Long Bien market "never sleeps"

The intense vitality of the "market that never sleeps"

Located near Long Bien bridge, Ba Dinh district, Long Bien market has been in operation for more than 30 years and has become an indispensable part of the lives of local people.

What makes Long Bien market special is its never-ending hustle and bustle. Unlike traditional markets, this place only truly comes to life when night falls. Under the sparkling yellow lights, Long Bien market seems to take on a mysterious and different beauty compared to daytime. When the city falls asleep, the sparkling lights at Long Bien market begin to light up again, signaling a new day of bustling trade.

Long Bien Market is considered a "convention" of goods from fresh food, agricultural products to clothes, household items... This place attracts not only local people but also a familiar destination for traders from all over, creating a vibrant and bustling picture of trade.

“What impressed me most about Long Bien night market is that this is also the place where I lived for a period of time, so every time I have the opportunity to look back at the market, I have a lot of emotions. And the most special thing is probably that it has gone through many ups and downs of time,” photographer Tu Pham (born in 1994, Thai Binh) talked to Travellive.

Long Bien Market is not only a place for shopping but also a place to preserve the traditional cultural values ​​of the people of Hanoi. Walking between the stalls next to each other, visitors have the opportunity to chat with friendly sellers, listen to them share their daily stories or the joys and sorrows in life. Through that, visitors will understand more about the lives of the people of Hanoi and feel the warmth of human love.

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A source of endless inspiration for photographers

For those who love photography, Long Bien market at night is an endless source of creative inspiration. It offers countless beautiful angles, from colorful stalls, bustling people to emotional everyday moments. Through the lens of photographers, the beauty of Long Bien market is expressed in a realistic and artistic way.

“The photo series of Long Bien market at night is one of the photo series in my photo project called 'Lang Thang'. The photo series 'Market' was combined with my friend Nguyen Hong Son during a night photo shoot in Hanoi. The inspiration for taking 'Market' came from the bustling night market scene when I arrived, which left a deep impression on me,” Tu Pham shared.

To capture “very real” angles that depict the hustle and bustle of Long Bien wholesale market, Tu Pham said: “Some tips for taking photos at Long Bien night market are to stand on Long Bien bridge to capture the scenes below. Because it is a trading place, you should not bring a camera or take photos when entering the market. Standing on the bridge and capturing the bustling, shimmering scenes it brings is wonderful.”

Tips for tourists when visiting Long Bien market at night:

• If you want to fully experience the beauty of Long Bien market at night, come here between 11 pm and 2 am.
• Wear comfortable, easy-to-move clothing and bring cash for payment.
• Be careful of pickpockets and take good care of your personal belongings.
• Ask for the price before buying and bargain reasonably.
• Always be polite and respectful to the salesperson.

Phuong Mai is a reporter for Travellive Magazine in Hanoi.

Phuong Mai