{"id":2442,"date":"2024-05-07T18:19:04","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T18:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saigonstudenttour.com\/?p=2442"},"modified":"2024-05-07T18:19:04","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T18:19:04","slug":"explore-saigon-nightlife-with-saigon-adventure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saigonadventure.com\/explore-saigon-nightlife-with-saigon-adventure\/","title":{"rendered":"EXPLORE SAIGON NIGHTLIFE WITH SAIGON ADVENTURE"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/saigonadventure.com\/explore-saigon-nightlife-with-saigon-adventure\/#PICKUP\" >PICKUP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/saigonadventure.com\/explore-saigon-nightlife-with-saigon-adventure\/#CHILL_SKY_BAR\" >CHILL SKY BAR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/saigonadventure.com\/explore-saigon-nightlife-with-saigon-adventure\/#BIKE_AROUND_THE_CITY_CENTER_AT_NIGHT\" >BIKE AROUND THE CITY CENTER AT NIGHT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/saigonadventure.com\/explore-saigon-nightlife-with-saigon-adventure\/#VISIT_THICH_QUANG_DUC_MONUMENT\" >VISIT TH\u00cdCH QU\u1ea2NG \u0110\u1ee8C MONUMENT\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/saigonadventure.com\/explore-saigon-nightlife-with-saigon-adventure\/#EXPLORE_AN_APARTMENT_COMPLEX\" >EXPLORE AN APARTMENT COMPLEX<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/saigonadventure.com\/explore-saigon-nightlife-with-saigon-adventure\/#VISIT_THE_FLOWER_MARKET\" >VISIT THE FLOWER\u00a0MARKET<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/saigonadventure.com\/explore-saigon-nightlife-with-saigon-adventure\/#FILL_YOUR_BELLY_WITH_BANH_XEO\" >FILL YOUR BELLY WITH BANH XEO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/saigonadventure.com\/explore-saigon-nightlife-with-saigon-adventure\/#NEXT_STOP_BANH_MI\" >NEXT STOP BANH MI!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/saigonadventure.com\/explore-saigon-nightlife-with-saigon-adventure\/#ENJOY_DELICIOUS_SEAFOOD_DISHES\" >ENJOY DELICIOUS SEAFOOD DISHES<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/saigonadventure.com\/explore-saigon-nightlife-with-saigon-adventure\/#OUR_TOUR_GUIDES\" >OUR TOUR GUIDES\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\nWhat to expect in the Saigon Adventure tour?\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PICKUP\"><\/span><em><strong>PICKUP<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\nWith smiles and friendly greetings, Michelle and Joey caught our attention when we walked to the pickup point.\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">They explained the itinerary of the night and told us a few safety tips. It was going to rain soon, so we put on raincoats and went to our first stop.<\/p>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CHILL_SKY_BAR\"><\/span><em><strong>CHILL SKY BAR<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\nThe rain stopped when we got to our first destination \u2013 a rooftop bar in the center of Saigon.\n\nDue to the rain we couldn\u2019t sit outside, but still had a cozy area to enjoy drinks and view the city.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Chill-Sky-Bar-Saigon-Vietnam.jpg\" alt=\"Chill Sky Bar Saigon Vietnam\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Chill-Sky-Bar-Saigon-Vietnam.jpg\" \/>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cocktails.jpg\" alt=\"Chill Sky Bar Saigon Vietnam\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cocktails.jpg\" \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BIKE_AROUND_THE_CITY_CENTER_AT_NIGHT\"><\/span><em><strong>BIKE AROUND THE CITY CENTER AT NIGHT<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">After the drinks, we explored some highlights of the city by bike. The town looked different at night time, especially after the rain.<\/p>\nWhen we drove by Notre Dame Church and Post Office, our guides explained the history and some facts about these attractions.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Cathedral-Saigon-Vietnam.jpg\" alt=\"Cathedral Saigon Vietnam\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Cathedral-Saigon-Vietnam.jpg\" \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VISIT_THICH_QUANG_DUC_MONUMENT\"><\/span><strong><em>VISIT TH\u00cdCH QU\u1ea2NG \u0110\u1ee8C MONUMENT\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">If you\u2019ve learned about the Vietnam war, you may have seen the very well-known photograph of the burning monk.<\/p>\nHis name was Th\u00edch Qu\u1ea3ng \u0110\u1ee9c, and he\u00a0set himself on fire to protest the persecution of Buddhists in Vietnam.\n\nWe visited the monument that now sits at the intersection where he did this. Our guides were very informative and explained the historical significance of his actions.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Thich-Quang-Duc-Saigon-Vietnam.jpg\" alt=\"Thich Quang Duc Saigon Vietnam\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Thich-Quang-Duc-Saigon-Vietnam.jpg\" \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EXPLORE_AN_APARTMENT_COMPLEX\"><\/span><em><strong>EXPLORE AN APARTMENT COMPLEX<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\nWe drove to one of the oldest apartment complexes in Saigon.\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">Originally built for American soldiers, they are now home to a vibrant Vietnamese community, and also some of the best street food in Saigon.