The Best Markets in Ho Chi Minh City

The Best Markets in Ho Chi Minh City

Forget everything you think you know about shopping! Yes, Ho Chi Minh City has some amazing luxurious shopping malls, but so do many other countries! Let’s be honest, you didn’t travel all the way to Vietnam to have an average shopping experience. Instead of spending your hard-earned money on Western retail chains, why not try the local markets? It’s a great way to pick up souvenirs and gifts to take back home!

Visiting the local markets isn’t only a fun way to find unique items, it’s also an easy way to fully immerse yourself in the local culture. Take your time to interact with the locals and learn how to barter. Ask the food vendors to make their favorite dish and prepare to learn more about the local cuisine.

We’ve created a guide to the best markets in Ho Chi Minh City! You’ll find most of these markets in District 1 (the backpacking area), and they usually open as early as 6 am. From fresh fruit to clothing, watches, flowers, souvenirs, art, and, of course, food, the wide variety will keep you there for hours. If you’re good at haggling, you’ll find some treasures for a bargain!

If it’s your first time in Ho Chi Minh and you’re unsure where to go first, let us help! We’ve created some of the best private tours in Ho Chi Minh, such as the Ho Chi Minh City by Motorbike: The Oldest Spots tour, which includes visits to local markets. Or try the Ho Chi Minh Local Foodie Experience, where you can taste some of the best food in the city while visiting the most famous markets.

Check out our other blog posts for more information, like The Best Time to Travel to Ho Chi Minh or The Best Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh!

Ben Thanh Market

One of the city’s oldest landmarks, Ben Thanh Market has been a staple in District 1 for over 100 years. It’s known for its iconic clock tower and offers a wide array of goods including branded items, handicrafts, Vietnamese art, and souvenirs. Once you’re done shopping, you’ll find plenty of food stalls to sample hawker-style Vietnamese cuisine.

Location: Le Loi, Ben Thanh Ward, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City

Opening hours: Daily 6:00 am – 12:00 am

Ben Thanh Street Food Market

The Ben Thanh Street Food Market is a must-visit for foodies. It offers a wonderful dining experience with specialties from around the world, as well as dishes from all regions of Vietnam.

Location: 26-28-30 Thu Khoa Huan Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Opening hours: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

Ho Thi Ky Flower Market

Located in District 10, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market is the largest flower market in the region. It comes alive from 10 pm to midnight when trucks arrive with fresh flowers from Dalat, also known as the City of Flowers. You’ll also find Vietnamese and Cambodian street food stalls here.

Location: 57 Alley Ho Thi Ky Market or 374 Alley Le Hong Phong, District 10

Opening hours: 24/7

Ba Chieu Market

Ba Chieu Market, built in 1942, is located on Bach Dang Street in the center of Binh Thanh District. It’s known for its wide selection of clothing, footwear, fruit, and food at affordable prices.

Location: Bach Dang, Ward 1, Binh Thanh District

Opening hours: 5:00 am – 8:00 pm

Binh Tay Market

Binh Tay Market, located in HCMC's Chinatown, is a wholesale market that sells goods in bulk at lower prices. The market’s architecture and vibrant atmosphere make it a popular spot for visitors.

Location: 57A Thap Muoi – Ward 2, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City

Opening hours: 7:00 am – 10:00 pm

An Dong Market

An Dong Market is an indoor market with four floors of mostly fashion and handicraft stalls. You’ll find a large collection of textiles, apparel, handbags, and accessories on the lower floors and trinkets, knitwear, and woodwork on the upper levels.

Location: An Duong Vuong, Ward 9, District 5

Opening hours: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Tan Binh Market

Tan Binh Market spans a massive 22,800 square meters and is divided into four areas with roughly 3,000 stalls. It’s known for ready-to-wear clothes, wedding dresses, and fabrics at very low prices.

Location: Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Ward 8, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City

Opening hours: Daily 6:00 am – 6:00 pm

Minh Phung Night Market

Minh Phung Market, also known as Cay Go Market, operates as a farm product and consumables market during the day. At night, it sells clothes, accessories, and more. Prices are low, so you don’t need to haggle much.

Location: No.122, Minh Phung St., Ward 6, District 6

Opening hours: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm