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Explore traditional markets in Vietnam, visitors will encounter the scene of exchange and trading, which is a place to show the unique and sophisticated culture of each region. Coming to the market, visitors not only visit but also buy souvenirs as gifts. Join Vietook Travel to explore the markets to help experience the unique culture that Vietnam brings to visitors.
1. Traditional Markets in Vietnam
A traditional Vietnamese market is a place where buying and selling activities, exchanging goods, between sellers and buyers or traders, can be said to be a place for trading, introducing, advertising, marketing local products to buyers and tourists.
The market has various types of businesses held in densely populated areas with items that meet the needs of buying and selling, exchanging goods, services and consumption needs of local people.
The market is held in the most densely populated residential area, is a familiar shopping place for local people in each different area, there are flea markets or large markets depending on each area.
If you are looking for traditional markets in Vietnam, join Vietlook to visit famous places and traditional markets and experience the culture of each region with diverse products.
Each traditional market is bustling and preserves traditional cultural features. Here, you will not only learn about Vietnamese culture and people but also immerse yourself and enjoy a culinary tour Vietnam. You will certainly never forget these valuable experiences.
2. Visit the traditional market
The market was completed in 1914, and has existed and developed for more than 100 years. It is not only the largest commercial center in the South but also a witness to the ups and downs in the city’s history.
Ben Thanh Market is a place where many items are concentrated, from clothes, shoes, fabrics, handicrafts, souvenirs, jewelry to specialty dishes. The market operates day and night, especially when night falls, small night markets gather around, creating a bustling and vibrant night market scene that makes Saigon always colorful.
Dong Xuan Market
One of the famous markets in Hanoi. Located right in the center of the old town, this place gathers a variety of goods such as fabrics, household items, clothes, … In addition, the market also has a famous street food area of Hanoi.
It can be said that this is not only a bustling trading place but also a cultural and historical symbol of Hanoi, existing from the Nguyen Dynasty to the present day. Coming to Dong Xuan Market, you can freely shop for beautiful, unique items and enjoy Hanoi’s specialty street foods such as vermicelli with grilled pork, pork rib porridge, vermicelli with bamboo shoots, … will bring visitors unforgettable memories.
Dong Ba Market
Initially, the market was built outside the East Gate of the city. Around 1885, during the period when the capital Hue was besieged by the French colonialists, the market was also burned down by the French colonialists.
During the reign of King Thanh Thai (1899), the market was moved near the intersection of the Hang Be River and the Huong River, and to this day, after many times of destruction and repair, this market has become splendid and bustling with buyers and sellers.
Dong Ba Market has ancient architecture in the Hue style, including a bell tower in the middle and nine surrounding rows of houses with four new commercial areas such as a service area, a self-produced goods area, a fish market and other areas.
Around 1885, during the period when the capital Hue fell, the market was also burned down by the French colonialists. After many times of destruction and repair, up to now, this market has become more spacious and bustling. The market has service areas, self-produced goods areas, a fish market, …
Dalat Market
The market was built in 1958 on the site of an old market called Cho Cay. In 1960, the market was completed according to the idea and design of architect Nguyen Duy Duc. As Dalat grew and the need for trade increased, in 1993, a three-story B area was added. To date, the market is among the top multi-story markets in Vietnam.
Dam Market
One of the traditional markets in Vietnam, the market is located on an old pond of about 7 hectares, flowing into the Nha Trang River under Ha Ra Bridge.
The market currently sells a variety of household products, souvenirs, seafood, etc. At the entrance and exit, the parking lot is located near the market, on both sides of the market’s dome, seafood, dried foods, grilled spring rolls, souvenirs and essential items to serve the daily needs of the people here.
3. Mekong Delta Floating Market
Nga Bay Floating Market
Surrounded by rivers and canals – the Mekong Delta is famous for its floating markets. Built in 1915, Nga Bay Floating Market is not only a place for trading goods between buyers and sellers but also attracts tourists to visit.
The market is located at the confluence of seven large rivers such as: Xeo Vong, Lai Hieu, Xeo Mon, Soc Trang, Bung Tau, Mang Ca and Cai Mon… This convergence has created a unique feature for Nga Bay Floating Market, which is increasingly crowded with visitors, especially foreign tourists when traveling to Vietnam all visit the floating market.
The market sells a variety of colorful items, especially fruits, vegetables and street vendors sold by people on the floating market on the water, on boats.
If you have the opportunity to travel to Vietnam, visit the market and experience the unique culture with the local people, or buy souvenirs as gifts. In addition, visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee, enjoy fish noodles, listen to folk songs of girls in charming Ao Ba Ba. It will definitely bring visitors many interesting experiences when visiting the floating market.
Cai Rang Floating Market
The market usually opens from early morning until about 9 am every day. To visit the market, visitors should visit around 6-7 am to experience the bustling atmosphere of the market.
Cai Rang Floating Market specializes in trading agricultural products, local fruits and local specialties such as: Vinh Long grapefruit, Tra Vinh coconut, Lai Vung pink grapefruit, Cai Mon durian. In addition, there are many other services such as cafes, floating bars…
This is a traditional market in Vietnam. Visitors can come here to sightsee and enjoy local specialties on boats in the morning. This is a typical culture in the Mekong Delta that attracts visitors, especially foreign visitors.
Cai Be Floating Market
Cai Be Floating Market is located in Tien Giang, Vinh Long and Ben Tre provinces. The market opens from 2am to 8am. The market sells a variety of products, from fabrics, household items to food and drinks.
The market is famous as a major fruit trading center in Tien Giang province with many famous fruits such as green-skinned grapefruit, Lo Ren star apple, oranges, grapefruit and Cai Be tangerines…
In addition, when visiting the market, visitors will encounter floating boats selling hu tieu, pho, and vermicelli, which are very bustling and attractive, leaving visitors with the most unforgettable impressions.
Tra On Floating Market
Tra On Floating Market is located right at the end of Hau River with a length of more than 300 meters, right between the confluence of Hau River and Mang Thit River, is one of the central markets and sells many items such as lard, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, grapefruit, Tan Thanh tangerines, Luc Si Thanh durian. Or popular dishes such as: Beef noodle soup with banana flower…
Long Xuyen Floating Market
The market is located right on the Hau River in My Phuoc Ward, Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province. The items here are sold on boats every day.
The most crowded time of Long Xuyen Floating Market is in the morning, mainly flowers, vegetables, squash, colorful cabbage, and local specialties of An Giang such as: Fish noodles, pork skin cakes, silkworm cakes…
The special thing about this market is that all items are sold at very cheap prices, so buyers do not need to bargain, with items almost sold at the right price, with the gentle hospitality of the Western people.
4. Notes when visiting floating markets in Vietnam
You should monitor the weather before visiting, and you should choose markets that suit your preferences, at traditional markets, enjoy typical dishes of different regions.
Refer to the Vietnamese floating markets shared in advance to avoid buying expensive but poor quality specialties.
In addition, visitors should also combine visiting famous places in addition to floating markets, which are also dream destinations of many tourists such as: My Khanh tourist village or famous fruit gardens in Can Tho, experience on a cruise to admire the immense scenery.
Each market has its own unique features that represent the cultural beauty of each region. Take your time and visit traditional Vietnamese markets with Vietlook Travel to enjoy the most interesting moments and learn more about Vietnamese life, people and culture.
