With diverse personalities and a passion for arts and creativity, the “Gen Z” generation never stops seeking new experiences to challenge themselves. In each experience, they emphasize emotional factors and mental excitement, which bring new colors to their daily lives. In the heart of the bustling Ho Chi Minh City, there are some of the most unique “check-in” destinations that give young people endless creative inspiration.

Saigon Outcast

Address: 188/1 Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien, Thu Duc

Opening hours: 10 a.m – 11 p.m every day

Opened in 2021, Saigon Outcast is an entertainment – art complex for the foreign community living in Ho Chi Minh City and the young, aspiring Vietnamese artists. Turning containers into cafes, restaurants, or even art exhibition spaces and providing lively music performances, the owner of Saigon Outcast shares that he always welcomes young people who love arts to come here to show off their talents and live their dreams.

The bustling atmosphere inside the entertainment complex - Saigon Outcast. Photo: Saigon Outcast

The graffiti art painted on the giant walls is the typical highlight of Saigon Outcast. The large size, the unique designs, and the colorful looks of the graffiti paintings make the guests fall in love with this place right away. If artists want to leave a personal mark on their works, they can contact the manager to do it.

On sunny days, this place is the perfect choice for young Saigoneers to come and take the most wonderful check-in pictures for their Instagram feeds. They can pose beside the Graffiti walls, or sit at the coffees with classic styles nearby. Besides, the rustic acoustic performances or outdoor movie screenings will also bring guests new positive energy and inspiration.

De La Sól

Address: 244 Pasteur, Vo Thi Sau ward, District 3

Opening hours: 9 a.m – 9 p.m every day

De La Sól coffee-art exhibition complex owns a spacious and open space with unique architecture, bearing the spirit of the "flagship" of Sun Life Vietnam. According to the owner of the place, the name “De La Sól” means “Belongs to the sun”, implying the rise, development, and radiant shine.

The massive spiral staircase is the highlight of the De La Sól. Photo: De La Sól.

De La Sól has two floors, attracting public curiosity with a layout inspired by the Montreal region of Canada. When guests first step into the café, the massive spiral staircase located in the central area will make them go awe in amazement. This is also the highlight of this destination, and many young people pose by it for unique Instagram check-in photos. Besides, the meticulously designed bar area with a diverse menu of drinks, from regular coffee to premium mocktails, is another plus point of De La Sól.

Especially, the first floor of the place has its own space for exhibitions and arts. With a design that focuses on visual interaction, the exhibition space at De La Sól offers visitors many new and exciting experiences and inspires young artists to come here for the first time.

OBJoff

Address: 73 Street No. 4, Thao Dien, Thu Duc

Opening hours: 11 a.m – 11 p.m every day

The name comes from the pun “off-job” which means “outside of work”. the creative complex OBJoff allows young people to use their leisure moments to experience new things related to fashion and interior decoration fields.

The decoration and art style inside the OBJoff complex. Photo: OBJoff

Not only that, but this is also a playground for the young creative community, including local and international talents, as well as other creative organizations that have been carefully selected by OBJoff. Coming here, visitors not only have a chance to enjoy the F&B space filled with delicious things, but they can also find some inspiration for themselves through the installation art space adapted from many unique concepts.

XYZ Café & Artspace

Address: 50 Nguyen Van Mai, Ward 8, District 3

Opening hours: 8 a.m – 10 p.m every day

Considered a “living work of art” in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, XYZ Café & Artspace not only brings the visitors a calming atmosphere to enjoy their coffee but also opens them to a new world of arts, where artists can freely express themselves through creativity.

The strong aroma of coffee inside the shop leads customers to a unique world of art. Photo: XYZ Café & Artspace

XYZ Café & Artspace has only one floor but still brings a spacious and open space with a beautiful white tone inside the place. On the walls are countless paintings, art photos, and a few handcrafted works cleverly arranged in some corners of the shop to create a unique touch.

The pieces of furniture also have a unique look that enhances visitors’ experiences and art style.

Uom Art Hub

Address: 42/58 Hoang Hoa Tham, Ward 7, Binh Thanh District

Opening hours; 7 a.m – 9 p.m every day

Uom Art Hub is inspired by the city of Chiang Mai in Thailand with many cultural and artistic complexes such as photography studios, bookstores, cafes, and tattoo studios.

The creative space inside the Hub. Photo: Uom Art Hub

Even though it opens not a long time ago, Uom Art Hub has soon become popular among young people living in Ho Chi Minh City. With an airy and green space that follows the concept of "Incubator”, the owner said, “In an open space full of trees and fruits, we sow seeds and receive exciting experiences and countless new ideas from young people whose desire is to create arts.”

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