Binh Thanh is one of the Ho Chi Minh City districts to get away from the crowded downtown. Many tourists may not know this old district, but you can enjoy its authentic and buoyant spirit. If you want to experience the casual life of locals but not far from the center, Binh Thanh District is an excellent choice.
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Binh Thanh District Overview
Located on the eastern side of Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Thanh District is surrounded by many small canals, such as Thi Nghe, Cau Bong, Van Thanh, and Thanh Da. It is close to District 1, District 3, and many other Ho Chi Minh City areas, such as Phu Nhuan District and Go Vap District.
The history of Binh Thanh District can be traced to the early 19th century. This was one of the first districts to be established in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), with a small community of many different ethnicities and cultures from other regions in Vietnam. Historically, people in the area relied on agriculture, fishing, and farming. Today, tourism is Binh Thanh District’s main economic activity. In an area of 20.76 square kilometers, about 480,000 people reside, and many office buildings are being built.
How to Get to Binh Thanh District
From Tan Son Nhat International Airport, it takes 30 minutes to get to Binh Thanh District by taxi, for the approximate cost of around VND 120,000.
From District 1 or other central districts, it takes about 20 minutes to get to Binh Thanh District by scooter or taxi. Another convenient way to visit this district is by bus. You can easily find a bus route to Binh Thanh District at Ben Thanh bus station or on your phone with the Ho Chi Minh City Bus Map app.
Attractions in Binh Thanh District
Attractions in Binh Thanh District are not well-known to foreign visitors or even locals from other regions and areas. But you can still find these places preserve many precious traditions of local people over time.
| Name | Entrance Fee | Address | Category |
| Tomb of Le Van Duyet | Free | 1 Vu Tung Street, Ward 1 | History mausoleum |
| Binh Quoi Tourist Village | Free | 48/10 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ward 28 | Recreational park |
| Dieu Phap Pagoda | Free | 188 No Trang Long Street, Ward 13 | Religious site |
| Gia Dinh Church | Free | 280 Bui Huu Nghia Street, Ward 2 | Religious site |
| Landmark 81 | Free | 208 Nguyen Huu Canh Street, Tan Cang Vinhomes | Shopping and Entertainment |
Eating in Binh Thanh District
Many of its residents are from different regions of Vietnam: the North, the Center, and the South. Therefore, the cultural activities are both diverse and vibrant, as well as the food.
| Category | Location |
| Traditional dishes | Com tho chay 209 – 211 – 213 Dinh Bo Linh Street, Ward 26 From 6 AM to 10 PM Anh Tu grilled chicken 449 Le Quang Dinh Street, Ward 5 From 4 PM to 10 PM Banh xeo Binh Dinh Nau Oi |
| Street eats | Phan Van Han Street, Van Kiep Street, Huynh Man Dat Street, Truong Sa Street From 4 PM to 11 PM Sticky rice: Ba Chieu Market From 5 PM to 11 PM |
| Western food | Beefsteak Titi 67/4/118 Vu Huy Tan Street, Ward 3 From 8 AM to 10 PMFarm Potatoes (Nong Trai Khoai) 89 Pham Viet Chanh Street, Ward 19 From 5 PM to 11 PM Le Bordeaux |
| Coffee shops | Juliet’s Garden 97/5 Le Quang Dinh Street, Ward 14 From 6:30 AM to 10 PMQi Garden Coffee 225 Nguyen Xi Street, Ward 13 From 7 AM to 10 PM |
Shopping in Binh Thanh District
Binh Thanh District does not have many grand shopping malls or stores like the central town. However, it is where you can bargain for a cheap souvenir in a local market and enjoy traditional Vietnamese foods. There are some suggestions below for your shopping experience in this district.
| Location | Address | What to Buy |
| Pearl Plaza | 561 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ward 25 | Clothes, Accessories |
| Vincom Plaza Saigon Res | 188 Nguyen Xi Street, Ward 26 | Clothes, Accessories |
| Ba Chieu Market | Corner of Bach Dang and Bui Huu Nghia Street, Ward 1 | Clothes, Accessories, Food, Vietnamese souvenirs |
| Thi Nghe Market | Near Thi Nghe Bridge – Phan Van Han Street, Ward 19 | Clothes, Accessories, Food, Vietnamese souvenirs |
Nightlife in Binh Thanh District
The main activity of the people here when night falls is spending time at the riverside while enjoying the pleasant breeze. You can walk along the canal or have dinner by the riverside with Vietnamese beer.
You can also experience the Japanese atmosphere at Little Tokyo on Pham Viet Chanh Street, which has many Japanese restaurants and hotels.
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If you want to experience the life of local people with many ancient cultures, Binh Thanh is where you can find those things. The pace of life here has always been calm, and most values that reflect the authentic ways of life here are still preserved.
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