Vietnam Travel Guide
Traveling to Vietnam, you should take a chance to do shopping in this country. It can be said that shopping is one of the most popular activities of tourists coming to Vietnam. In Halong Bay, shopping is not about big malls with branded items but also you can experience different places in this area. Follow our guides and do this, you will feel extremely interesting and joyful:
Constructed and officially opened in 2003, the new Halong Market is one of the most attractions for tourist to shop in Halong city. This market draws a large number of local and international tourists coming for shopping. Located at the center of Halong city, on Bach Dang street, Halong market is considered as the largest market of this coastal city. Products exhibited and sold there are various from normal to luxurious goods and electrical devices and items at a very competitive price.
It is very easy for a customer to find any good there, from clothes, accessories to electrical devices. You also can find drink and foods in small restaurants in the market. Moreover, there are lots of specialties of Halong city such as dried squid or seafood. The opening time of Halong Market is from 6.00 am to 6.30 pm every day.
If you would like to discover Halong at night, you should not miss Halong Night Market. This market is a group of hundred of stalls which sell a number of products from handicrafts, handmade accessories to clothes and other items…You can visit to buy some unique products of Halong city like necklaces made from seashells, snails, wooden small boats, or T-shirt with images of Halong Bay on. And the great things is that sellers here are friendly with the advance in English skill, so you don’t feel worried about bargaining, posting, and just have a nice chat with them about this charming city. Halong Night Market opens 7 days a week, from 6.00pm until midnight
Bai Chay Commercial Center is on the list of place for tourist to shop in Halong Bay. Established on the base of a minuscule market at Vuon Dao Street, Bai Chay Commercial Center is one of the largest and most modern shopping centers in Halong City. Products here are diverse from regular to deluxe goods, and the price range is a little bit higher than other markets in the city. However, this extra money is paid for better services, as well as the ensured quality of each product.
This is a very special place to purchase fresh seafood and discover the culture of the locality. Tourist should come there to see how local people raise it up and harvest them by yourself under the instruction of tour guide and local men.
To enjoy the most beautiful sightseeings in Halong Bay by your eyes, you can see some itineraries below Halong Bay cruises – Vietnam tours – sapa tours – package tours – Hanoi tours