2. Hanoi Weekend Night Market (Hanoi)
Highlights: Held within Hanoi Old Quarter, from Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square to Dong Xuan Market’s gate, this bustling market presents tourists a different face of solemn Hanoi, an energetic face. Opening every evening from Friday to Sunday, Hanoi weekend night market (also known as Old Quarter Night Market) becomes a relaxing area for locals and travelers to Hanoi. As in the weekend, some roads here will be blocked off to transportation, visitors can meander around the streets while enjoying this market’s goods, food and music performances.
What to buy: Visiting Hanoi, it would be a loss not mentioning its cuisine. Being here, travelers can try a variety of Vietnam delicious dishes, from the famous Pho (special vermicelli soup) to Banh Mi (Vietnamese Best Sandwich), Bun Cha (Grilled Pork with Vermicelli) and so on. Moreover, if you want to take something home as a souvenir, there are a lot of cultural-reflected stuff sold in this market. Tourists can purchase 3D Pop-up Cards, which resemble Vietnam Famous Attractions or typical plants and images, or inexpensive T-shirts printed Vietnam scenery and so on.
Things to note: Old Quarter Night Market thrives on Saturday nights. Often in these evenings, there would be live performances or different artworks being demonstrated, which attracts thousands of visitors coming to Hanoi Old Quarter. Taking part in these art activities, tourists can expect to enjoy not only Vietnam modern music but sometimes also the traditional ones, which makes wandering around the market even more relaxing and lively.
Location: Hang Dao Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Opening hours: 6 p.m to 0 a.m