When traveling around Vietnam, local markets are the best corners for Australian visitors to experience Vietnamese everyday livings. Early markets will normally start at even 3:00 in the morning, full of fresh fruit, vegetables, seafood and meat with countless choices of local delicacies at reasonable costs for sellers and buyers to choose. Although, the price is relatively low, you also can bargain to get better deals. Apart from hundred-year markets, there are others focusing towards tourists selling handicrafts, souvenirs and packaged items. Here are top 5 Vietnam markets which are highly recommended for Australian travelers.
- Hoi An Central Market
Opening daily from 7 am to 8 pm, Hoi An Central Market is one of the best markets of Vietnam, offering an unforgettable shopping experience. You can find fragrant herbs and spices such as saffron and cinnamon as well as the exotic fresh fruit, flowers and the vibrant colors of Vietnamese silks. Because of its riverside location, there is also a huge option of fresh fish available. It is also renowned for its tailors with cheaper price than anywhere else in Hoi An with garment makers running up a dress, shirt, jacket or full suit usually just within 24 hours. Souvenir and local handicraft will be also found at the Central Market.
Colorful vegetables in Hoi An Central Market
- Han Market
Han Market which is an attractive place in Da Nang city has been opened since in the early 20th century. At this local market, visitors can find hundreds of kiosks trading everything from homegrown products, ornaments to accessories.
Han Market’s ground level offers fresh vegetables, seafood, and butchered meat in the early morning. There are also numerous tropical fruit stalls set in front of the market such as oranges, avocados, coconuts, grapefruits, guava, etc. In Han Market’s indoor food court, there are many Vietnamese dishes such as mi quang, com tam, banh xeo and goi cuon, etc. with price around VND 30,000. Meanwhile, you can purchase home appliances, souvenirs, cosmetics, and fabrics in the upper level.
- Hanoi Weekend night market
Located around the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake area, the main attraction of Hanoi Weekend night market is the endless rows of food vendors offering exotic Vietnamese handicrafts and street foods. Besides, there are many events organized on special occasions of Vietnam such as the Mid-Autumn Festival. Bargaining is interesting as well so if you find a lot of souvenirs with pretty similar items, just make a bargain or easily move on to the next one if the final price is not good enough.
- Dong Ba market
According to UNESCO, Dong Ba Market is listed as the oldest local market in Hue. From 3 am, locals can shop for household items, clothing and fresh produce at affordable prices throughout the day. In a large, old building along Perfume River, Dong Ba market is truly also a great location to enjoy thousands of genuine Vietnamese foods such as bun bo Hue, banh khoai (stuffed omelette), and fresh spring rolls in the morning.
Traditional goods in Dong Ba market
- Ben Thanh Market
Located in District 1, Ben Thanh Market is always one of the can’t-be-missed places when in Ho Chi Minh City. Right here, visitors will have a chance seeing numerous traders as well as stalls selling apparels, textiles, luggage, watches, handicrafts, and electronic goods until the midnight. Ben Thanh market opens daily from 6:00 in the morning so you can buy many fresh food and various stuffs. This is also an ideal home of cheap local dishes and snacks such as pho, all kind of noodles, spring rolls, crispy pancake, etc.
Gate to Ben Thanh market
Moreover, there are much more interesting things just waiting you for exploring. To get ready for Vietnam trip, we recommend you apply for Vietnam visa on arrival in Australia – the most convenient and the simplest way to obtain a visa for Australian passport holders.
Do not hesitate to www.vietnam-visa.com via Hotline +84. 946.583.583 or email [email protected] for further details.
