Ho chi Minh city isn’t just all about the fancy downtown districts like District 1 và District 3. Let us introduce you khổng lồ District 8, a less touristy area yet an intriguing one among the 24 districts of Ho đưa ra Minh City. Get to lớn know how life is at the meeting spot of the old and the new and what to do when in District 8.
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District 8 Overview
Sprawling an area of approximately 20 square kilometers on the southern part of Ho bỏ ra Minh City, District 8 is divided into 16 wards and houses over 400,000 citizens. With a special location sandwiched between the so-called “old town” (District 5 và District 6) and “new town” (South Saigon - Nam không đúng Gon, including District 7), District 8 seems khổng lồ enjoy the best of both worlds, driven by speedy economic growth and transport development.
The interruption of local river branches and channels does not prevent District 8 from connecting lớn its neighboring districts, hugely thanks khổng lồ the local authorities’ infrastructure investments. The grandness of Dong Tay Highway, Nguyen Van Linh Highway, Pham The Hien Street, & Nguyen quang Buu Street has come to lớn prove this, making commerce & service sectors the major driving forces of District 8’s economy.
District 8 và its iconic Y Bridge
How to Get lớn District 8
District 8 is 16 km away from chảy Son Nhat International Airport. However, public transport isn’t very convenient. There is no bus route that goes straight from the airport to District 8, so you need to lớn hop on at least 2 buses to reach the destination. Besides the extra time of switching buses and going the rougher route, the fatigue of waiting in the not-so-friendly weather of Ho đưa ra Minh đô thị is another thing you should account for.
That’s why it’s advisable lớn take a taxi or gọi a GrabCar, which will likely cost you between 200,000 VND và 250,000 VND.
Attractions in District 8
Overall, District 8 does not seem khổng lồ be blessed by nature. Apart from the omnipresent branches of Saigon River across the district, there is no particular natural beauty to lớn marvel at. Instead, District 8 prides itself on the abundant cultural heritage sites which embrace the long-standing charm of Ho đưa ra Minh City’s rich history và traditions.
Among the fascinating attractions of District 8, Binh Dong Wharf is the most prominent sight.See the table below for a breakdown of District 8’s favorite destinations.
| Name | Entrance Fee | Address | Category |
| Dong Dieu Amusement Park(Kite-flying field và fishing lake) | VND 100,000 - VND 120,000 | 33 Cao Lo, Ward 4 | Amusement Park |
| Hue Lam Pagoda | Free | 154 Tung Thien Vuong, Ward 11 | Religious Site |
| Vinh Hoi Temple | Free | 46 Dinh Hoa, Ward 13 | Cultural Heritage |
| Binh Dong Temple | Free | Ward 7 (Cross cha Tang Bridge và follow tía Tang path until you see the temple) | Cultural Heritage |
| Phong Phu Temple | Free | 46 Phong Phu, Ward 12 | Cultural Heritage |
| Hung Phu Temple | Free | 617/19 Ben bố Dinh, Ward 9 | Cultural Heritage |
Binh Dong Wharf in the spring. Boats carrying vibrant-looking flower containers from the Mekong Delta farms to start the busiest sales season of the year.
Dong Dieu Amusement Park
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Eating in District 8
Nowhere in Ho bỏ ra Minh thành phố is as easy khổng lồ spot an eatery as in District 8. Not only are restaurants ubiquitous, but the cost of eating in District 8 is also so cheap that it leaves you in disbelief.
Vietnamese typical delicacies aside, it is almost impossible to lớn overlook the plentiful sea snails restaurants. In fact, sea snails dishes are what made the name of District 8 & are the reason why residents from other districts flock here every evening. All those scallops, oysters, crab pincers, clams & countless varieties of sea snails being grilled with cheese or garlic, sauteed with coconut milk or spicy butter are simply irresistible. Lớn be fair, no other districts can rival District 8 when it comes lớn these oceanic gifts, not in terms of tastiness & pricing (20,000 VND for one generous portion compared lớn 40,000 - 50,000 VND in other districts).
Wonder what the buzz is all about? Go khổng lồ the hidden alleys of Duong cha Trac and Pham The Hien streets và see for yourself. Get ready lớn be animated by the sight of stunning dishes, the aroma of southern-styled seasoning, the chitter-chatter of crowded eateries, and you will find it hard khổng lồ believe those stellar delicacies are being made by those mundane-looking cooks behind the open-air cooking counter.
Other street eats are also omnipresent in the popular streets we mentioned above. In terms of street eats’ variety and prices, District 8 can be juxtaposed lớn Binh Thanh District and District 4 in Ho đưa ra Minh City.
| Category | Location |
| Vietnamese Sea Snails and Shellfish | Pham The Hien, Duong tía Trac, Hung Phu, Xom Cui Market |
| Vietnamese Cuisine | "Banh beo dao tre"in Pham Hung Ca Mau crab hot pot at 943 Pham The Hien "Nem Nuong domain authority Lat" at 29 Street No. 16, Ward 4 |
| Street Eats | Ta quang đãng Buu, Pham Hung, Pham The Hien, Duong bố Trac |
| Fast Foods | Domino Pizza, Popeyes Chicken, KFC |
| Coffee Shops | Lu’s Coffee - 229 Pham Hung, Ward 4 Cafe Osaka - 907 Ta quang Buu, Ward 5 Lang coffe - 13 Street No.5, Ward 4 |
Sea snails restaurants in Duong cha Trac Street packed with customers’ scooters
Shopping in District 8
The "cheap" attribute of District 8 again manifests itself in the shopping category. "Second-hand shops" offering hand-me-downs of diversifying sizes and designs abound in this district & are frequented by residents in the area.
So as you can probably imagine, it is not an ideal shopping destination if you want khổng lồ buy souvenirs or Vietnamese-spirited goods. If you are looking for these, check out favorite streets for your Ho chi Minh shopping.
That said, District 8 is exactly where you turn khổng lồ when you want to buy all those Vietnamese fruits - coconut, mango, banana, watermelon, pomelo, to lớn name but a few. You can find these at Binh Dong Wharf Floating Market & Phu Dinh Wharf Floating Market.
See the table below for more details.
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| Category | Address | What lớn Buy |
| Seafood Markets | Binh Dien Seafood Market - Nguyen Van Linh, Ward 7 | Seafood |
| Floating Market /Fruit Markets | Binh Dong Wharf Floating Market - Ben Binh Dong Street Phu Dinh Wharf Floating Market - Ben Phu Dinh Street | Flowers and tropical fruits, especially coconut, mango, banana, watermelon, & pomelo |
| Local Markets | Nhi Thien Duong Market - Hoang Minh Dao, Ward 5 Pham The Hien Market. - Pham The Hien, Ward 4 Rach Ong Market - Nguyen Thi Tan, Ward 2 | Clothes, accessories, vegetables và other foods |
| Supermarkets | Co-opmartTuy Ly Vuong - 40-54 mặc dù Ly Vuong, Ward 13 | Clothes, groceries |
Inside Binh Dien Seafood Market
Nightlife in District 8
Following the norm of other districts in Ho đưa ra Minh City, eateries and coffee shops in District 8 stay mở cửa for business until late at night. Sea snails streets even stay up to lớn 3 AM khổng lồ serve the hungry (or heavy-hearted) night owls, probably splurging more on beers than on scrumptious dishes. Karaoke bars & clubs are also the go-to spots for the young và the old alike in the area. So it’s safe to lớn say District 8 is an active district at night.