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Saigon has never been dull and there's never a shortage of places to hang out, especially if you're a devotee of Instagram-worthy destinations and photography enthusiasts. Take note of these beautiful photo spots in Saigon below. Spend a weekend exploring and you'll have an abundance of photos to use, capturing amazing moments.
Instagrammable alleys
1. Alley 144 Pasteur
Two walls fully painted with familiar Vietnamese names such as landmarks and regional fruits, using various artistic fonts that are visually appealing. Above, twinkling yellow lights create a magical atmosphere throughout the narrow alley, about 100 meters long. While this path leads to a restaurant, it's now a famous photo spot in Saigon that young people flock to.
Twinkling yellow lights combined with artistic backgrounds are always the perfect formula for an outstanding photo. @sodamjna12
2. Alley 41 Pham Ngoc Thach
These paintings contribute to making your photos surreal. @2saigon
3. Japanese Alley
One of the alleys not only beautiful but also upscale in the heart of Saigon due to the concentration of the most famous Japanese restaurants. Usually, people who come here not only enjoy the food but also take a few more photos in this sparkling alley. Wooden-walled restaurants, hanging lanterns at the entrance, signs, and billowing curtains in the wind will be the unmistakable Japanese touch. It feels like being lost in a small street in the land of cherry blossoms.
Japanese Alley exudes a nostalgic and romantic atmosphere, perfect for couples to capture anniversary photos. @ Hebe Studio
4. 288 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Residence
The distinctive feature of this residential area is the murals depicting people with different faces, expressions, and emotions, incredibly vivid and unique, turning this place into a beautiful photo spot in Saigon. This used to be the Ga 0 and Click 0 project that young people loved and supported enthusiastically. Each mural has its own beauty that will make you want to take lots of photos.
Charming Cafés
1. 1st Garden Café & Bistro
1st Garden Café & Bistro is a beautiful photo spot in Saigon because of the lush greenery that makes 1st Garden resemble a charming and eye-catching secret garden. The wooden tables and chairs, the bar counter, and the outdoor balcony are all beautiful and exquisite, so you will surely come up with many ideas for your photos. A little tip alongside this virtual space, the drinks at 1st Garden are very delicious. The menu is very diverse, so you can choose freely.
The lush green space of 1st Garden Café & Bistro. @1st Garden Café & Bistro
2. Thinker & Dreamer Coffee
The pure white tone of this coffee shop always attracts gentle girls. The delicate decor details are very elegant and sophisticated, making the space extremely pleasing to the eye. Ladies, you definitely can't miss out on this beautiful photo spot in Saigon!
The white color scheme and minimalist decor style will serve as the perfect background for your photos. @Thinker & Dreamer Coffee
3. The Open Space
Just hearing the name, you can probably guess that this photo spot in Saigon prioritizes openness and tranquility. The interior maximizes white color and nature-friendly products. Despite the predominance of white, there are still certain highlights with greenery or seating arrangements, making it visually appealing. Enjoy a beautiful space, delicious drinks, and photographic inspiration will quickly follow.
The Open Space evokes a sense of peace and warmth for your photos. @thuykhoai
4. Paper Flower Coffee Shop
The vintage Saigon or ancient Hoi An style is currently dominating every trendy spot frequented by young people, especially cafes and fashion stores. Paper Flower Coffee Shop is one of the beautiful photo spots in Saigon that satisfies the aesthetic tastes and virtual living preferences of young people with its decor reminiscent of a romantic and peaceful bygone era. From the sofa sets, iron windows, wooden shelves, ceiling fans, Vespa scooters, to the lanterns, everything blends harmoniously to create a nostalgic atmosphere.
Paper Flower Coffee Shop with its yellow walls and lovely paper flowers is an ideal virtual living spot. @tiemcaphehoagiay
Even if you're not into photography or feeling down, stepping in here will awaken your senses and make you want to grab your camera quickly and just keep snapping away.
5. The December Co. Coffee & Clothes
With a slightly western vibe and absolute elegance at The December Co, you'll find an incredibly luxurious, sophisticated space with white backgrounds and natural light. This is a beautiful photo spot in Saigon, perfect for enjoying virtual living and spending a peaceful Sunday afternoon with a cup of coffee and your favorite book.
Photos taken at The December Co are as stunning as those for fashion magazines. @mrleevn
6. Kokois
Kokois is considered a beautiful photo spot in Saigon with no dead angles, featuring modern, natural, and extremely stylish interior color schemes. Your mission is to fully charge your camera to capture it all.
The Western style and luxurious furniture of Kokois will ensure that every photo you take is stunning. @jesshuynh
7. The Letter Café
The distinctive feature of this cafe is its nostalgic yellow color scheme reminiscent of Hoi An. The Letter is decorated in a simple style with wooden shelves, tables, ceramic vases, and greenery, creating a spacious and refreshing atmosphere. Every corner of this beautiful photo spot in Saigon is picture-perfect.
