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 vibrant area or seek out the local tours.

Binh Tay Market

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 charming cafes in this vibrant area.

Nghia An Hoi Quan Pagoda

Cholon Mosque

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

Cho Lon Mosque

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

University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City

If University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Ho Chi Minh City.

University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City

Activities

Ho Chi Minh City Saigon Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$32
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Private Tour

Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Private Tour

AU$146
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Private Tour
Saigon central post office

Ho Chi Minh City Private Tour With A Local Expert

AU$307
per adult
Ho Chi Minh City Private Tour With A Local Expert
Saigon Chinatown Adventure

Saigon Chinatown Adventure (Private Car & All-Inclusive)

AU$187
per adult
Saigon Chinatown Adventure (Private Car & All-Inclusive)
Half-day Cyclo Journey Through Chinatown

Half-day Cyclo Journey Through Chinatown

AU$74
per adult
Half-day Cyclo Journey Through Chinatown
Ho Chi Minh Shared Cooking Adventure Tour

Ho Chi Minh Shared Cooking Adventure Tour

AU$68
per adult
Ho Chi Minh Shared Cooking Adventure Tour
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Our pick of the best Cholon Hotel Deals

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon

5 out of 5
40 - 42 Phan Boi Chau, Ben Thanh ward,D1, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh
The price is AU$141 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$141
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Ben Thanh Market and Bui Vien ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
Would recommend!
"I had a great experience staying at this wonderful boutique hotel. From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The staff were exceptionally friendly, attentive, and always ready to help with anything I needed, which made my stay even more enjoyable. The hotel itself is stylish ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
New World Saigon Hotel

New World Saigon Hotel

5 out of 5
76 Le Lai Street, District 1, Ben Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$193 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$193
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"The staff are excellent"

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

New World Saigon Hotel
Sherwood Residence

Sherwood Residence

5 out of 5
127 Pasteur Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$129 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$129
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,334 reviews)
"The staff are brilliant and the rooms perfect for a large family. What would be an additional nice touch would be to have a large drinking water dispenser in lieu of the little bottles."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Sherwood Residence
Hotel Grand Saigon

Hotel Grand Saigon

5 out of 5
8 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$159 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$159
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,016 reviews)
"Brilliant"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Hotel Grand Saigon
Hotel Nikko Saigon

Hotel Nikko Saigon

5 out of 5
235 Nguyen Van Cu Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$204 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$204
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,346 reviews)
Great stay
"Overall a very good stay. Used the club lounge a lot and the staff was very helpfull to book tours."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Hotel Nikko Saigon
The Reverie Saigon

The Reverie Saigon

5 out of 5
22 - 36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, 57 - 69F Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$306 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$306
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"This by far is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in! The check in was amazing the staff was so amazing and so helpful. This was my first time in Vietnam and they really helped me and made me feel welcome. I was given a free upgrade to the VIP panaramic room that was beautiful!! i did a vlog ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

The Reverie 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 Hoa Binh Market 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 Saigon South and Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine.

District 10
War Remnants Museum showing 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 Saigon Square are top sights worth seeing.

Ben Thanh
Museum of Fine Arts which includes 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 night scenes, street scenes and shopping

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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