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Shopping The guide was updated: 2024-05-21

From the bustling Ben Thanh Market, offering items like clothing, souvenirs, and local delicacies to the upscale boutiques of Dong Khoi Street, showcasing designer fashion and luxury goods, there's something for every taste and budget in Ho Chi Minh City.

Visitors can expect to find unique handicrafts, silk garments, lacquerware, and authentic Vietnamese coffee among the treasures awaiting discovery. While haggling is common in markets, it's essential to do so respectfully and with a smile, as it's part of the cultural experience and can lead to fantastic deals and memorable interactions with local vendors.

Ben Thanh Market

Ben Thanh Market

Ben Thanh Market is the most famous and oldest marketplace of Ho Chi Minh City, as well as one of its prominent landmarks. Here you can buy almost anything, especially handcrafts and souvenirs, but also local food. Bargaining is key for a successful shopping tour.

Saigon Kitsch

Saigon Kitsch

A great store to browse through for fun Vietnam-themed gifts and souvenirs that aren't you typical Chinese imports. Some of their best buys include wallets made from recycled storage bags, high-quality retro posters on rice paper, and unique postcard collections. They also stock a fantastic selection of books on all things Vietnam (in English).

Tan Dinh Market

Tan Dinh Market

Tan Dinh is mostly known for its impressive assortment of fabrics, so if you're in the market for those, make sure to work Tan Dinh into your itinerary. There are also lots of street food stalls here serving Vietnamese cuisine and drinks like drip coffee and juices.

Vincom Center

Vincom Center

Conveniently located in the city centre, Vincom Center is a shopping complex that contains a substantial collection of stores and boutiques, of both local and international brands, plus a food court with several good casual dining spots. It's a great option for those who prefer a fixed-price shopping experience.

Takashimaya Ho Chi Minh City

Takashimaya Ho Chi Minh City

The reputable Japanese department store brand Takashimaya is present in Ho Chi Minh, too. it enjoys a reputation of a slightly more upscale shopping centre, with above average prices and an excellent selection of high-quality international brand shops.

Saigon Square

Saigon Square

Saigon Square is a sprawling collection of vendors mainly dealing in clothing and accessories. Haggling is expected.

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