January
26.9°C ~ 80°F
4 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
Binh Tay Market
Cholon's big wholesale market, busy with traders, spices, dried goods and tea.
- Location
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Time needed
- From 45 min
- Entry fee
- Free
- Best months
- Dec – Apr
Overview
Binh Tay Market is the largest market in Cholon, Ho Chi Minh City's Chinatown. It was built in the 1920s and has a central courtyard with a clock tower. Most of the trade is wholesale: dried foods, spices, tea, herbs, kitchenware and fabrics.
It is less polished than Ben Thanh Market and more local. Most visitors spend 45 minutes to an hour, and go in the morning when the market is busiest. It pairs well with the Thien Hau Temple in Cholon.
Highlights
- Dried goods, tea and spices
- The central courtyard and clock tower
- Local street food around the market
- Cholon temples nearby
Visitor information
| Opening hours | Daytime; most stalls open early and close by late afternoon |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | Free |
| Time needed | 45 min – 1 hour |
| Best time of day | Morning |
| Good for | Market lovers, photographers, food shoppers |
| Accessibility | Covered hall; narrow aisles |
| Facilities | Food stalls, toilets |
Prices and hours can change. Check the official source before you go.
Best time to visit
Weather in Ho Chi Minh City by month.
February
27.6°C ~ 82°F
3 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
March
28.6°C ~ 83°F
4 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
April
29.3°C ~ 85°F
12 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
May
28.8°C ~ 84°F
25 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
June
27.7°C ~ 82°F
27 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
July
27.2°C ~ 81°F
29 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
August
27.2°C ~ 81°F
29 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
September
26.9°C ~ 80°F
29 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
October
26.7°C ~ 80°F
27 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
November
26.8°C ~ 80°F
19 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
December
26.5°C ~ 80°F
10 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
How to get there
- From Ho Chi Minh City centre
In Cholon, about 20 – 30 minutes by taxi from District 1.
- Binh Tay Market
Tips before you go
- Go in the morning
- Keep your bag close in the crowds
- Bargain politely
- Combine with Thien Hau Temple
Location
District 6, Ho Chi Minh City
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FAQs
Is Binh Tay Market free?
Yes, entry is free.
When is the best time to go?
In the morning, when it is busiest.
How is it different from Ben Thanh Market?
It is more local and wholesale, with fewer souvenirs.