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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Guest's hotels in District 1, District 3, District 4, Ho Chi Minh city
Saigontourist Travel Service's head office
Itinerary
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1Nguyen Hue Street
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
Chợ Lớn (Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
Binh Tay Market (Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
Chợ Lớn (Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
Chợ Lớn (Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
Chợ Lớn (Pass by)
11:30 – Lunch at Dong Khanh Restaurant - enjoy signature dishes of the Cho Lon area (drinks not included).
Admission ticket free -
Chợ Lớn (Pass by)
13:00 – Visit Khanh Van Nam Vien - explore a rare Taoist temple that reflects the beliefs of the Yunnan Chinese community.
Admission ticket free -
Chợ Lớn (Pass by)
14:00 – Visit District 5 Post Office & coffee break - relax with one complimentary coffee at Highlands Coffee, located inside the historic post office building.
Admission ticket free -
Ho Chi Minh City (Pass by)
15:30 – Return to Saigontourist Office or hotels in old District 1, 3, 4. End of tour.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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