Ho Chi Minh City: Full-Day Cho Lon Chinatown Hidden Gems Tour
Overview
EXCLUSIVE deal & Small group-joining (<15 guests) tour which offers complimentary pick-up & drop-off at hotels in Dist.1, Dist.3, Dist.4, HCM City. Explore Cho Lon, Saigon’s historic Chinatown, and uncover the stories behind its growth and identity. Visit a centuries-old temple, walk through specialized market streets, and discover Binh Tay Market and the legacy of Quach Dam. See the broom-making quarter of Binh Tien, learn about the Revolutionary Printing House, and enjoy lunch at a traditional Chinese restaurant. The tour ends at a Taoist temple and District 5 Post Office, where old architecture meets modern city life. A half-day journey into the culture, business spirit, and history of Cho Lon.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
✗ Not Included
- Personal expenses, optional visit, and other services unspecified
Itinerary
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Stop 1
08:00 – Pick-up at Saigontourist Travel Service Office (102 Nguyen Hue St., District 1) or hotels in district 1,3,4. Meet your guide and receive a brief introduction to the tour highlights and Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet) traditions.
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Stop 2
08:30 – Visit On Lang Pagoda - explore one of the most sacred Chinese temples in Saigon. Admire traditional architecture, detailed carvings, and vibrant red-gold colors while learning about Chinese spiritual life.
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Stop 3
09:00 – Walk through Cho Lon market streets - pass through Luong Nhu Hoc, Hai Thuong Lan Ong, and nearby specialized markets (fabric, herbal medicine, poultry, dried seafood). Understand how community-based trading shaped economic success.
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Stop 4
09:30 – Visit Binh Tay Market - discover the largest wholesale market in Cho Lon and the story of Quach Dam, a self-made businessman who built and donated the market to the community.
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Stop 5
10:00 – Visit Binh Tien broom-making quarter - see how Vietnamese migrants preserved their craft and coexisted with Chinese traders, creating economic cooperation across communities.
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Stop 6
10:30 – Visit Cho Lon Revolutionary Printing House - learn about underground publishing activities during wartime and the involvement of the Chinese community in Vietnam’s modern history.
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Stop 7
11:30 – Lunch at Dong Khanh Restaurant - enjoy signature dishes of the Cho Lon area (drinks not included).
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Stop 8
13:00 – Visit Khanh Van Nam Vien - explore a rare Taoist temple that reflects the beliefs of the Yunnan Chinese community.
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Stop 9
14:00 – Visit District 5 Post Office & coffee break - relax with one complimentary coffee at Highlands Coffee, located inside the historic post office building.
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Stop 10
15:30 – Return to Saigontourist Office or hotels in old District 1, 3, 4. End of tour.
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
Saigontourist Travel Service's head office
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End Point
Saigontourist Travel Service's head office
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Good to Know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels