Why to visit Hanoi Night Market, Hanoi
Hanoi Night Market is one of the places in Hanoi where a tourist can get value-for-money souvenirs, handicrafts, scarves, and traditional Vietnamese garments. An ideal place for reasonable shopping.
- Best Time: The market operates only on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights from 6 PM to 11 PM.
- Price Range: Prices range from 20.000 to 500.000 VND depending on the product and quality.
- Haggling: It is a must! Sellers expect to haggle, so bargain for a reasonable price.
- Average Length: 2-3 hours especially if dining and shopping.
Street Food Stalls
- Best Time: Around dinner time, from 7-9 PM, the meals are just fresh.
- Cost: Snacking through the streets on items like grilled meat skewers, pho, and coconut ice cream ranges between 15,000 to 80,000 VND.
- Local Produce: Fresh tropical fruits and local snacks are sold by vendors for take-away treats.
- Average Duration: 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on food preference.
Other Things to Do at Hanoi Night Market
- Watch Live Shows: Enjoy traditional Vietnamese music and cultural performances.
- Explore Old Quarter: The market meanders its way through the famous streets of the Old Quarter of Hanoi.
- Have Some Local Desserts: Enjoy local Vietnamese desserts like egg coffee and coconut jelly.
Nearby Tourist Places
- Hoan Kiem Lake: 500 meters
- Dong Xuan Market: 700 meters
- St. Joseph's Cathedral: 1 km
Distance from Hotspot:
- From Hoan Kiem Lake: 5-minute walk
- From Dong Xuan Market: 8-minute walk
