Cholon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A traditional yellow building with a sign in Vietnamese.
A market with various food items and sacks of grains.
A dragon fountain with water spouting from its mouth, surrounded by stone steps and potted plants.
A vibrant market stall with colorful clothing and accessories.
A temple with traditional Chinese architecture, featuring ornate stone lion statues and blue and white porcelain vases.

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.

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Binh Tay Market

During your trip to Ho Chi Minh Municipality, 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.
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Activities

Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket

Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket

AU$14
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket
Ho Chi Minh: Water Puppet Show Ticket

Ho Chi Minh: Water Puppet Show Ticket

AU$24
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh: Water Puppet Show Ticket
Tan Son Nhat Airport - Ho Chi Minh City - Fast Track Service

Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport

AU$44
per traveller
76% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport
Cu Chi Tunnels: Morning or Afternoon Guided Small-Group Tour

Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City

AU$20
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City
Discover Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Full-Day

Discover Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Full-Day

AU$38
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Discover Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Full-Day
Vung Tau Beach Landmarks Full Day Tour from HCMC Cultural Scenic

Vung Tau Beach Landmarks Full Day Tour from HCMC Cultural Scenic

AU$81
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Vung Tau Beach Landmarks Full Day Tour from HCMC Cultural Scenic
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Our pick of the best Cholon Hotel Deals

Rex Hotel

Rex Hotel

5 out of 5
141 Nguyen Hue Blvd Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$178 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$178
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh Municipality. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Rex Hotel
Fusion Original Saigon Centre

Fusion Original Saigon Centre

5 out of 5
65 Le Loi, Ward Ben Nghe, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$266 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$266
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh Municipality. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Fusion Original Saigon Centre
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$208 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$208
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh Municipality. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Ben Thanh Market and Saigon ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (709 reviews)
"It wasn’t a comfortable stay. The room that was meant to be non smoking I woke up from sleep with the smell of smoke and cigarettes as someone was smoking and it had somehow got into my room. The mattress was very uncomfortable you could feel the coils under the mattress. We asked for the mattress ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City

Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City

5 out of 5
67 Le Loi Street Ho Chi Minh City
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$222 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$222
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh Municipality. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City
Hotel Grand Saigon

Hotel Grand Saigon

5 out of 5
No. 8 Dong Khoi Street Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$181 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$181
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh Municipality. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
Hotel Grand Saigon
Hotel Majestic Saigon

Hotel Majestic Saigon

5 out of 5
01 Dong Khoi Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$189 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$189
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh Municipality. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
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Our guide on where to stay in Cholon

Find the best Cholon areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Cholon
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A night-time view of a building with a clock tower and the inscription "CHÔNG BÌN THÀNH" at its entrance.

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Check out top attractions like Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market, and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh Station or Opera House Station to see more of the city.

A coastal city with a prominent hill, a beach, and a dense urban area.

Vung Tau

Travellers come to Vung Tau for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Front Beach and Vung Tau Lighthouse while you're in town.

A bustling market with various stalls selling bags, shoes, and other goods.

Ben Thanh

While you're in Ben Thanh, take in top sights like Ben Thanh Market and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh Station to see more of the city.

A large brick church with a tall spire and multiple arched windows.

Dong Khoi

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Dong Khoi. Check out Union Square or Vincom Center Shopping Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Opera House Station to get around town.

Traditional architecture with ornate roofs, a stone monument, and lush greenery.

Little Japan

Take time in Little Japan to visit attractions like Saigon Japan Town and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Opera House Station to see more of the city.

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