Experience modern Saigon life on the Nguyen Hue Walking Street, a wide pedestrian boulevard stretching from the People's Committee Building (City Hall) towards the Saigon River in District 1. Especially vibrant in the evenings and on weekends, this HCMC city center hotspot features fountains, statues, event spaces, and is flanked by shops and restaurants. It's a great place for people-watching and enjoying the city buzz, especially popular for things to do Ho Chi Minh City evening.

While there, look up at number 42 Nguyen Hue, a fascinating old apartment block now converted into a vertical maze of unique cafes, boutiques, and workshops. Exploring the Apartment Cafe 42 Nguyen Hue building and finding a quirky spot for coffee or tea with a view over the walking street is a quintessential modern Saigon cafes experience.