Every area has it’s market or ‘cho‘. Just walk around and you will bump into one. They’re usually open early (before work buyers) and for the dinner rush. And it’s amazing what you can find !  A woven hut for your pet, mystery things, homemade tools, medical herbs – the list goes on.

Boui
Lac Long Quan and Thuy Khue Streets
Food, near potted plant street

Cau Giay
Cau Giay and Nguyen Khang Streets

Dem
Night market
Hang Ngang and Hang Dao
Food, knick knacks

Dong Xuan
Dong Xuan and Hang Khoai Streets
Hundreds of stalls, household items, wholesale market

Hai San Sam Son
Bach Dang and Cau Dat
seafood

Hang Be
Hang Be and Cau Go Streets
Food, flowers

Hang Da
Hang Da Street
Food, ceramics, fabric

Hoa Tuoi
Fresh flower market
North of Lac Long Quan on Au Co Street
Get up early for this one

Hom
Hue and Tran Xuan Soan Streets
Food, clothes, shoes, fabrics 2nd floor

Long Bien
Hong Ha and Phuc Xa Streets
Near the railway bridge
Fresh fruits, food

Truong Dinh
431 Truong Dinh
This market is too far south for the tourists and retains its ‘charm’. You will be the centre of attention here. Wander further south to 515 Truong Dinh to a small, quiet pagoda.