Hanoi Old Quarter Night Market - A Vibrant Cultural Hub in the Heart of the Old Quarter
Discover the Unique Charm of Hanoi's 36 Streets
A familiar destination for Hanoians every weekend, the Old Quarter Night Market is not just a place for ordinary buying and selling activities, but also a cultural exchange hub, preserving many unique features of Hanoi's 36 streets, attracting both domestic and international tourists.
Old Quarter Night Market - A Shopping and Culinary Paradise
Located on streets stretching 3km from Hang Dao Street to Dong Xuan Market gate, Hanoi Old Quarter Night Market takes place from 6 pm to 11 pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Regardless of the weather, Hang Ngang, Hang Dao, and Hang Duong streets are always bustling and lively.
Over 4,000 stalls offer a diverse range of goods, from clothing, toys, souvenirs, handicrafts to food, at affordable prices suitable for many tourists. Notably, during the Mid-Autumn Festival, Christmas or Lunar New Year, colorful lanterns, star-shaped lanterns, Christmas decorations… are displayed brightly, attracting all eyes.
The Old Quarter Night Market is also a culinary paradise with countless delicious dishes. Tourists can enjoy from traditional Vietnamese dishes, famous Hanoi specialties to Korean dishes or Asian-European style dishes such as grilled fermented pork, grilled skewers, snail porridge, cake, Korean rice rolls, Tokbokki, various desserts, smoothies… with quite reasonable prices.
Experience Unique Arts and Culture
Every Saturday night, at the two ends of the pedestrian street, there are performances of folk arts and traditional music such as cheo, xam, quan ho, ca tru… by the Vietnam Musicians Association. Besides, street performances by young people bring a vibrant atmosphere, attracting tourists.
Amidst the hustle and bustle of the night market, artists are still passionate about their performances. The folk stage attracts the participation of many elderly people and foreign tourists.
