1. Dong Xuan Market
It is easy to recognize the 5 massive dome entrances of a busiest market in the North of the Old Quarter. Located in Hoan Kiem district, Dong Xuan is one of the biggest indoor markets in Hanoi. Built in the end of the 19th century under the French administration, Dong Xuan Market has 3 floors selling various things from household items, clothes to foodstuffs.
Dong Xuan market
On the ground floor, everyday food such as fresh vegetables, seafood or meats are sold for the local, while the in the back area, pets and flowers from all the corner of the country are displayed. If you are looking for a sweet souvenir or gift for your friends and family back home, head up to the upper floors where clothes, bags, shoes are available. There are also food stalls within the market for people who searching for a treat after a long walk.
Inside Dong Xuan market
• Opening time: Daily 6:00 - 19:00
2. Hanoi Weekend Night Market
Hanoi at night is not much different from it by day, still crowed and bustling. There is a night market in the weekend that attracts many locals as well as foreigners to come. It is also called "Dong Xuan night market" because it runs straight through Dong Xuan market and ends at the Hoan Kiem Lake. The road will be clear at night for the market to hold from 7 p.m on Saturday and Sunday.
The market offers all kinds of stuffs from sophisticated handicrafts to everyday products. In addition, there are many interesting traditional singings and dancings performing at the stage outside Dong Xuan market. For Hanoian, the night market is more than a place that selling things but a spot to come to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the buzzing old street. Tourists can find numerous iconic Vietnam items at this market with the less expensive price than the ones in the shop.
The handicrafts shop in the night market
This is also an ideal place to taste the food from many different regions of the country. But there is one thing you should keep in mind: bargaining is actually a shopping culture in Vietnam. The price of the goods can be off to 75 percent from the opening bid.
A food stall in the night market
3. Trang Tien Plaza
The luxurious building in French architecture stands marvelously in the corner of Hoan Kiem lake. Trang Tien shopping mall was constructed in 1901 and renovated in 2013 which contains 6 floors selling high – class products. Many famous brands in the world like Dior, Louis Vuitton or Catier are display in this plaza.
The 3 first floors are used for exhibit fashionable clothes, accessories, cell phones, home decoration and electronic devices. The fourth floor houses a supermarket and some retail stores while the 2 uppermost floors contain offices and restaurants. Moreover, Trang Tien Plaza is also a familiar place for couple to take a pre – wedding photo shoot owing to its beautiful architecture.
• Opening time: Monday to Friday: 9:30 - 21:30, Saturday - Sunday: 9:30 - 22:00
Trang Tien Plaza at night
A shop of women's clothes in Trang Tien mega mall
4. Lotte Centre Hanoi
65th floor building Lotte Centre can be seen from a distance is the second tallest construction in Vietnam. It has 6 first floors which used as a shopping complex and the rest are apartments, gyms, spas and restaurants.
A hypermarket locates on the first floor. The second one is home for high - end clothes, jewellery, cosmetics and watches. On the third floor are the women products from outfits, shoes to handbags. The fourth floor offers casual goods. Men’s wear and sport equipment are available on the fifth one, while on the sixth floor are home décor and furniture. Costumer can have a fantastic shopping experience here. What a good way to end your shopping tour than going to the sky – walk observation desk up in the 65th floor to catch the opening view of Hanoi.
• Address: 54 Lieu Giai street, Ba Dinh district
• Opening time: Daily: 9:00 - 22:30
Lotte Centre
The 2nd floor displays bags, shoes and accessories in Lotte centre
5. Vincom Center Ba Trieu
Just 2 km from Hoa Kiem lake, Vincom center Ba Trieu is the complex of the modern shopping mall, offices and apartments. You can find a wide range of high - end domestic and international brands accompany with chain of luxurious restaurants in these triple towers. The 3 buildings are connected by the overhead walkways creating the best convinience for this shopping malls as well as a unique landmark in Hanoi.
The parking lot is under the ground. The first floor of the tower is the home of imported brands of shoes, bags, jewellery, cosmetics and perfumes. The second floor contains posh apparels and accessories for both men and women of many famous brands in the world. Electronic equipment, household and office goods, home décor can be found in the third and the fourth floor. Up in the fiffth floor is the cuisine sector offering eating options from Asia to Europe. The sixth floor is the cinema complex with the chain of fastfood restaurant. The space from the 7th to 23nd floor all devoted to the offices. Come to Vincom mega , tourists can have a great time shopping and an interesting relaxation.
• Address: 109 Ba Trieu Street, Hoan Kiem district
• Opening time: Everyday from 9:00 to 22:00
Vincom Center
Women's clothes shop in the mall
