{"id":7601,"date":"2025-11-03T01:59:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T01:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/?p=7601"},"modified":"2025-11-03T01:59:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T01:59:10","slug":"nguyen-van-binh-book-street","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/en\/nguyen-van-binh-book-street\/","title":{"rendered":"Nguyen Van Binh Book Street"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"285\"><strong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"285\">Strolling Through Nguyen Van Binh Book Street \u2013 A Journey into Knowledge in the Heart of Saigon<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2 data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"318\"><strong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"318\">1. General Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"526\"><strong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"335\">Address:<\/strong> Nguyen Van Binh Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"526\"><strong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"427\">Opening hours:<\/strong> 8:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"526\"><strong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"470\">Entrance fee:<\/strong> Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"526\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.vinwonders.com\/production\/duong-sach-nguyen-van-binh-banner.jpg\" alt=\"\u0110\u01b0\u1eddng s\u00e1ch Nguy\u1ec5n V\u0103n B\u00ecnh - \u0111i\u1ec3m \u0111\u1ebfn thu h\u00fat t\u1ea1i S\u00e0i G\u00f2n\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"869\">Nguyen Van Binh Book Street is one of <a href=\"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/du-lich\/\">Saigon\u2019s most unique cultural destinations<\/a>. Stretching about 144 meters, this pedestrian street was inaugurated in January 2016 and quickly became a vibrant hub for book lovers. With its cozy bookstores, charming caf\u00e9s, and creative exhibitions, it has become a place where culture and community meet.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"1135\">More than just a paradise for readers, the street also carries cultural significance. It was named after Bishop Nguyen Van Binh \u2013 a respected intellectual and Catholic leader \u2013 symbolizing the harmony between knowledge, spirituality, and the city\u2019s rich history.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1174\"><strong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1174\">2. Historical Background<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1492\">Over the years, the street has carried many different names, including Hongkong, Cardis, and Nguyen Hau, before officially becoming Nguyen Van Binh Street in 2000. Each name marks a chapter in Saigon\u2019s evolving history \u2014 from colonial times to the modern era \u2014 reflecting the city\u2019s resilience and cultural growth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1492\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.xanhsm.com\/2024\/12\/30322c85-duong-sach-thanh-pho-ho-chi-minh-2.jpg\" alt=\"Kh\u00e1m ph\u00e1 t\u1eeb A-Z \u0111\u01b0\u1eddng s\u00e1ch Th\u00e0nh ph\u1ed1 H\u1ed3 Ch\u00ed Minh Qu\u1eadn 1 | Xanh SM\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1530\"><strong data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1530\">3. Layout and Structure<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1643\">Nguyen Van Binh Book Street is divided into three main areas, each offering a unique experience for visitors:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"2249\">\n<li data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1892\">\n<p data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1892\"><strong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1663\">Book Stalls:<\/strong> Featuring over 20 booths from major Vietnamese publishers such as Kim Dong, Tre, Nha Nam, Phuong Nam, and Alphabooks. Here, visitors can find a vast collection of books spanning literature, history, culture, science, and more.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"2082\">\n<p data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"2082\"><strong data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1916\">Exhibition Zone:<\/strong> A space for showcasing rare and antique books, as well as hosting author-reader meetups and various cultural events that breathe life into the literary atmosphere.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2249\">\n<p data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2249\"><strong data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2101\">Book Caf\u00e9s:<\/strong> Cozy coffee shops scattered along the street invite guests to enjoy a cup of coffee while immersing themselves in the tranquil rhythm of reading.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.vinwonders.com\/production\/duong-sach-nguyen-van-binh-2.jpg\" alt=\"\u0110\u01b0\u1eddng s\u00e1ch Nguy\u1ec5n V\u0103n B\u00ecnh - \u0111i\u1ec3m \u0111\u1ebfn thu h\u00fat t\u1ea1i S\u00e0i G\u00f2n\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2447\">Located right next to the <a href=\"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/khach-san-trung-tam-quan-1\/\"><strong data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2301\">Notre-Dame Cathedral<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/khach-san-quan-1\/\"><strong data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2336\">Saigon Central Post Office<\/strong><\/a>, the street is part of the city\u2019s cultural heart, making it an unmissable stop for both locals and tourists.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2491\"><strong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2491\">4. Parking and Transportation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2746\">Nguyen Van Binh Book Street is a pedestrian-only zone \u2014 vehicles, including bicycles and motorbikes, are not allowed inside. Visitors can park at nearby lots next to the <strong data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2686\">Central Post Office<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2714\">Notre-Dame Cathedral<\/strong>, both just a short walk away.