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Top Things to do in Vietnam
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- 6. Vinpearl Luxury Landmark 81
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The 10 Best Flea & Street Markets in Vietnam, Vietnam
Coordinates: 16°10′N 107°50′E / 16.167°N 107.833°E / 16.167; 107.833
Restaurants in Vietnam
1. Sin Cheng Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By TOMTRAVEINVIETNAM - Sapa, Vietnam
Sin Cheng market, in the remote border area of Si Ma Cai, 40km from Bac Ha, is a vibrant and chaotic weekly hub for the local Nung and Flower H’mong ethnic minorities who live in the surrounding villages.
2. Bac Ha Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 489 reviews
Bac ha Market Nestled in the northern hills of Vietnam exists one of the best ethnic markets in all of Southeast Asia! On Sundays, the ethnic minorities from the surrounding villages and hills come by foot, by motorscooter, by horse, and by water buffalow for their chance to socialize, eat, drink, smoke, get a haircut, and buy produce and meat for the next week. It is a blur of colorful plaids and stripes.
Reviewed By J4939HJmichaelp - Chiang Rai, Thailand
I've actually been to this market around fifty times. Located in Bac Ha town center it is very easy and inexpensive for budget independent travelers to reach. It is also one of a handful of markets where large livestock; buffalo, cows, and horses are still traded. Many Chinese from Yunnan come here to buy buffalo and it's not uncommon to see money-changers armed with electronic calculators and large bags of ready to buy back Chinese Yuan. The market is also well known as a gathering place for the Flower Hmong people who live in Lao Cai and Ha Giang Provinces. For the minority people, these markets are a bit like a county fair in rural North-America. Many folks, mostly the girls and ladies, put on their best costumes for the occasion. In addition to the Hmong, visitors will also encounter Black Tay, Tai, Kinh, Dao Ao Dai, Phu La and Nung people in full traditional clothing. These markets in Northern Vietnam start early; around 6 a.m., peak around 10 and by noon most people are headed back to their villages, many on foot, with bamboo baskets full of rice and other basic staples. Amazing arrays of products are sold here including foodstuff such as meat, produce and rice, clothing and household goods. As many of the shoppers here are farmers a wide selection of agricultural equipment from hand and power tools to pumps and machinery is also available. Since the market starts early in the morning and peaks before noon, many travelers opt to arrive in Bac Ha Saturday afternoon and spend at least one night. There are a number of budget hotels in the town, most of which are within a five-minute walk of the market. There are also many inexpensive home-stays in and around town, a few of which can be found in Ban Pho Village. Besides the Sunday market, there is a small Saturday night market and cultural show located near the pagoda in town. Bac Ha offers trekking opportunities to nearby villages such as Ban Pho.
3. Hoi An Night Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,333 reviews
Hoi An Night Market, occupying Nguyen Hoang Street in the centre of town, consists of over 50 local vendors selling a variety of local snacks, trinkets, clothing, jewellery, and accessories. Widely regarded as one of the most popular markets in Vietnam, it occupies a 300-metre-long street that overlooks Thu Bon River and is illuminated by hundreds of colourful lanterns, making a popular spot for photography as well.
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
On "An Hôi Islet" and overlooking "Thu Bon River", "Hôi An Night Market" occupies the 300 meter-long "Nguyen Hoang Street". Illuminated by hundreds of beautiful colorful paper lanterns, over fifty busy stalls sell the traditional products commonly seen in other Southeast Asia markets - clothing, jewelry, accessories, small souvenirs and all the trinkets you may imagine ... But two items are very special and unique at "Hôi An Night Market": Vietnamese silk and, of course, the beautiful colorful paper lanterns! While shopping, bargaining is expected and soon you will find yourself bargaining down prices like locals! Many stalls offer typical "spicy" street food. Restaurants and pubs are just a few minutes away from the market. Bring your camera and take as many pictures as you can! Fond memories to take home! Be ready for crowds on early evenings. Enjoy!
4. Vinh Hai Market
5. Ha Tien Market
6. Can Tho Market
7. Day Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By PaulSiow - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
This is a traditional morning market. We came here every morning to buy our fruits like pineapples, mangoes, sour sop etc. You find plenty of fresh seafood, many alive and all kinds of shell fish, crabs etc. Meat is also plentiful and there are nearby eateries. Very crowded place next to the river and locals move slowly on their motorbikes. Noisy place with plenty of locals, but interesting.
8. Dalat Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 413 reviews
This enormous market is where the locals shop for vegetables, fruit and wine.
Reviewed By 454christinac - Nashville, United States
Would highly recommend walking around during the day to see the local produce and simply local life.
9. Central Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 678 reviews
The fresh fish dock and the affordable silk tailors are some high points of this thriving all-day market.
Reviewed By travelbuddies99
It's great to get amongst it, shopping with the locals, wandering through the aisles. There are all sorts of goods for sale in this vicinity and the fruit and veg. are of good quality but it's a bit hard to strike a great bargain unless you are Vietnamese or can speak the language. I'm sure the locals have prices for locals and prices for visitors and there's not a lot the average tourist can do, but it's a fun thing to experience the thrill of the chase for a good price! Tailors, shoe shops and much more can be found around here.
