The Colorful Night Markets Throughout Vietnam

Vietnam tourism attracts both domestic and foreign visitors not only with scenic and historic monuments but also with the uniqueness of the culture associated with the life of local people. Going to and experiencing the life space at the night markets is one of the best way to enjoy your trip fully. While the North area is famous for the night markets as Ky Lua night market- Lang Son, Quang Ba flower market- Hanoi, in the South, there are night markets like Ben Thanh – Saigon, Ha Tien night market- Kien Giang…

Part 2 : The Colorful Night Markets Throughout Vietnam

#1. Dinh Cau Night Market, Phu Quoc

The main entrance to Dinh Cau night market

Dinh Cau market stretch an area of 500 meters on Vo Thi Sau Street, near Dinh Cau Temple, Phu Quoc Island. After 5pm, vehicles running on this road will be forbidden; as a result, the street become a walking street and begins to be crowded after 7pm. If you want to choose the freshest seafood or take beautiful pictures, you should come here early to avoid the hustle. The main products sold in the market are all kinds of fresh seafood and dishes made from seafood.

Fresh seafood and dishes made from seafood sold in Dinh Cau market

Walking along the support, you’ll smell the aroma of many delicious dishes as boiled squid, crab, grilled fish, grilled oysters with fat and onion, fried fish cake soup (noodle cake) … You can choose to eat in the restaurant or take away and eat while going sightseeing, all dishes’ price is prettily various and you absolutely can bargain with the owner.

#2. Tay Do night market, Can Tho
Located on the center of Can Tho City, about 1km from Hau river to the west, Tay Do night market in Can Tho is not only known as the busiest market place of Can Tho province, but also is a unique cultural tourist destination with the living activities characteristic of people in Southern Vietnam.

Tay Do market is sparkling at night

Tay Do market is considered the wholesale market which delivers the local goods to the six provinces of the Southern Vietnam and vice versa, therefore, the items sold here are very rich and to meet all the needs of the tourists visiting this area. They are the famous fruits of Western such as orange, mango, jackfruit, durian… which are picked and transported to market within a day, so they are still keep their freshness and tasty flavor. You can choose a favorite fruit and enjoy at the market without worrying about the quality and food safety.

#3. Night Market in Ha Tien, Kien Giang
With those who are experienced in travelling to Ha Tien, Ha Tien Night Market is an indispensable place because of it characteristic and vibrant features.

Jewelries sold in Ha Tien night market

Located in front of Dong Ho An Nguyet park, Dong Ho wards of Ha Tien district, night market of Ha Tien has been in operation over 5 years and has been always bustling and busy with buyers and sellers. Not only being a place where many people in Ha Tien make their living, but Ha Tien night market has also become an extremely interesting and attractive destination attracting tourists from everywhere when tourism was developed in this land.

Ha Tien night market will offer a very different experience in your travel itinerary

You can stay at the hotels which are quite near the market , leisurely walk along the market in the evening, see people selling and buying things… The numerous kiosks sell every thing, from clothing, jewelry, food,.. to the restaurants which are always bustling and crowded. Visiting the market, entering the always crowded restaurants and trying some specialties will be the exciting moments that is unforgettable to anyone coming here.