City Life
Guides, destinations, and tips for city life in Vietnam
City Life in Vietnam
Hanoi Old Quarter, Saigon rooftops, Da Nang beach city — urban Vietnam
Where to go for city life
Da Lat
Da Lat City Centre
Vietnam's highland city attracts nomads with its cool weather, strong cafe culture and low…
Xuan Huong Lake
The heart of Da Lat — a crescent-shaped lake ringed by gardens, colonial villas,…
Da Lat Night Market
The beating heart of Da Lat evenings — street stalls selling bánh tráng nướng…
Hanoi
Tay Ho, Hanoi
Hanoi's expat hub around West Lake, with international schools, farmers markets and good coffee.
Tay Ho (West Lake)
Hanoi's largest lake, ringed by upscale cafes, restaurants and expat apartments.
Hoan Kiem Lake
The symbolic heart of Hanoi — a tree-lined lake with a small island temple,…
Hanoi Old Quarter
Dozens of single-dish street restaurants packed into narrow lanes — the heart of Hanoi's…
Bat Trang Ceramic Village
A 600-year-old pottery village 13 km from central Hanoi where you can watch artisans…
Ho Chi Minh City
Ben Thanh Market
HCMC's most famous market, best visited at dawn for the local wet-market section and…
District 2 (Thu Duc), HCMC
HCMC's most liveable expat quarter — international restaurants, co-working spaces and low traffic.
District 1 HCMC
The commercial and historical centre of Ho Chi Minh City — colonial architecture, rooftop…
Bui Vien Walking Street
HCMC's famous backpacker strip, closed to traffic at night and packed with bars and…
Hoi An
Hoi An Old Town Area
A growing community of long-term residents drawn by the town's charm, slow pace and…
Hoi An Ancient Town
A UNESCO World Heritage trading port frozen in the 15th–19th century, famous for tailors…
Hoai River Boat Rides
Hand-rowed wooden boats drifting along the Thu Bon River past lantern-lit shophouses — the…
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