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Explore the Hidden Gems and Culture of Saigon Chinatown
Ho Chi Minh
About
Step off the tourist trail and explore the heart of Saigon’s historic Chinatown (Chợ Lớn) on the back of a scooter with a knowledgeable local guide. This immersive daytime experience takes you through Districts 5, 11, and 3, where Chinese and Vietnamese cultures blend through temples, markets, churches, hidden alleys, and everyday street life.
Highlights : -Safe and comfortable scooter ride with a local driver -Hidden Chinatown sights beyond the city center -Engaging stories about culture, beliefs, and history -Flexible start times to suit your schedule -Enjoy a refreshing local drink paired with a tasty local specialty
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Admission fee
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the Hidden Gems and Culture of Saigon Chinatown
Ho Chi Minh
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$25.00
Price varies by group size
About
Step off the tourist trail and explore the heart of Saigon’s historic Chinatown (Chợ Lớn) on the back of a scooter with a knowledgeable local guide. This immersive daytime experience takes you through Districts 5, 11, and 3, where Chinese and Vietnamese cultures blend through temples, markets, churches, hidden alleys, and everyday street life.
Highlights : -Safe and comfortable scooter ride with a local driver -Hidden Chinatown sights beyond the city center -Engaging stories about culture, beliefs, and history -Flexible start times to suit your schedule -Enjoy a refreshing local drink paired with a tasty local specialty
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Admission fee
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary
1
Đường Phùng Hưng
Explore a local market that transforms throughout the day. Known for wholesale produce in the morning, it becomes a vibrant street food hub in the afternoon. Enjoy a local Chinatown specialty and experience authentic Chinese-Vietnamese flavors loved by locals.
30 minutes
2
Ong Bon Pagoda
Visit one of Chinatown’s most important temples, dedicated to Ông Bổn — the protector deity of the Chinese community. Witness the traditional furnace where locals burn paper money as offerings, believing it brings wealth and good fortune for the coming year.
30 minutes
3
Thương xá Đồng Khánh
Step into one of Saigon’s oldest fabric markets, where colorful textiles and traditional tailoring culture still thrive. Learn how this market has supported generations of traders and designers.
30 minutes
4
St Francis Xavier Church
Visit this historic 19th-century church with its distinctive mint-green interior. It is also known as the place where President Ngô Đình Diệm was arrested, making it an important political and cultural landmark.
30 minutes
5
Phố Tau Sai Gon (Chợ Lớn Quận 5)
Discover the iconic symbol of Chinatown — a historic wholesale market bustling with trade, aromas, and energy. Learn how this market remains the backbone of commerce in Chợ Lớn.
30 minutes
6
13 Đặng Dung
End the tour at a hidden underground bunker once used to store weapons during the Vietnam War. Enjoy a relaxing coffee while hearing stories of resistance and survival that bring Saigon’s wartime history to life.
