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Dong Xuan Market

Dong Xuan and Hang Chieu Sts., Hanoi, Vietnam
Ranked #8 of 20 shopping in Hanoi
3.5 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Type: Flea/ Street Markets
Description: Though not quite the same since a devastating fire in 1994, this famous market is nevertheless a landmark trading post.
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Geneva, Switzerland
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012 via mobile

Largest market in Hanoi, worth a visit. Large varoety of products, great bargains, and vital ice cream to cool down!

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Bali, Indonesia
Top Contributor
69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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Price is very cheap if you buy wholesale,but for retail price is actually the same like anywhere else. Many hair accessories,bags,shoes,clothing and dry foods. But you can see its mostly made in china,where you can get from any market all over the world,cheers to made in china.

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Maisons Alfort
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

The atmosphere here is completely different from the Old city. What you will get is a bric-a-brac of mostly chinese products, very cheap but I have trouble finding something interesting. Certainly not the clothes, or the bags, of the linen. As to the ustensils, beware : the chinese version of a swiss knife will have a very short life. However... More

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Philippines
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

The average price of bags is $3 to $5 only. That is if you buy a minimum of 5 bags. This is so CHEAP! if you would compare it to the shopping stands in halong bay-- where the price of each bag cost about $20. So if you want nice souvenir to bring home and give to your friends, go... More

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See 4 more reviews by sexy888 for Hanoi
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012 via mobile
1
person found this review helpful

Very crowded but nice cheap stuff to buy...you must know how to haggle when u buy here...will be back tomorrow to see if I can still buy some souvs...also you must try the night market...most stuff came from dong xuan but sold outside in the streets at night

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Puebla, Mexico
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012
4
people found this review helpful

It is a very busy market, first level sell mostly of shoes and dried food stuff, decorative items. The second floor is mostly clothing, The price is cheap for wholesale, it is cheaper to shop there compared with the stores at the Hoan Kiem Lake. But the space between each stalls are very narrow and always crowded, I really needs... More

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Moscow, Moscow City, Russia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
2
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Live crabs and chicken, pineapple and mango, clothes, shoes, gifts ..... Fragrant spices .... A lot of cafes with tasty and cheap food. In my opinion - much more interesting series of street than in the main building. The main market of Hanoi - without it your opinion about the city and life style would not be complete. Frequently visited.... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Dongxuan market is huge with lots of stalls spread over 3 storeys. But the traders don't seem interested to sell to tourists. It looks more for wholesale. Shops are tight and corridors narrow. Tough to walk around especially with kids, and with traders carrying large loads around the market. Some of the toilet stalls are without doors.

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Singapore, Singapore
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The market has 2 levels, with many shops. We went there in the afternoon , about 3 PM. It was very hectic and chaotic. We tried to communicated with the sellers; as we wanted to buy some of the shoes. But most of them do not speak English. Plus, most of them just told us "No buy, no buy". We... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

Don't take the title of this review in the wrong way, but this place is indeed a wholesale mad house. Mountains of jackets, accessories, clothing, souvenirs, fabric, bags, trinkets, lingerie, you name it.. fill the tiny spaces of each store. People rushing around, carrying massive bundles of stuff on their shoulders. Tiny young ladies shoving you aside as you are... More

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