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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Cho Lon’s specialized markets, temples, and historic businesses are covered in a shared tour capped at 15 travelers. Visit On Lang Pagoda, Binh Tay Market, the Binh Tien broom-making quarter, and the Revolutionary Printing House, with lunch at a traditional Chinese restaurant before a Taoist temple and District 5 Post Office.
What's included
Bottled water
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
English-speaking guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Personal expenses, optional visit, and other services unspecified
What to expect
Nguyen Hue Street
30m · Admission ticket included
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.
On Lang Pagoda
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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.
Chợ Lớn
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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.
Binh Tay Market
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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.
Chợ Lớn
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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.
Chợ Lớn
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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.
Chợ Lớn
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11:30 – Lunch at Dong Khanh Restaurant - enjoy signature dishes of the Cho Lon area (drinks not included).
Chợ Lớn
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13:00 – Visit Khanh Van Nam Vien - explore a rare Taoist temple that reflects the beliefs of the Yunnan Chinese community.
Chợ Lớn
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14:00 – Visit District 5 Post Office & coffee break - relax with one complimentary coffee at Highlands Coffee, located inside the historic post office building.
Ho Chi Minh City
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15:30 – Return to Saigontourist Office or hotels in old District 1, 3, 4. End of tour.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Saigontourist Travel Service's head office
End point
Saigontourist Travel Service's head office
Pickup details
Guest's hotels in District 1, District 3, District 4, Ho Chi Minh city
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
