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With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, are you seeking the perfect lantern-filled streets in Saigon for some memorable snapshots and strolls? These four districts below are sure to delight you! Grab your pen and paper and jot them down now!
The most enchanting lantern districts in Saigon!
Lantern Street in District 5
Where to find lantern streets? – Tourist spot near Saigon (image source)
These are the interconnected streets in District 5, specializing in selling various lanterns. Initially, only Luong Nhu Hoc Street was the most famous, but now it has expanded to many routes such as Tran Hung Dao B Street, Phu Dinh Street, among which Luong Nhu Ngoc lantern street is the busiest and most famous.
This lantern street is always bustling during the Mid-Autumn Festival (image source)
This area has long been inhabited by the Chinese community, so there are many households engaged in handicraft production. Every Mid-Autumn Festival, District 5's lantern street becomes lively and bustling. Tourists and residents come here to buy lanterns and take photos.
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Exceptional backdrop (image source)
Lanterns in all sizes, shapes, and colors (image source)
Here, you'll get lost in a lantern paradise with various handmade paper, glass paper lanterns in shapes like tube lanterns, round lanterns, star lanterns, animal shapes... all are captivating and brightly illuminate the neighborhood. Prices here vary too, ranging from 15 to 65k VND per piece depending on the type.
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In addition to lanterns, this neighborhood boasts many unique cultural features. Visitors can explore ancient moss-covered houses, providing an exceptional backdrop for photo enthusiasts!
Cresent Mall
If you're unsure where to find lantern streets, head to Crescent Mall (image source)
Aside from the lantern district in District 5, another spot for your Mid-Autumn check-in is Cresent Mall, located at 101 Ton Dat Tien, Phu My Hung, Tan Phu Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.
Isn't this an amazing photo spot! (image source)
This is a commercial center situated in the Phu My Hung urban area with vibrant shopping, entertainment, and dining areas. Moreover, every Mid-Autumn Festival, you can strike a pose with the stunning green lantern background.
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This year, Crescent Mall is hosting a Mid-Autumn Festival from September 8th to October 4th with various exciting activities such as Lion Dance Competition, Mid-Autumn Stalls, Free Gifts, Mid-Autumn Night Festival...
Gather your friends and head to Crescent Mall to capture some dazzling Mid-Autumn Festival photos together!
Lantern Street – Market 3 Tu
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A fabulous check-in spot (image source)
Another Saigon lantern street is at BigC, 268 To Hien Thanh, District 10. This is an unmissable check-in spot!
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This Mid-Autumn Festival, Market 3 Tu is hosting an extraordinary lantern street, adorned with hundreds of vibrant lanterns everywhere. Additionally, there are new entertainment programs such as making traditional toys, puppetry shows, a food area with delicious dishes to complement the festive atmosphere...
Tam Coffee – Lantern Coffee
Miniature lantern street (image source)
If you're not a fan of crowded Saigon lantern streets, you can visit the lantern coffee shop at Tam Coffee located at 248/33/21 Nguyen Thai Binh Street, Ward 12, Tan Binh District.
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This coffee shop is meticulously designed with a unique background featuring colorful and diverse lanterns. It offers a sparkling and cozy space for those who enjoy snapping photos!
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In addition to the photobooth on the first floor, the shop also boasts a divine balcony with numerous beautifully artistic photo spots and an unparalleled view that's absolutely breathtaking!
Incredibly beautiful view from the balcony (image source)
And it doesn't stop there, every Saturday night, Tam Coffee hosts a Sing Together music night. Just imagine, listening to great music, checking in, enjoying the beautiful scenery, what could be better than that!
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Just a reminder, at Tam Coffee, you only need to pay for your drinks, there's no additional fee for taking pictures! How convenient is that!
Above are some stunning Saigon lantern streets during the Mid-Autumn Festival. If you know any other beautiful lantern streets, feel free to share with us!
