Binh Tay Market

Binh Tay Market is a large wholesale market located in Cho Lon, the Chinatown area of District 6, Ho Chi Minh City. Built between 1928 and 1930 with funding from Chinese businessman Quach Dam, it serves as the central market of Cho Lon. Notable for its Chinese-influenced architecture with a central courtyard and clock tower, it offers wholesale and retail goods, dried foods, fabrics, and local specialties.

Visitors can expect a large two-storey market building with a central courtyard, arched entrances, and a clock tower in a Chinese architectural style. Inside, narrow aisles are lined with stalls selling dried seafood, spices, sweets, fabrics, household goods and souvenirs. The surrounding streets form a busy wholesale trading area with food stalls and shops. The market is crowded and lively, especially in the morning, with areas for food tasting and photography.

Built from 1928 to 1930 during the French colonial period, funded by Chinese businessman Quach Dam (1863-1927) who was a prominent merchant in Cho Lon. Inaugurated in 1930, it replaced an older market and became the main commercial centre of Cho Lon. The courtyard contains a statue and altar commemorating Quach Dam for his contribution.

Serves as the commercial and cultural heart of Cho Lon, Ho Chi Minh City's Chinatown, reflecting the long-standing Chinese-Vietnamese community. The market preserves traditional trading practices and is known for Chinese-influenced goods, festive foods and architecture, playing a central role in daily life and cultural exchange in District 6.