It is at the end of Hang Dao street on the northern part of the Old Quarters.
The market has lots of diversified goods with cheap price for each item. Dong xuan market sells lots of diversified goods, from foods like candy, wine, fresh or dried seafood to clothers, shoes, handbags, hats, etc.
This large multi- storied market sells anything and everything. From fresh foods to home appliances, everything are here. But, what is more fascinating about this market is its historical significance. It witnessed fierce battle between the Vietnamese resistance units and the French.
Commodities sold from Dong Xuan market are abundant and belonging to different styles of models. That's why it is suitable to every taste and customer. There is even some items in Dong xuan which is so hard for customers to find at other markets.
Low-price commodity is a strong point of Dong Xuan market. As a wholesale market, it provide products for retail shops in Hanoi and nearby provinces. Therefore the price of products at Dong Xuan market is the original cost which is lower than other markets and local shops.
There is no bargain for traders buying goods from Dong Xuan market, that's why commercial activities are quickly done. With large space, it's not difficult for customer to go sightseeing and shopping at Dong Xuan market because the market is sectioned. Each section has its own item. For example, shoes and sandal are sold at first floor, clothing is sold at second floor.
Dong Xuan market also sell food.The dishes might cost a little more than elsewhere but, you have to taste it to believe it, they are truly delicious, such as a steamy hot dish of pho cuon (beef wrapped in long wispy strips of rice vermicelli, served with aromatic herbs and spicy sweet-sour fish sauce).
Like other markets such as Sapa’s Cho Tinh, Nam Dinh’s Cho Vieng, Lang Son’s Cho Ky Lua and Can Tho’s Cho Tay Do, Dong Xuan Market has been set up to meet the needs of locals and tourists.
With the advantage of having long history of culture, traditions and being located in the community of ancient quarter of Hanoi, Dong Xuan Market is one of attractive tourist destinations of the capital and is the only one of Hanoi’ s many efforts to develop tourism and attract international visitors.
