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Saigon's Chinatown

HCMC plans to open night street in Chinatown

HCMC plans to open night street in Chinatown

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) are considering a plan to open a night street in Cho Lon, also known as the Chinatown area, to boost its night-time economy.

Century-old collection of Chinese immigration artifacts offers glimpse into history

Century-old collection of Chinese immigration artifacts offers glimpse into history

Saigon’s Chinatown comes to life with First Full Moon Festival

Saigon’s Chinatown comes to life with First Full Moon Festival

Where to find Tet colors in Saigon

Where to find Tet colors in Saigon

With just a few days to go for the country’s biggest festival, Tet, Saigon is teeming with colors.

January 22, 2020 | 01:27 am PT

December food fest to promote Saigon's Chinatown

December food fest to promote Saigon's Chinatown

Saigon’s District 5 and ride-hailing firm Grab will organize a food festival in December to promote culinary traditions of the Vietnamese-Chinese community.

November 1, 2019 | 03:06 am PT

Exploring 100-year-old alley in Saigon's Chinatown

Exploring 100-year-old alley in Saigon's Chinatown

Hao Si Phuong, an alley in District 5 where many ethnic Chinese live, retains its traditional architecture from early last century.

July 12, 2019 | 09:04 pm PT

Lion dance groups get roaring in Saigon’s Chinatown

Lion dance groups get roaring in Saigon’s Chinatown

Dozens of lion dance troupes generate an electric Tet atmosphere at the Thien Hau Pagoda in District 5.

February 4, 2019 | 11:00 pm PT

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