CHO LON’s Heritage Stories

Highlights

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.

Itinerary

08:00 . Pick-up section - Tour with guide
Pick-up at Saigontourist Travel Service Office (102 Nguyen Hue St.) or hotels in district 1. Meet your guide and receive a brief introduction to the tour highlights.
08:30 . Visit On Lang Pagoda - Tour with guide
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
09:00 . Walk through Cho Lon market streets - Tour with guide
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
09:30 . Visit Binh Tay Market - Tour with guide
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
10:00 . Visit Binh Tien broom-making quarter - Tour with guide
See how Vietnamese migrants preserved their craft and coexisted with Chinese traders, creating economic cooperation across communities
10:30 . Visit Cho Lon Revolutionary Printing House - Tour with guide
Learn about underground publishing activities during wartime and the involvement of the Chinese community in Vietnam’s modern history
11:30 . Lunch at Dong Khanh Restaurant - Tour with guide
Enjoy signature dishes of the Cho Lon area (drinks not included)
13:00 . Visit Khanh Van Nam Vien - Tour with guide
Explore a rare Taoist temple that reflects the beliefs of the Yunnan Chinese community
15:00 . Drop-off section - Tour with guide
Saigontourist Travel Service Office / hotels in district 1

What to Expect

Visit one of the oldest Chinese temples in Saigon and learn about community beliefs
Walk through specialized market streets in Cho Lon
Explore Binh Tay Market – the commercial symbol of Chinatown
Discover the story of merchant Quach Dam
Visit the traditional broom-making area of Binh Tien
Learn about the Revolutionary Printing House of Cho Lon
Enjoy authentic Chinese–Vietnamese cuisine at Dong Khanh Restaurant
Explore Khanh Van Nam Vien, a rare Taoist temple in Vietnam
Coffee break at District 5 Post Office – a blend of heritage and modern lifestyle

Term & conditions

TOUR INCLUSIVE

Complimentary pick-up and drop-off at hotels in Saigon Ward (District 1, previously called)
Air-conditioned transfer, English-speaking guide service.
Lunch at Dong Khanh Restaurant & 1 coffee at local coffee shop
Sightseeing and admission fees as specified.

TOUR EXCLUSIVE

Travel insurance. All meals and beverages, personal expenses, optional visit, and other services unspecified

CHILDREN POLICY

Children from 0 – 5 years free; 6 – 10 years old 20% off above price
Children from 11 years old: 100% adult

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation charge: 60% of the tour fare (applicable to cancellations made 2 days before the departure day).
Last-minute cancellation or no show (within 48 hours): 100% of tour fare