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  • By hassan_abu on April 24, 2006
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  • Cholon (Chinatown) Cholon is in District 5 and is a maze of narrow streets, bustling with people. Most of Vietnam’s ethnic Chinese live here and they are the largest single ethnic minority group in the country. Merchants began to settle in Cholon in the 1770s, although many ethnic Chinese fled the country in 1975. The Thien Hau Pagoda is one of Cholon’s must-sees. It is dedicated to the goddess Thien Hau, protector of the sea. Photographers are spoilt for choice with the ornate decoration inside the pagoda and the statues of Thien Hau. It is popular with worshippers (the air is always heavy with the smell of incense) and there are regular festivals during the lunar calendar. Binh Tay Market throngs with people from early morning and the gloomy, narrow walkways are crammed with consumer items and exotic foodstuffs. The sound of bargaining, quite often in Chinese rather than Vietnamese, and the calls of the vendors constantly fill the air. This is one of the best places to see the locals going about their daily lives.

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    Chinatown: Binh Tay Market
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  • By kelnsha on July 30, 2006
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    Cholon's main market, a Chinese-style architectural masterpiece with a great clock tower in the centre. Much of the business here is wholesale. If you are buying in bulk, this is the place to do your shopping. It is cheaper than Ben Thanh market and there are less tourist too. If not, you can always ask your friends if they are buying and split the cost after you buy in bulk. I will be covering more under the shopping tips.

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  • Address: Hau Giang street, Cholon, HCMC, Vietnam
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  • Directions: Along Hau Giang street of Chinatown, Cholon
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    Chinatown: Binh Tay Market, Chinatown
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  • Updated By keeweechic on August 24, 2003
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    Binh Tay, with a wonderful array of noises, smells and colors, is one of the most colorful and exciting markets in Saigon.

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  • Address: Cholon (Chinatown)

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    Chinatown: In front of the Chinatown markets
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  • Updated By keeweechic on June 25, 2003
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    In front of the Chinatown markets.... it was so busy and so noisy. Merchants were loading and unloading, shoppers were darting in and out of the traffic... quite a scene just to stand and watch. .

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  • Address: Cholon, Chinatown

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    Chinatown: Cholon sights
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  • Updated By keeweechic on October 17, 2002
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    This was a common sight.... bikes laden with everything they could possibly get on them and still be able to move.

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    Chinatown: Very Old Pagoda
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  • By jmmorgan on April 14, 2003
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    Situated in the cholon district this is a must see pagoda. The thien Hau Pagoda dates from the 19th century and is very active with worshipers today.

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  • Address: D Nguyen Trai, Cholon

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    Chinatown: Cholon (Chinatown)
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  • Updated By sunnywong on December 19, 2002
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  • Cholon is the Chinese district of Saigon, and probably the largest Chinatown in the world. Cholon is a fascinating maze of temples, restaurants, jade ornaments, and medicine shops. Start at the Binh Tay Market, on Phan Van Khoe Street, which is even more crowded than Ben Thanh Market. From Binh Tay, head up to Nguyen Trai, the district's main artery, to see some of the major temples on or around it. Be sure to see Quan Am, on Lao Tu Street off Luong Nhu Hoc, for its ornate exterior. Back on Nguyen Trai, Thien Hau pagoda is dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea, and was popular with seafarers making thanks for their safe trip from China to Vietnam. Finally, as you follow Nguyen Trai Street past Ly Thuong Kiet, you'll see the Cholon Mosque, the one indication of Cholon's small Muslim community.

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  • Directions: District 5, Cholon is a sizable district bordered by Hung Vuong in the north, Nguyen Van Cu to the east, the Ben Nghe Chanel to the south, and Nguyen Thi Nho to the west

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    Chinatown: CHINA TOWN
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  • By MikeAtSea on November 25, 2004
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    This sector of Saigon, populated by some 400,000 ethnic Chinese, boasts numerous beautiful pagodas and one of the most exciting markets in the city. A short stroll through the market offers a kaleidoscope of colours and a hive of activities. Caution: Be aware of pickpockets known to loiter in the market area.

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  • Directions: Travelling within Saigon I make use of the taxi-motorbikes which are around every where in town. They are inexpensive and all know their way around.

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    Chinatown: Cholon (Chinatown).
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  • Updated By keeweechic on August 24, 2003
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    Cholon means 'big market' and the Binh Tay Market is certainly that. There is also the Quang Pagoda (District 5) and the Thien Hau Temple. A very busy place and extremely interesting to watch the daily sights.

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  • Address: Cholon (Chinatown)

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    Chinatown: Cholon (Saigon Chinatown) is...
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  • By carstenj on August 24, 2002
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    Cholon (Saigon Chinatown) is one of those neighborhoods you must visit on the East bank of Saigon River. The markets are cool and while you may think twice about purchasing from me, the goods are fresh and hormone free.


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