Chợ Lớn Heritage Walk: Chinatown by Bus
4.9(178 reviews)ESG score: 90/100District 5
Cross the city on bus 1 or 56 into centuries-old Chợ Lớn — incense-filled temples, gold shops and the lore of Saigon's Chinese community.
Itinerary
- 08:30
Board bus 1 at Bến Thành
- 09:15
Hải Thuượng Lãn Ông herbal street
- 10:15
Tam Sơn Hội Quán & Thiên Hậu temples
- 11:45
Chinese tea house break
What's included
- Licensed guide
- Temple offerings demo
- Herbal tea tasting
What's not included
- Bus fare (paid on board)
- Temple donations
Bus routes used
Public buses are Ho Chi Minh City infrastructure, not part of the paid tour. City bus rides are free for everyone until 31 Dec 2026 — you only pay for the guided experience.
56Bến xe Miền Đông – Chợ Lớn
🚌 04:50 – 20:30⏱ Daily · 12 min🎟 Free ride📍 Stops: Bến xe Miền Đông · Hai Bà Trưng – Điện Biên Phủ · Hải Thượng Lãn Ông · Chợ Lớn – Hùng Vương
1Bến Thành – Chợ Lớn
🚌 05:00 – 21:00⏱ Daily · 10 min🎟 Free ride📍 Stops: Bến Thành · Nguyễn Trãi – Cách Mạng Tháng Tám · Hùng Vương – Nguyễn Trãi · Chợ Bình Tây
Meeting point
Bến Thành Bus Terminal, Gate B
Supplier
Rovi Travel
Guide
Cheng Wong
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48h before departure; 50% refund within 48h; no-show non-refundable.
reviews (1)
Sofia R. · Mexico
Chinatown by public bus was so much better than a tourist minivan. Cheng was a storyteller genius.