Cholon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cholon featuring a temple or place of worship
Cholon showing food, shopping and markets
Cholon which includes a park and a fountain
Cholon showing markets and shopping
Cholon showing a temple or place of worship
If you think Ho Chi Minh City’s central District 1 is hectic, then wait until you reach the maze-like streets of District 5 of Cholon (Chinatown).

Once a separate city, Cholon is now Ho Chi Minh City’s bustling Chinatown, complete with pagodas, Peking duck and cheap merchandise. Having overcome persecution and wars, Cholon is a symbol of the resilience of the Hoa ethnic group in Vietnam. The sprawling Binh Tay market is a sensory overload, but follow your nose to the hawker stalls and you’ll be just fine. Don’t fancy “1000-year-old” egg? Try sizzlingnoodles from a wok instead.

Popular places to visit

Cholon which includes signage and shopping as well as a large group of people

Binh Tay Market

During your trip to Ho Chi Minh City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Binh Tay Market. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Binh Tay Market

Cholon Mosque

You can find out about the history of Ho Chi Minh City when you stop by Cholon Mosque. Visit the shops and lively bars in this vibrant area.

Cholon Mosque

Cho Lon Mosque

Learn about the local history of Ho Chi Minh City with a stop at Cho Lon Mosque. Visit the shops and lively bars in this vibrant area.

Cho Lon Mosque

Nghia An Hoi Quan Pagoda

Learn about the local history of Ho Chi Minh City when you spend time at Nghia An Hoi Quan Pagoda. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Nghia An Hoi Quan Pagoda

Thien Hau Pagoda

Learn about the local history of Ho Chi Minh City when you take a trip to Thien Hau Pagoda. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this vibrant area.

Thien Hau Pagoda

The Garden Mall

You can search for that perfect souvenir at The Garden Mall during your visit to Ho Chi Minh City. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

The Garden Mall

Activities

Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Private Tour

Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Private Tour

AU$158
per adult
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Private Tour
Saigon Chinatown Adventure

Saigon Chinatown Adventure (Private Car & All-Inclusive)

AU$191
per adult
Saigon Chinatown Adventure (Private Car & All-Inclusive)
Half-Day Ho Chi Minh City Chinatown Tour by Cyclo

Half-day Cyclo Journey Through Chinatown

AU$72
per adult
Half-day Cyclo Journey Through Chinatown
Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City

Enchanting Saigon River Night Cruise: Gourmet Dining & Cultural Experience

AU$95
per adult
Enchanting Saigon River Night Cruise: Gourmet Dining & Cultural Experience
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

AU$40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Skydeck General Admission Ticket

Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Skydeck General Admission Ticket

AU$16
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Skydeck General Admission Ticket
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Our pick of the best Cholon Hotel Deals

Windsor Plaza Hotel
Windsor Plaza Hotel
5 out of 5
18 An Duong Vuong, Ward 9, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$120 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$120
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"The property itself was great."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Windsor Plaza Hotel
Rex Hotel
Rex Hotel
5 out of 5
141 Nguyen Hue Blvd, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$173 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$173
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
A great place to stay
"This is a lovely hotel, very comfortable and well located for the first time visitor. The room was beautiful and the staff were brilliant."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

Rex Hotel
ibis Saigon Airport
ibis Saigon Airport
4 out of 5
2 Hong Ha Street, Ward 2, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$108 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$108
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,047 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

ibis Saigon Airport
Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
4 out of 5
59 - 61 Pasteur Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$172 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$172
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint was near to Opera House, It's starting point of Hop on hop off bus tour, and near to Ben Thanh Market. Nice view from roof top bar."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
Hotel Grand Saigon
Hotel Grand Saigon
5 out of 5
8 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$180 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
AU$180
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice property. Wonderful staff"

Reviewed on 19 Mar. 2025

Hotel Grand Saigon
Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon
Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon
5 out of 5
253 Nguyen Van Troi Street, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$121 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$121
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (947 reviews)
"I like all the staff they are so amazing"

Reviewed on 11 Mar. 2025

Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon
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Other neighbourhoods around Cholon

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District 5

District 5 is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by An Dong Market and Cholon Mosque while in the area.

District 5
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District 10

District 10 is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ho Thi Ky Flower Market and Thong Nhat Stadium.

District 10
War Remnants Museum which includes interior views

District 3

District 3 is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to War Remnants Museum or Vinh Nghiem Pagoda.

District 3
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Ben Thanh

If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.

Ben Thanh
Museum of Fine Arts featuring art and interior views

Nguyen Thai Binh

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Nguyen Thai Binh, Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts and Pham Ngu Lao Street are top sights worth seeing.

Nguyen Thai Binh
Ben Thanh Market featuring shopping, night scenes and markets

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

4/5(259 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or Bui Vien Walking Street while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

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