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Vietnam: Dried snakes used for herbal remedies outside a spices and herbal shop, Cholon, Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City

Ch Ln is a Chinese-influenced section of Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon). It lies on the west bank of the Saigon River, having Bình Tây Market as its central market. Cholon consists of the western half of District 5 as well as several adjoining neighborhoods in District 6.<br/><br/>. The Vietnamese name Cholon literally means 'big' (ln) 'market' (ch). The Chinese name (and original name) of Cholon is (pronounced Tai-Ngon in Cantonese and D'àn in Mandarin, which means 'embankment' (French: quais). The Vietnamese reading of the Chinese name is ê Ngn, but this is rarely used. Vietnamese speakers exclusively use the name Ch Ln, while Chinese speakers (both inside Vietnam and in China) are the only users of the latter.
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Vietnam: Dried snakes used for herbal remedies outside a spices and herbal shop, Cholon, Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City
Ch Ln is a Chinese-influenced section of Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon). It lies on the west bank of the Saigon River, having Bình Tây Market as its central market. Cholon consists of the western half of District 5 as well as several adjoining neighborhoods in District 6.

. The Vietnamese name Cholon literally means 'big' (ln) 'market' (ch). The Chinese name (and original name) of Cholon is (pronounced Tai-Ngon in Cantonese and D'àn in Mandarin, which means 'embankment' (French: quais). The Vietnamese reading of the Chinese name is ê Ngn, but this is rarely used. Vietnamese speakers exclusively use the name Ch Ln, while Chinese speakers (both inside Vietnam and in China) are the only users of the latter.
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