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Nguyen Dinh Chieu Walking Street

Nguyen Dinh Chieu Walking Street: Experience the lively side of Hue City

01/04/2023 1.812 views

To see life in Hue at its most vibrant, spend some time strolling through Nguyen Dinh Chieu Walking Street. This part of town is a haven for tourists and locals to have some nighttime fun.
Nguyen Dinh Chieu Walking Street

Nguyen Dinh Chieu Walking Street’s iconic welcome gate (Source: Collected)

Ever since its pedestrianization, Nguyen Dinh Chieu Walking Street has evolved into an epicenter of Hue’s nightlife. Its riverside location, diverse mix of eateries serving local delicacies, street performers, artists, and shops selling countless souvenirs made by Hue’s craftsmen will surely captivate visitors to Vietnam’s charming former citadel.

1. Where is Nguyen Dinh Chieu Walking Street in Hue?

Situated along the southern bank of Perfume River, Nguyen Dinh Chieu Walking Street has everything it needs to become the beating heart of nightlife in Hue.

Its riverside location is an excellent starting point for a dragon boat trip down Perfume River. Meanwhile, its proximity to Hue’s Imperial City and Dong Ba Market means the street and its surroundings are both a historical area and a shopping hub. 

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A dragon boat trip down Perfume River is one of Hue’s most exciting highlights (Source: Collected)

2. The best directions to get to Nguyen Dinh Chieu Walking Street

Head south-east from Hue city center and cross Truong Tien Bridge. Turn right onto Le Loi Street and take a right turn onto Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street. The pedestrian street should be 30 meters away from where you are.

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3. How many areas does Nguyen Dinh Chieu Walking Street have?

Once known as a students’ street for its variety of shops selling affordable merchandise, this street now welcomes both locals and tourists looking for nighttime recreation. 

3.1. The first area

The first area of Nguyen Dinh Chieu Walking Street, spanning from Phu Xuan Bridge to Phuong Nam Bookstore, is popular for its sheer number of eateries serving local dishes like bun bo Hue (beef noodle soup), com hen (baby clam rice), and banh khoai (Hue crispy pancake). Its glorious views over Perfume River and a variety of food stalls offer a slice of Hue’s rich culinary culture. 

3.2. The second area

Nguyen Dinh Chieu Walking Street’s second area spans from Phuong Nam Bookstore to Trang Tien Bridge. This is the heart of the pedestrian street, where most of the activities take place. The area features several souvenir shops stocking beautiful handcrafted goods made by local artisans. 

However, the merchandise is only half the charm. Street performances given by locals, artists, and circus performers magnify the liveliness and add to the vibrance of Hue’s nighttime culture.

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Beautiful handcrafted goods for sale on Nguyen Dinh Chieu Walking Street (Source: Collected)

3.3. The third area

The third and last area of the pedestrian street runs from Trang Tien Bridge to Toa Kham Wharf. It is popular with local couples, who often come to take a stroll along the riverside together. This is also where dance groups and guitar clubs organize their meets.

There are a few food stalls dotting the nearby Le Loi Street, selling locally-sourced food like corn on the cob, sweet potatoes, and dried squid. While the eateries in the first area of Nguyen Dinh Chieu Walking Street are favored by tourists and locals, the ones on Le Loi Street are the go-to gathering places for students who crave something quick to munch on. 

4. What to do when visiting Nguyen Dinh Chieu Walking Street Hue?

4.1. Admire the romantic beauty of Perfume River at night

Take advantage of the street’s riverside location to take a stroll along and take in the view of Perfume River. This part of the riverbank is especially lively, as it is lined with colorful shops and street food stalls.

4.2. Visit the ancient traditional wooden houses

Nguyen Dinh Chieu Walking Street is where you can stroll past several of Hue’s traditional wooden houses with their sloped roofs, timber-clad interiors, and intricate carvings on wooden columns.

4.3. Go shopping for gifts to bring back home

Nguyen Dinh Chieu Walking Street is a fantastic place to shop for traditional handcrafted goodies. These items come at reasonable prices, making them the perfect souvenirs to bring home. 

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Go souvenir shopping to bring home some exquisite handcrafted goods (Source: Collected)

4.4. Enjoy plenty of toothsome street foods

This pedestrian street is a reliable place to try Hue’s indigenous classics like com hen, bun hen, and especially the famous Vietnamese sandwich – banh mi. Hue is also known nationwide for its wide variety of che (Vietnamese dessert soup). Some popular choices are che khoai mon (taro pudding), che dau do (sweet red bean soup), and che bot loc (tapioca pearls in ginger syrup).

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Hue’s dessert soups are known across Vietnam for their sheer variety (Source: Collected)

Hue is a city steeped in history and culture. Thus, if you are looking to extend your itinerary, consider visiting Thien Mu Pagoda and Dieu De Pagoda for a quick glance at the city’s long-standing Buddhism practice, or Dong Ba Market for another lively experience.

As Vietnam’s former citadel, Hue still retains some precious traces of the country’s last feudal dynasty in Khai Dinh Tomb, Thai Hoa Palace, Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, and Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities.

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Hue has several well-preserved historical sites (Source: Collected)

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Nguyen Dinh Chieu Walking Street offers plenty of opportunities to interact with the locals, try exquisite dishes, and be a part of Hue’s nightlife scene. Strolling along this riverside street to socialize, dine, shop, or enjoy a street performance is a favorite pastime of many locals and tourists alike.

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