1. Binh Tay market

Binh Tay or known as Big market ( 57A Thap Muoi, 2 Ward, District 6, Ho Chi Minh city) was donated by a Chinese trader named Quach Dam, so the market was built following the western techniques but being characteristic Chinese architecture.

 Binh Tay market has the very special architecture. The middle tower has four clock faces, and there are four hut in the four corners. The roof was roofed by yin-yang tiles to have ventilation. Besides, corners of the roof bend as the Eastern pagoda style. In the middle of market has a large yard where Quach Dam statue and a big stone have been placed. Around it, there are four lions and four dragons. In each lions has one pearl, dragons are spraying water.

Binh Tay market is one of the largest and oldest in Ho Chi Minh City. The market opens from 2-3am to 9-10pm and often sells luxury goods with prices as low as possible.

2. Ben Thanh market

Ben Thanh market ( Cua Nam, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh) was built in 1912 and finished in 1914. The market has four gates. The highest tower has four doors toward the four streets of District 1.

Nowadays, Ben Thanh market has 3000 stalls selling everything such as: cookings, clothes, home appliances, luxury goods…The market opens at 4am.

 3. Tan Đinh market

Tan Đinh market (number 1 Nguyen Huu Cau, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh) has existed since 1926. Tan Dinh is one of the historic market of Saigon. The market has a main gate which is quite beautiful and attractive design.

Business items of Tan Dinh market include fresh food, clothes, dry food, shoes…with a quite expensive price than others ones. However, residents and tourists consider it as the biggest and cheapest clothes in Saigon.

4. An Dong market

An Dong market has history of 56 years. Currently, this market owns 2702 stalls with turnover of goods rotation reaching about 1.500 bn/year. 

In addition, An Dong market is also famous for updating the news goods with high quality for costumers. It is also a major and prestigious supplier of famous lingerie brands such as Triumph, Vera, Wacoal, Lys with much cheaper price than other shops.

Translated by Vuong Bich

Source:24h