Ho Chi Minh City: Bui Vien walking street to open in July

Ho Chi Minh City’s famous backpacker enclave around Bui Vien Street in District 1 will be reserved exclusively for pedestrians from 7 pm until 2 am on Saturdays and Sundays as from July 15.

During this time, vendors will be allowed to display their merchandise on the sidewalks, but not on the road.

Two stages for live music performances will be put up along the street, promoting Vietnamese folk songs and international songs.

In addition, free Wi-Fi services and public toilets will also be available.

According to Ho Chi Minh City’s Vice Chairman Tran Vinh Tuyen, local authorities would do their best to make the pedestrian street attractive to both local and foreigner visitors.

Ho Chi Minh City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vietnam. It received 2.43 million foreign arrivals in the first half of this year, a 12% increase from the same period last year, official data show.