Hanoi is famous for its long-term history of development and culture while Halong is well known for the UNESCO Heritage Site of Halong Bay, They share a similarity when it comes to nightlife. It is the local night market
Situated a few minutes from Hoan Kiem Lake, in the oldest part of Hanoi, Hanoi Old Quarter night market, which is open from 07.00 PM until 11.00 PM on the evenings of Friday, Saturday and Sunday, is the first to separate pedestrian and vehicles. On the nearly one-kilometer-long walking street spreading from Hang Dao Street to Dong Xuan Market, all kinds of means of transport are not permitted.
More than just food, this market is a robust traditional craft trade making it a fun place to touch the pulse of modern Hanoi capital city. Located at the heart of the most densely populated residential area, this market is not only a popular tourist site but also a favorite place for Hanoians who drop by after work for cheap eats. In this tourist landmark with food stalls and grocery stores sitting alongside handicraft and clothing shops, you can enjoy eating snacks and shopping at the same time. Expect baguettes filled with meat, roadside grills as well as all sorts of Vietnamese treats. Also available here are various stores of handbags, cosmetics, and handicraft wood, ceramic, porcelain, and bamboo products such as bamboo pictures, dolls, beautiful necklaces, wood frames, etc from the famous manufacturers in Bat Trang, Ha Tay, and Dong My as well as clothing, silk, hat, scarf diverse in style and color. In spite of the same items, each stall has its own design style.
Illuminated with decorative lights and with a very lively overall environment, this night market, where bargaining is a way of life, is a familiar spot for both travelers and photographers.
Address: Hoan Kiem Lake, Hang Dao Street, Old Quarter, Hanoi
Opening Hours: 07:00 PM – 11:00 PM from Friday, Saturday and Sunday