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

After visiting Cholon Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Cholon 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 charming cafes in this vibrant area.

Nghia An Hoi Quan 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

Cho Lon Mosque

Cho Lon Mosque is just one of the places to see in Ho Chi Minh City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Cho Lon Mosque

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

Cu Chi Tunnels Ben Duoc Small-Group Tour or Private Tour

Cu Chi Tunnels Ben Duoc Small-Group Tour or Private Tour

AU$29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cu Chi Tunnels Ben Duoc Small-Group Tour or Private Tour
Small-group Saigon City Tour: 4-Hour Must-see Iconic Landmarks

Small-group Saigon City Tour: 4-Hour Must-see Iconic Landmarks

AU$46
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-group Saigon City Tour: 4-Hour Must-see Iconic Landmarks
Ho Chi Minh: Water Puppet Show Ticket

Ho Chi Minh: Water Puppet Show Ticket

AU$25
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh: Water Puppet Show Ticket
Cu Chi Tunnels: Morning or Afternoon Guided Small-Group Tour

Cu Chi Tunnels: Morning or Afternoon Guided Small-Group Tour

AU$29
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cu Chi Tunnels: Morning or Afternoon Guided Small-Group Tour
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

AU$38
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Mekong Delta Experience: Small Group Adventure

Mekong Delta Experience: Small Group Adventure

AU$47
per adult
Mekong Delta Experience: Small Group Adventure
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Our pick of the best Cholon Hotel Deals

Hotel Nikko Saigon

Hotel Nikko Saigon

5 out of 5
235 Nguyen Van Cu Street, District 1, Cau Ong Lanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$279 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$279
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,443 reviews)
"The hallway and the room is very outdated. I had to change room as the first room I got has moldy smell. The bed was hard, couldn’t sleep."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Hotel Nikko Saigon
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
The price is AU$197 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$197
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (173 reviews)
"The staff were extremely nice and welcoming. I’d definitely choose this hotel again."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Hotel Majestic Saigon

Hotel Majestic Saigon

5 out of 5
01 Dong Khoi Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$172 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$172
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Lovely spacious room. Easy to walk around. Special thanks to Mr Kenny."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hotel Majestic Saigon
Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel

Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel

4 out of 5
65-67 Hai Ba Trung Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$132 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$132
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (509 reviews)
"We loved our stay. The staff was extremely politte and helpful. We also loved that the breakfast options changed every morning. We'll choose to stay here again."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel
New World Saigon Hotel

New World Saigon Hotel

5 out of 5
76 Le Lai Street, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$227 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$227
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Location near Ben Than Market. Viet Pho cafe is nearby and worth visiting. Hotel well maintained and front office staff are friendly."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

New World Saigon Hotel
Park Hyatt Saigon

Park Hyatt Saigon

5 out of 5
2 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$444 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$444
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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 in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (445 reviews)
"- Room is elegant. I like the style. - Lobby has a good atmosphere day and night. Nice cocktail and singing. - Pool is old fashioned, not connecting with any big wardrobe space. You can walk in directly. - Staff is warm but needs more attention on service. Sometimes I feel confused about some ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Park Hyatt 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 Thong Nhat Stadium.

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 Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre.

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 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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