It can be said that Ha Tien is a fairly affordable tourist destination with a strong blend of Mekong Delta and coastal characteristics, featuring mountains, sea islands, and plains that together form a picturesque landscape. Recently, Ha Tien has been experiencing robust tourism development and attracting more and more visitors from all over. Particularly, Ha Tien Night Market is one of the renowned night markets where one visit leaves an indelible mark.
Famous crowded Ha Tien Night Market (Photo by ST)
1. Where is the night market located?
The night market is located in front of Dong Ho Indian Crescent Park in Dong Ho Ward, Ha Tien Town, Kien Giang Province. Operating for over 5 years, it is always bustling with buyers and sellers. This is not only a means of livelihood for many Ha Tien residents but also a highly attractive sightseeing spot, drawing a large number of international tourists as tourism in Ha Tien develops.
Food stalls offering grilled dishes on-site (Photo by ST)
2. What does Ha Tien Night Market offer?
In recent years, this market area has been bustling with people coming to visit, stroll around, eat, and is also a place that cannot be missed for those who have ever set foot in the land of Ha Tien.
Night market captured from above (Photo by ST)
To explore the night market, you definitely need to stay in Ha Tien for at least one night to have time to visit this bustling and diverse market area, and have the chance to discover how this night market differs from others.
Night market scenery (Photo by ST)
You can rest at hotels quite close to the market, then leisurely stroll through the market in the evening, observing the bustling buying and selling, the variety of stalls, and the interesting and unusual items.
Hà Tiên Night Market offers a wide variety of merchandise (Photo by ST)
Hà Tiên Market is expanding and extending day by day, evolving into a bustling shopping area with numerous stalls selling specialties. It represents a cultural fusion between the Vietnamese, Chinese, and Khmer ethnic groups, attracting the curiosity of travelers visiting the area.
Taking a leisurely stroll around the night market (Photo by ST)
During the evening, the Hà Tiên market area becomes lively with noise, joy, and bustling activity. Visitors must leisurely walk through the night market, admiring the diverse rows of stalls offering everything from cosmetics, colorful fabrics to handicraft items made of stone, shells, glass, plastic, to jewelry made of gold and gemstones, displayed right on the sidewalk.
Famous dried shrimp in Ha Tien (Photo by ST)
Moreover, the area is filled with bustling eateries. Visitors will have the chance to try various local dishes, specialties of Ha Tien, such as: plain rice porridge with dried fish, Ha Tien seafood noodles, Ha Tien sticky rice, seafood noodle soup, palm sugar cakes... or fresh and delicious seafood dishes from the coastal area prepared right on the spot.
Sweet dessert stalls at the night market (Photo by ST)
Roadside stalls will serve travelers simple snacks such as: dried stingray, dried cuttlefish, dried squid, sea snails, blood cockles... accompanied by coconut water, guava, mango but they are always crowded with customers.
Vibrant hues adorn the grilled rice paper (photo by ST)
Hà Tiên night market boasts an array of culinary stalls. Whether you crave savory or sweet, this place has it all.
Spicy grilled snails with salt and chili (photo by ST)
Alternatively, indulge in some exquisite handicrafts as gifts and explore shops offering Hà Tiên moss rice, Phu Quoc pearls, and more.
Exotic yet delicious squid pho (Photo by ST)
The highlight of the night market is its proximity to neighboring Cambodia, allowing you to savor unique Cambodian cuisine or purchase gifts crafted by Cambodian artisans.
Unmissable grilled fish dish at Hà Tiên night market (Photo by ST)
Prices at the market are quite reasonable, as vendors here are not inclined to overcharge. Besides distant travelers, the market also attracts local residents, especially young people or couples out for a romantic stroll.
Stalls selling various salads and spring rolls (Photo by ST)
You can find night markets in any tourist destination, but visiting Hà Tiên night market in your Hà Tiên travel itinerary will offer a unique experience – this distinctive night market is located right on the Cambodia border in the western region.
Grilled young ribs dish (Photo by ST)
3. Ha Tien Hotel
Travelers can rest at hotels near Hà Tiên night market for convenient exploration, entertainment, and shopping in the evening at the night market.
- Sammy Hotel Ha Tien
Address: 53 Nguyen Phuc Chu, Phao Dai Ward, Ha Tien Town, Kien Giang
- Bao Anh Motel
Address: Tourist Commercial Center of Ha Tien, Ha Tien Town, Kien Giang
- Long Chau Hotel
Address: 36-37-38 Truong Sa, Ha Tien Town, Kien Giang
- Thanh Loc Hotel
Address: 165A – 165B National Highway 28, Phao Dai Ward, Ha Tien Town, Kien Giang
- Kim Phat Hotel
Address: 11-12 Hoang Van Thu, Tourist Commercial Center of Ha Tien, Kien Giang