Chinatown Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City
Popular places to visit
Binh Tay Market
During your trip to Ho Chi Minh City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Binh Tay Market. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.
Ben Thanh Market
You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Ben Thanh Market, a favourite shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Bui Vien Walking Street
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Bui Vien Walking Street during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Pham Ngu Lao Street
During your visit to Ho Chi Minh City, you can do some window-shopping at Pham Ngu Lao Street. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Dong Khoi Street
During your visit to Ho Chi Minh City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Dong Khoi Street. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Saigon Square
During your trip to Ho Chi Minh City, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Saigon Square. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Chinatown
Hotel Grand Saigon
From taking bags from the taxi to check in and then to the room was excellent service. Rooms in good condition and great location
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Park Hyatt Saigon
Superb! Beautiful hotel and service. Thank you!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
The hotel is extremely clean, well maintained, quiet and comfortable - while being at the centre of district 1. But the highlight are the staff that make you feel welcome from the moment you arrive - whether that’s by greeting in front of the hotel and helping with luggage or taking care to show ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Rex Hotel
Top notch hotel, great area to be in, best breakfast ever!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
Location
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh
The staff were great. We extended our stay without issue. Although not a great variety and some items, on occasions, not available, the food was excellent. The cleaning staff also great. Our cleaner looked after us, even when we couldn't leave our room.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
District 5
District 5 is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by An Dong Market and Phuoc An Hoi Quan Pagoda while in the area.
District 10
District 10 is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Saigon South and Thong Nhat Stadium.
District 3
District 3 is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to War Remnants Museum or Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Check out top attractions like Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market, and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh Station or Opera House Station to see more of the city.
Nguyen Thai Binh
While you're in Nguyen Thai Binh, take in top sights like Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh Station to see more of the city.
