Visiting traditional handicraft markets in Vietnam

1. Top 8 traditional handicraft market tours in Vietnam

Bat Trang Pottery Market

Bat Trang Pottery Market is a traditional handicraft market in Vietnam. This market is located right in the traditional craft village of Bat Trang, Hanoi. The products are mainly made from terracotta, ceramics and porcelain, produced by skilled craftsmen, so they are very sophisticated.

Bat Trang Pottery Village has existed and developed for more than 500 years, always carrying the traditional culture of Vietnam, and is one of the localities with the most strongly developed craft villages, always producing sophisticated ceramic works.

When coming here, visitors can not only visit but also enjoy shopping for ceramic souvenirs and capture beautiful moments in the scenery of the pottery village.

Especially when visiting Bat Trang market, visitors will encounter exquisite works in many different forms. In the market, there are many stalls for visitors to visit, you can buy ceramic products such as: bowls, plates, worship items, decorations, cups, .. All of which exude their own beauty.

In addition to admiring the products, you can take pictures of traditional products, especially the ceramic wall. There are many beautiful ceramic products on display at the stalls, creating beautiful photos at the Vietnamese countryside market. In addition, you can also visit the production facilities to produce exquisite works.

Dinh Yen Mat Market – Dong Thap

Is the “cradle” of the traditional mat weaving profession famous throughout Vietnam. It is a destination that many tourists seek out, especially those who want to learn and enjoy the space of the village and learn about the traditional craft village market.

Dinh Yen mat village was formed hundreds of years ago. Located on the Hau River, the land has many sand dunes and alluvial soil to develop raw materials such as dandelions and sedges to make products.

When coming here, visitors will encounter gentle and hospitable people. According to the elders here, Dinh Yen mat village originated from the coastal plains in the North. When going to the South, the people brought with them the traditional mat weaving profession, from which the craft village has developed until now.

When coming to Dinh Yen mat village, you will not only visit but also experience the way of weaving mats with the people here, from the rudimentary product to the finished product, which will be a unique experience for visitors.

In the past, Dinh Yen mat village was best known as Cho Mat (ghost market). Because the market was held at night, lasting about 2 hours every day.

It can be said that Dinh Yen mat village carries within it the unique traditions of the people here and no other place has such exquisite products.

Although people now hold the market during the day, the beauty of the night market still leaves many unforgettable impressions on visitors. If you want to explore the traditional beauty of traditional markets or craft villages, visit Dinh Yen mat village.

Soai Kinh Lam Fabric Market

When talking about fabric, we cannot fail to mention Soai Kinh Lam fabric market in District 5, Ho Chi Minh City. This is a place that gathers natural fabric products and handicrafts typical of the Southern people, produced and handcrafted.

Currently, Soai Kinh Lam market has more than 500 fabric stalls. This will be the first impression when you enter the market, a large and spacious clothing space, you will be overwhelmed by the diverse products. You may feel overwhelmed by the stalls. This handicraft market also has many special fabric stalls.

At Soai Kinh Lam fabric market, you can find many types of fabrics such as silk, linen, brocade, lychee, hemp, woven fabric, brocade, … The fabrics at this market are all made from natural materials, woven and hand-sewn by local artisans.

In addition, Soai Kinh Lam fabric market is also a place for you to find other handicraft products such as clothes, bags, scarves, pillows, cushions, etc. In particular, products made from natural fibers are very beautiful, and help you learn more about unique products in Vietnam.

Phu Khe Wood Market – Bac Ninh

Unlike other traditional markets, Phu Khe Wood Market, Tu Son City (Bac Ninh) only sells rare woods such as rosewood, huong wood, lim wood. The market is very special because it only sells raw wood and some fine art wooden products.

At Phu Khe Wood Market, visitors can find many types of raw wood such as: Chip wood, boxwood, camphor wood, purchased from many different regions across the country. In addition, this market is especially famous for high-quality wood such as: ebony, cam xe wood, teak wood…

The market has more than 500 stalls selling many different types of wood. The sellers clearly state the prices. If you are interested in wooden handicraft materials, you can ask the sellers.

In addition to trading raw wood, Phu Khe Wood Market is also an attractive cultural and tourist destination for visitors who love traditional wood art and architecture. Visitors can explore handicrafts and learn about traditional Vietnamese wood carving and woodworking techniques.

Visiting this traditional handicraft market in Vietnam will help you discover more about the art of wooden architecture in Vietnam, and experience the largest wood market in Northern Vietnam.

Hoa Hao Leather Market

One of the largest markets in Saigon, built in 1950 on Thap Muoi Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City. The market has become the city’s shopping and cultural center, attracting many tourists to visit and shop when traveling to Saigon.

At Hoa Hao Leather Market, visitors can find a variety of products such as: Clothes, shoes, handbags, cosmetics, household goods, food and children’s toys. The market sells many good quality products at affordable prices, many visitors come here to buy souvenirs, the products sold in the market are mainly fashion clothes, souvenirs, leather goods and handicrafts.

In addition, Hoa Hao Leather Market is also a shopping place and an interesting tourist destination to explore the unique culture of Saigon people. The highlight of the market is the diversity of products and the blend of many different cultures.

It can be said that when traveling to Saigon, tourists not only visit and sightsee but also visit, explore and experience the unique culture, the vibrant and colorful spaces. The atmosphere at Hoa Hao leather market is always bustling with the laughter of street artists and the sound of guitars, creating an extremely vibrant and dynamic atmosphere that tourists will remember forever.

Dong Xuan Market

As one of the largest markets in Hanoi, Dong Xuan Market is an ideal shopping destination for tourists who want to explore the culture of Hanoi. Dong Xuan Market was built in 1889-1890, and this is one of the first markets in Hanoi. Initially, the market only sold fresh goods such as: vegetables, meat, seafood and handicrafts.

