Cholon spans a substantial area and is considered the largest Chinese district in Vietnam. It lies West of the Saigon River and is famous for its shopping and open markets. Having Binh Tay Market as its central market, Cholon comprises of several adjoining neighborhoods in District 6 as well as the western half of District 5.
With colonial architecture adding its own charm to the market, it is an eclectic mix of people, wares and transactions happening all day and every day.
Within the market, visitors must remember that bargaining is key, with shop owners stating a price and expecting the buyer to whittle it down to a final agreed amount. Some wares to look out would be very stylish clothes at great prices, street side cuisine, specialties such as pickles and sauces as well as imitation watches of reputed brands.
Another site in the area after some shopping would be Chùa Quan Âm, a unique monument in Chinese architecture. It is a pagoda dedicated to the Amitabha Buddha, typical of Chinese influence but still a very important site to both the Vietnamese and Chinese Buddhists in the area.
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