alphabook, Nha Nam, Thai Ha, Phu Nu, Lao Dong…

You will be free to choose your favorite books from politics, science, literature, social studies to foreign language books at affordable prices.

Check-in, do some selfies

Ho Chi Minh book street is famous for many super beautiful and romantic photo angles for young people. With Korean and Japanese style backgrounds. This is also a favorite destination for brides and grooms who come to take wedding photos.

Visit the exhibition area

This is where exciting activities and events take place to exchange between authors and readers. It will not be surprising if you come across famous artists here.

Ho Chi Minh book street is also a place for you to collect old books, rare books that you can hardly find in any bookstore.

Experience reading and drinking coffee

If you want to find a quiet place to relax after stressful hours of studying and working. Or just want to escape the hustle and bustle of life out there, there is nothing more suitable than choosing this place.

The feeling of sipping a cup of hot coffee while burying your head in a book is definitely an unforgettable experience for you.

Experience the book cafe culture

Those who come to Ho Chi Minh City Book Street not only to find their favorite books but also to enjoy relaxing moments here. Sitting and sipping a cup of coffee with a book in one hand, you can find a peaceful moment, relax with knowledge, and temporarily escape from the hustle and bustle of life.

In the heart of bustling Saigon, Ho Chi Minh Book Street is like a peaceful place. Come here to relax with the words, slow down a bit, enjoy wonderful moments with friends and your loved ones.

In addition, the Book Street also introduces images, information about products, services and destinations on media and publications of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism and the City Tourism Promotion Center, on the Department of Tourism’s Tourist Information and Support Station system in Ho Chi Minh City, at roadshow activities, domestic and international Tourism Fairs.

Children’s playground

Another attractive feature of this book street is the delicate design of a separate play area for children. It not only encourages children to love reading from a young age, but also serves as a place for parents to let their children freely create and explore with activities such as coloring statues, drawing pictures, etc. 

Ho Chi Minh Book Street Opening Hours

Like other bookstores across the country, the book street also has regulations on opening and closing times. Visitors should take note so as not to miss this interesting and new destination.

• Opening hours: 8:00 am. Open all days of the week
• Closing hours: 22:00 pm
• Entrance fee: Free

Hopefully, the above article from Vietnam Adventure Travel will help you gain more fun experiences when visiting Ho Chi Minh City Book Street.

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