However, with the development of Dong Xuan Market, many stalls selling clothes, shoes, handbags, watches, household goods and many other items have been expanded.

The market is divided into many different areas for the convenience of trading and customers to search and shop more effectively. The area specializing in selling pets and ornamental birds will be located right behind the market. In the North, there are also restaurants serving both day and night.

Dong Xuan Market Hanoi opens from 6am to 6pm every day. Vendors will come to the market earlier to display their goods. However, the market’s food court will be open until 22:30. On weekends, the market may open later.

So if you have the opportunity to travel to Hanoi, visit the market to experience and shop, and also explore the food court to enjoy dishes with the bold flavors of the North.

Ben Thanh Market

The market has a special architecture, and is considered a symbol of Saigon. because the market has been associated with the people here for a long time, and has existed for more than 100 years. Although it has been renovated many times, the market still retains its old architectural features and is a favorite check-in place for tourists every time they have the opportunity to set foot in Saigon.

Coming to Ben Thanh Market, visitors can find handicraft products and many other items. The market specializes in retail, the market has an area of ​​​​up to 13,000 m2, and has more than 1450 different stalls. With many handicraft items from high-end to popular.

Ben Thanh Market is always bustling with people and tourists coming to visit and shop, including small traders coming to buy and sell at the market. With many stalls, if it is your first time here, it will be difficult to find the stalls you want, so you should have a tour guide with you. Especially when foreign tourists on a tour Vietnam want to visit and shop at Ben Thanh market, they need to go with a tour guide to be introduced to the products or stop by the food stalls to enjoy delicious dishes.

Ben Thanh market has 4 main gates and 12 side gates, spreading out in 4 directions, each direction has a typical product such as:

The South Gate of Ben Thanh market (the main gate of the market) specializes in selling fabrics, clothes, dried foods, …

The North Gate of Ben Thanh market is where food, raw food and fresh fruit are sold.

The East Gate of Ben Thanh market is a paradise of candy, snacks and cosmetics.

The West Gate of Ben Thanh market is where you can buy shoes, souvenirs or handicrafts.

However, all the gates are crowded and bustling between buyers and sellers. So if you have the opportunity to come to Saigon, visit and shop at the market to experience the unique culture here.

Quang Ba Flower Market (Quang An)

A place where flowers from large fresh flower farms in Hanoi converge. Coming here, visitors will be overwhelmed by the colorful flowers, from popular flowers to imported flowers.

Visiting the traditional handicraft flower market in Vietnam will help you learn more about popular flowers. Quang An flower market operates all day, but is most bustling at night.

At around 11pm, the flower market begins to bustle when trucks carrying fresh flowers “dock” for small traders begin to arrive and unload their goods. A spacious space and overwhelmed by the beauty of the flowers next to the high-pressure lights illuminating the entire market and the hustle and bustle between buyers and sellers.

Especially at the end of the year, when Tet comes, Quang An flower market is more crowded than ever. From the full moon of December, the whole road from Nghi Tam street to Au Co street is filled with flowers, kumquat trees, and peach trees.

With a large space, Quang An Flower Market always attracts many tourists to visit, in addition, people also come to the market to buy fresh flowers and decorate for Tet. Flowers at Quang An Flower Market are very rich and diverse, from apricot blossoms, peach blossoms, chrysanthemums, orchids,…

2. Things to know when visiting traditional handicraft markets in Vietnam

Tourists can participate in many interesting activities and learn about local culture at traditional handicraft markets. Below are some notes before visiting traditional markets when traveling Vietnam.

Shopping for handicrafts

Is the main activity when visiting traditional handicraft markets. Visitors will find unique, beautiful and highly cultural handicraft products.

If you love art and creativity, try to learn and buy handicrafts at the market stalls, the enthusiastic locals will introduce them to you.

Enjoy local cuisine

Traditional handicraft markets often have many stalls selling local food and specialties. Visitors can enjoy regional specialties and learn about the culinary culture of each locality.

The dishes are also very diverse, so you can choose according to your preferences. Usually, each dish will have a very unique flavor, giving visitors the most unforgettable experiences.

Learn about local history and culture

Handicraft markets are often built a long time ago and have high historical and cultural value. Visitors can visit the stalls and buildings around the market to learn about local history and culture.

Participate in cultural activities

Handicraft markets often have certain times of the year when special cultural activities take place. This is a great time for you to experience more deeply when visiting traditional handicraft markets in Vietnam.

Visit historical sites and scenic spots

In addition to stalls and cultural activities, traditional handicraft markets are often located near historical sites and scenic spots. Visitors can spend more time to explore more about the culture and characteristics of these traditional markets.

Learn about the production process of handicraft products, visitors can go to the stalls and see the artisans and learn more about the production process of handicraft products. This will help you appreciate the value of the product and learn about the craftsmanship and quintessence of the craft.

3. Who can help you have a great trip?

Tourists may remember Vietnam through famous tourist destinations such as Ha Long or Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Ninh Binh…. Besides, there are peaceful traditional handicraft markets that bring completely different rustic experiences.

So when visiting traditional handicraft markets in Vietnam, tourists will have the opportunity to learn more about the culture of each different region, especially traditional handicraft techniques that also make you feel more excited about your trip.

Therefore, besides famous tourist destinations, you should visit some traditional craft villages, you will learn more about the culture, history and a more realistic view of the daily life of local people.

If you are choosing a tour to visit traditional markets, traditional craft markets in Vietnam, please contact Vietlook Travel immediately to design a private tour for you. With many years of experience in the tourism industry, Vietlook Travel will be the most reliable travel companion for tourists.