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
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
Vietnam: Tan Son Nhat

Vietnam: Tan Son Nhat (SGN) International Airport Fast Track Service

AU$46
per adult
Vietnam: Tan Son Nhat (SGN) International Airport Fast Track Service
HCMC: Cu Chi Less-Crowded Ben Duoc Tunnels Half-Day Tour

HCMC: Cu Chi Less-Crowded Ben Duoc Tunnels Half-Day Tour

AU$45
per adult
HCMC: Cu Chi Less-Crowded Ben Duoc Tunnels Half-Day Tour
See all activities in Ho Chi Minh City

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$263 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$263
26 Oct - 27 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! (1,461 reviews)
Good service and clean

Reviewed on 24 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$223 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$223
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (195 reviews)
Location: 10 Service and staff: 10 Walkability: 10 Room value: 7 (much smaller than I thought and there were a few glitches that needed to be smoothed out. The TV didn’t work most of the time. The bathtub was outside in the patio where neighbors had an easy view (and did) to watch. Elevators and ...

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique 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$129 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$129
29 Oct - 30 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! (518 reviews)
Amazing accommodation for the affordable price in the center of district 1! This place was more than we could have hoped for. It is walkable to nearly everything you want to see. The hotel staff helped us with airport pickup, calling a car to further districts and our heavier luggage’s. The buffet ...

Reviewed on 23 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$242 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$242
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,004 reviews)
Great gym great food amazing service will be coming back again

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

New World Saigon Hotel
Hotel Majestic Saigon

Hotel Majestic Saigon

5 out of 5
01 Dong Khoi Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$196 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$196
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (1,005 reviews)
Great when price reduced

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

Hotel Majestic Saigon
Hotel Grand Saigon

Hotel Grand Saigon

5 out of 5
8 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$212 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$212
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Friendly and accommodating staff. If you don’t see something you want, just ask.

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Hotel Grand Saigon
See all 4,524 properties in Cholon
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Cholon

Default Image

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
Default Image

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
Default Image

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

Cholon Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip:

Explore a world of travel with Expedia