The nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) gained notoriety during the Vietnam War for its girly-bars but it has changed a lot thanks to the tourist boom to Vietnam in the recent years. Ho Chi Minh City's nightlife has grown and diversified considerably, and while not rivaling the range of entertainment of other Southeast Asian destinations, it's still guaranteed to do the job.

With everything from rooftop bars and lounges to pubs and nightclubs playing all the latest dance hits, travelers looking to let loose on a night out on the town will have plenty of options in this bustling city of Vietnam.

Easy to find a Rooftop Garden Bar for drinks where you can watch the sunset over the busy streets where the flicker of streetlights and neon begin to come to life. You then can head out to District 1 where the funky bars and fashionable clubs can be found, particularly on the streets around Dong Khoi and Hai Ba Trung. Travelers should also head to the Apocolypse Now bar and club, a popular spot for foreign experts and other westerners, where party participants can make use of the bar, dance floor pool tables and café.

Another must-go for a night of fun and singing in Ho Chi Minh City is The International Tourist Club disco and karaoke bar in the New World Hotel. And then travelers can head over to the The Metallic Bar on Ba Huyen Thanh Quan in District 3 for live gigs from local rock bands. Or to find something completely different, the travelers can stop at Bonsai Cruise on Nguyen Van Thu St. in District 1 which operates Saigon River dinner cruises, the perfect way to relax and spend a lazy evening. In the boat, the travelers can enjoy the wonderful sight of Saigon River at night; enjoy a sweet dinner in a very romantic environment.

Travelers should also note that many of bars and nightclubs in Ho Chi Minh City closed early due to the big city standards, around midnight or when the last guest leaves so anyone looking to keep going until the early hours of the morning will be sorely disappointed.