About Dong Xuan Market Hanoi

Dong Xuan Market is one of the typical cultural symbols of Hanoi, a place of intersection between past and present, between tradition and modernity. With a history of hundreds of years, Dong Xuan market is not simply a place to buy and sell goods but also an attractive destination for tourists because of its bustle, diversity and bold Hanoi character. Let’s explore all the interesting things of Dong Xuan market with Smile Travel.

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1. Some introduction about Dong Xuan market

Dong Xuan Market, one of Hanoi’s typical cultural symbols, is located right in the bustling Old Quarter. It is located in Dong Xuan ward, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi, Vietnam. The market is only 1km from Hoan Kiem Lake, close to Long Bien station and Hang Ma street. With this prime location, visitors will easily access the market by many types of transportation, from motorbikes, cars to buses.

Dong Xuan market Hanoi reviews, we found that the market is open every day of the week from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily, especially on weekends, the market will be open until 10:30 p.m. to serve the needs. more shopping by tourists. As for the food court at the market alley, it will be open overnight until early the next morning to serve the late-night dining needs of tourists. That’s why visiting Dong Xuan market at any time you will feel the bustle and crowd of people passing through the market.

Why do we suggest tourists go to Dong Xuan market Hanoi ?

First, you will discover another cultural space in Hanoi: Dong Xuan Market is the intersection between past and present, between tradition and modernity. You will experience the bustling, vibrant atmosphere of a traditional market.

Next is diverse shopping: Dong Xuan Market has all kinds of goods from clothes, shoes, household appliances to local specialties. You can find unique souvenirs for yourself and your loved ones.

The most special thing is that you will enjoy Hanoi cuisine at the market: Dong Xuan Market is a culinary paradise with countless delicious dishes typical of Hanoi such as hot rolls, pho rolls, bun cha, spring rolls. sour…

Besides, admiring the unique architecture of the market is also not a bad reason: The architecture of Dong Xuan market is traditional with red tiled roofs, wooden columns and stalls close together.

2. How was Dong Xuan Market formed?

According to recorded documents, Dong Xuan market existed before 1888, in its old location south of the To Lich river flowing from Hang Ca street along Ngo Gach. However, around 1889, when the To Lich River and Thai Cuc Lake were filled, the French replanned and put all the shops into vacant land in Dong Xuan ward (today), creating Dong Xuan market as we know it. we know now.   

In the first days of operation, the market was held outdoors, covered with a thatched roof like the two old markets. Then, in 1890, the French officially built Dong Xuan market with typical architecture, creating five arches and five bridges 52m long and 19m high. The front of the market follows French architecture, consisting of five triangular sections with holes like honeycombs, covered with corrugated iron roofs.

Through many renovations and expansions, Dong Xuan market today has become a bustling commercial center, a place where past and present, tradition and modernity intersect. Although it has undergone many changes, Dong Xuan market still retains its unique characteristics, becoming an indispensable part of the lives of Hanoi people.

3. Transportation to Dong Xuan market

To get to this famous market, there are many ways to choose, and visitors can choose personal vehicles such as motorbikes, cars or take taxis and motorbike taxis, or even take a stroll through the old streets of Hanoi. To avoid getting lost, you can use the Google maps application on your mobile phone to look up directions.

Right next to the main market is a motorbike parking spot with a price range of 10,000 – 15,000 VND/motorbike. Visitors can park their personal vehicles here to go to the market to visit and shop.

If you want to go by bus, you can catch bus routes with stops near the market, such as routes 01, 08B, 22A, 50, E05, E0236CT, 55A, all of which have suitable routes. Visitors will get off at the stop closest to the market and walk a short distance to the market.

4. What does Dong Xuan Market sell that is so famous and crowded?

The reason Dong Xuan Market is so famous and crowded is thanks to the diversity and abundance of goods. With a spacious 3-storey design, you can find almost everything here, from daily essentials to unique items, only available at Dong Xuan market.

• 1st floor: includes electronics, clothing stores, fashion accessories, shoes, with all kinds of designs, colors and materials. From branded clothes to popular goods, you can find everything here.
• 2nd floor: wholesale and retail area for fabrics and clothing for adults. Fabrics at Dong Xuan market are very diverse, from traditional silk to modern fabrics.
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• 3rd floor: area selling clothes and items for babies with many lovely clothes and funny items.
• Bac Qua market area: selling food and many culinary restaurants open until midnight. 
• Behind the market: included shops selling ornamental birds, fish, and pets,…

There is a special thing that only exists at Dong Xuan market: every Saturday night, in front of the market gate, there will be a Xam singing show – a typical cultural form of Kinh Ky land.

5. Enjoy cuisine at Dong Xuan market

Dong Xuan Market is not only famous for its bustling shopping atmosphere and diverse goods but is also the culinary paradise of Hanoi. Coming here, you will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious typical dishes of Hanoi at affordable prices.

Delicious dishes not to be missed when coming to Dong Xuan market:

• Shrimp cake: Crispy, fragrant shrimp cake with a golden crust and sweet fresh shrimp filling has become a symbol of Hanoi cuisine.
• Snail vermicelli: A bowl of spicy and sour snail vermicelli with fresh snails and fresh green vegetables will definitely make you remember it forever.
• Bun cha on bamboo sticks: Bun cha is served with fragrant grilled patties on bamboo sticks, dipped in sweet and sour fish sauce.
• Pho Tiu: A unique dish with soft noodles, sweet broth and toppings such as minced meat, quail eggs, fried onions…
• Salty donuts: Golden donuts, crispy on the outside, filled with meat inside are a favorite snack of many people.
• Types of snack cakes: Banh gio, banh duc, banh xu xe, mango cake… are familiar snacks of Hanoi people.
• Tea: Dong Xuan Market has many delicious types of sweet soup, from braised sweet soup, floating sweet soup, black bean sweet soup… to mixed sweet soup.

6. What to note when going to Dong Xuan market

When going to Dong Xuan market, there are a few things you need to keep in mind to have an enjoyable and safe shopping trip:

• Time: Dong Xuan Market is often crowded on weekends and holidays. If you want to avoid crowds, you should go on weekdays and less crowded hours like early morning or late afternoon.
• Transportation: The market is located in the old town, the streets are narrow and crowded. You should walk or ride a motorbike to easily move and explore every corner of the market. If traveling by car, finding parking will be quite difficult.
• Safety: Dong Xuan Market is very crowded, you should be careful to preserve your personal belongings, especially your wallet and phone.
• Wear comfortable clothes: Dong Xuan Market is quite hot and humid, you should wear cool, comfortable clothes for ease of movement.
• Bring cash: Some stores at the market do not accept card payments.
• Find out about the market in advance: Before going, you should find out information about Dong Xuan market to know the areas selling the items you are interested in.

7. Tourist destinations near Dong Xuan market

• Hanoi Old Quarter: about 1.5km away
• Hoan Kiem Lake: about 1.5km away
• Hanoi Book Street: about 1.8km away
• Hanoi Opera House: about 2.3km away

Thus, Smile Travel has just provided visitors with some basic information about Dong Xuan market. No matter how many years have passed, the bustle of the market continues to increase. If you have the opportunity to come to Hanoi to have fun, please stop by Dong Xuan market.

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