"4 little towns" in Saigon

"4 little towns" in Saigon

Although "4 little towns" are located in different areas of ​​the city, once you arrive at these little towns, you will surely feel the unique characteristics and features of the place.

1. Little Japan Town - Japanese Quarter

Do you know of a "Little Japan Town" in the heart of Saigon? Nestled in the area around Le Thanh Ton Street and Thai Van Lung in the center of Saigon. There are more than 70 restaurants, spas and business activities of the Japanese community that are attracting not only the locals but also the tourists who want to explore the Japanese culinary culture.

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One of the biggest differences of Little Japan Town with other foreign cities is that there is no vibrant image or lively atmosphere. At Little Japan Town, you can feel the warmth of Japanese culture.

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All are shown through closed wooden door frames, hanging curtains or lanterns in the same color red - black - white. Quiet space makes this place attractive, attractive, especially at night.

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This place is more and more noticed by a graffiti alley at 15B Le Thanh Ton as a new virtual shooting location for young people and visitors. In particular, there is a map indicating the alley entrance and instructing people to park. No noise and no garbage is also a spotlight of this place. You can enjoy any Japanese food in small alleys such as sushi, ramen, udon, pastries ... to satisfy the "crazy" without having to search far far.

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2. China Town

Cho Lon area (also known by tourists as China Town) - the familiar name of the Saigon people talk about the Chinese area in District 5, District 6 and District 11, but the focus is mainly District 5 Originating in 1778, Cho Lon is considered as the largest gathering of Vietnamese living and trading communities in Vietnam, until now it is also a popular tourist destination for tourists. Explore Cho Lon.

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Today, the cultural, architectural and religious values ​​that the Chinese bring are still sustainable over the years. You can see the roof tile roofs, temples or condominiums ... along with the characteristic architecture highlights a very classic beauty.

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Not only the ancient architectural blocks, Cho Lon is also crowded commercial center, providing goods to all districts of Saigon. If you notice a little, you can easily identify each section of the market or business market by private items such as medicine on Hai Thuong Lan Ong, Soai Kinh Lam, gold - silver street in Nhieu Tam - Nghia Thuc , Dai Quang Minh materials, accessories ... There is a certainty that you will not be able to control the appeal of extremely rich Chinese cuisine such as dimsum, Chinese tea, noodle ... when around the Market Large, all this can be found at any corner from the sidewalk restaurant to the chic restaurant.

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3. Western Town - Western Quarter

Western Quarter (West Balo area or Bui Vien area) is located on the Pham Ngu Lao, Bui Vien and De Tham streets in the center of district 1. This is the place where most foreigners gather when they visit Saigon. . The atmosphere is vibrant and vibrant with many different languages ​​is the first thing visitors feel when coming to this West neighborhood.

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Dubbed the "Sleeping City" in Saigon, it mainly serves foreign tourists, so the Western Quarter is always packed with hotels, restaurants, travel companies, bars / pubs. , souvenir shop ... Besides, the service of renting motorbikes, bicycles with reasonable price create many options for travelers to explore the small alley of Saigon.

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And certainly not forget the extremely rich cuisine, rich from the pure Vietnamese dishes to the Asian-European dishes of the restaurant, restaurant in the West neighborhood.

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4. Little Korea Town

Little is known about the Korean community living, working and studying in Vietnam as much as the Chinese and Japanese communities. Instead of concentrating an area like the above neighborhoods, Korean communities are located in the streets near the airport such as the Super Bowl, K300, or Pham Van Hai in Tan Binh district. Phu My Hung (District 7).

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Not very prominent compared to other foreign cities, but to the Korean area where you live is easily recognized by the Korean and Vietnamese signboards. In District 7, there are many shops selling foods from South Korea or South Korean restaurants, hairdressers and beauty salons, convenience stores ... You will even see some shuttle buses. Both Korean and some schools opened to teach Korean children.

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