The park empties. The cafes fill. Walk the rhythm in between.
Why XUANTHUY, why now
Xuan Thuy is one of Thao Dien's two most international, densely walkable strips packed with bars, restaurants, galleries and cafes. A genuine day to night cluster distinct from the generic Thao Dien entries.
1. Thao Dien Park
- Quốc Hương, An Khánh, Hồ Chí Minh 700000
- 4.4 · 529 reviews · Park
Thao Dien Park opens the course because morning here resets the route. The green along the river gives you clean air and open space before the strip fills, and the crew likes starting wide before narrowing into cafe rhythm. It's the only stop on Xuan Thuy where kids and runners share the same clock, so you catch the neighborhood waking up in real time.
Crew's note
The playground empties before noon. The trees hold the quiet.
What visitors say
Nice little park along the river. Clean with some beautiful flowers. In the front there is a large open area for groups or individuals to ex…
FREE.. you just need to pay the bike parking about 4000-6000 dong. A lot of kid playgrounds, have mini futsal goal, some basketball rings. A…
2. Hong Cafe
- 76 Hẻm Số 4, An Khánh, Hồ Chí Minh
- 4.7 · 127 reviews · Egg coffee
Hong Cafe closes the course because it sits right on the river and holds the rest of the morning without rushing it. The crew puts egg coffee here at the end so you can settle into a longer seat after the park loop, and the strip's walkable density means you've already passed half the galleries and storefronts on your way here. This is where the route exhales.
Crew's note
The chairs rock themselves. Nobody's waiting.
What visitors say
Good service and decent drink options but food options very limited with cottage cheese pancakes. And tzatiki sour dough eggs and the usual…
Hong Cafe is one of the most famous coffee spots with a beautiful Saigon River view. If you love outdoor seating and fresh air, this place i…
The walk between
The walk from the park to Hong Cafe threads through Xuan Thuy's core, the strip the scout research calls densely walkable and international. You'll pass cafes, galleries, and storefronts that make this stretch distinct from the rest of Thao Dien.
- Start the park loop early, before 9 a.m., so you finish before the playground fills and the heat holds.
- Order egg coffee at Hong and take a riverside seat if the morning still feels cool. The crew pairs this stop with a long sit, not a quick drink.
FAQ
- Is there a parking fee at the park?
- Yes, bike parking runs about 4,000 to 6,000 dong according to visitors. The park itself is free to enter.
- Does Hong Cafe get crowded on weekends?
- Visitor patterns suggest it's busier after group runs and in the late morning. Aim for the earlier window if you want a pick of riverside seats without a wait.
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