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Ben Thanh is HCMC's main market. Inside is a labyrinth of aisles arranged according to the commodity/product.
Chopstick Set - 200,000 VND * includes a stone case, 12 pairs of chopsticks and also the chopsticks holder * wood cases are cheaper (100,000 vnd) Bamboo plates, bowls, vases - ranges from 25,000 to 100,000 VND Album with cover made of bamboo - price depends on the size Jackfruit Chips - 250g - 16,000 VND Hair ornament stick made of buffalo horns - 20,000 VND 3 in 1 coffee 20 sachets - 20,000 VND Souvenir map magnets - 10,000 VND Souvenir doll magnets - 5,000 VND Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftAddress: Roundabout of Le Loi and Tran Hung Dao, District 1Phone: 8225699
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| | | | Stores & Markets: Sheu thi Tax Supermarket | Tip Rating: | | | | |
SHue ti Tax Supermarket is located on the second floor Saigon Tax Trade Center, you can find lots of vietnamese and foreign goods here. and I would suggest you buy your Drinks here like Bottled water, sodas, juiceseven the coconut candy since it is way cheaper here than at street stalls or at hotel rooms!
Bottled water for 3,500 VND (10,000 VND at Tourist Places and Street Stalls), Coconut Candy 450 grams at 11,800 VND (200 grams at 20,000 VND in Mekong Delta!), Saigon Beer aluminum can at 7,000 VND (15,000 VND outside), Rice Paper for Spring Rolls at 5,000 VND small and 8,000 VND large (15-20,000 VND at Cu Chi rice paper stores!), Trung Nguyem Chon Coffee (weasel coffee or civet cat coffee) at 29,000 VND per 100 grams, Vinamit Dried Fruits starting at 16,000-39,000 VND (150 to 500 grams), and a lot more!
way cheaper than street stalls and touristy places! Theme: Food and DrinkAddress: 35 Nguyen Hue St., Dist.1, HCMC, Viet NamPhone: (848) 821-3849Directions: 35 Nguyen Hue St., Dist.1, HCMC, Viet NamWebsite: www.thuongxatax.com.vn Other Contact: Fax: (848) 829-9973
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| | | | Stores & Markets: Benh Thanh Market | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Ben Thanh market was founded since the French occupation in the 19th century. It was originally located on the bank of Ben Nghe River near Gia Din Fort until 1899 when it was moved to the present location. The market is now standing at the intersection of Le Loi, Ham Nghi and Tran Hung Dao Avenue – the centre of the city. Almost every road in the city is connected to the market. The main gate of the market is a yellow clock tower that becomes the symbol of the city. Inside is a tightly organized grid of aisles, arranged according to product. Clothes, shoes and fabric dominate the front, before giving over to kitchenware, cooked food, fresh vegetables and a somewhat alarming display of seafood and meat (some of it still alive). There is plenty for the visitor to buy, but the main attraction is the way in which the bustling market is still very much part of the city's life and economy. Opens 6:00 am to 6:30 pm
Ben Thanh Market is always loaded with varieties of goods, such as consumer goods, lacquerware which are famous handicrafts from Vietnam, t-shirts, food stall, spice stalls, cakes and candies, food and foodstuff, and particularly high-quality fruit and vegetables. Goods are displayed in a very attractive way that always catches the eyes of the buyers. t is one of the best places to buy coffee (especially cafe chon or weasel coffee!), but do try the stalls inside before buying, as the outside stalls are more expensive. Also if you are buying a reasonable quantity you can usually get a couple of free coffee filters. Vietnamese coffee is really delicious, I'm surprised it is not more widely available in the West. The asking price is usually negotiable and depends on your bargaining skill. The more you buy, the cheaper it is. It is also wise to walk round, check the prices around before decidiing to buy. Do not bargain, having agreed on the price, but you do not wish to buy. It will anger the store owner. If you are not interested, do not agree on the price. Always use VND instead of USD. Reason : you tend to lose count on the changes and it's hard to calculate on the spot especially the currency exchange fluctuates. Always bring enough VND to Ben Thanh. Apart from coffee, you can get almost anything in the market or the shops surrounding it. You will have to bargain, unless the prices are written on the goods, but that is all part of the experience. And afterwards you can have a bowl of delicious southern style pho hua noodles.
