Cho Lon Market

Cho Lon is a big district and is predominantly the Chinese district of Saigon. It is often called Chinatown. The Chinese settled here in the early 1900s, never quite integrating with the rest of Saigon. Cho Lon today is a bustling commercial center of Saigon. The district has many ornate Chinese temples and pagodas.

Exploring the place is best done by riding a cyclo. You can also opt for organized city tours, which usually start at the Giac Lam Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Saigon. The Binh Tay Market is an interesting place to visit and has many Chinese goods on sale. The Chua Quan Am Temple, a classic Chinese temple and Cha Tam, a catholic cathedral should definitely be included on a visitor's list. Buildings in this area have a happy mix of Chinese and French architectural styles.