Stores & Markets, Ho Chi Minh City

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THE MAIN ENTRANCE

A typical LARGE asian market (under a roof). I found this market as good as if not better than the covered marked in the centre of HCMC. It is 2 floors and built round a open space in the centre. Sells everything (and I mean everything) and the food is wonderful as well. Oposite on the other side of the street is another market as well.

Clothes, Bags, Shoes, kitchen ware, whatever you are looking for.

Bargin, and its cheap.

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	Stores & Markets: The Central Market IS central	Tip Rating:

Updated By shrimp56

on September 28, 2004

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You will find Ben Thanh Market right in the heart of the city. Here you can buy just about anything from fresh produce and meat [some still living], tableclothes, clothes, art -- it really is the shopping heart of the city. You will find many restaurants nearby, including Pho 2000. [See my restaurant tips]

I purchased a Christmas tablecloth and napkins.

Bargain, but don't be unreasonable. I was fortunate in that I had my young Vietnamese friend with me who did the negotiating.

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Address: Roundabout of Le Loi and Tran Hung Dao District 1

Directions: It's very hard to miss! The picture is an old postcard but it still looks like that! [There is just a LOT more traffic!]


	Stores & Markets: The Market in Cholon	Tip Rating:

Updated By Blatherwick

on October 10, 2004

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Cholon Market

Cho Lon means "big market" and the Binh Tay Market is the largest market in Saigon's Chinatown. Much like Ben Thanh Market, the aisles are full of just about anything that you would need for the modern Vietnamese life. However, the prices are generally cheaper than Ben Thanh. At the center of the market is a courtyard garden for you to escape the craziness of the shopping.

Depends on your barganing skills. Generally, for items without a price tag you should pay at least 50% of the first price that they say.

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Address: DL Hau Giang about 1 km SW of Chau Van Liem

Directions: Get on a moto or a taxi to get there. The market is actually in District 6 but is only 1 block away from District 5.


	Stores & Markets: Cho Ben Thanh	Tip Rating:

Updated By Unknownsu

on July 1, 2003

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The Asian version of the department store, Ben Thanh market is an indoor market with a cluster of stalls selling everything! whatever you need, you'll most likely find it at Ben Thanh, from flowers to chopsticks, laquerware to PJs, this market has it all. Take care because during all hours of the day, these grounds are heavily packed and walking becomes a task. You'll most likely drive by this market several times and is rather difficult to miss. you'll only need one advice here, and that's Bargain!

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	Stores & Markets: Saigon Tourist	Tip Rating:

By Unknownsu

on May 5, 2003

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Saigontourist

An ideal shopping, entertainment & enjoyed food center. With an area of 20,000 square meters, the Saigontourist Department Store is the biggest commercial center in the downtown area of Ho Chi Minh City. It is ready to satisfy all shopping and entertainment demands of domestic and foreign customers with variety of high - grade diversified and abundant goods: gold, silver and gemstones, fashion, cosmetics, watches, glasses, handicraft, electronic household… Other services include supermarket, video games and restaurant.

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	Stores & Markets: Diamond Plaza	Tip Rating:

By Unknownsu

on May 5, 2003

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Diamond

Diamond Plaza is Saigon's premier department store and opens late (10:00 am, closed Monday's) considering the city's street stalls are busy from 06:00 am in the morning. The prices are fixed so you can't bargain, but you will find genuine designer clothes from Vietnamese designers as well as imported brands, shoes, watches, sports equipment, make-up & perfumes, CD's & DVD's and souvenirs. The famous brand 'Made in Viet Nam' can be found on the 2nd floor. Tired of shopping? Why not enjoy a game of bowling. Miss fast food? KFC can be found on the 3rd floor. Want to have dinner? Try the restaurant on 2nd floor. Diamond Plaza offers choice for everyone, even a mini mart with a small wine selection.

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	Stores & Markets: Ben thanh market.	Tip Rating:

By kimmo_v

on April 25, 2003

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Copyright 1998 | Thinh Le, PLEAS CLICK THE PIC!!! - Ho Chi Minh City

Ben Thanh market has long been one of Saigon's most famous landmark. The market has been in existence since the French occupation. The original market was located on the shores of Ben Nghe river by old fort Gia Dinh. Its proximity to the fort and the river where merchants and soldiers would land was reason for its name (Ben meaning pier or port and Thanh meaning fort). In 1859, when the French invaded Saigon and overtook fort Gia Dinh, Ben Thanh Market was destroyed. It was rebuilt shortly thereafter and remained standing until it was moved to its present location in 1899. Built on a landfill of what was once a swamp named Bo Ret (Marais Boresse), the new Ben Thanh Market is located in the center of the city. Under the French government, the area around Ben Thanh Market was called Cu Nhac circle (Rond point Cuniac), named after Mr. Cuniac, the person who proposed filling the swamp to create this area. The area was later renamed Cong truong Dien Hong.

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	Stores & Markets: Shopping in Saigon	Tip Rating:

Updated By Fondest_Memories

on April 2, 2003

There are many 'sieu thi' or supermarket in Saigon (HCMC). These supermarkets, ressemble shopping malls, carry a wide array of products from grocery, electronic, appliance, art crafts to clothing(very low quality). Although, everything seem to be reasonably priced compare to western standards, you can get these products at smaller vendors for a much better price, as much as half of the prices in these supermarket. Nonetheless, shopping plaza such as Diamond are great to hang out at. On the 4th floor of Diamond there is a recreation center. The recreation center house a bowling alley, video arcade, internet cafe, a billard and a KFC. So, if you are looking for a good time just hanging out? Diamond shopping plaza is the place to be. As far as bargains, the smaller vendors that can be found all over the city is worth seeking out.

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	Stores & Markets: Asian lighting - unique and lovely	Tip Rating:

By mcgruff75044

on October 24, 2006

A small shop specializing in candle holders, candles, lighting, home decorating and unique fashions

Whatever you are entranced with. You will be and you decide. I loved the lighting, it was so unique and elegant, but very understated. Perfect.

Not expensive. It just depends on what you are buying.

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Address: 98 Moc Thi Buot, District One, HCM, Vietnam

Phone: (84-8) 823-4634

Directions: District one - No pictures, a bar girl stole my camera on my first night there.


	Stores & Markets: Ben Thay Market	Tip Rating:

By TomorrowsAngel

on December 31, 2003

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food seller

The market and surrounding streets make up one of the liveliest areas. It was built in 1914 from reinforced concrete; the main cupola is 28m in diameter. The main entrance has become a symbol of HCM.

Everything that you could want to eat, wear or use is available here: veges, fruit, meat, spices, bikkies, lollies, tobacco, clothing, hats, plasticware etc.