Weasel coffee (Cafe Chon') at 25,000-40,000 VND per 100 grams, Coconut Candy (Keo Dua) at 15,000 VND for 250 grams, Lacquer stuff starting at 15,000 VND, Caps at 25-35,000 VND, Jasmine Tea at 30,000-45,000 VND per 100 grams, Kipling Counterfeit bags at 150,000 VND, Silk bags for ladies at 80,000-200,000 VND, Pho Noodles at 12,000 to 25,000 VND. Theme: Local CraftAddress: Quach Thi Trang, Le Thanh Ton, Phan Chu TrinhDirections: Quach Thi Trang Square; Le Thanh Ton Street; Phan Chu Trinh Street, Phan Boi Chau Street, Le loi Street, District 1, Saigon
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| | | | Stores & Markets: Binh Thay Market, Cholon | Tip Rating: | | | | |
In 1788, a group of Chinese from Pho and My Tho Islands came to Ben Nghe River Dike and founded a market which developed into the existent Binh Thay Market, offering a wide array of products. This is Vietnam’s Chinatown market. It is an attractive site for visitors to observe that lively atmosphere. Cholon remains home to more than 500,000 people, many of whom are of Chinese origin. The area and its side-streets and markets provide an interesting glimpse of Sino-Vietnamese life, as the Vietnamese Chinese strive to retain there cultural traditions and language. In addition to temples, traditional apothecaries, fortune tellers and the like, some excellent Chinese food is available in Cho Lon. A visit to Ho Chi Minh City's Binh Thay Market reveals the city at its most vibrant, colourful and fun. This mighty market seems to go on for miles, crammed with every possible kind of fruit, vegetable, nut, fish, meat, cigarette, beer and so on. There are cloth shops with every type of silk in every colour and numerous types of cotton, wool and even tweed!
Fabric shopping in Binh Thay Market is a serious treat and prices are usually wholesale. Give yourself at least an afternoon, if not an entire day, so you can take your time, stop for cold drinks and snacks regularly and avoid becoming hot and bothered! The variety of goods here is positively astounding and will give you uncanny glimpses into modern Vietnamese life. Friendly bargaining should save you 20% to 40%, but don't take it too seriously - Vietnamese people very rarely get angry in public and they feel extremely embarrassed if you do. Binh Thanh is in the center of Cholon. It is unquestionably the best market in Saigon. Besides a huge array of goods, the market provides a glimpse into everyday life in Saigon. Beware: you pay double (or triple) if you don't haggle.
about 10 to 20% less than in the Touristy Benh Thanh Market in District 1! Theme: Local CraftAddress: Tran Hung Dao Street, District 5, Ho Chi Minh CityPhone: (848) 8336753 - 8359090Directions: Tran Hung Dao Street, District 5, Ho Chi Minh CityWebsite: www.cholontourist.com.vn/ Other Contact: Fax: (848) 8355375 - 8307577
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| | | | Stores & Markets: Budget Supermarket in Ho Chi Minh | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Citimart is a popular Supermarket Chain in Vietnam owned by HCMC-based Dong Hung Co. Dong Hung launched the first Citimart in 1994 and seven of its current 16 stores are in HCMC, four in Hanoi and the rest in Binh Duong, Can Tho, Kien Giang and Dalat. This branch is in the middle of Saigon Square Shopping Mall.
Bottled water for 3,500 VND (10,000 VND at Tourist Places and Street Stalls), Coconut Candy 450 grams at 11,800 VND (200 grams at 20,000 VND in Mekong Delta!), Saigon Beer aluminum can at 7,000 VND (15,000 VND outside), Rice Paper for Spring Rolls at 5,000 VND small and 8,000 VND large (15-20,000 VND at Cu Chi rice paper stores!), Trung Nguyen Chon Coffee (weasel coffee or civet cat coffee) at 29,000 VND per 100 grams, Vinamit Dried Fruits starting at 16,000-39,000 VND (150 to 500 grams), Vietnamese Instant Noddles at 2,500 VND, and a lot more!
better to buy your essential goods here like bottled water, sodas, beer, cocnut candy, etc since it is cheaper than the stores or in touristy areas. Theme: Food and DrinkAddress: 39 Le Duan St., Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Sai GonPhone: (848) 8256868; 8233908Directions: 39 Le Duan St., Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, ,Ho Chi Minh CityWebsite: www.citimart.com.vn
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