The markets along Nguyen Trai Street in District 5 (Cholon) are working neighbourhood markets serving the local Chinese and Vietnamese communities. Fresh vegetables, tropical fruits, dried herbs, spices, and the full range of Vietnamese market ingredients fill the stalls from dawn. It is not oriented toward tourists, which is its main appeal — the pace is fast, the produce genuinely fresh, and the prices reflect local purchasing power. A good morning destination to understand the domestic economy of Saigon's Chinatown.
Nguyen Trai Street Market
Working street market on Nguyen Trai — fresh produce, herbs, and spices in the heart of Cholon