The Letter Cafe has a nostalgic style, quite suitable for those who love to take vintage-style photos. @The Letter Café
A stunning coffee shop in the apartment building at number 42
8. Be & John Coffee
With a color scheme of white, black, and gray, along with a modern and minimalist interior design, you'll want to snap dozens of photos at Be & John Coffee just by glancing at it. The cafe also features unique wall paintings, so almost everyone who comes here ends up taking a few photos. The venue offers both indoor and outdoor spaces for you to relax and capture your ideal Instagram shots.
Despite having only two colors, black and white, the walls still stand out. @thi.au
9. The Vintage Emporium
This photo spot in Saigon stands out for its cleverly curated interior with various decorative patterns from different regions, such as batik fabric, Western-style furniture, Saigon encaustic tiles, antique ceramics, oil lamps, and numerous photos hanging on the walls. The Vintage Emporium itself has enough character, so you don't need to worry about the photos you'll take here.
The Vintage Emporium is bathed in natural light. @onetuthuy
The interior decor may seem mismatched here, but overall, it's fantastic and clearly showcases the owner's sense of aesthetics. The food and drinks may be a bit pricey, but they're definitely worth the money.
10. Our Home Café
For those who are into hunting for beautiful photo spots in Saigon, Our Home Café is no stranger. The window frame at the front of the cafe, along with the long bench in front, has appeared in many trendy photos of young people.
Memorable corners of the cafe. @hongnguyen___
This charming little coffee shop, with its vintage Saigon style, truly leaves a mark on coffee lovers and those who cherish nostalgic corners. From household items like antique clocks, typewriters, coffee cups, tea sets, bamboo curtains, to wooden tables and shelves, everything bears the traces of time and is ready to become a highlight in your trendy photos.
Saigon and its old apartment buildings
1. Apartment Building 42 Nguyen Hue
Talking about 42 Nguyen Hue, everyone knows about this incredibly charming complex. It's practically the epitome of the trend where young entrepreneurs repurpose old apartment buildings. The vintage exterior might disappoint, but inside, you'll find a plethora of cafes, tea houses, fashion boutiques, and dazzling accessories. The predominant style is youthful, modern, elegant, yet refreshingly simple and eye-catching.
Apartment Building 42 Nguyen Hue offers everything you need for a fun-filled virtual experience. @nhimazing
Each store here is decorated in a unique style, catering not only to entertainment and shopping needs but also to the psyche and preferences of young people seeking beautiful photo spots in Saigon. Some cafes have front balconies overlooking the pedestrian street, with views of the bustling commercial buildings in the heart of Saigon.
2. Hao Sy Phuong
The apartment complex of the Chinese community has inspired countless artistic photoshoots, documentaries, music videos, and trendy snapshots of Saigon's youth. Hao Sy Phuong is an ancient residential area, showcasing the distinct culture and lifestyle of the Chinese community in Vietnam.
The beauty of Hao Sy Phuong is perfect for filming. @lai.france
The ancient charm, a touch of moss, along with the colorful houses, weathered corridors, and the simple lives of both the elderly and children make Hao Sy Phuong quaint and unforgettable. Every iron gate, every railing, window frame, and peeling wall is a picturesque frame for you.
The distinctive features of Hao Sy Phuong are evident in every photograph. @lai.france
On weekends, photography enthusiasts, budding shutterbugs, and even those who just love striking poses flock to this picturesque spot in Saigon to capture some truly stunning shots in the soft evening light. The locals here are becoming accustomed to cameras, thanks to the young souls of Saigon.
3. Apartment 26 Ly Tu Trong
The 'so deep, a thousand likes' photos are some of the artistic products created from the ancient corridors and staircases of Apartment 26 Ly Tu Trong. This apartment complex is famous for its cafes, tea houses, bars, pubs, restaurants, and art galleries with hefty price tags.
The nostalgic and artsy ambiance of Apartment 26 Ly Tu Trong. @nganhuynh1996
4. Apartment 14 Ton That Dam
Nestled deep within an alley off Ton That Dam Street, surrounded by numerous banks, universities, insurance companies, financial institutions, this apartment complex still maintains its tranquility and antiquity with walls covered in moss, and winding staircases.
The moss-covered staircases of this apartment complex will bring a special charm to your photos. @makyanh
Hair salons, fashion boutiques, accessories stores, cafes, and even serene studios on various floors of this picturesque spot in Saigon. Occasionally, you might spot some young folks accompanied by a very professional team with full attire, makeup, and photography props.
