Buzz
In every household, a red lantern of the Chinese people is often hung in front of the door, adorned with a few red papers like the colors of a Chinese-style house. As for the shops selling food, medicine, or even essential items, the signs of the shops all bear two lines of text: one in Vietnamese and one in Chinese, presenting a striking appearance.
Chinatown encompasses various renowned markets dealing in different products such as Binh Tay Market, specializing in items like dried seafood, abalone, sea cucumbers, fish bladders, acupuncture needles, various types of mushrooms… Soai Kinh Lam Market deals in various fabrics from silk, satin, brocade, velvet, jersey, chiffon to fabrics for making curtains, bedding, tablecloths…
Not only concentrated in the markets, the surrounding streets such as Hai Thuong Lan Ong, Chau Van Liem, Hau Giang, Lam Tan Ke… are bustling with shops lining both sides of the streets.
After exploring the markets, the Thien Hau Temple (as called by the Vietnamese) is a fascinating destination in Chinatown. It is one of the oldest Chinese temples built in the ancient Chinatown (around 1760). The temple, with its distinctive Chinese architecture, holds both historical and cultural value, making it a captivating spot for visitors to explore and admire.
Here, you can indulge in various famous Chinese dishes such as roasted duck, roasted pork, duck noodle soup, herbal chicken… Additionally, dishes like dumplings, wontons, and noodle soup… exquisitely flavorful, delighting the taste buds of visitors.
Chinatown seems to have brought a new spectrum of colors to Saigon, enhancing its allure for Saigon tourism. Visiting here, tourists not only immerse themselves in the everyday life of the Chinese community but also appreciate the beauty of centuries-old temple architecture of the Chinese people.
MytourDecember 2, 2016
