{"id":17577,"date":"2022-03-23T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/girlaroundtheworld.co.uk\/?p=17577"},"modified":"2023-05-04T15:21:26","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T14:21:26","slug":"binh-quoi-village-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlaroundtheworld.co.uk\/binh-quoi-village-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Binh Quoi Village, Ho Chi Minh City – Complete Guide and Reasons To Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Binh Quoi Village<\/a> is hands-down one of the best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City<\/a> if you\u2019re looking for a small dose of rural Vietnam right in the heart of the largest city in the country. It\u2019s Ho Chi Minh\u2019s green paradise, designed to look like a miniature Mekong Delta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In case you\u2019re planning a trip to the popular Binh Quoi tourist village, you\u2019ll be happy to know that I gathered everything I know and learned after my visit there in this complete travel guide! You\u2019ll find lots of precious information here, from the location of this attraction to the best things to do there, required budget, ways of getting there and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s dive right into it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Quick facts about Binh Quoi Village, Ho Chi Minh City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It is said that the traditional bamboo village called \u201cBinh Quoi Village\u201d on Thanh Da Peninsula is one of the best-kept secrets of Ho Chi Minh City, but today I\u2019m going to tell you all about it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located only 15 minutes away from downtown Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Quoi Village is a real touch of greenery among the concrete and tall buildings of the city. The idea behind this tourist attraction is to bring a piece of the famous Mekong Delta without even leaving the city. And if you\u2019ve already visited the Mekong Delta and its gorgeous scenery, you\u2019ll see just what a wonderful job they\u2019ve done with this space!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you arrive here, you\u2019ll be enchanted to see a blue canal, coconut trees, lily ponds, beautiful walking paths, a bamboo monkey bridge and rural cottages. Plus some pretty cool cultural events to join too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The entire attraction is set up as a tourist village (it\u2019s also in the name, duh!) and some of the best things to do here include fishing and eating at the all-you-can-eat buffet. But more on this in the special section below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED READ: <\/strong>12 Things To Do in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – A Complete Guide To the City<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Why visit Binh Quoi Tourist Village?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In case my brief introduction above wasn\u2019t enough to convince you to add the tourist area of Binh Quoi to your Vietnam bucket list, let me offer you a few more reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Okay, let\u2019s say you\u2019ve already explored a bit of Ho Chi Minh City and you\u2019ve seen its Coffee Apartments, gorgeous buildings such as the Bitexco Financial Tower, the Cathedral and more. After walking all around this modern concrete jungle, doesn\u2019t it feel good to have your fix of nature without having to do a faraway day trip?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And that\u2019s what village Binh Quoi is all about! Imagine a day of relaxation, paddling in the lake, fishing, eating Vietnamese specialities such as fresh fish in coconut sauce or simply walking around and admiring the rustic huts, tucked away behind lush vegetation. To me, this sounds like a little piece of heaven!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED READ:<\/strong> <\/strong><\/b>Travel Guide to Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam – Tours VS Visiting By Yourself<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Where is Binh Quoi Village located?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Binh Quoi Village is located on the riverside of Saigon, on Thanh Da Peninsula, around 10 kilometres away from the city centre. There are 3 different areas\/park branches (more info right down below). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

BINH QUOI VILLAGE ADDRESS: <\/strong>1147 Binh Quoi, Binh Thanh District. Find it on Google Maps here<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can see its exact location on the map above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Area breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Although most articles on the web (yes, I\u2019ve done my research!) mention that Binh Quoi comprises of two areas, I\u2019ll let you know that there are actually three: Binh Quoi 1, Binh Quoi 2 and, of course, Binh Quoi 3. All of them are on Binh Quoi Street, only a few kilometres away from each other and I recommend visiting all of them in order to get a complete grasp of this wonderful destination. Especially if you don\u2019t want to lose the chance to take plenty of photos, of course!<\/p>\n\n\n

Binh Quoi 1<\/h3>\n\n\n

Binh Quoi 1 is the most popular and affordable tourist area out of the three. It\u2019s basically an oasis filled with lotus ponds, coconut groves, green grass, cottages and floating markets. It is also the venue for different culinary and music festivals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But probably one of the best things about this area is the buffet that takes place on the weekends. Every weekend they organise the \u201cSouthern reclaiming cuisine\u201d buffet and it\u2019s an excellent chance to taste more than 100 traditional local dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n

Binh Quoi 2<\/h3>\n\n\n

Although the first area is the most famous one, there are plenty of interesting, cultural things to do at number 2 as well, especially if you\u2019re a sports lover. There you can find a swimming pool, canoes, a tennis course, folk games and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This area is also where you\u2019ll find 45 bungalows and some more comfortable, resort-like services if that\u2019s what you\u2019re looking for. Plus, they organise a weekend buffet as well, this one called \u201cDelicacies in the Coastal Region\u201d that is all about fish dishes cooked by real fishermen and served together with the locals.<\/p>\n\n\n

Binh Quoi 3<\/h3>\n\n\n

Also known as Quan Xua, this tourist area is more rustic and old school and it\u2019s a great place if you want to enjoy some traditional food or coffee down by the Saigon river. I especially recommend this part of Binh Quoi Tourist Village if you\u2019re a family with children, as they have a big green garden and an outdoor space with lots of activities for them such as swings, seesaw and more. This is also where you\u2019ll find some restaurant options that serve Western European cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED READ: <\/strong>Where to Stay in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Binh Quoi evening buffet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Talking about the amazing food in the village, Binh Quoi is probably most famous for its open-air weekend buffet. You\u2019ll find fresh, delicious dishes here, cooked by locals and sometimes fishermen. I don\u2019t know about you, but I would never turn down the opportunity to try traditional Vietnamese dishes in such a beautiful setting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prices start at 300.000 VND (13 USD) per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Best things to do at Binh Quoi Tourist Village in Ho Chi Minh City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I know I mentioned most of these activities in various parts of this article already, but let me also make a short round-up for you in case you need the bigger picture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n