Nguyen Hue Street
Vietnam
Being the biggest road of Ho Chi Minh City, Nguyen Hue Walking Street spans 670 meters from the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee edifice to Bach Dang Wharf, respectively, and measures 64 meters in width. What’s different about this compared to any streets in the area is that it is installed with automatically-operated mist-emitting systems and lined with over 200 trees and 122 large tubs of flowering creepers. That creates a greenish landscape for the whole street and eases your mind whenever you come there.
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Welcome to Nguyen Hue Walking Street, the premier public space and grand boulevard of Ho Chi Minh City. This sprawling pedestrian plaza, stretching nearly 700 meters from the City People's Committee Building to the Saigon River,…
Listen in the app2The People's Committee Building — Colonial Grandeur
We begin at the northern anchor of Nguyen Hue: the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Building, formerly known as the Hotel de Ville. Built between 1898 and 1909, this stunning structure is a prime example of French colonial…
Listen in the app3The Statue of Uncle Ho — A National Icon
Standing proudly at the head of the boulevard is the bronze statue of President Ho Chi Minh, affectionately known to many as 'Uncle Ho.' This statue, which depicts the leader standing and waving to the people, was inaugurated in…
Listen in the app442 Nguyen Hue — The Cafe Apartment Phenomenon
As we walk south, look to your left to find one of the most unique buildings in Saigon: the Cafe Apartment at 42 Nguyen Hue. This nine-story former residential block, built in the 1960s, was originally housing for government and…
Listen in the app5Fahasa Bookstore — The Intellectual Anchor
Located on the first few floors of the Nguyen Hue apartments is Fahasa, one of the largest and most prestigious bookstore chains in Vietnam. For many Saigonese, this is not just a shop; it is a cultural institution. …
Listen in the app6Water Fountains and Organized Chaos — The Plaza Life
The central section of Nguyen Hue is a wide, granite-paved plaza designed for large crowds. It features modern musical water fountains that light up in the evening, providing entertainment for families and tourists. …
Listen in the app7The Saigon Riverfront — The Eternal Gateway
As we reach the southern end of the walking street, we arrive at the bank of the Saigon River. This area, known as Bach Dang Wharf, is the historical gateway to the city. …
Listen in the app8Nguyen Hue Walking Street
As we conclude our journey down Nguyen Hue Walking Street, take a final look at the vibrant life that surrounds you. You have walked from the historical seat of government to the eternal Saigon River, crossing through layers of…
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Our rigorous intellectual journey culminates precisely at the very top of Dong Khoi Street, standing in the undeniable, imposing presence of the Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon. This towering, majestic religious edifice was…
Listen in the app10Closing
As we conclude our journey down Nguyen Hue Walking Street, take a final look at the vibrant life that surrounds you. You have walked from the historical seat of government to the eternal Saigon River, crossing through layers of…
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What is Nguyen Hue Street?
Nguyen Hue Street is a place in Vietnam with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 10.7738, 106.7036 |
| Last updated |
