Cholon (Saigon Chinatown) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Cholon (Saigon Chinatown). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Ho Chi Minh city Street Food Tour By Motorbike/ Car + SAFE + FUN

• Top Notch Street Food Motorbike Tour In Ho Chi Minh City

• Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

• Ho Chi Minh Street Food Tour By Motorbike (Unique & Authentic)

• Private Full Day Tour of Ho Chi Minh City including Lunch

It’s totally free to visit Cholon—you can simply explore this cool Chinatown at your leisure on your own, shopping, dining, and strolling as you please. However, there are plenty of fun tours you can take that will deepen your Saigon experience (and narrow down which delicious street foods to try), and those start around US$20.

Cholon’s key attractions include Binh Tay Market (Cho Binh Tay), the district’s largest and most famous market; Thien Hau Temple (Chua Ba Thien Hau); Quan Am Pagoda (Chua Quan Am), Cha Tam Church; and Soai Kinh Lam, a fabric market. The neighborhood features Chinese architecture, traditional medicine shops, incense-filled temples, and bustling street markets and food stalls. Cholon is also worth it, not just for the sights, but for the scents.

Cholon is generally safe for tourists at night, but be sure to exercise normal precautions. Main streets remain well-lit and populated until around 10pm. Stick to busy areas, keep your valuables secure, and use reputable transportation, such as Mai Linh or Vinasun taxi companies. Many shops close early, so visiting during daylight offers a better experience.

There are many ways to get around Ho Chi Minh City, especially from District 1. Hail a taxi or xe om (motorbike driver for hire), take bus 1 from Ben Thanh Market or bus 62 from the Pham Ngu Lao area, rent a private car, or hop on a motorbike or bicycle like the locals.

Le Quang Sung and Tran Hung Dao streets offer a plethora of authentic Chinese and Chinese-Vietnamese fusion restaurants. Popular spots include Quan An Ngon Thanh Dat for dim sum, Baoz Dimsum Restaurant, and Kim Bien for street food. Many locals and visitors recommend the food court at Binh Tay Market.