Top 5 Good Venues To Go Shopping In Ho Chi Minh City

• Cho Lon Market

Cho Lon market is also called Binh Tay market which is located on the western of the Saigon River. There are plenty of tours available which will take travelers on a trip round Binh Tay market including the more unusual bike tours which will whizz they round the area at night pointing out the venues and where to eat.

Binh Tay Market is the major attraction in Ho Chi Minh City because it looks like a Chinatown. Tourists easily can combine discovering feature interesting Chinese style architecture and pagodas such as Thien Hau temple, Quan Am temple, and shopping in some retail stalls to buy something. Most of people really like popular items as Vietnamese silk, clothes, textiles, and some retail goods, tropical fruits, etc.

If there is a chance come to Binh Tay market, the ones will not be missed because its own characters which are very different from others in Ho Chi Minh City. But this market can be hot because it’s very crowded most of time, a pair of good shoes is the best idea for a short tour around Binh Tay market.

Address of Binh Tay market: 57 Thap Muoi Street, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

 

• Ben Thanh Market

Ben Thanh market is the good venue for people who want to buy local handicrafts as well as branded goods, art pictures and souvenirs. Besides, this market has lots of restaurants where traveler can get a taste of Vietnamese cuisine through traditional food.

It’s not hard to find out Ben Thanh market because this market is placed in district 1, the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. When night falls, restaurants are the outstanding points which make Ho Chi Minh City become a vibrant city with the scents of wok-fried noodles, BBQ fishes and meats. Shopping in Ben Thanh market, one of the oldest landmarks in this city, tourist can get a great atmosphere that is definitely authentically Vietnamese.

For shopping paradise like Ben Thanh market, there are many things travelers can buy for their family or friends such as lacquer ware, bamboo goods, arts and crafts, clothes, textiles, luggage, watches, and assortment of electronic goods. Sometimes, people can purchase some fresh vegetable or many kinds of fruit which are also filled with the chatter of tourists and residents.

Address of Ben Thanh market: Le Loi Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam.

 

• An Dong Market

An Dong market is placed in District 5, it is divided into 4 levels. This market is known as fashion house because there is a variety of fashion wholesalers and retailers as well as many handicraft stalls. It is also like other markets, extensive collection of clothing, textiles, shoes, handbags, and accessories, quality handicrafts and trinkets made by skilled artisans are the things which attract tourist from other countries.

Moreover, travelers can seek jewelry made by gemstones like amethysts and jade. There are many food court outside An Dong market where people can enjoy dishes such as Pho, Banh Xeo, Banh Mi, Spring Rolls, Turmeric Noodles whole day. These delicious food are much cheaper than others.

Address of An Dong market: An Duong Vuong Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

 

• Saigon Market

Saigon Square is one of the best shopping malls in Ho Chi Minh City. This venue is packed with stalls on two levels selling fashion, accessories and jewelry — be aware of forgeries though, and remember the old adage that if it seems too good to be true it probably is. Even though it’s always crowded by shoppers, Saigon Square is air conditioned and under cover so it is far more pleasant than shopping in the nearby Ben Thanh Market.

Shops and stalls in Saigon Square are seemingly placed haphazardly around the mall so the best thing to do is just stroll along the aisles looking for something that takes your fancy. A bargain is expected here and as it is so close to the tourist heart of Ho Chi Minh, prices are initially inflated. If there is something you have your eye on, shop around and require about prices as it is fairly easy to find different shops selling similar items. Just consider what you should be willing to pay for an item and bargain accordingly.

As well as the main branch on Le Loi Street, there is a second branch at Ton Duc Thang Street, close to the river. The setup is much the same Saigon Square on Le Loi Street, although it is smaller and a little more dated. It must be said that male fashion is a little underrepresented at both Saigon Square Malls but for ladies discount fashion in Ho Chi Minh, Saigon Square should be your first destination.

NOTE: If people stay in Bay Hotel, they can make a short tour around Saigon Square by foot or take a traditional bicycle to make an interesting day out.

Address of both Saigon Square:

• Address 1: Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
• Address 2: Le Loi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.