Dong Xuan Market

Overview

Dong Xuan Market is Hanoi's largest covered market, a three-storey emporium in the Old Quarter selling textiles, electronics, fresh produce, and street food.

Highlights

• Ground floor: Fresh meat, fish, vegetables, and flowers.
• Upper floors: Wholesale clothing, fabrics, and accessories.
• Night market: Weekend evenings transform surrounding streets into a bazaar.

History

Originally built by the French in 1889, burned down in 1994 and rebuilt. It has been the commercial heart of the Old Quarter for over 130 years.

Visitor Tips

• Bargaining: Expected and essential.
• Duration: 45–60 minutes.