For the shopping enthusiasts and first-time visitors, the best markets in Ho Chi Minh are must-visits place. Mostly located in District 1, these markets bring you a brand new shopping experience, totally different from the supermarkets and commercial malls you have visited. So what market in Ho Chi Minh should you visit? Let’s take a look at this list of 7 best markets in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
1. Ben Thanh market

Insider tip:
- If you go in the early morning, you can get a better price as some traders offer “morning price” to bring them luck.
- If you are not a local, the price is often inflated up 2 or 3 times than normal. So, you can try to bargain and just haggle your way down.
- If you don’t want to buy anything, then just look for a moment and walk along. Do not touch the items and put it down. The vendors don’t like it.
Opening hours: Daily 6:00 am – 00:00 pm
2. Ben Thanh Street Food Market

Insider tip: At high times, the market usually lack sufficient seating. So, it is better to avoid the lunchtime and dinner time.
Opening hours: 10:00 am – 09:00 pm
3. Binh Tay Market

Insider tip:
- While you are walking around Binh Tay market, be careful of your belongings. Especially when you are taking photos, be cautious and don’t be too attached to anything you take with you.
- It’s better to visit the market in the early morning to buy the fresh food such as meat and seafood in outdoor wet market. The fresh food is the best to create a delicious meal.
- Significantly influenced by Chinese culture, some popular dishes you should try include: Chinese-style roast duck, black chicken braised with Chinese medicine, Pha Lau (pig’s organs), and fish curry.
Opening hours: Daily 07:00 am – 06:00 pm
4. An Dong Market

Insider tip: For an interesting contrast, let’s check out An Dong Plaza which is just next door to An Dong Market. It’s a modern and convenient shopping center. If you can’t find something in the market, you probably can find it in the Plaza but at a higher price.
Opening hours: Daily 08:00 am – 02:00 pm
5. Tan Dinh Market

Insider tip:
- Since the market is surrounded by some bustling streets such as Tran Quoc Toan, Nguyen Huu Cau, and Hai Ba Trung, the traffic jam could get extremely bad especially in the peak hours, so please choose your time wisely.
- Check out the Tan Dinh Church nearby. The unique building is fully painted pink will probably give you the most memorable snapshots when in Saigon.
Opening hours: Daily 05:00 am – 05:00 pm
6. Russian Market

Insider tip: The sellers in this market know that it’s difficult to make the customers pay, so the price is just a little higher than normal price. So please don’t bargain too much that causes sellers angry.
Opening hours: 09:00 am – 07:00 pm
7. Dan Sinh Market

Insider tip: Vietnam War has ended since 41 years ago, therefore, it is very challenging to find authentic items. If you are a serious collector, it may be disheartening because more and more sellers admit that the goods are copies or reproductions. The price is always negotiable, so remember to bargain for the best prices.
Opening hours: Daly 07:00 am – 06:00 pm
The above markets are the most popular markets in Saigon. They play a central role in the daily lives of locals, so it will be truly a shopping experience you won’t forget quickly to visit these markets. Let’s plan for shopping in the nearest day.