Labeled as the largest city of the Mekong Delta, Cần Thơ has been rapidly developing all its facets, so a diversity of recreation activities is always found there. In terms of nightlife experiences in Cần Thơ, travelers and tourists can walk in Ninh Kiều Pier, arrive at Tình Yêu Bridge (Love Bridge), try out dinner cruises while getting a great view of the whole city, come to some local pub/bar for drinks, or enjoy special food there. Then, take time to see what top things to do at night in Cần Thơ and what the best choices are, as well.
Walking in Ninh Kiều Pier
Ninh Kiều Pier is referred to as among the most renowned destinations of Cần Thơ City, probably you never know that Ninh Kiều was put in many Vietnamese folk poems and proverbs. Ninh Kiều Pier is described to have the most spectacular image when the dark is coming. The sparkling street lights seem to illuminate every corner of the city center. The park in Ninh Kiều Pier has been re-designed to become a walking street, where there are park benches to take a short rest and food courts offering street food, actually great for people to dip into nightlife experiences.
Taking photos and Enjoying breezes at Love Footbridge
In recent years, Cần Thơ City has introduced its remarkable Love Footbridge to the world. Along this footbridge are lots of mini scenes and twinkling lights which unintentionally become an incredible background for the youngsters’ photos when they make a visit there. That’s why the bridge is seen as an ideal place for groups of friends, families, or couples. The local youngsters often gather there to enjoy the ambience and chat together at night.
Having a dinner cruise
Nhà Hàng Du Thuyền Cần Thơ is believed as the biggest and oldest-established floating restaurant in Cần Thơ. With its spacious inside, comprising 3 floors and accommodating up to 600 guests, this eatery is definitely the best choice to have a romantic and cozy dinner cruise.
While tasting culinary delights of the restaurant, you can see the charming appearance of the city from on the water; it’s not an exaggeration to say that having a dinner cruise is one of the most fascinating and must-do experiences for a visit to Cần Thơ City. Currently, a ticket for this experience is offered directly from the restaurant or included in a Mekong Delta tour.
Shopping at Night Market
Another interesting thing to do at night in Cần Thơ is shopping. For those who prefer sightseeing, window shopping is also considered as a good choice. On the other hand, if you are a shopaholic, the diversity of items and products at night markets of Cần Thơ will never let you down. There are three main night markets in Cần Thơ: Tây Đô Night Market, Ninh Kiều Night Market, and Trần Phú Night Market.
- Tây Đô Night Market. Address: Hai Bà Trưng Street – Ninh Kiều Pier, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City.
- Ninh Kiều Night Market. Located opposite the park of Ninh Kiều Pier, near Tây Đô Night Market, and at the corner of Hai Bà Trưng and Nguyễn Thái Học Streets, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City.
- Trần Phú Night Market. Address: Trần Phú Street, Ninh Kiều Pier, Cần Thơ City.
Savoring Vịt Nấu Chao (Vietnamese Duck and Fermented Bean Curd Hotpot)
Vịt Nấu Chao is widely known as a special and culinary delight of the Mekong Delta, so you shouldn’t miss it when you make a visit there. Vịt Nấu Chao is described as a kind of hotpot in which there are exotic indigenous ingredients, including duck meat, fermented bean curd, taro roots, water morning glory, and some spices.
Compared to other genres of hotpot, Vịt Nấu Chao smells fragrant and extremely attractive thanks to fermented bean curd. The duck meat and bones will be cooked with ground fermented bean curd and fried taro roots until the hotpot is fairly thick. Then, it is enjoyed with water morning glory and a kind of sauce also made from fermented bean curd. It’s really irresistible.
Because Vịt Nấu Chao is one of the specialties in Cần Thơ City, it may be found ubiquitously. Excitingly, there is a small alley full of stalls and restaurants specializing in Vịt Nấu Chao, one which is Thành Giao Restaurant. Its late owner was once a talented artisan who created culinary delights, widely known years later. Due to his talent, he had opportunities to make friends with celebrities; hence, you can spot photos of him and those people on the walls at that restaurant. Address: Alley 1, 1/8 Lý Tự Trọng Street, An Phú Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City.