This apartment complex also has some very 'green', very 'eye-catching' areas. @0.0umi0.0
The rusted window frames, peeling wooden doors, and paint-chipped walls make for stunning images for the more adventurous young souls. With only a few eateries remaining and not many residents left, the afternoons here are particularly peaceful, allowing you to work undisturbed.
Spotlight on bustling urban areas
1. Starlight Bridge - Crescent Lake
Located in the Phu My Hung urban area and serving as a weekend hangout spot for Saigonese, the duo of Crescent Lake and Starlight Bridge has become familiar to those seeking beautiful photo spots in Saigon.
Starlight Bridge is tranquil in the morning, quite different from the hustle and bustle of Saigon. @im.zurik.nightwing
With its stunning beauty, lush greenery, and romantic ambiance, this area is where wedding photos, graduation photos, Tet photos, and especially countless glamorous Instagram shots are born. During Tet and holidays, Saigonese flock here in droves, so if you want to take photos, you should come around 3 PM when it's cool and the sun is gentle. Depending on the season or event promotions, the area lights up beautifully, making it a sight to behold.
Starlight Bridge is a must-visit destination when you want to find a beautiful photo spot in Saigon. @myknotmike
Take a stroll around District 7, the villa neighborhoods, green lawns, flower gardens, and shopping centers provide plenty of backgrounds for you to showcase your posing skills and play with filters. You can park at a shopping center and take a walk with your amateur photography team. Don't complain about the short day; there's plenty of time for you to live your best virtual life.
Gather your friends here for a perfect photo shoot! @samsamloki
2. Vinhome Central Park
Recently, Vinhome Central Park has become one of the most sought-after photo spots in Saigon, thanks to its breathtaking sunset views.
This spot is perfect for #OOTD photoshoots, no editing needed! @thuytien203
The luxurious residences, greenery from the park, refreshing river views, and meticulously curated landscapes provide ample opportunities for photography. Additionally, Vinhome Central Park boasts many beautiful cafes, milk tea shops, and restaurants, making it a perfect weekend destination to enjoy with friends.
3. 'Garden by the Bay' Saigon Edition
Located in Sala urban area - 10 Mai Chi Tho Street, District 2, the 'Garden by the Bay' Saigon Edition is truly a picturesque spot in Saigon.
If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Saigon, the lush green spaces of Sala urban area are a sanctuary. @phcm
In the evening, when the lights come on, this expansive garden area sparkles in a myriad of colors. The best part? 'Garden by the Bay' Saigon Edition is open for free, unrestricted photography, as long as you maintain cleanliness.
How could we forget the ultra-luxurious shopping centers?
1. Takashimaya
Takashimaya boasts chic birdcage cafés, high-end fashion boutiques, and beautifully decorated restaurants, making it a picturesque spot in Saigon where you can escape the sun, the rain, and immerse yourself in both indoor and outdoor photography opportunities within the building.
Takashimaya serves as both a refuge from the heat and a playground for photography enthusiasts. @biboo9996
Takashimaya is renowned for its mall decorations and exterior gate adornments during festive seasons like Christmas or Tet. During these occasions, the Christmas trees, apricot blossoms, gate decorations, lucky money envelopes, and Santa Claus are simply stunning.
2. Cresent Mall
Cresent Mall is situated near the iconic duo of Anh Sao Bridge and Crescent Lake, forming a trio of beautiful photography spots in Saigon. Cresent Mall is meticulously decorated throughout the year, especially the area beneath the ground floor lobby.
If you're looking for stunning photo opportunities without the intention of shopping, Cresent Mall is still a worthwhile destination. @tieukieuu
Additionally, numerous brands regularly showcase adorable photo booths that attract the attention of visitors and shoppers alike.
3. Emart
Emart is not only famous as a Korean hypermarket but also as an intriguing photography spot in Saigon. Since its opening day, countless photos have been taken at this renowned supermarket.
The angel wings at Emart are highly sought after by the youth of Saigon. @jinie_lynk
The outer wall area of the supermarket seems to understand the psyche of the youth and is decorated with vibrant patterns. After shopping, young people have plenty of opportunities to strike poses for photos.
4. Diamond Plaza
One of the busiest and earliest shopping centers in Saigon, Diamond Plaza still retains its full elegance, modernity, yet still carries a hint of old Saigon. This place is also well invested in terms of imagery, especially during festive occasions like Tet. The exterior gate of Diamond Plaza is always decorated magnificently according to various concepts, attracting the attention of all passersby. Christmas, Lunar New Year are the times when Diamond Plaza becomes a beautiful photography spot in Saigon, bustling with people coming for Instagram-worthy shots, regardless of age.
Modern architecture and contrasting color blocks symbolize the bustling nature of Saigon. @tomwlk
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