Cholon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cholon featuring a temple or place of worship
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

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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Quan Am Pagoda

You can learn about the history of Ho Chi Minh City with a trip to Quan Am Pagoda. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Quan Am Pagoda

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 lively bars 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 top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Nghia An Hoi Quan Pagoda

Ha Chuong Hoi Quan Pagoda

You can learn about the history of Ho Chi Minh City with a stop at Ha Chuong Hoi Quan Pagoda. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Ha Chuong 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

Activities

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$47
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$27
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City
Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels Tour

Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels Tour (max 12 people) with Private Option

AU$27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels Tour (max 12 people) with Private Option
Small-group Saigon City Tour: 4-Hour Must-see Iconic Landmarks

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

AU$42
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Small-group Saigon City Tour: 4-Hour Must-see Iconic Landmarks
From Ho Chi Minh: City Small-Group Mekong Discovery Tour

Small Group Mekong River Experience from Ho Chi Minh City

AU$84
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Small Group Mekong River Experience from Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City Saigon Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$30
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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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$170 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$170
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
As always, the Rex has world-class service and well appointed room. I have stayed here many times.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Rex Hotel
Hotel Majestic Saigon

Hotel Majestic Saigon

5 out of 5
01 Dong Khoi, Sai Gon Ward Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$185 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$185
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Room was very large staff were very attentive. Location excellent price was good value pool was cold but clean and handy to have as was quite hot in the city would stay here again on my next visit

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

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$173 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$173
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Then hotel is centrally located to everything you'd want to walk to like the museum, art galleries, restaurants, & local shops. Our room was great. Our room did not have a street or river view however it did have a window that opened to a lovely internal courtyard with plants, a table and seating ...

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hotel Grand Saigon
The Reverie Saigon

The Reverie Saigon

5 out of 5
22 - 36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$354 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$354
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
Staff, room, amenities, and location

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

The Reverie Saigon
Hotel Nikko Saigon

Hotel Nikko Saigon

5 out of 5
235 Nguyen Van Cu Street, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$264 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$264
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,572 reviews)
Everything here is truly worth 5 star: very clean, spacious room, great bedding material, room decor, excellent restaurants and very customer oriented staff.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hotel Nikko Saigon
Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel

Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel

4 out of 5
65-67 Hai Ba Trung Street Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$143 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$143
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (665 reviews)
Staff are helpful and kind

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Cholon

Panoramic of Ho chi minh city or Saigon city at twilight in Vietnam.

District 5

District 5 is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by An Dong Market and Nghia An Hoi Quan Pagoda while in the area.

District 5
Amazing trafic

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
Top view aerial of Mai Chi Tho road, Thu Thiem peninsula and center Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam with development buildings, transportation, energy power infrastructure. View from District 2

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 The Most Holy Redeemer Saigon.

District 3
Well worth doing the tour

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
Ben Thanh Market featuring night scenes, street scenes and shopping

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

4/5(259 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Saigon

Phường 6

While visiting Phường 6, you might make a stop by sights like War Remnants Museum and Co.opmart Nguyen Dinh Chieu.

Phường 6

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