What’s a good self-guided walking route through Ho Chi Minh City’s Chinatown (Cholon), and where should I start?
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 13 days ago
TL;DR
A practical first walk in Cholon is to start at Bình Tây Market, then continue to Thiên Hậu Temple, Quan Âm Pagoda, and Hải Thượng Lãn Ông Street. The area is best explored slowly, with time for side alleys, tea shops, and traditional herb stores.
What the community said
A practical place to begin exploring Cholon is Bình Tây Market in the Chợ Lớn area. It works well as a starting point for a walk through the old Chinatown district and its main sights.
13 days ago Bình Tây Market, Chợ Lớn
After the market, a common next stop is Thiên Hậu Temple, one of the best-known landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City’s Chinatown. It fits naturally into the route after Bình Tây Market.
13 days ago Thiên Hậu Temple
Quan Âm Pagoda is another good stop on the walk. It’s a useful addition if you want your Cholon route to include both market life and traditional religious sites.
13 days ago Quan Âm Pagoda
A good final section of the walk is Hải Thượng Lãn Ông Street, known for Chinese herb shops and traditional local stores. It’s one of the most atmospheric stretches in Chinatown.
13 days ago Hải Thượng Lãn Ông Street
In Cholon, it’s worth leaving room to wander rather than following only pin-to-pin stops. Some of the best atmosphere is in the side alleys, small tea houses, and old shopfronts between the main sights.
13 days ago