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CHO LON: THE CHINATOWN - Coggle Diagram
CHO LON: THE CHINATOWN
GENERAL INFORMATION
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It lies at the West bank of the Saigon River, Tran Hung Dao Boulevard, comprising several markets, in which Binh Tay Market is the central one
Cholon now covers a vast area from the residential quarters in Districts 5 and 10 to the vicinity of Districts 6 & 11
HISTORY
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In 1778, the Hoa (Chinese minority of Vietnam) living in Bien Hoa had to take refuge in what is now Cholon
In 1782, they were again massacred by the Tay Son and had to rebuild
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By 1956, the name Cholon was dropped from the city name
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HOW TO GET THERE
It is best for tourists to catch a taxi or a motor taxi to get to Cho Lon since there is not a so appropriate public transport to reach there
. If you still want to try with public transport, get on the bus no.150 and get off at Cholon bus station