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Free Tour of Cholon: Discover Saigon’s Chinatown with a Local
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Detour Asia
Duration
2h 45min
Meeting point
Bitexco Financial Tower
Languages
English
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Cholon is Saigon’s heavy Chinatown district. It’s a great place to spend at least half a day. It’s hard to believe, but Cholon is even more chaotic than downtown Saigon, with a distinctly Chinese character. As downtown Saigon is increasingly overwhelmed by concrete and high-rise towers, we reckon Cholon might be the best place to get a sense of the old, unique energy of the city.
This place is now a significant commercial center for 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 combined with typical Chinese architecture feature a unique classic beauty.
Aside from wandering the streets of Chinatown, you can also experience 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.
This place is now a significant commercial center for 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 combined with typical Chinese architecture feature a unique classic beauty.
Aside from wandering the streets of Chinatown, you can also experience 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.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
Requires at least 2 participants to run
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
Extra cost is required
Pets
Not allowed
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This activity includes:
- Ba Thien Hau Temple
- St Francis Xavier Church
- Cho Lon Masjid, Vietnam
- Hao Sy Phuong
- Bitexco Financial Tower
On arrival
Meet outside Bitexco Financial Tower: Entrance to the Saigon Skydeck opposite Như Lan Bakery. After a short introduction, we will catch a public bus to transfer to Chinatown together.
How can the tour be free?
Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to €50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.
Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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