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👑 Cholon: Saigon's Chinatown free tour by foot

Duration: 3h
Languages: English
Quality Verified Registered on April 23, 2023

Detour Asia is the alternative tour experience for travelers in Southeast Asia designed and led by city-savvy experts. Visit worthwhile spots and integrate with the culture, without hopping between landmarks and tourist sites. Explore with the ones who know and love the secrets and surprises of their cities. Make your next travel adventure a little more unconventional. Our company is proudly featured in Lonely Planet (2016 & 2019 editions)

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Tour description

Cholon is Saigon’s heaving Chinatown district. It’s a great place to spend at least half a day. It’s hard to believe but Cholon is even more chaotic than downtown Saigon - with a distinctly Chinese character. As downtown Saigon is increasingly overwhelmed by concrete and high-rise towers, we reckon Cholon might be the best place to get a sense of the old unique energy of the city. It's also a fantastic place to grab a bite.

This place is now a significant commercial center of the Chinese in Ho Chi Minh City which still preserves the precious values of culture, religion and architecture dating back thousands of years. The pipe-shaped tiled roofs in Chinatown streets combining with typical Chinese architectures feature a unique classic beauty. 

Aside from wandering the streets of Cholon, you can also have a taste of local flavors through a mini food trip! Drink the famous Vietnamese coffee, have a plate of Chinese duck soup noodles, and enjoy a hearty dumpling and sweet soup meal.

We will discover the best places like:

  •  Hao Sy Phuong Alleyway
  •  Ba Thien Hau Temple
  • Cho Lon Masjid, Vietnam
  • Khu ăn uống chợ Thủ Đô
  • Soai Kinh Lam Market
  • St Francis Xavier Church
  • Binh Tay Market
  • Bưu điện quận 5
  • End at a local eatery


This excellent guided walking tour will blow your mind with many interesting facts, mysterious religious stories and legendary anecdotes among top destinations in Cholon. Don't miss this off-the-beaten-path walking tour to take with you a great memory from Ho Chi Minh City 😉

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What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    36 Đ. Hồ Tùng Mậu, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, ...
    36 Đ. Hồ Tùng Mậu, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
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    Meet at Bitexco Financial Tower - entrance to the Saigon Skydeck which is opposite to Như Lan Bakery. After short introduction we will catch a public bus to transfer to Chinatown together.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Hao Sy Phuong
  • 2
    Free admission
    Ba Thien Hau Temple
  • 3
    Free admission
    Chùa Quan Âm - Hội quán Ôn Lăng
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Khu ăn uống chợ Thủ Đô
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Bưu điện quận 5
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Soai Kinh Lam Market
  • 7
    Outside visit
    St Francis Xavier Church
  • 8
    Free admission
    Binh Tay Market

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

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Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 20 people.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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