District 7 is a developing district with many impressive new buildings, high-standard apartments, and various high-end services. It is a place worth exploring for luxury tours. If you can visit District 7 on your Ho Chi Minh City trip, this is what you can expect.
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District 7 Overview
With a total area of about 3,600 hectares, District 7 is an important location for developing Ho Chi Minh City’s waterway transport. The East of District 7 is surrounded by the Saigon River, with specialized ports playing an essential role in transporting goods and services. The areas sharing District 7’s border are District 4, District 2, Nha Be District, District 8, Binh Chanh District, and Dong Nai Province.
With District 2, District 7 is often the preferred place for many expats to settle down in Ho Chi Minh. Despite being located away from the city center, District 7 plans to become one of the most developed districts, especially in the housing industry. In the future, District 7 will be a standard district where the citizens can enjoy the best economics, social welfare, and security. In particular, Tan Phong Ward in the Phu My Hung area has become a Korean town due to the increasing number of Koreans who have settled in this ward in the past 10 years.
How to Get to District 7
District 7 is about 14 kilometers from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), so it would take you around 60 minutes to get there. If you opt to take taxis at the airport, it would cost you roughly VND 180,000 – VND 200,000. No shuttle buses go directly from the airport to District 7. However, you can take a bus from the airport to the city center and then take another bus route or a taxi to District 7.
Attractions in District 7
District 7 is relatively new, so there are many different modern attractions here including well-designed bridges, public parks, and entertainment places.
| Name | Entrance Fee | Address | Category |
| Anh Sao Bridge (Starlight Bridge) – Ban Nguyet Lake (Crescent Lake) | Free | Phu My Hung Residential Area, Ton Dat Tien, Tan Phu Ward | Public park |
| Panorama Riverside Park | Free | Nguyen Duc Canh, Tan Phong Ward | Public park |
| Lawrensting Park | Free | Behind Lawrensting Building, 801 Nguyen Van Linh, Tan Phu Ward, District 7 | Public park |
| Artinus 3D Art Gallery | Monday – Friday: | 02 – 04 Duong So 9, Tan Hung Ward | Art museum |
| Long Hoa Pagoda | Free | Khu pho 4, Phu My Ward, District 7 | Religious and historical site |
Eating in District 7
As a new district, District 7 has fewer restaurants and food stalls than central districts, including District 1. However, District 7 is still a highly recommended destination for food lovers, with a wide variety of local and international options available.
| Category | Location |
| Street Eats | Nguyen Thi Thap Street, Le Van Luong Street, Duong so 79 |
| Cafe and Restaurants | Nguyen Van Linh Street, Nguyen Duc Canh Street, Ton Dat Tien Street, Nguyen Thi Thap Street, SC Vivocity, Crescent Mall, Phu My Hung Residential Area |
| Vietnamese Foods | Nguyen Thi Thap Street, Local markets |
| Beer Clubs and Bars | Phu My Hung Residential Area |
| Fast Foods | KFC, Domino Pizza, Lotteria |
Shopping in District 7
Two major shopping centers are SC Vivocity and Crescent Mall in District 7. At these malls, you can easily find many internationally famous brands here, including Ecco, Adidas, Sensorial, and Havaianas. Also, there are many local markets where you can find some local food and clothes.
| Category | Address | What to buy |
| Shopping Malls | SC Vivocity – 1058 Nguyen Van Linh, Tan Phong Ward Crescent Mall – 101 Ton Dat Tien, Tan Phu Ward | Clothes, Accessories, Cosmetics Coffee and Tea |
| Local Markets | Cu Xa Ngan Hang Market – Duong so 6E, Tan Thuan Tay Ward Tan My Market – Tan My Street, Tan Phu Ward Tan Quy Market – Duong so 6, Tan Quy Ward Tan Thuan Dong Market – Huynh Tan Phat, Tan Thuan Dong Ward Tan Kieng Market – 239 Le Van Luong, Tan Kieng Ward | Clothes, Accessories, Cosmetics Local foods Dried foods Conical hats |
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Nightlife in District 7
As an out-of-area district, there are fewer nightlife activities than District 1 and District 3. However, coming to District 7, you can experience lively nightlife in luxury areas, including the Hung Vuong Building, Sky Garden, Anh Sao Bridge (Starlight Bridge), and Ho Ban Nguyet (Cresent Lake). Also, there are several options for nightlife fun in District 7, ranging from shopping and enjoying Vietnamese coffee to discovering diverse cuisines.
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Summary of District 7 in Ho Chi Minh City
Despite being quite far from the city center, district 7 is now a bustling residential area for many Korean and Western expats. The area is also an entertainment hub for the youth due to the many universities based here. You can expect to shop and eat at a fancy restaurant while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the surrounding rivers.
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