Dong Xuan is one of the big markets in Hanoi Old Quarter. Hanoi capital city has three big markets which are Dong Xuan market, Hom - Duc Vien market and Hang Da market but Dong Xuan is the biggest and oldest market in Hanoi.
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Dong Xuan Market opening hours: everyday. Photo: Le Lam |
From feudal times at 300 years ago, Dong Xuan market was a well-known market. Dong Xuan marekt is located in the center of Hanoi Ancient Quarter and near the Red River, Long Bien - Hanoi Red River Bridge. It is located in the end of Hang Dao - Hang Ngang street.
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If traveling to Hanoi, please eat the unique foods in Dong Xuan Market |
From Hoan Kiem Lake, you walk along the Hang Dao and Hang Ngang street, not turn left and not turn right, go straight about 1km and Dong Xuan market is in front of your eyes.
These kiosks selling rice and food |
The booths in Dong Xuan Market |
When is the Dong Xuan market opening hour?
Hanoi Dong Xuan market often open at 7 AM and close at 8 PM everyday. This market is the focal point of all kinds of clothing, goods and food from everywhere is brought to to purchase and sale.
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Perhaps, this place has nothing to you buy. But you can go here to take pictures and see the typical purchase and sale of Hanoi people.
Dong Xuan Hanoi Market |
Dong Xuan is a truly market, where buying and selling of goods every day but the opening hour is just from 7 AM to 8 PM. However at the weekend, there is a very specially fair, that is Hanoi Night Market (starts at 6 PM and ends at 11 PM).
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The women traders in Dong Xuan Market are having breakfast |
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Food court next to Dong Xuan Market. Photo: Thu Hang |