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🏆🥇 Exploring Chinatown, the Oldest Neighborhoods in Ho Chi Minh City

Duration: 3h
Languages: English
Quality Verified Registered on April 23, 2023

Goooooood morning, Vietnam! I am Joseph, an experienced travel planner and licensed tourist guide from Detour Asia, a boutique travel operator based in Ho Chi Minh City. I organize day and multi-day tours in and around popular destinations in Vietnam such as Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh city. I'm dedicated full-time helping people enjoy their holidays in my beautiful country. Over the last ten years I have organized and led some hundred tour groups in Vietnam, making me one of the most experienced tour guides here.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
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Tour description

Chinatown, also known as Cholon which covers a broad area, including District 5, part of Districts: 6, 8, 10, and 11 in Ho Chi Minh City. This place is now a significant commercial center of the Chinese in Ho Chi Minh City which still preserves the precious values of culture, religion and architecture dating back thousands of years. The pipe-shaped tiled roofs in Chinatown streets combining with typical Chinese architectures feature a unique classic beauty. 

Aside from wandering the streets of Chinatown, you can also have a taste of local flavors through a mini food trip! Drink the famous Vietnamese coffee, have a plate of Chinese duck soup noodles, and enjoy a hearty dumpling and sweet soup meal.

We will discover the best places like:

  • Binh Tay Market
  • St Francis Xavier Church
  • Ba Thien Hau Temple
  • Cho Lon Masjid, Vietnam
  • Hao Sy Phuong Alleyway
  • University of Medicine & Pharmacy
  • End at a local eatery


This excellent guided walking tour will blow your mind with many interesting facts, mysterious religious stories and legendary anecdotes among top destinations in Chinatown.

Don't miss this off-the-beaten-path walking tour to take with you a great memory from Ho Chi Minh City 😉

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    57a Tháp Mười, Phường 2, Quận 6, Thàn...
    57a Tháp Mười, Phường 2, Quận 6, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
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    Meet at Binh Tay Market (Chợ Bình Tây). I'll be standing in front of the Water Fountain in the center area. Address: 57A Tháp Mười, Phường 2, Quận 6, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700900, Vietnam How to get there: by grab taxi, or by public bus #1 from Ben Thanh Bus Terminal. The Market is about 30 minute drive from your hotel, so please leave extra time to arrive.

  • 1
    Free admission
    Binh Tay Market
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Bưu điện quận 5
  • 3
    Free admission
    Ba Thien Hau Temple
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Khu ăn uống chợ Thủ Đô
  • 5
    Free admission
    Chùa Quan Âm - Hội quán Ôn Lăng
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Đại học Y Dược Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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4.71
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4.71
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4.57
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Lise 18 Mar 2024
Boulder

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2024
Good tour, entertaining, relax. Satisfied overall.
Heather 16 Jan 2024
Atlanta

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Travelled in couple - Jan 2024
This was our second walking tour with this guide and we were so happy we decided to join. The Chinatown tour starts approximately 25-30 minutes from the center of town, easily reachable by Grab (leave extra time to arrive). We visited several markets and temples and ended up chatting in a coffee shop at the end of the tour. The experience felt very authentic and was worth the small effort to arrive at the meeting point. If you are in the city for more than a few days, you'll definitely want to add this to your list of things to do.
Rachel 09 Jan 2024
New York

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Travelled in group - Jan 2024
Joseph was an excellent guide, and we were delighted to explore Cholon with him. There’s no way we would have been able to discover some of the incredible sites without him! Joseph is super knowledgeable and clearly dedicated to learning more about the region’s rich history and culture. He was also really flexible. When we needed a break from the heat, he happily led us to a cafe to cool down and take a break. 10/10 recommend!
Klaudia 21 May 2023
Hội An

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Travelled in couple - May 2023
I would recommend tour with Joseph, really good food and trip recommendations as well as a lot of interesting information about the city
elad 15 May 2023
Mazkeret Batya

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Travelled in family - May 2023
Great local walking tour. Joseph was very accommodating and flexible with our 2 kids, made as many stops as needed including local food and examples of the daily life in Saigon. He answered all questions with a smile and kept us safe when crossing roads like we were his own family.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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