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Vibrant scene outside Binh Tay Market in Ho Chi Minh City, capturing lively street activity.
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Food & Drink

Cho Lon's Binh Tay Market Food Guide: Dim Sum, Dried Goods, and Cantonese-Vietnamese Eats

Binh Tay Market in Saigon's Cho Lon district is less tourist trap, more working wholesale bazaar — and the food court and surrounding streets are quietly excellent.

May 26, 20264 min readsouth
Refreshing iced coffee with milk, served on a rustic table outdoors, surrounded by natural light.
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Food & Drink

Bac Xiu: Saigon's Cantonese-Vietnamese Milk Coffee You've Been Overlooking

Lighter, sweeter, and rooted in Cholon's Chinese-Vietnamese community, 'bac xiu' is what happens when Cantonese cafe culture quietly rewires a Saigon classic.

May 26, 20265 min readsouth
Lively indoor fish market in Vietnam with vendors and colorful baskets displaying fresh seafood.
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Food & Drink

Cho Lon: A Food Tour Through Saigon's Chinatown

Cho Lon packs more eating into a few square kilometers than most cities manage in a borough. Here's how to navigate the best of it.

May 26, 20264 min readsouth
A person carefully handling a durian fruit in a market setting.
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Food & Drink

Saigon Chinatown After Dark: A Cho Lon Dinner Walk

When the sun goes down, Cho Lon shifts into a different gear — steam rising off noodle pots, dim sum carts rattling past, and herbal tea shops that have barely changed in decades.

May 26, 20264 min readsouth
A breathtaking aerial view of lush, green rice terraces on a hillside, showcasing natural agricultural beauty.
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Destinations

District 5 Cholon: Saigon's Chinatown and Its Pagodas, Markets, and Dim Sum

Cholon is Saigon's Chinese quarter — dense, fragrant, and largely overlooked by visitors who stay north of Ben Thanh Market. Here's how to spend a proper day in it.

May 15, 20265 min readsouth
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