Nguyen Van Binh Book Street, Phương Lâm/ZNews photograph republished by the city Press Centre in May 2026.
Nguyen Van Binh Book Street brings browsing into an outdoor city walk. Book stalls give children something to choose and discuss, so a family can make a cultural stop without building the whole day around a ticketed attraction or a scheduled event.
Let books guide the child
Try choosing a subject before approaching the stalls: an animal, a vehicle or a story the child wants to find. A young child could compare two picture-book covers, while an older one reads a little before deciding which interests them. Ask about language editions when needed. The pleasure can be in discovering differences between books, not simply buying the first familiar character or returning with the largest possible bag.
A stroll and one choice
Walk a short stretch together, pause at one or two stalls and let the child decide whether to continue. You could agree on a single possible purchase beforehand, or make this a browsing-only outing. If a particular book catches everyone's attention, spend the time there rather than pressing on to complete the street. This makes an easy companion to another central-city stop while still giving books their own space in the day.
Weather and events
Plan for outdoor heat or rain and allow room around event tables when using a stroller. Ask before opening sealed books. Check a dated announcement for any talk or children's activity, and budget separately for purchases and drinks.
