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Dong Xuan Market

Dong Xuan Market Tourism

Dong Xuan Market Tourism

Type of destination: Market
Ideal visit duration: 2-3 hours
Dong Xuan Market, situated in Hanoi, Vietnam, stands as a significant cultural and historical landmark, dating back to the 19th century. Located in the heart of the city's Old Quarter, it spans approximately 6,500 square meters and presents a bustling atmosphere enriched with Vietnamese culture. This vibrant market is housed in a four-story Soviet-style building surrounded by merchant stalls and shops. The ground floor is a lively bazaar, teeming with stalls selling an array of goods ranging from fresh produce, seafood, and meats to clothing, souvenirs, and electronic items. The upper floors contain manufacturing and wholesaling outlets. Dong Xuan Market is also famed for its culinary delights, offering visitors the chance to savor traditional Vietnamese street food. It's a social hub for locals and a must-visit for tourists eager to experience authentic Hanoi city life. The market's history reflects the resilient spirit of the Vietnamese people, having been rebuilt after a fire in 1994. It's not just a shopping destination but a witness to the daily life and commercial evolution of Hanoi over the years.
Top 5 Reviews on Dong Xuan Market
LisaT17
Wrote on 11th Jul, 2024
Not a real market
I was a bit disappointed, as I expected a real market and found instead millions of stands with the usual made in China stuff/accessories/etc.
robertaa451
Wrote on 29th Jun, 2024
DONG XUAN market Hanoi is NOT WORTH GOING TO
It's pretty average ... cash only market.. stall holders showed no interest and nothing there worth going for. Nothing like the Ben Thanh market in Ho Chi Minh city now that one's a ripper!!
nzwestie
Wrote on 21st Jun, 2024
Give it a miss!
Did not like this market at all. Nothing we could not get elsewhere without the hassle and the rubbish to go along with it. Gave it a Poor rather than a Terrible as you might find something? But wo..
michellebA4841VX
Wrote on 18th Jun, 2024
DONT GO !
Crammed full of cheap awful junk...hated it ! You can hardly move. Vendors showed no interest. Coudn't wait to get out !! Sorry but can't think of anything positive....
Your_Travel_Buddy_SG
Wrote on 14th Jun, 2024
A local market
Visited this local market at night but it was closed. However, there was a number of vendors selling items outside the market in the night too. Do take note of the time to visit. The architecture look..
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