Where to do inexpensive shopping in Ho Chi minh ?

Ho Chi Minh, a dynamic city in the South of Vietnam with its impressive ecomomic growth, its booming developments of huge shopping malls all around the city with well known international brands. If you are not seeking for International brands, Ho Chi Minh City still has manything to offer you at low price. In this article, we will recommend you some inexpensive shopping places in Ho Chi Minh City that are popular among locals and tourists.

1. Sai Gon Square

There are 3 Sai Gon Squares in Ho Chi Minh City which sell the same same products however the most recommended one is Sai Gon Square 3 as it is cooler and larger.
Opening hours: 09:30 – 21:00 daily
Address: 181 Hai Bà Trưng, phường 6, Quận 3, Hồ Chí Minh

What should you buy in Sai Gon Square?
Clothes, souvenirs, phones and good hang out spots!
You can find a diversity of products in Sai Gon Square from houseware to trendy clothes or modern technology stuff. This place is not only a favourite shopping spot for Vietnamese but also for international tourists. This Sai Gon Square 3 offers offer slightly better price than Sai Gon Square 1 which is in District 1.
To some extend, Sai Gon Square is somewhat like a regular local Vietnamese market, the stalls in the mall are well organized
 And quality of goods here is actually much better. By the way, do not forget to your happy smile to make a good bargaining while shopping in these places. The ultimate tip is to try offering the merchants 2/3 of the initial price and then gradually raise it up. The more stuff you buy, the better price they will offer. In case you do not have much time for shopping in further places, it is recommended you to try out Ben Thanh night market.

2. Ben Thanh Night Market

Opening hours: 18:00 –24:00 daily
Address: Le Loi, Ben Thanh, Quan 1, Ho Chi Minh
What can you get here? Clothes, footwear, hats, jewelry…

Every day, after 5 p.m when the sun is about to sleep, multi-colored lights flick on and this area becomes as colorful and busy as ever. A night market is set up alongside the main hall with many clothing, apparel, souvernia shops and food stalls until midnight.
Ben Thanh night market offers an authentic glimpse into real, living night markets where you can pick up some bargains including lacquer ware, bamboo goods, and arts and crafts. There are clothes; textiles, luggage, watches and an assortment of electronic goods are on sales. Almost goods here are offered at reasonable price but do try your bargain skill. The seller will be happy to offer you some discounts. However, do note that some items are non-negotiable In such case, if you find the products values the money, just go for it or else do browse around and go back if you find the price is reasonable.

Once you like to take a rest, just head to the eateries around the market building and enjoy some local food: freshseafood, beer, noodle, hotpot……….

3. Shopping streets

When you visit Vietnam, you will be amazed how Vietnamese can do business in every corner of the streets. Doing business on the streets seems to be a custom of Vietnamese people and it is become an essential thing in Vietnamese people’s life. Fashion street vendors usually work in late afternoon till midnight and mainly located on the popular roads such as: Nguyen Trai (District 5), Cach Mang Thang Tam (District 10), Quang Trung (Go Vap District), Nguyen Anh Thu (District 12), and Thu Duc university campus. Every day, as day turns to night the streets takes on a completely different appearance and atmosphere. There are different types of goods: clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories for you to choose from at good price.

3.1 Le Van Sy Street

There is a fascinating assortment of clothing, dresses, footwear and bedding at a surprising low price. Many street vendors provide sales up to 50%-70% for various items.

3.2. Nguyen Trai Street

Nguyen Trai Street – one of the most bustling streets in Ho Chi Minh City, where there are street vendors who carry heavy stock of dresses, bags, backpacks and shoes. These vendors love to have chat with foreigners in English.

3.3. Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street

Vietnamese shoes is famous among international martket, then do not miss visiting Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street for some pairs of shoes. This street is known as paradise of footware.
Hopefully, after reading this article, you have some insight into shopping in Saigon. Just follow the recommendation and we ensure that you will carry back so many good quality Vietnamese products at good price to your country and you will have a wonderful shopping experience in Ho Chi Minh.