Why to visit Cho Hom Market (Hanoi)
Cho Hom Market is also famous for its vast section of textiles. Hence, a haven for cloth lovers. The cotton and linen materials, other than silk, are in plenty in order to fit tailored custom orders. Fashion accessories, homeware, and even a selection of local dried food are also available for sale in this market.
- Best Time: Early morning-8 AM to 11 AM will have the best produce and textiles on offer.
- Cost: The price of silk fabrics starts at 150,000 VND per meter, while souvenirs and accessories cost between 50,000 and 500,000 VND
- Bargaining: Yes! One can definitely bargain especially in textile and fashion purchases
- Average Duration: 1 to 2 hours depending on one's shopping list.
Hawker Stalls
- Best Time: Late morning-10 AM - 12 PM-for best street food variety.
- Price: Popular dishes like bun cha, or grilled pork with noodles, and xoi, or sticky rice, range in price from 25,000 to 70,000 VND.
- Local Produce: Fresh vegetables, dried mushrooms, and aromatic Vietnamese spices are sold by vendors.
- Average Duration: 30 minutes to 1 hour, perfect for a quick meal.
Other Things to Do at Cho Hom Market:
- Tailoring Fabrics for Buying: High-quality silk and linen at very affordable prices.
- Food Market: Savor the local food of Hanoi which consists of pickled vegetables and dried beef.
- Handicraft Accessories: Scarves, hats, and embroidered textiles are there to be bought as souvenirs.
Nearby Tourist Places
- Hanoi Opera House: 1.2 km away
- Hoan Kiem Lake: 1.5 km away
- St. Joseph's Cathedral: 1.7 km away
Distance from Hotspot
- Hanoi Opera House: 15-minute walk away
- Hoan Kiem Lake: 18-minute walk away Saigon Square (Ho Chi Minh City)
