District 5 Travel Guide – Overview, Attractions & Visiting Timings

District 5 (Quận 5) is a historic urban district in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, renowned as the city’s Chinatown and a vibrant hub of commerce, culture, and healthcare. Strategically located west of District 1 and bordering Districts 6, 10, and 11, Quận 5 offers excellent connectivity via major roads like Trần Hưng Đạo, Nguyễn Trãi, and Hồng Bàng. The district is divided into multiple urban wards (Phường 1 to Phường 14), each characterized by dense residential neighborhoods, traditional markets, Chinese temples, and bustling wholesale streets. Key landmarks such as Chợ Lớn, An Đông Market, and renowned hospitals make District 5 a prime urban destination for trade, living, and medical services within Ho Chi Minh City.