Where to visit in District 5, Saigon?
District 5, also known as “Chợ Lớn” area or Saigon’s Chinatown, is a long-standing and famous region in the city ever since the Vietnam Civil war between house Nguyễn and Trịnh. The Chinese community used to settle and began to sell a large number of Chinese products here, so Chinese culture has dominated all over this district.
Although not as big as Dam Sen or Suoi Tien waterpark, Đại Thế Giới (Great World) Waterpark, located on Vo Van Kiet street, is still many people’s favorite place, especially for children. The park provides many services including gyms, saunas, an amusement park, restaurants and most remarkably, several big and clean pools for people of all ages. The kids’ pool has a protective glass wall that keeps parents from worrying about their children’s safety.
Address: #105 Tran Hung Dao Street, Ward 6, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
Prices: Children: 65.000vnd and Adult:85.000vnd
Website: http://daithegioiwaterpark.com.vn/
Tel: (+84) 8 3853 7867
The area encompassing the Tran Hung Dao - Luong Nhu Hoc intersection is a “heaven” of lanterns, especially on mid-autumn festivals. The beautiful lanterns characterize the Chinese influences on Vietnamese culture. Not only do they provide jobs for a group of people, the lanterns also symbolize the love at heart of Vietnamese people for their culture. Walking along the street, you will definitely be overwhelmed by its beauty. Do not forget to take photos of those precious moments!
Address: #Luong Như Hoc street, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
Bà Thiên Hậu Pagoda, a famous construction in the Cho Lon area, is the oldest Chinese pagoda built by the Chinese who emigrated to Vietnam in 1760. It embodies typical Chinese architecture embellished with flowery, leafy patterns, birds, statues, ceramic items and so on. Many people visit the pagoda on the first and fifteenth day of a lunar month when a full moon is visible. Not only does it symbolize architectural and religious values but a pagoda is also a gathering place of the Chinese-Vietnamese community.
Address: #710 Nguyen Trai Street, Ward 11, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
Constructed by the Chinese, the pagoda appears as a beautiful ancient pagoda in District 5 featuring interesting Chinese architectural style. Get inside and explore the mystery of Chinese-Buddhist interiors!
Address: #678 Nguyen Trai Street, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
All photos on this post taken by Trieu Anh