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A group of people standing in front of a building with traditional Chinese architecture and a signboard. 1
A building with signs for Buu-Dien Vietnam Post and Highlanders. 2
A man standing in front of a blue gate with a plaque. 3
A group of people sweeping the street with brooms. 4
A person holding a flag, standing in front of a building with blue shutters. 5
By Saigontourist Travel Vietnam

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $55 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Cho Lon’s specialized markets, temples, and historic businesses are covered in a shared tour capped at 15 travelers. Visit On Lang Pagoda, Binh Tay Market, the Binh Tien broom-making quarter, and the Revolutionary Printing House, with lunch at a traditional Chinese restaurant before a Taoist temple and District 5 Post Office.

Activity location

  • Nguyen Hue Street
    • Nguyen Hue
    • 70000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 102 Nguyễn Huệ
    • 102 Nguyễn Huệ
    • 700000, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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Ho Chi Minh City: Full-Day Cho Lon Chinatown Hidden Gems Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Sat 8:00am-3:30pm
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
$55.00 x 1 Adult$55.00
Total
Price is $55.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Lunch
  • Inclusions
    All Fees and Taxes
  • Inclusions
    English-speaking guide
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses, optional visit, and other services unspecified

Know before you book

    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Nguyen Hue Street

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
08:00 – Pick-up at Saigontourist Travel Service Office (102 Nguyen Hue St., District 1) or hotels in district 1,3,4. Meet your guide and receive a brief introduction to the tour highlights and Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet) traditions.

On Lang Pagoda (Pass by)

08:30 – Visit On Lang Pagoda - explore one of the most sacred Chinese temples in Saigon. Admire traditional architecture, detailed carvings, and vibrant red-gold colors while learning about Chinese spiritual life.

Chợ Lớn (Pass by)

09:00 – Walk through Cho Lon market streets - pass through Luong Nhu Hoc, Hai Thuong Lan Ong, and nearby specialized markets (fabric, herbal medicine, poultry, dried seafood). Understand how community-based trading shaped economic success.

Binh Tay Market (Pass by)

09:30 – Visit Binh Tay Market - discover the largest wholesale market in Cho Lon and the story of Quach Dam, a self-made businessman who built and donated the market to the community.

Chợ Lớn (Pass by)

10:00 – Visit Binh Tien broom-making quarter - see how Vietnamese migrants preserved their craft and coexisted with Chinese traders, creating economic cooperation across communities.

Chợ Lớn (Pass by)

10:30 – Visit Cho Lon Revolutionary Printing House - learn about underground publishing activities during wartime and the involvement of the Chinese community in Vietnam’s modern history.

Chợ Lớn (Pass by)

11:30 – Lunch at Dong Khanh Restaurant - enjoy signature dishes of the Cho Lon area (drinks not included).

Chợ Lớn (Pass by)

13:00 – Visit Khanh Van Nam Vien - explore a rare Taoist temple that reflects the beliefs of the Yunnan Chinese community.

Chợ Lớn (Pass by)

14:00 – Visit District 5 Post Office & coffee break - relax with one complimentary coffee at Highlands Coffee, located inside the historic post office building.

Ho Chi Minh City (Pass by)

15:30 – Return to Saigontourist Office or hotels in old District 1, 3, 4. End of tour.

Location

Activity location

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    Nguyen Hue Street
    • Nguyen Hue
    • 70000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    102 Nguyễn Huệ
    • 102 Nguyễn Huệ
    • 700000, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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