The most famous markets to visit in Vietnam

Industry: general. Target audience: B2C. General context of the article (for consistent terminology, no need to translate this part): Les plus conus marchés à visiter au Vietnam In Vietnam, when you travel across the country, you see local markets almost every day and in almost every neighborhood of the city, and there are many different types of markets from North to South Vietnam. In this article, we help you collect only the most famous and important markets in the country.

Emile N'guyen

Mise à jour le 04/12/2020

In Vietnam, when you travel across the country, you see local markets almost every day and in almost every neighborhood of the city, and there are many different types of markets from North to South Vietnam. In this article, we help you collect only the most famous and important markets in the country.

The market is both a place for exchange, trade, buying and selling, as well as a place to showcase the delicate culture of each region. By visiting the market, visitors not only buy the items they like but also explore the unique culture of that place. Let's explore five famous markets along our country:

DONG XUAN MARKET - IN HANOI

As one of the largest and oldest markets in Hanoi, Dong Xuan Market is located in the old town of Dong Xuan ward, with a history dating back hundreds of years to the feudal Nguyen period. The market is associated with the ups and downs of the thousand-year-old land of Thang Long civilization, is the point of harmony and witness to many changes in the city of Hanoi.

In addition to its historical value, Dong Xuan Market is the busiest place for buying and selling, focusing on a variety of household items, shoes, fabrics, and clothing. Dong Xuan is not only a commodity market but also known as a famous snack corner in Ha Thanh, a familiar destination for tourists who love traditional cuisine. You can enjoy the quintessential dishes of Hanoi's identity such as snail vermicelli rieu, vermicelli sandwiched with bamboo sticks, blood pudding vermicelli, tea...

DONG BA MARKET - IN HUE

Dong Ba Market is the largest market in Hue, built in 1899 under the reign of King Thanh Thai on the banks of the romantic Perfume River. It is one of the familiar tourist attractions for many tourists when they have the opportunity to set foot in the city of Hue.

With an area of nearly 5000 m2, Dong Ba Market consists of three floors, divided into many stalls to meet trade needs. In addition to daily necessities, the market also offers souvenir items with the quintessential and unique art of Hue displayed for sale such as Phu Cam conical hats, Lai Bang tea bar, Ho Tinh dried lotus, paper flowers in Sinh village... Coming to Dong Ba Market, you also have the opportunity to enjoy traditional Hue dishes such as mussel rice, shrimp cakes, pasta cakes...

Dong Ba Market, Trang Tien Bridge, and the Huong River are symbols of the dreamland of Hue that visitors should visit when they have the opportunity.

DAM MARKET - IN NHA TRANG

Visitors to Nha Trang should once enter the famous Dam Market. Dam Market is named in most tours and is loved by many tourists. With unique, chic architecture and located in the city center, Dam Market is a popular choice when tourists intend to buy meaningful souvenirs.

Built in 1908 on a large swamp, the name Dam Market also came into being. The market is designed with 2 floors, circular architecture, V-shaped roof, representing the pure lotus. In addition to popular products, the market also sells souvenirs made from shells and snails with strange and beautiful shapes. Special products of Dam Market are fresh seafood or local specialties such as spring rolls, Nha Trang rolls.

BEN THANH MARKET - IN HO CHI MINH CITY

In Saigon, everyone knows Ben Thanh Market. It is both the oldest market and the symbol of the city named Uncle Ho.

Ben Thanh Market has long been a symbol of Saigon. Operating since 1914 until now, this century-old market is not only a bustling commercial place but also a witness to history, witnessing many ups and downs of the city. This place concentrates many items, from clothes, shoes, fabrics, handicrafts, brocade products, jewelry to specialties.

With its traditional value as a long-standing commercial center, the market attracts many foreign tourists to visit and shop. At this point, you will encounter all languages to exchange. At night, around Ben Thanh Market, a bustling night market gathers to create a vibrant and colorful Saigon.

NGA BAY MARKET - IN HAU GIANG

With its dense and crowded rivers and streams, the Mekong Delta is famous for its floating markets on the water, of which Nga Bay floating market is the oldest famous market in the Mekong region.

Nga Bay floating market, also known as Phung Hiep floating market, belongs to Nga Bay town, established in 1915. This is a famous market in Hau Giang province, where trading activities and exchange of goods take place for people living in the Mekong Delta. This place is not only a place for exchanging goods but also a place that attracts a large number of tourists.

Visitors who come here will see the immense range of colors from fruits, vegetables to living creatures from the river. Especially the bright red color of rambutan, the color of ripe mangosteen, the aroma of durian. Each boat only sells one fruit or product and the goods will be hung on a large pole called "Cay Beo".