Seven Mid-Autumn check-in spots in TP HCM were suggested by Hoang An, a tour guide in TP HCM. His recommendations are based on criteria such as spaciousness, proximity to the city center, convenient travel, and suitability for families and friends to gather during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Dinh Son Tra

Dinh Son Tra, a 160-year-old communal house on Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, Tan Dinh Ward, has become a Mid-Autumn check-in spot. Its space is adorned with dozens of handcrafted lanterns.

A prominent feature is a lantern cluster inspired by the folk tale "Toad Sues Heaven," alongside 21 other lantern designs. Among these, the mandarin duck lantern mimics figures found on Ly Dynasty terracotta tiles excavated at Thang Long Imperial Citadel. The Whale God lantern evokes the worship of whales by coastal residents in the central and southern regions.

The program runs daily from 2 PM to 8:30 PM, until 11/10. Adult tickets are 139,000 VND, while children's tickets are 75,000 VND. Photo: Linh Huynh

Quan Com Cam Thi

This restaurant has two branches: one on Ho Hao Hon Street, Cau Ong Lanh Ward, and another on Tong Huu Dinh Street, Thao Dien Ward. It is suitable for dining, meeting friends, and family on weekends, and for taking Mid-Autumn photos.

For the Mid-Autumn Festival, the restaurant decorates its space with a moon season theme, combining lanterns, traditional tables, chairs, and miniature landscapes. Small corners are arranged in a nostalgic style, providing photo backdrops for diners. The ambiance becomes more striking when the lights come on in the evening.

The restaurant opens daily from 7 AM to 10 PM, serving Vietnamese dishes priced at approximately 100,000-200,000 VND per dish. Photo: Cam Thi

Me Cafe

Me Cafe is a popular choice for young people in TP HCM for photos, especially during holidays. This Mid-Autumn Festival, the cafe features numerous themed decorative corners, allowing guests to enjoy drinks while taking pictures.

The menu includes various teas, drinks, and cakes, with prices ranging from 35,000-65,000 VND. Some items, like Tam Hoa plum tea, soursop tea, and fragrant "dac", are creatively named and decorated in a youthful style.

The cafe operates 24/7 and is located on a main road, making it easy to find. Parking is spacious and free. Photo: Cafe Me Go Vap

Hin Coffee

Located in An Suong Residential Area, Dong Hung Thuan Ward, this cafe attracts many young people for Mid-Autumn photos. The spacious venue includes indoor and outdoor areas, adorned with various miniature landscapes like lanterns and paper fans. Inside, there are several check-in spots with a classic European style.

The cafe offers a package for 70,000 VND per person, which includes one selected drink and unlimited photo time. To avoid waiting, guests should visit in the morning on weekdays. Due to its distance from the city center, guests are advised to contact the cafe in advance for directions and to better prepare for their visit. Photo: Hin Coffee

Cam Cafe

Cam Cafe on Bui Dinh Tuy Street, Gia Dinh Ward, is decorated in a Northern Vietnamese style, offering many Mid-Autumn photo opportunities. The cafe's interior combines traditional elements with a system of handcrafted lanterns, evoking an atmosphere of past moon festivals.

Areas within the cafe are arranged with nostalgic furniture, items, and miniature landscapes. Traditional lanterns serve as highlights, ideal for guests to take photos with friends and family.

The cafe is best visited in the evening when the lights are illuminated, creating a cozy and more striking backdrop for Mid-Autumn photos. Photo: Cam Cafe

Takashimaya Shopping Center

Takashimaya, a shopping center on Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Ben Nghe Ward, is a popular choice for young people to take photos during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Its interior and lobby areas are decorated with a festive theme, featuring lantern clusters, miniature landscapes, and colors characteristic of the moon season.

As it is in the city center, Takashimaya allows visitors to combine sightseeing, shopping, dining, and photography in one outing. Decorative spots are often placed in spacious areas, suitable for individual, group, or family photos.

After taking photos, visitors can explore nearby entertainment venues, shopping areas, and the pedestrian street. Photo: Tuan Anh

Luong Nhu Hoc Lantern Street

Luong Nhu Hoc Street, Cho Lon Ward, is a familiar destination for TP HCM residents every Mid-Autumn Festival. The street, under 300 meters long, is filled with lantern shops offering various colors and styles, creating a dazzling display when lit up in the evening.

Traditional lanterns made from cellophane, bamboo, and rattan are sold alongside modern designs. Many families, groups of friends, and tourists visit to explore, buy lanterns, and take photos. The street is often crowded from late afternoon, especially closer to the Mid-Autumn Festival. Visitors taking photos should avoid standing in the middle of the road or obstructing business activities. Photo: Tran Quynh

Tuan Anh