Why to visit An Dong Market (Ho Chi Minh City)
An Dong Market has been a hub for textiles, wholesale fashion, and handicrafts. It is also known for its silk fabrics, tailored clothes, embroidery work for the house, and lacquerware. Shoppers get good quality leather bags, shoes, and accessories at reasonably affordable prices.
- Best Time: 9 am to 12 pm, when the atmosphere is not so crowded and one can shop comfortably.
- Cost: From 100,000 to 1,500,000 VND for clothes and textiles, from 50,000 VND for handicrafts and souvenirs.
- Haggle for Goods: Yes! Sellers expect to haggle, so be prepared to negotiate for better prices.
- Average Duration: 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on the variety of shops you visit.
Street Food Stalls
- Best Time: Lunchtime, from 12 PM to 2 PM for fresh local street food.
- Price: sometime crispy pancake, pho, goi cuon spring rolls range from 30,000 to 80,000 VND.
- Local Product: Part of the market is dedicated to tropical fruits, spices, and artisanal dried seafood.
- Time Spent: 30 minutes up to 1 hour.
Other things to Do around An Dong
- Wholesale Fashion: Wholesale fashion area is here. Trendy good quality clothes at real bargains.
- Buying Traditional Crafts: Lacquerware, ceramics, and handmade jewelry.
- Check Out Tailoring Services: Get custom-fitted outfits made at a fraction of boutique prices.
Nearby Tourist Places:
- Cholon (Saigon Chinatown): 1 km away
- Ba Thien Hau Temple: 1.5 km away
- Binh Tay Market: 2 km away
Distance from Hotspot
- From Cholon: 10-minute drive
- From Ba Thien Hau Temple: 12-minute drive
