Cong Vien 23 Thang 9

Đ. Phạm Ngũ Lão, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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Description

The huge green oasis of the city, 23-9 Park (Cong Vien 23 Thang 9 in Vietnamese, translated as “September 23rd Park”), stretches from Quach Thi Trang roundabout (now under development) to Thai Binh Market on Pham Ngu Lao street.

Unlike other parks, 23-9 Park is disrupted by certain major thoroughfares. Taking Nguyen Thi Nghia Street as the dividing line, we have two half of the park: Section A from Quach Thi Trang Works to Nguyen Thi Nghia, and Section B, which includes a large bus terminal.

These breaks symbolize a chaotic past that no other park has: each separated piece was previously a railway in the nineteenth century, an abandoned cultural center project in the late 1990s, or a failed office construction design in the early 2000s.

September 23rd Park is home to a massive underground entertainment complex called Sense Market, which spans 11,000 square meters and features a diverse shopping experience with Taka Plaza and CoopMart supermarket, an international culinary discovery with Asiana Food Town, and a vibrant arcade game area.

Taka Plaza is similar to the well-known shopping mall Saigon Square in that it offers a diverse selection of fashion and apparel goods, including womenswear, menswear, and childrenswear, as well as sunglasses, wallets, jewelry, and accessories. Prices are comparable to those found on the city’s well-known fashion districts, ranging from $9 to $15 on average.

The September 23rd Park is home to a multitude of weekend markets (on Saturdays and Sundays, from late morning to late night), including The Box market. These weekend markets also include leading local fashion retailers in the city showcasing their best sellers and giving tempting prices. In addition, there are artistic kiosks in the marketplaces that offer fast portrait drawing or nail art.

Asiana Food Town is the pride of 23-9 Park when it comes to dining. This diversified food court, which is part of the Sense Market, can be found immediately after entering the Sense Market door. At this location, several restaurants and culinary brand names converge, offering diverse menus with Vietnamese specialties from all regions – North, Central, and South – as well as wonderful desserts and foreign food. Prices are generally affordable – a Vietnamese lunch with rice, sautéed beef, and vegetables costs around US$ 2-3. Hotpot would cost more than $7. Explore the court to find and select your favorite.

September 23rd Park may be a great spot to hang out, especially at night, because street sellers start their business on the park’s side (the side that faces Le Lai street) from late afternoon; and groups of residents begin their bonding activities that are eager to welcome curious visitors.

September 23rd Park is a popular location for major cultural events and festivals in the city. If you’re lucky, you’ll come to the park during one of these events, which may be a remarkable experience. Japanese Cherry Blossom Festivals, Vietnamese Spring Festival / Spring Flower Festival, Korean Food Fair Festival, and other major events took place.

History Of Cong Vien 23 Thang 9

The park was once the Saigon railway station, which was established by the French in the nineteenth century. The train station was dismantled and relocated to its current location in District 1975 following the events on April 30, 2004. A portion of the station has been converted into a park. Because of its many inns and mini-hotels, as well as other tourist services, the rest of the residential neighborhood, when coupled with the Pham Ngu Lao – De Tham region, becomes a familiar location for travelers.

The residential sector was demolished in 1998 to make way for the Saigon Cultural Center, a Taiwanese high-rise building. This project, however, has been abandoned since the Asian economic crisis. The half-built section can still be visible; locals refer to it as the “Saigon black hole.”

The other section of the park, which is ringed by walls, has become a haven for social ills such as drug use and prostitution,…

The park barrier was destroyed in 2002 as part of an effort to convert the park into a valued green space in the city center. The barrier around the abandoned project area was likewise dismantled, refurbished, and absorbed into the park on September 23.

A 54-story office skyscraper was planned for the park near Nguyen Thai Binh market in 2006. However, the municipal authorities refused to give the permission due to worries about the impact on the urban landscape. However, there are now no trees in the region where the project is proposed, and a 15-story tube building sits adjacent.

Early on March 3-2019, HCMC HCM instructed that the leasing agreement for the apartments at 23-9 Park be terminated and not renewed. Relocation is necessary before 30-4-2019 for units using the property but whose legal papers do not indicate the period of return.

The park is now an important entertainment area for city inhabitants. Here is hosted the yearly Spring Flower Festival.