Cho Lon Free Tour: Chinatown

Discover Chợ Lớn, Ho Chi Minh City’s historic Chinatown and one of the city’s most fascinating spots.

During this approximately 2-hour walking tour, we’ll explore its streets, temples, and ancient meeting halls while learning about the history of the Chinese communities that settled here and their important role in the development of Saigon.

We’ll visit some of Chợ Lớn’s most interesting temples and hội quán, where we’ll discover a unique blend of Buddhism, Taoism, and folk beliefs. We’ll also discuss the different Chinese communities that arrived in the city, their traditions, and daily life in the neighborhood. More than just a sightseeing tour, this tour is an opportunity to understand how Vietnamese and Chinese cultures have intertwined over generations and how Chợ Lớn still preserves its own distinct identity within modern Ho Chi Minh City.

Come see a side of the city that many travelers overlook and discover the history, traditions, and daily life of Chợ Lớn accompanied by a local guide who speaks Spanish.