Cholon Travel Guide

Attractions and Neighbourhoods near Cholon

Giac Lam Pagoda

From its distinctive seven-story tower to its serene gardens, this ancient pagoda is the ideal place for quiet reflection and to discover Ho Chi Minh City’s Buddhist roots.

Bui Thi Xuan

Don’t be fooled by the dusty, chaotic picture this central street presents, because it’s actually home to fancy hotels and restaurants, luxury spas and high-end stores.

Pham Ngu Lao Backpacker Area

Backpackers flock here for the hawker food stalls, the affordable cafes and hotels, cheap merchandise and handy bus connections.

Pham Ngu Lao Street

Filled with lots of bars, cafes, clubs, affordable hotels and souvenir shops, this loud street is backpacker central in Ho Chi Minh City.

Tao Dan Park

Relax in one of Ho Chi Minh’s best city parks where there’s a children’s playground, plenty of open space and beautiful manicured gardens.

War Remnants Museum

This much-visited museum presents a confronting and often graphic portrayal of the Vietnam War.

Ben Thanh Market

No trip to Ho Chi Minh City is complete without exploring this bustling market where you can enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dish or purchase souvenirs.

Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts

An exquisite French colonial villa is home to a collection of fine art that explores the interesting history of this diverse country.

Where to stay in Cholon

Windsor Plaza Hotel

18 An Duong Vuong, Ward 9, District 5

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in District 5, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of An Dong Market, Thien Hau Pagoda, and The Garden Mall. Le Chau Assembly Hall and War Remnants Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Dong Khanh Hotel

2 Tran Hung Dao B St.Ward 7, District 5, Ward 7, District 5

Rated 3.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in District 5, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Hoa Binh Market and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ben Thanh Market and War Remnants Museum. An Dong Market and Cholon Mosque are also within 15 minutes.

Arc En Ciel Hotel

52-56 Tan Da StreetDistrict 5, District 5

Rated 3.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in District 5, this spa hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cholon Mosque and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ben Thanh Market and War Remnants Museum. University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City and Thong Nhat Stadium are also within 15 minutes.

Dong Kinh Hotel

102/4 - 106 - 108 Tran Tuan Khai StreetWard 5, District 5, Ward 5, District 5

Rated 3.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in District 5, this spa hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Hoa Binh Market and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ben Thanh Market and War Remnants Museum. An Dong Market and Cholon Mosque are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Saigon Village

523 To Hien Thanh StreetDistrict 10, District 10

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in District 10, this aparthotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Ho Chi Minh City National University and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from War Remnants Museum. Thong Nhat Stadium and Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Bat Dat Hotel

238-244 Tran Hung Dao StreetDistrict 5, District 5

Rated 3.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in District 5, this spa hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cholon Mosque and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Ben Thanh Market. University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City and Thong Nhat Stadium are also within 15 minutes.

Rainbow Hotel

41-43 Nguyen Duy Duong StreetWard 8, District 5, Ward 8, District 5

Rated 1.8 / 5 by Guests

Located in District 5, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from An Dong Market and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ben Thanh Market and War Remnants Museum. Hoa Binh Market and Cholon Mosque are also within 15 minutes.

OYO 307 Phuoc Loc Tho 2 Hotel

192 - 194 Su Van Hanh StrWard 9, Dist 5, Ward 9, Dist 5

Rated 2.8 / 5 by Guests

Located in District 5, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of An Dong Market, Pham Ngu Lao Backpacker Area, and Bui Vien Walking Street. Ben Thanh Market and War Remnants Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Phuoc Loc Tho 1 Hotel

170-174 Su Van Hanh StreetWard 9, District 5, Ward 9, District 5

Rated 2.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in District 5, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of An Dong Market and Ho Thi Ky Flower Market. Hoa Binh Market and University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City are also within 1 mi (2 km).

An Dong Center Hotel

14-16-20 Su Van Hanh, Ward 9, Dist. 5

Rated 3.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in District 5, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from An Dong Market and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ben Thanh Market and War Remnants Museum. Ho Thi Ky Flower Market and Hoa Binh Market are also within 15 minutes.

Valentine Hotel

93/1 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Ward 9District 5, District 5

Rated 3.8 / 5 by Guests

Located in District 10, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from An Dong Market and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ben Thanh Market and War Remnants Museum. Ho Thi Ky Flower Market and Thong Nhat Stadium are also within 15 minutes.

An Binh Hotel 2

130-A Ong Bich Khiem StreetDistrict 11, District 11

Rated 2.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in District 11, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dam Sen Water Park and Giac Lam Pagoda. The Garden Mall and Thong Nhat Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Things to do in Cholon

One Day Private Guide Tour Discover Ho Chi Minh City

By Global Travel & Tours

Recommended 100% by Travellers

08:00am You will be picked up at your hotel for a full day city tour in Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral:Built between 1877 and 1883, this is one of the best

Duration: 9h

Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta VIP Tour with Transfer by Limo

By Vietnam Adventure Tour

Recommended 88% by Travellers

This special full-day tour (max 7 people a group) takes you from Ho Chi Minh city to 2 popular attractions: Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta

7:45AM. We

Duration: 10h 15m

Exclusive Full-Day Trip on the Islands, Cholon-Gente de Mar

By Samaria Tours

Recommended 100% by Travellers

CHOLON AND PEOPLE OF SEA, the earthly paradise in the insular zone of Cartagena de Indias; this fascinating experience begins with a panoramic walk through

Duration: 7h 30m

Private 3-Day Best of the City & Mekong Delta Tour

By Bravo Indochina Tours

Day 1: Meet your friendly guide and set out on a private tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle to Chinatown to visit

Duration: 3d

Private 5-Day Tour of Ho Chi Minh City

By Vietnam Travel Group

Discover colonial-era architecture and bustling night markets, cruise through neon-lit streets in a 3-wheeled cyclo, and take a journey deep into the winding

Duration: 5d

Private 7-Day Tour of Ho Chi Minh City

By Vietnam Travel Group

Day 1: HCM Arrival - Nightlife with Dinner Cruise (D) Picked up from the Tan Son Nhat International Airport and transfer to hotel to check in. At 1730, meet

Duration: 7d

Shore Excursion: Private Full-Day City Tour from Phu My Port

By Vietnam Travel Group

Devote a day to discovering the historical and cultural treasures of Ho Chi Minh City with a private guide at your service. After exploring sites such as

Duration: 10h

Cholon

If you think Ho Chi Minh City’s central District 1 is hectic, then wait until you reach the maze-like streets of District 5 of Cholon (Chinatown).

Attractions and Neighbourhoods near Cholon

Bui Thi Xuan

Pham Ngu Lao Street

Where to stay in Cholon

Windsor Plaza Hotel

Dong Khanh Hotel

Arc En Ciel Hotel

Dong Kinh Hotel

Saigon Village

Bat Dat Hotel

Rainbow Hotel

OYO 307 Phuoc Loc Tho 2 Hotel

Phuoc Loc Tho 1 Hotel

An Dong Center Hotel

Valentine Hotel

An Binh Hotel 2

Things to do in Cholon