Apart from Thanh Giao Restaurant, you can try out other Vịt Nấu Chao stalls or restaurants as below:
- Tám Khỏe Stall. Address: Alley 1, Lý Tự Trọng Street, An Phú Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City
- Cô Minh Stall. Address: Alley 1/1C Lý Tự Trọng Street, An Phú Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City
- Thịnh Phát Stall. Address: 1/8D Lý Tự Trọng Street, An Phú Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City
- Cẩm Tú Stall. Address: 1/15C, Alley 1 Lý Tự Trọng Street, An Phú Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City
Taking a sip of coffee
After walking around night markets and tasting savory special food, you would certainly like to take a short rest and chill out, so stopping at some cafe and having a sip of aromatic coffee will be a great option. You can have some drink while talking to your companions or locals, surely bringing you a fun time. The following are a few suggestions for your relaxation with coffee.
- Red And Black Coffee. Address: 46 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai Street, An Lạc Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City, Việt Nam
- Ngân Cafe. Address: 89 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai Street, An Lạc Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City, Việt Nam
- Cafe 1985 Cần Thơ. Address: 138 Huỳnh Cương Street, An Cư Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City, Việt Nam
- Bờ Hồ Cafe. Address: 119 Huỳnh Cương Street, An Cư Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City, Việt Nam
Cafe along the riverside. Address: An Lạc Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City, Việt Nam - Thư Cafe. Address: 5 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Tân An Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City, Việt Nam
- Tách Kafé. Address: 156 Hai Bà Trưng Street, Tân An Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City, Việt Nam
- Miss Donut – Donuts & Coffee. Address: 13 Võ Văn Tần Street, Tân An Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City, Việt Nam
- Kim Dung Cafe. Located near Ninh Kiều Pier and and Cần Thơ Dinner Cruise Restaurant. Address: 4 Phan Bội Châu Street, Tân An Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City, Việt Nam
- Hoa Cau Café: Address: 04 Hai Bà Trưng Street, Tân An Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City, Việt Nam
- Lotus Ninh Kiều Restaurant & Café. Address: 2 Hai Bà Trưng Street, Tân An Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City, Việt Nam
Going to a bar or singing karaoke
If you are the type of person who prefers the hustle and bustle at night, going to a bar or singing karaoke is brilliant enough to try out in Cần Thơ. Otherwise, having a nightlife experience at those places is a way to get insights into the locals’ life and culture at the moment, so you will learn more about a facet of the city. The highly recommended destinations are:
- Hợp Phố Restaurant. Address: 4 Ngô Gia Tự Street, Tân An Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City.
- V18 Club. Address: Hai Bà Trưng Street, Tân An Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City.
- Vuvuzela Beer Club. Address: LOTTE MART Shopping Mall, 84 Mậu Thân Street, An Hòa Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City.
- Iris Sky Bar. Address: 224, 30/4 Street, Xuân Khánh Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City.
- XK Club. Address:108B Trần Văn Khéo Street, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City.
- Mường Thanh Bar Club. Address: Cái Khế Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City.
- Ninh Kiều Bar 2. Address: 03 Hòa Bình Avenue, Tân An Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City.
- Kim Thơ Coffee Bar. Address: 1A Ngô Gia Tự Street, Tân An Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City.
- Karaoke Paradise. Address: 18, Lê Lợi Street, Cái Khế Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City.
- Karaoke M Star. Address: 39 Trần Đại Nghĩa Street, Cái Khế Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City.
- Karaoke Queen. Address: 40, Lê Lợi Street, Cái Khế Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City.
- Karaoke Smile. Address: 73, Trần Đại Nghĩa Street, Cái Khế Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City.
- Karaoke Today. Address 1: 14/4 Lý Tự Trọng Street, An Cư Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City. Address 2: 70/77D Trần Văn Khéo Street, Cái Khế Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Cần Thơ City.
7 Best Things to Do at Night in Cần Thơ is the list of what you can take a look at when planning to spend one day or even some days in this pulsating city. With those hints, you certainly bring back the most exciting memorable experiences at night in Cần Thơ, the Mekong Delta. Accordingly, you will see how amazing the life and local people are as well as how different their cultures are, compared to yours.
