Indulging in gourmet while exploring the South East

2. Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Episode Part 4：

    Chợ Lớn: District  6, 11 

    Dining, Sightseeing and Shopping

                

             Wednesday, 2023/3/15

Chợ Lớn Chinatown: Districts 5, 6 and 11

‘Chợ Lớn’ literally means ‘big market’. It is the Chinatown of Ho Chi Minh.

District 6

▲ Dragon Fountain at Chợ Lớn  in District 6

▲ Binh Tay Market in Chợ Lớn

District 6 borders District 11 and Tân Phú District to the north, District 5 to the east, District 8 to the south, and Bình Tân District to the west.

Located in the southwest of Ho Chi Minh City, District 6 is part of Chinatown (or Chợ Lớn as locals call it), which spans districts 5, 6 and 11.

Binh Tay Market
57A Tháp Mười, Phường 2, Quận 6,
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700900, Vietnam

Binh Tay Market is located in District 6 of Ho Chi Minh City, within the vibrant Chinatown area known as Cho Lon.

Located in Chinatown (Cho Lon), Binh Tay Market is a bustling and historic market in Ho Chi Minh City. With a rich history dating back to the late 19th century, the market serves as a vibrant hub of commerce and cultural exchange. Inside its vibrant halls, you can explore a wide range of products including fresh produce, spices, textiles, handicrafts, and more, immersing yourselves in the vibrant atmosphere of this iconic market.

Bình Tây market is the most popular attraction for tourists in District 6. Unlike touristy Bến Thành Market, Bình Tây offers a shopping experience that is more authentic and easier on the wallet. You will be able to find everything locals in the area use, wear and eat, amidst colorful stalls displaying a range of items. You’ll still need to bargain your way through, so get those negotiating skills ready!

Phở bò Út Trân
ÚT TRÂN Phở Bò - Gà _Vietnamse PHO noodle
227 Bình Phú, Phường 11, Quận 6,
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

▲ Chicken Soup Noodle

▲ Beef Soup Noodle

District 11

District 11 is an urban district of Ho Chi Minh City . It has many popular attractions, including Dam Sen Cultural Park, Saigon Race Track, Khanh Van Nam Vien Taoist temple, making it a good choice for travelers.

Dam Sen Cultural Park

262 Lạc Long Quân, Phường 5, Quận 11, 

Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

https://www.vietnamdrive.com/dam-sen-cultural-park/

Dam Sen Cultural Park is an amusement park located in District 11, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The park has an area of 50 hectares, of which 20% comprises lakes and 60% trees and gardens. 

Dam Sen Cultural Park is one of the largest and most modern parks in Vietnam with its architecture of harmonious combination between East and West culture.

Ticket to visit Dam Sen Cultural Park ; Entrance fee, 130,000 VND, 200,000 VND ; Each common game, 30,000 VND, 30,000 VND ; 9D Virtural Reality, 40,000 VND, 40,000 VND

Khanh Van Nam Vien Taoist temple

茶山慶雲南院-Khánh Vân Nam Viện Đạo quán

269/2 Nguyễn Thị Nhỏ, Phường 16, Quận 11,

Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Khanh Van Nam Vien Pagoda is known for being the only pure Taoist temple in the country. Built in 1943, the pagoda features a 150cm statue of founding philosopher Lao Tzu with a mirror halo and also houses a clinic and elderly home inside. Its classic Chinese architecture and Buddhist statues add to its serene beauty.

Saigon Kitchen Bún Thái Hải Sản
68 Đ. Xóm Đất, Phường 8, Quận 11,
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

▲ Clams, Prawns

▲ MUỐI TÔM (Vietnamese Dried Shrimp Salt)

▲ Seafood Soup Noodle

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          Chợ Lớn: District  5

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