Not many countries in the world are safe to walk at night than Vietnam. Interestingly, if you think Vietnam is beautiful during the day time, you really should consider exploring the towns and cities at night; you may end up running out of adjectives.
Without doubt, there are so many things to do and so many sights to behold at night in Vietnam. Whatever your taste is – high life or conservative, there is definitely something that fits your lifestyle - buzzing pubs and bar, casinos and food joints, cruise and so on.
It must be said though that while all of these are readily available naturally in Vietnam, it takes an experienced tour operator to help tourists and visitors have the experience of their lives at night time in Vietnam. This is what VivuTravel offers.
Today, we look at everything you need to know while exploring Vietnam at night.
1. So much fun in the Pubs
Many cities in Vietnam, particularly the big ones have pubs and bars that run every second of the day pumping fun in every known type. Interestingly, it doesn’t cost much to gain entrance into these places. With only $5, you can enjoy the party life all night long, from evening till sunrise of the following day. Unlike other countries where enjoy the night life is actually very expensive, in Vietnam, everything comes at the best price possible – the wines, music and temporary lodge, for example.
The music in Vietnam is also both western and traditional which aptly serves the needs of tourists who make up the majority of callers at these places.
2. Vietnamese Girls Are Awesome
It may sound funny but it appears the beautiful girls in Vietnam save their movement in drones until night time. Of course, majority of the girls in Vietnam are very beautiful and classy and you would see them as you navigate the country during the day, however, you would most likely see them in their units.
It must be said however that there are no prostitution problems in Vietnam. The ladies in Vietnam know what they want and are not ashamed to ask you for what you want. This would guide your overall conversations with them from the start and this culture has been said to be the singular reason for the reduction in rape figures in the country.
Going on a date with a native is actually quite easy if you are at the right place at the right time. There are places like Sex N Jazz club as well as others. With only $5, you can enjoy a decent date with drinks and you can prepare an extra $4 for miscellaneous expenses.
3. No police. No problems.
Another good thing about Vietnam and its’ night life is that there have been no issues of police brutality or harassment, especially to tourists. You can smoke anywhere and at any time outside from your hotel, bar or even in front of policemen and they will not disturb you.
And a little secret to get out of unpleasant situations is being seen with a Vietnamese girl. The native girls are smart and well versed about their terrains. Not only that, they know the right thing to say to anyone at the right time, and they are some form of insurance when you find yourself in a fix.
In bars like Balchys, there are very decent Vietnamese girls at night, however, hanging around them do not come as cheap as $5, it costs a little more.
4. Hanoi is the happening place
Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam and it doesn’t disappoint one bit. Whether you choose to visit the Water Puppet Theatre, Hanoi Press Club or Sunset Bar at night, Hanoi has a way of immersing you in the age-old tradition of Vietnam while also bringing you alive to the reality of the present day.
If you are in Vietnam with your spouse, no doubt Hanoi is one place that can spice up your romance without much efforts. Consider taking time out at the Intercontinental Hotel and you will be grateful.
Hanoi is always a great place to go to, however nightlife in this city has a special kind of peculiarity. The Hanoi night market is always a fun sight, especially at the weekend.
If you are a music lover, you can also choose to attend a symphonic music night at the Hanoi Opera House, which is just beside the Hanoi Hilton Opera Hotel but if you are specifically seeking Jazz music, Quyen Van Minh Jazz Club is a place you should consider. It is very famous bar because it is owned by a celebrated saxophonist in Vietnam, called Quyen Van Minh.
There are also so many vibrant and partying places in Hanoi, one of such is the Blue Sword Lake, you should really consider going there if you would like to dance to your heart’s content.
5. The Night Cruise
If you go to Vietnam and you do not cruise, then you have done a major injustice to your checklist, time and resources. Cruising at any time of the day can be a major fun act, but doing so at night hits differently. Interestingly, VivuTravel specialises at providing tourists with the best schedule possible for cruising whether at day time or night time, yet in a very affordable tour package.
There are so many things you can do in Vietnam at night time and the list is inexhaustive. Although we have tried to put some of the best together in this piece, if you would like to know more about nightlife in Vietnam, you may reach one of our travel advisors at VivuTravel, so you can get further information and help.
There are also travel packages with special focus on night exploration in Vietnam, we are certain that if you go through our catalogue, you would find one that meets your budget. Vietnam is the place to do everything you have dreamt of doing in a foreign land at night freely without any prevention, yet a very affordable price. What more? There’s nature, and even beautiful people.