<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Nguyen-Thien-Thuat-Apartment-Saigon-Vietnam.jpg\" alt=\"Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Saigon Vietnam\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Nguyen-Thien-Thuat-Apartment-Saigon-Vietnam.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Nguyen-Thien-Thuat-Apartment-Saigon-Vietnam-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Saigon Vietnam\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Nguyen-Thien-Thuat-Apartment-Saigon-Vietnam-photo.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VISIT_THE_FLOWER_MARKET\"><\/span><em><strong>VISIT THE FLOWER\u00a0MARKET<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">Our next stop was the largest flower market in Ho Chi Minh City.<\/p>\nThe market was very colourful with many different shops and varieties of flowers. Definitely a good place\u00a0to go if you want to test your photography skills.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Rose-Market-Saigon-Vietnam.jpg\" alt=\"Ho Thi Ky Market Saigon Vietnam\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Rose-Market-Saigon-Vietnam.jpg\" \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FILL_YOUR_BELLY_WITH_BANH_XEO\"><\/span><em><strong>FILL YOUR BELLY WITH BANH XEO<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\nAfter some sightseeing spots, it was time to eat, so we visited a local Banh Xeo restaurant.\n\nBanh Xeo is kind of the Vietnamese version of a savoury pancake, filled with seafood and pork and eaten with lettuce and leaves.\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">The kitchen was placed at the entrance to the shop, and we watched as the chef expertly cooked four pancakes at once!<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Banh-Xeo-Vietnam.jpg\" alt=\"Saigon food tours Vietnam\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Banh-Xeo-Vietnam.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Banh-Xeo-Vietnamese-food.jpg\" alt=\"Saigon food tours Vietnam\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Banh-Xeo-Vietnamese-food.jpg\" \/><\/p>\nBesides Banh Xeo, we also ate some yummy summer rolls, as well. Dipped in the Hoisin sauce and peanut, they were ready to go!\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NEXT_STOP_BANH_MI\"><\/span><em><strong>NEXT STOP BANH MI!<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">We then moved to a new location to try out Banh Mi \u2013 a Vietnamese style baguette.<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">This place was particularly famous for its\u00a0tasty bread, which many of the other Banh Mi sellers in the area bought.<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">Each sandwich was packed with meat and other ingredients, and we could even try making one ourselves!<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Banh-Mi.jpg\" alt=\"Banh Mi\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Banh-Mi.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mia-Lau-juice.jpg\" alt=\"Juice\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mia-Lau-juice.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ENJOY_DELICIOUS_SEAFOOD_DISHES\"><\/span><em><strong>ENJOY DELICIOUS SEAFOOD DISHES<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">Seafood was the last stop and also our favorite one. We tried different food, including grilled shells and steamed clams.\u00a0All of them were delicious!<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/seafood-Saigon-Vietnam.jpg\" alt=\"Saigon food tours Vietnam\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/seafood-Saigon-Vietnam.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/clams-with-lemon-grass.jpg\" alt=\"clams with lemon grass\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/clams-with-lemon-grass.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OUR_TOUR_GUIDES\"><\/span><em><strong>OUR TOUR GUIDES\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">We had a fantastic time with Michelle and Joey.<\/p>\nThey were very informative and spoke English well, and told us lots of new information about the city. They also took us to explore some hidden places and local food stops.\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">Although it rained during the tour and the traffic in Saigon was crazy (it was Saturday night!), their driving skills were impressive.<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">Overall, we enjoyed the tour. The tour guides were excellent, and the stops were great.<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\"><strong>This review from Ms.Ha of Expatolife. See more at\u00a0this link :<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/saigon-adventure-food-tour-vietnam\/?fbclid=IwAR30zyG-6Sk4LekeeoWYR9aUhIrqNgpA3ohwzxg4aJ4F67_p8fS2P2B7TQc\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/saigon-adventure-food-tour-vietnam\/?fbclid=IwAR30zyG-6Sk4LekeeoWYR9aUhIrqNgpA3ohwzxg4aJ4F67_p8fS2P2B7TQc\" data-cke-saved- target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.expatolife.com\/saigon-adventure-food-tour-vietnam\/?fbclid=IwAR30zyG-6Sk4LekeeoWYR9aUhIrqNgpA3ohwzxg4aJ4F67_p8fS2P2B7TQc<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What to expect in the Saigon Adventure tour? PICKUP With smiles and friendly greetings, Michelle and Joey caught our attention when we walked to the pickup point. They explained the itinerary of the night and told us a few safety tips. 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