Markets
Markets in Vietnam. Places tagged for it include Ha Giang, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City. Sights include Cai Rang floating market, Da Lat Market, and Ben Thanh Market.
Attractions
- Cai Rang floating market
Wholesale boats on the river at dawn. Go with a small boat, not a late tour bus.
- Da Lat Market
A sloping market of fruit, flowers, and snacks. Go hungry.
- Ben Thanh Market
The central market. Good for a look, mixed for shopping. Agree prices before you buy.
- Dong Xuan Market
The quarter’s main covered market, useful for a look at wholesale goods more than for souvenirs.
Festivals
Places
1 Ha Giang
The Ha Giang Loop is a mountain road through Vietnam’s far north: passes, minority markets, and buckwheat f…
2 Hanoi
Hanoi is Vietnam’s capital and the usual start of a northern trip.
3 Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s largest city and the usual end of a north-to-south trip.
4 Hoi An
Hoi An is a preserved trading port of wooden shophouses, a Japanese covered bridge, and a river that floods…
5 Can Tho
Can Tho is the main city of the Mekong Delta and the base for the Cai Rang floating market.
6 Da Lat
Da Lat is a cool highland city of pines, lakes, and French-era villas.
7 Sapa
Sapa is a highland town near the Chinese border, used as a base for rice terraces, market days, and Fansipan.