Activities

If you’re in the mood for hidden bars and cafes, must-visit shops, or unforgettable street food, District 0 is ready to take you to Saigon’s hidden gems.

What happens in Vietnam stays in Vietnam. At least until you write about it.

From modern masterpieces to traditional works to thought-provoking installations, here are some of District 0's favourite art galleries in Saigon.

When love is in the air, District 0 knows where to go. From cafes to wine bars to parks, here are some of District 0's favourite date spots.

Bookstores are otherworldly, possessing a deep, spiritual quality that as a kid I could never understand nor put my finger on. Now that I’m older and I’m trying to make a living writing, the ethereal essence of a bookstore continues to hold me in a transfixed wonder.

Saigon has some of the best cuisine from all over the world. Let District 0 guide you to the best of what the city has to offer.

Then that magical thing happens. At some point while admiring nature’s simplicity, you’ll realise you’ll have stopped thinking about all the things that were bothering you before. It all melted away.

For a glimpse into Saigon's vibrant bar scene, check out some of District 0's favourites.

Saigon is a cafe haven. Whether you like a busy spot for people watching, or a quiet, hidden cafe to spend some alone time, these are some of District 0's favourites.

Above Cafe Nuta’s red door are four red letters: L-I-V-E. As if to say, the cafe itself is live on the air and for those about to enter: please do so quietly.

Whenever I’m desperate for a dip in a pool, whenever I need to slow down a little, escape the grinding machinery of Saigon and spend several hours sinking into a peace and quiet like no other, I know where I’m going.

I never used to care much for cafes. Why pay for a coffee when I can have one at home? A Priori, to some extent, changed this.

It was that morning I realised: 30/4 is not only a celebration of reunification, independence, and victory, but a testament to the beauty of peace.

When I speak about my barbershop, I’m not talking about the shop itself. I’m referring to my barber, a Vietnamese guy in his late-twenties called Phát .

It was quiet, and the quiet felt good. The quietness slowed things down. So slow, in fact, I could finally hear.

It’s one of the best ways to escape.

Who knew rolling around trying not to get choked out could be so therapeutic? Learn more about Liam's jiu jitsu journey in this essay.

The French have a saying worth remembering: “prends le temps de vivre”

Not sure what to do? Here's a trifecta of activities for an evening well spent in Saigon