The sounds of buyers and sellers blend in the cool night breeze, carrying the aroma of fragrant street food and the story of a sleepless Hanoi . The night market is not only a paradise for shopaholics, but also a place to preserve the unique cultural features of the 36 thousand-year-old streets.
1. Time of Hanoi Old Quarter Night Market
Bustling atmosphere of the night market (Photo source: Collected)
The night market operates from 7pm to 11pm on weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). However, the best time to visit Hanoi night market is from 8pm to 10pm, when the atmosphere is most vibrant and the stalls are fully set up. On special festivals, the night market can last until midnight with many attractive cultural activities.
2. Means of transport to Hanoi Old Quarter night market
Visitors can travel to the Old Quarter Night Market by many different means of transport (Photo source: Collected)
Visitors have many options to get to the night market:
- Motorbike: The most flexible means of transport to travel around Hanoi, but you need to carefully research the route and parking location.
- Taxi/Grab: Convenient but more expensive
- Bus: Economical with many routes passing through the area (routes 01, 02, 03, 32)
- Walking: Ideal choice if the hotel is located in the old quarter
3. Where to park at the old town night market?
There are many safe parking spots around the area:
- Dong Xuan Parking Lot: Spacious, good security
- Hang Ngang Street Parking Lot: Convenient for exploring the night market
- Parking lots along Hang Dao Street
- Parking price ranges from 15,000 VND - 20,000 VND/time for motorbikes.
4. What is attractive about Dong Xuan night market?
Singing Ca Tru to serve tourists (Photo source: Collected)
4.1. The market is bustling with countless goods for sale.
Walking through the stalls, visitors will be overwhelmed by the diversity of items: fashion clothes, accessories, souvenirs, handicrafts... In particular, the Hanoi night market area is also famous for its stalls selling unique handmade products, suitable for those who love vintage style and handicrafts.
4.2. Paradise attracts food lovers
A trip to Hanoi’s Old Quarter is not complete without experiencing the unique street food. Here, you will enjoy:
- Ngu Xa Pho rolls
- Ly Quoc Su dumplings
- Hang Duong Mixed Sweet Soup
- Trang Tien Ice Cream
- Traditional soft drinks
4.3. Unique ethnic cultural and artistic activities
The night market is not only a shopping destination but also a place for many unique cultural activities. Visitors can enjoy traditional music performances, water puppetry, or traditional folk games. This is a great opportunity to experience the cultural atmosphere imbued with the national identity of Hanoi, a thousand-year-old civilization.
A tour of Hanoi Old Quarter Night Market will be an unforgettable experience for anyone who wants to learn about the culture and lifestyle of Hanoians. Plan your trip today so you don’t miss out on great moments at one of the most vibrant night markets in the capital!
Source: https://www.vietravel.com/vn/am-thuc-kham-pha/kinh-nghiem-di-cho-dem-pho-co-ha-noi-v15923.aspx
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