The city is a place where the majority Kinh people, through a long period of time, have associated with and lived in harmony with many other peoples. Citizens also comprise Chinese, Cham, Khmer peoples, and members of the Tay, Muong, Nung, Thai, Meo, Han, Cao Lan, Sau Diu, Tho, and Man ethnic groups that have long been at home in Vietnam.

Culture, architecture and food combine as attractions for residents and visitors in one of HCM City's most distinctive sections