Northern Central Vietnam Markets

The locals’ source of fruits, veggies, meat, cheap shoes, and clothes, the markets are packed with people and goods. The vastness of the markets makes shopping fun but overwhelming for some visitors. To avoid higher prices, never accept the price offered by the seller—always offer a price at least one third lower than what originally offered. To get even better deals, venture farther from the center and away from tourist-heavy markets. ®ng Ba Market, Hu\’s largest, sprawls on the Citadel side of the Perfume River at the far northeast end of Tr<n H™ng åo. This is the true Vietnamese market experience. (Open daily 6am-6:30pm.) The Tñy Lác Market is across from 184 Nguy[n Trãi, about 3km from the Citadel’s westernmost gate along the Perfume River. This market is about an eighth of the size of ®ng Ba and is rarely visited by tourists, but it has a pretty good selection of food, clothes, toys, and shoes, often at better prices than the bigger market. (Open daily 7am-6pm.) On the southern bank is the slightly smaller An Cu Market, near the southern end of Hùng V™£ng, 2.5km from Lˆ Li and before the small bridge. Shoppers are enticed by fresh fruit, meat, and veggies, as well as electronics, gadgets, and all sorts of accessories. (Open daily 7am-6:30pm.) The B\n Ng Market is near the southwest edge of the southern bank. Heading down on Lˆ Li, veer left at the H· Chí Minh museum onto Tr<n Thúc Nh*n. The market sits at the road’s end and is mostly filled with fish. (Open daily 7am-6pm.)

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