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Chợ Lớn ( listen ⓘ, Chinese: 堤岸 ), usually anglicized as " Cholon " in English sources, is a quarter of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It lies on the west bank of the Saigon River, having Bình Tây Market as its central market. Chợ Lớn consists of the western half of District 5 as well as several adjoining neighborhoods in District 6 ...
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Cholon, which translates to “Big Market,” is the Chinatown district of Ho Chi Minh City and one of the city’s most vibrant and historically rich areas. Established in the late 18th century, it quickly became a hub for Chinese immigrants, growing into a sprawling, bustling district that is a testament to the resilience, traditions, and ...
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Jan 26, 2018 · History. Cholon, which directly translates to “Big Market”, was first established in the late 1700’s when a large number of Hoa, an ethnic Chinese minority residing in Vietnam, were forced from the nearby city of Bien Hoa. Over the next hundred years, the area continued to grow in size and population until it was eventually incorporated ...
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Ho Chi Minh’s Chinatown, Cholon, is the largest and most historic in the entire country as well as the largest in the world by area. Located 11km west of the city center in District 5, Cholon’s origins can be traced as far back as 1778. Constructed with wealth, the neighborhood is now a popular tourist destination in HCMC.
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Feb 17, 2020 · History of Cho Lon Chinatown. Chợ Lớn literally means “big” (lớn) “market” (chợ). In 1778, the Hoa (Chinese minority of Vietnam) living in Bien Hoa had to take refuge in what is now Cholon because they were retaliated against by the Tay Son forces for their support of the Nguyen lords. In 1782, they were again massacred by the ...
Feb 13, 2018 · The area of Cho Lon town covers District 5, District 10, District 11, and District 6. Cho Lon today is not only famous for its flourished trade but also a huge tourist spot thanks to many historical and cultural attractions. Even though having been residing in Vietnam for several centuries, the culture of Chinese people (“nguoi Hoa” in ...
Cholon is the name of the area with a large population of Hoa people living along the Tau Hu canal stretching in District 5 and District 6, south to District 8 and north to District 10 and District 11 in Ho Chi Minh City. The Vietnamese called Chợ Lớn literally means “big” (lớn) “market” (chợ) and usually anglicized as “Cholon ...
