Saigoncholon
Description
My name is Minh. (You can call me Tony!) I am a pure Taiwanese-Chinese, who was born and raised up in Cholon Chinatown. I had a chance to study and live oversea in Australia for 5 years, but in my whole life, Cholon Chinatown always has a strong connection with my childhood, growth and my career development... since all of my heart and love are for this little historic district of Ho Chi Minh city! Apart from that, I also work with some friends - as a local experts and professional tourguide to promote Chinatown - and Chinese Community, which bring the fresh and new look to the tourists from all of the World that "We are proud to be Chinese-Vietnamese!" and as well together help promoting the local businesses in Cholon, which offer exotic and inordinary services that only the locals known (This is unfair!) And those are the reason why I’m here to share with you the Heartful Saigon Cholon Chinatown discovery tour! We will see you very soon! And, Welcome to Saigon Cholon! :)
Tour Options
Itinerary
BINH TAY's MARKET - The symbol of Chinatown, built by the smartest and richest Chinese businessman. Here you can shop lots of cheap snack and delicious foods, and understand how the locals trade in the market.
The Biggest fabric and silk materials market. Here you will discover the fabric trading activities of Chinatown between the Locals and the World.
to give you the look and comparision how the pure local temple would look different than the touristy one.
Discovering the most hidden local temple, where you will experience the touch on God's figure, and the praying culture to wish for luck and get blessed. P/s: The hidden place will be shown after the visit. Behold!!!
Where you will visit the pure local market and foods trading activities between locals. Plus, enjoying various delicious and safe street foods here!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up at your hotel or port, and go with you to the starting point via public Bus in order to: 1. Let you experience how the local bus will operate 2. See the most authentic life of Vietnamese Local relected on the bus 3. Ensure the safe, local and eco transport approach in the Ho Chi Minh that you would never experience by your safe. (We ensure that after experiencing the bus with us, traveller can go by themselves using the Vietnam's bus system, which would be the most cost effiecinent for your trip in Vietnam).
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please inform us prior tour if you have food allergy
Reviews(3)
Tour guide was a no show. No explanation, and bo response to my messages. Viator in the meantime has me jumping through hoops to have my payment reimbursed. There’s been no apologies and it seems that this is business-as-normal for these ‘providers’. This may be an anomaly but I certainly will be looking elsewhere in the future and I recommend others to take caution.
I went to Vietnam last Christmas due to my family's vacation. As beginning everything was good but Tony and his team even made it better. We fully discovered Chinatown with local experts - listened to the story - captured every memorable moment at Thien Hau temple or Hao Si Phuong alleys ... it was fantastic. Thank you so much for beautifying my family vacation and hope that I can come back again for further experiences with SaiGon_ChoLon with my beloved experts.
My half-day tour to Saigon Cholon was a great experience, thanks to my excellent guide Minh. He asked beforehand if I had any special interests and then tailored the tour for me but didn't forget the essentials of Cholon - background, way of living and possible futures. My main interest were the temples and I surely got clear explanations of gods and deities, reasons and ways of worshipping them, and even co-operation and intrigues between different religious parties in Cholon. And of course the tour included delicious local food in an alley-eatery followed by a visit to a hidden top-floor café. I highly recommend.
