Discover the charm of Tây Bắc's highland markets

Renowned as the cultural specialty of the highlands, the markets of Tây Bắc never fail to captivate visitors with their simple yet vibrant atmosphere.

Explore the vibrant markets of Tây Bắc's highlands

Experience the Mèo Vạc Market in Hà Giang

This is one of the largest markets in the Tây Bắc region. The Mèo Vạc Market takes place every Sunday, offering a wide range of agricultural products, household items, and other goods. Located in the town center, this market attracts a large number of locals and visitors alike. Some locals even gather on Saturday night to engage in various recreational activities until the following day. Each year, hundreds of tourists come here to explore the local way of life and discover the unique culture of the highlands.

Visit the Dong Van Market in Hà Giang

At Dong Van, the local market brings a sense of closeness among the residents including Dao, Giay, Nung ethnic groups... From freshly picked vegetables from home gardens, a few self-grown potatoes, ripe mangoes, chili peppers... all are brought to the market for exchange. This market also takes place on weekends but is not as crowded as in Meo Vac. In addition to agricultural products, there are also many stalls selling clothing or footwear. The playful laughter of children, in the distance, blends with the bargaining of men and housewives busy buying groceries for the week, creating a bustling scene.

The Cán Cấu market in Lao Cai 

If you've ever been to Lao Cai, you've probably heard of the Cán Cấu market. Here, similar to other markets, there are exchanges of goods, but it stands out with its culinary stalls. The dishes that tourists should try here are local pork, black pork cooked in highland pho broth without additives, only broth simmered with salt. The pho noodles are not white but chewy and the bamboo shoots with chili are delicious. Moreover, the most abundant items are probably handicrafts. Additionally, this market is also a gathering place for traders to buy and sell buffalo.

The Bac Ha market in Lao Cai

Once ranked in the top 10 markets in Southeast Asia by Serendib Travel Magazine, the market in Bac Ha also attracts a large number of tourists visiting every weekend. After being upgraded to concrete flooring, the market area has become more convenient for people to exchange goods while still retaining its original traditional features. Because it is a large market, Bac Ha is divided into many areas selling different types of products such as food, textiles, horse trading, poultry trading,... Tourists can also come here to buy quality wild honey and various delicious forest fruits as gifts for their loved ones after their Northwest tour.

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