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Top 10 Famous Night Markets in Saigon for Street Food & Shopping

Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, has a vibrant atmosphere at night with the sparkling lights and bustling activities. One of the best ways to explore the city is visiting night markets in Saigon to try delicious street foods while immersed in the local culture. In this article, Lua Viet Tours will suggest 10 best night markets in Ho Chi Minh City!

Famous night markets in Saigon.

1. Ben Thanh Night Market – A Famous Night Market in Ho Chi Minh City

Address: Le Loi, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1

Opening hours: 5:00 PM – 0:00 AM

Ben Thanh night market is one of the most famous night markets in Saigon that attracts many tourists every night. This night market is organized next to Ben Thanh market, on the side of Phan Boi Chau and Phan Chu Trinh Streets, District 1. The market has hundreds of stalls with items ranging from handicrafts, souvenirs, clothes,… to street food. This is an ideal place for you to come here to shop, try local cuisine or simply walk around at night.

The bustling atmosphere of Ben Thanh night market. (Image source: Internet)

2. Tan Dinh Night Market

Address: 336, Hai Ba Trung Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1

Opening hours: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Tan Dinh night market specializes in items related to clothing, fabrics. You can come here to see or buy fabrics with many designs and at reasonable prices. Because the fabrics sold here are mainly surplus fabrics, you should proactively check the quality carefully before buying. In addition, don’t forget to try some delicious dishes such as frog porridge, crab soup, rib porridge, broken rice… at this Saigon District 1 night market.

Tan Dinh night market is an over 150-year-old market in Ho Chi Minh City. (Image source: Internet)

3. Ba Chieu Night Market

Address: Intersection of Phan Dang Luu – Le Quang Dinh – Bach Dang, Ward 1, Binh Thanh District

Opening hours: 5:00 PM – 22:00 PM

Built in 1942, Ba Chieu market is one of the oldest night markets in Saigon. The market consists of 8 main areas with about 800 businesses. It gathers more than 40 product lines from clothing, shoes, accessories, food… In addition, the cuisine here is also very diverse with affordable prices. Some dishes you should try here are sticky rice with char siu chicken, fried offal, vermicelli with fish sauce, and broken rice…

Ba Chieu night market has a variety of goods and cuisine. (Image source: Internet)

4. Minh Phung Night Market

Address: 122 Minh Phung, Ward 6, District 6

Opening hours: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Minh Phung market, also known as Cay Go market, is a long-standing night market in Saigon with nearly 440 stalls. Coming here, you can find any item from food, essential consumer goods, agricultural products to clothes, shoes… Although not officially announced as a Saigon night market, Minh Phung market is still popular with many local people. This market is known as the “bargaining market”, don’t hesitate to bargain because the vendors here often offer high prices.

Minh Phung market specializes in wholesale fashion items. (Image source: Internet)

5. Hanh Thong Tay Night Market

Address: Quang Trung, Ward 11, Go Vap District

Opening hours: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Hanh Thong Tay market is one of the most famous night markets in Saigon, mainly selling clothes with more than 400 stalls. This is the place to wholesale clothes at the best prices with a wide variety of designs. However, because it is industrially sewn, the product quality is not really very good. Therefore, you should check carefully before buying.

Hanh Thong Tay market at night. (Image source: Internet)

6. Binh Tay Night Market

Address: 57A, Thap Muoi Street, Ward 2, District 6

Opening hours: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Binh Tay market, also known as Cho Lon, is one of the famous night markets in Saigon with a large area of up to 25,000 m2. The market has a unique architecture divided into 12 gates with 2,358 stalls, selling all kinds of goods at wholesale prices.

Binh Tay Market is also the main trading hub of the Chinese community in Saigon. Chinese traders account for 25% of the total number of business households. Therefore, when coming to Binh Tay Market, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the unique cuisine of Vietnamese and Chinese people.

Binh Tay Market is also the main trading hub of the Chinese community in Saigon. (Image source: Internet)

7. Ho Thi Ky Night Market

Address: 52, Ho Thi Ky Street, Ward 1, District 10

Opening hours: 12:00 PM – 0:00 AM

Ho Thi Ky night market is the largest and oldest fresh flower wholesale market in Saigon. The market attracts locals and tourists with its countless beautiful flowers such as Salem, Mimosa, orchids, and camellias. In addition to fresh flowers, Ho Thi Ky night market is also an interesting place to experience the unique culture and cuisine in Saigon. You can enjoy delicious foods such as sweet soup, sticky rice, pancakes, noodles, spring rolls or grilled dishes, snails,… with a very cheap price.

Street food stalls at Ho Thi Ky Night Market. (Image source: Internet)

8. Thu Duc University Village Night Market

Address: Student Cultural House, National University Ho Chi Minh City, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City

Opening hours: 6:00 PM – 22:00 PM

Thu Duc University Village night market is a popular spot for students in Ho Chi Minh City. Here, you can find everything from food, electronics to fashion at reasonable prices. Diverse products, bustling atmosphere, affordable prices, this is a shopping and culinary paradise for students. You can come here to find something to buy and immerse yourself in the authentic life of local students in the city.

Thu Duc University Village night market is a popular spot for students in Ho Chi Minh City. (Image source: Internet)

9. Hoa Binh Night Market

Address: 37 Bach Van Street, Ward 5, District 5

Opening hours: 7:00 AM – 22:00 PM

Another night market in Ho Chi Minh City that you must visit once is Hoa Binh market. This place is also affectionately called “Silver market”, because the most sold items are gold, silver, and precious stones.

In addition to shopping, Hoa Binh night market has a unique cuisine area featuring delectable foods such as crab noodle soup, hotpot, dumplings, grilled rice paper, and several varieties of cakes. The costs are reasonable, ranging from 50,000 to 100,000 VND, letting you indulge in a hearty street food feast.

Hoa Binh market is also known as the “Silver market”. (Image source: Internet)

10. Am Phu Aquarium Fish Market

Address: Intersection between Tran Hung Dao B and Luu Xuan Tin Street, District 5

Opening hours: 2:00 AM – 5:00 AM

This is a very special night market in Saigon. It has only been open for about 3 hours at night for over 50 years. In the past, only people who love aquarium fish visited this market. But in recent years, many young people have also come to the market to explore the nightlife of Saigon, as well as to watch the bustling trading scene. Coming here, you will have the opportunity to admire many beautiful and strange fish such as Blue Tarzan, Tiger, Full Red Guppy, and Betta,…

The bustling trading scene at Am Phu aquarium fish market. (Image source: Internet)

Tips for Visiting Night Markets in Saigon

Wear comfortable clothes as the market is often crowded.
Bring cash as this is the most common method of payment in the markets.
Chat with vendors who may have interesting stories to tell.
Go with someone who speaks Vietnamese or use a translation app to communicate.
Don’t be afraid to bargain but in a respectful manner.
Be careful with your belongings as pickpockets may occur in crowds.

These are top night markets in Saigon that will offer you authentic shopping experiences and delicious street foods. Exploring local markets is also a great way to learn about Vietnamese culture, which will leave you with a memorable experience. Besides, if you want to experience the nightlife in Saigon, check out our Saigon motorbike tour to go through all the hidden gems and savor delicious local foods!

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