BenThanh Street Food Market is about a 12 minute walk from our hotel, Emily mentioned it before. It is under my MUST list there too.
What I want to introduce today is the An Dong market. It is 17 mins driving away from Street Food Market. One article mentioned that this is the Saigon’s biggest wholesale market. Jades, handicrafts, and clothing are the most popular products in the old An Dong Market. In fact, a large majority of fashion retailers throughout Saigon swear by this market for their stocks. But purchasing things there takes very skillful bargaining to ensure that you get the best prices for your buys. Even some stalls carry a blue board which states ‘Fixed Price’, but if you are persistent enough, discounts of up to 25% can easily be agreed upon.
Beside the old market is An Dong Plaza which is significantly more modern than the old one. If you want to try some safe and affordable food, the An Dong supermarket in An Dong Plaza may be your best choice. Outside An Dong Plaza, you may also stop for a cuppa at Highlands coffee, a popular Vietnamese coffee chain. This the place looks very crowded, I may want to check it out only if I have time.
Bao Duong says
Hi Houxinjie,
An Đông Market is located in District 5, textiles and clothing are the most famous in An Đông market. FYI, District 5 is Saigon’s China town.
Emily Cox says
Im very interested in going here. You mentioned jades, I am determined to purchase jade bracelets while in Vietnam. Hopefully we can do this together