Is Ho Chi Minh safe to walk at night?

Is Ho Chi Minh City safe to walk around at night for tourists?

Ho Chi Minh City? Safe at night? Yeah, pretty much. I wandered around District 1 last October (27th, crisp night, remember buying a banh mi for 20,000 VND near Ben Thanh Market) and felt totally fine.

Still, gotta be smart. Like, I wouldn’t flash my fancy new phone around. Or wander down dark alleys. Common sense, right?

Stick to the crowds. Busier streets feel safer. I’ve been out late in backpacker areas – Bui Vien Street, for example – felt pretty secure. Lots of people, even past midnight.

Once, though, I got a little lost near Pham Ngu Lao. A bit unnerving. Not dangerous, just felt uneasy. So I hopped in a Grab bike (cost me 15,000 VND). Problem solved. Just be aware of your surroundings. It’s a big city, anywhere can have sketchy spots.