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Parking location<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Opening hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ho Chi Minh City Youth Cultural House<\/td>\n<td>6:00 &#8211; 22:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The corner of Diamond Plaza<\/td>\n<td>9:30 &#8211; 22:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The corner of Nguyen Van Binh and Hai Ba Trung streets<\/td>\n<td>8:00 &#8211; 22:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Le Duan Street Parking Lot<\/td>\n<td>7:00 &#8211; 23:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The corner of Nguyen Van Binh Street and Cong Xa Paris Street<\/td>\n<td>8:00 &#8211; 22:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2790\"><strong data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2790\">5. Highlights and Experiences<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2824\"><strong data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2824\">5.1. Buy and Read Books<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"3119\">With thousands of titles available, this book street is heaven for literature enthusiasts. Each bookstore has its own design and style, with creative displays that sometimes wrap around tree trunks or extend into the walkway \u2014 creating a cozy and inviting environment for readers of all ages. You might spot children deeply absorbed in comic books, students browsing through foreign novels, or readers enjoying their favorite stories under the shade of tall trees.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3121\" data-end=\"3294\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.vinwonders.com\/production\/duong-sach-nguyen-van-binh-7.jpg\" alt=\"\u0110\u01b0\u1eddng s\u00e1ch Nguy\u1ec5n V\u0103n B\u00ecnh - \u0111i\u1ec3m \u0111\u1ebfn thu h\u00fat t\u1ea1i S\u00e0i G\u00f2n\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3341\"><strong data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3341\">5.2. Capture Instagram-Worthy Photos<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3556\">Nguyen Van Binh isn\u2019t just about books \u2014 it\u2019s also one of Saigon\u2019s most photogenic spots. The tree-lined street, warm sunlight, and colorful book displays make it perfect for taking creative and aesthetic photos. Thanks to its proximity to landmarks like <strong data-start=\"3600\" data-end=\"3624\">Notre-Dame Cathedral<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3629\" data-end=\"3656\">the Central Post Office<\/strong>, the area\u2019s charm draws not only tourists but also couples taking pre-wedding photos.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3558\" data-end=\"3744\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flane.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/duong-sach-thanh-pho-ho-chi-minh-4.jpg\" alt=\"\u0110\u01b0\u1eddng s\u00e1ch Nguy\u1ec5n V\u0103n B\u00ecnh - To\u1ea1 \u0111\u1ed9 d\u00e0nh cho ng\u01b0\u1eddi y\u00eau s\u00e1ch - Flane\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3746\" data-end=\"3782\"><strong data-start=\"3751\" data-end=\"3782\">5.3. Enjoy Coffee and Books<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3783\" data-end=\"3905\">Nothing compares to sipping a warm cup of coffee while turning the pages of a good book in the heart of bustling Saigon. Amid the city\u2019s vibrant rhythm, Nguyen Van Binh Book Street offers a peaceful escape \u2014 a place where time seems to slow down, and the joy of reading comes alive once again.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"4081\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/go2joy.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15142733\/thuong-thuc-cafe-doc-sach-o-duong-sach-nguyen-van-binh.jpg\" alt=\"B\u00ed k\u00edp ph\u00e1 \u0111\u1ea3o \u0111\u01b0\u1eddng s\u00e1ch Nguy\u1ec5n V\u0103n B\u00ecnh t\u1ea5t t\u1ea7n t\u1eadt t\u1eeb A-Z\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>ACCOMMODATION SUGGESTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you intend to stay in Ho Chi Minh City, you should choose accommodations near the center and with good services, for example:<\/p>\n<p>+ <a href=\"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/du-lich\/\"><strong>Acnos Hotel Ben Thanh:<\/strong><\/a> 20 Nguyen Thi Nghia, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.<\/p>\n<p>+ <a href=\"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/grand\/\"><strong>Acnos Grand Hotel:<\/strong><\/a> 82 Cach Mang Thang Tam, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/du-lich\/\">Saigon Central Hotel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Strolling Through Nguyen Van Binh Book Street \u2013 A Journey into Knowledge in the Heart of Saigon 1. General Introduction Address: Nguyen Van Binh Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City Opening hours: 8:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM Entrance fee: Free Nguyen Van Binh Book Street is one of Saigon\u2019s most unique [&#8230;]\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":7597,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[109],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7601","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tourism"],"lang":"en","translations":{"en":7601},"pll_sync_post":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7601","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7601"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7601\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7605,"href":"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7601\/revisions\/7605"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7597"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7601"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7601"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7601"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}