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Bustling markets in Ho Chi Minh City

Ben Thanh Market

Ben Thanh market which is considered as a bustling market in Ho Chi Minh city with various goods such as clothes, shoes, food, souvenirs,… attracts a large number of tourists from many different countries. This market is lively during day time as well as at night. In the morning, you can visit it early to collect some fresh products and there will be a crowded night market with a variety of goods and cuisine in the evening.
This market can be more expensive than other markets because of its central location. However, it will be quite cheap if you know how to bargain and how to identify the quality of products. One tip is that you should preview the market map to easily find where to buy the items you want.

Address: Cua Nam, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Opening hours: 4:00 am – 11:30 pm
How to bargain at Ben Thanh market
• Start with 40-50% of the original asking price & negotiate from there
• If the store owner does not decrease the price, go to the next stall

Saigon Square

Located in the heart of the city, Saigon Square is considered a heaven for shoppers who want to find where to shop when traveling to Ho Chi Minh City. You can find various products including clothes, fashion accessories, footwear as well as kitchenware and technological gadgets at Saigon Square. Especially, Saigon Square is frequently referred to as an outlet where tourists can buy the trendiest items. This makes Saigon Square be a favorite shopping place for Vietnamese youngsters and international tourists.
A special thing is that Saigon Square is air-conditioned to create a pleasant shopping experience for tourists.

Address: 77 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, District 1
Opening hours: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tips to get lower-priced products
Products at Saigon Square are often at a high-priced level due to its central location. You should check the quality of a product and the price of the same item at some different stalls before purchasing. Try offering the store owners 1/2 of the asking price, and raise it up gradually.

ChoLon Market (Binh Tay Market)

Cho Lon Market, or “Big Market”, also known as Binh Tay Market, is one of the famous shopping areas in Saigon. It sells a large number of different products consisting of fruits, vegetables, fresh food, handicrafts, textiles,… Because of being a wholesaler market, products here is always available and affordable.
Especially, the market was originally built to serve the business and trade needs of Chinese traders; therefore, Cho Lon Market also reflects the characteristics of Chinese architecture. Additionally, Binh Tay Market is equipped with Eastern-influenced architecture throughout. These make visitors come here in hopes of not only doing the shopping but admiring the architecture as well.