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Dong Xuan Market (Hanoi)
As one of the largest and oldest markets in Hanoi, Dong Xuan Market is located in the Old Quarter in Dong Xuan Ward, with a history spanning hundreds of years since the Nguyen Dynasty. Besides its historical value, Dong Xuan Market is a bustling marketplace, offering a wide variety of household goods, shoes, fabrics, and clothing. Beyond its goods, Dong Xuan is also known as a famous street food area in Hanoi, a popular destination for tourists who love traditional cuisine such as snail noodle soup, pork rib porridge, grilled pork patties with vermicelli, and bamboo shoot and blood pudding noodle soup.
Iron Market (Hai Phong)
The Iron Market is located in Hong Bang District, Hai Phong City. It sits along the Tam Bac River, a waterway that served as a trade route between Hai Phong and other provinces. The market was built in a concession area in the late 19th century during the French colonial period, then known as the Grand Market (Grande Marché). Because it was constructed primarily of iron and steel, it is called the Iron Market.
During the subsidy period, this was still one of the largest trading centers in the North. At that time, traders in the Iron Market were considered the wealthy and economically successful class of Hai Phong. Hai Phong's Iron Market was a thriving trading hub, a wholesale distribution point from which many goods were distributed throughout the country. Anyone visiting Hai Phong would take the opportunity to stroll through the Iron Market, even if they didn't buy anything, they would still enjoy the sights. The Iron Market became a source of pride for the port city.
Following the 1985 fire and the impact of the new economic policies during the open-door period, the idea of rebuilding the Iron Market quickly attracted investors from China. In 1992, a $15 million project, undertaken by Hai Thanh Limited Liability Joint Venture Company, received an operating license from the government. The old market was demolished and rebuilt by the joint venture with 2,000 stalls, covering a total usable area of nearly 40,000 m² on a 13,000 m² site.
Dong Ba Market (Hue)
Established in 1887, Dong Ba Market is both a unique architectural structure and a witness to many historical changes in the ancient capital of Hue.
By 1987, Dong Ba Market underwent a major renovation. Besides the central bell tower, the new Dong Ba Market had 9 surrounding buildings and 4 new sections, including a fish market, a self-produced and self-consumed goods area, and a service area. In addition, the market management also oversaw the Chuong Duong Flower Garden area and parking lots, increasing the total market area to over 47,614 m², stretching from Gia Hoi Bridge to Truong Tien Bridge, with one side facing the Perfume River and the other facing Tran Hung Dao main street. Thousands of permanent and itinerant businesses operate within the market. On average, 5,000 to 7,000 customers visit the market daily. During holidays and festivals, the market is even busier, with over 12,000 people.
Ben Thanh Market (Ho Chi Minh City)
In Saigon, everyone knows Ben Thanh Market. It's the oldest market and a symbol of the city. Operating since 1914, this market, over 100 years old, is not only a bustling marketplace but also a witness to the city's history. It offers a wide variety of goods, from clothing, shoes, textiles, handicrafts, brocade, jewelry to specialty foods.
As a long-standing commercial center steeped in tradition, the market attracts a large number of foreign tourists who come to visit and shop. Here, you'll encounter people speaking a wide variety of languages while conducting business. At night, the area surrounding Ben Thanh Market transforms into a bustling night market, creating a vibrant and colorful Saigon atmosphere.
Nga Bay Floating Market (Hau Giang)
With its dense and intricate network of rivers and canals, the Mekong Delta is famous for its floating markets, among which the Nga Bay floating market is the oldest and most famous in the region. Nga Bay floating market, also known as Phung Hiep floating market, is located in Nga Bay town and was established in 1915. It is a renowned floating market in Hau Giang province, where residents of the Mekong Delta engage in buying, selling, and exchanging goods. It is not only a place for trading but also a popular tourist attraction.
Visitors here will see a sea of colors from fruits and vegetables to household items typical of the riverine region. Particularly striking are the bright red of rambutan, the golden hue of ripe mangosteen, and the fragrant aroma of durian. Each boat sells only one type of fruit or item, and that item is hung from a tall pole called a "bẹo" pole. In the Mekong Delta region, besides the Nga Bay Floating Market (Hau Giang), there are many other long-standing floating markets such as the Cai Rang Floating Market (Can Tho), the Cai Be Floating Market (Tien Giang), etc.
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