Binh Tay Market (Cho Lon)
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- Address: 57A Thap Muoi, Ward 2, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City (see on maps)
- Opening hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Binh Tay Market, also known as Cho Lon, is one of the most renowned wholesale markets in HCMC. Featuring a unique blend of traditional Asian architecture and modern Western construction, it is one of the city’s most beautiful markets and was recognized as an architectural heritage site in 2015.
Spanning from District 5 to District 6, Binh Tay Market has over 2,300 stalls across 12 gates, offering more than 30 product categories divided into five areas:
- Ground Floor: ceramics, jewelry, nylon, hardware, aluminum goods, spices, fruits.
- Upper Floor: general merchandise, ready-made clothing.
- Tran Binh Area: spices, seafood, tea, coffee, fresh fruits.
- Le Tan Ke Area: rice, dried seafood, oils, sauces, beans.
- Phan Van Khoe Area: food and drink, meats, seafood, tofu, eggs.
Binh Tay Market is popular among local retailers and even supplies wholesale goods to Cambodia. The market offers a wide variety of products at reasonable prices, though haggling is expected. Note that it primarily sells in bulk, with limited retail options at higher prices.
Ho Thi Ky Flower Market
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- Address: Ho Thi Ky Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City (see on maps)
- Opening hours: 24 hours (for the flower selling)
If you ask about the most famous wholesale flower market in Saigon, everyone will mention Ho Thi Ky Flower Market. Tucked away in the Le Hong Phong apartment area, this market is one of the largest wholesale flower markets in the city and has been in operation for nearly 30 years.
Every day, hundreds of flower varieties are transported here, mainly from the dreamy city of Da Lat, as well as other regions in Vietnam such as the Mekong Delta and Hanoi. The market caters to the diverse needs of wholesale buyers and flower enthusiasts alike, offering a rich variety of colorful blooms at stable prices. The flower market operates all day, with the busiest time being early morning when traders arrive to purchase and transport flowers for the new day.
Soai Kinh Lam Market
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- Address: 545 Tran Hung Dao Street, Ward 14 District 5, Ho Chi Minh City (see on maps)
- Opening hours: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Soai Kinh Lam is renowned as the “capital” of the cheapest fabrics in Ho Chi Minh City. This 30-year-old fabric market is located at the end of Tran Hung Dao Street, on the ground floor of Dong Khanh Plaza. Famous for selling affordable fabrics, Soai Kinh Lam has become an iconic part of the area with its bustling atmosphere. With over 500 stalls, the market is always busy with buyers selecting, measuring, and cutting fabrics.
Dai Quang Minh Market
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- Address: 41 Chau Van Liem Street, Ward 14, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City (see on maps)
- Opening hours: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
For those who love making handmade crafts, Dai Quang Minh Market is the go-to place for all your supplies. Known as the paradise for wholesale handmade materials, you can find everything you need here, such as beads, leather cords, fabric flowers, lace, ribbons, pendants, needles, threads, and felt at very affordable prices. The market hosts over 600 businesses, with 80% being wholesale vendors. It is open from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Kim Bien Market
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- Address: Kim Bien Street, Ward 13, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City (see on maps)
- Opening hours: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Next is Kim Bien Market, a smaller yet significant wholesale market favored by traders. Established over 60 years ago, it initially operated spontaneously for exchanging dollars and goods for military supplies. Since 1975, it has transitioned to a formal market with rented stalls.
Kim Bien Market offers a variety of products, including electronic components, chemicals, fashion accessories, and fragrances. It is particularly renowned for its industrial chemicals, where you can find almost any chemical needed for industrial equipment, additives, and food additives.
Beyond chemicals, Kim Bien Market is also a hub for electronic components, making it a top choice for tech enthusiasts. Additionally, it’s a “paradise” for fashion accessories, boasting a diverse range of items like handbags, wallets, phone cases, and sunglasses.
Binh Dien Wholesale Market
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- Address: Nguyen Van Linh Street, District 8, Ho Chi Minh City (see on maps)
- Opening hours: 24 hours
Binh Dien Wholesale Market is a premier wholesale agricultural market in Ho Chi Minh City and is considered the largest wholesale market in Vietnam. It was established to relocate inner-city vendors to the outskirts of the city.
Situated along Nguyen Van Linh Boulevard, the market spans 65 hectares, comprising seven pavilions, two warehouses, parking areas, and other facilities. Similar to Binh Tay Market, Binh Dien primarily caters to wholesale buyers and large quantities, offering prices up to 50% lower than the general market.
Farmer Market Thu Duc
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- Address: 141 QL1A, Tam Binh, Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City (see on maps)
- Opening hours: 24 hours
Thu Duc Farmer Market is one of the three largest wholesale markets in Ho Chi Minh City. Construction began in 2002 with a total investment of 182.4 billion VND, covering an area of over 20 hectares. Located at the eastern gateway of the city, it provides easy access to the provinces in the Southeast, Central, and Central Highlands regions. Situated along major transportation routes such as National Highway 1A and the North-South railway line, the market is highly convenient for trading agricultural products with neighboring provinces.
Hanh Thong Tay Market
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- Address: Quang Trung Street, Ward 11, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City (see on maps)
- Opening hours: 6:00 PM – Midnight
As a leading wholesale clothing market, Hanh Thong Tay Market is a famous night market in Ho Chi Minh City. It is considered a shopping paradise for the city’s youth. The market was built with a total construction cost of nearly 60 billion VND, covering an area of 2,358 square meters and featuring 400 fixed stalls. The spacious front yard adds an additional 1,225 square meters, making it a bustling hub for shoppers.
Hoc Mon Wholesale Market
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- Address: 14/7A Nguyen Thi Soc Street, Xuan Thoi Dong, Hoc Mon District, Ho Chi Minh City (see on maps)
- Opening hours: 24 hours
Hoc Mon Agricultural and Food Wholesale Market is one of the three largest agricultural and aquatic wholesale markets in Ho Chi Minh City. It is the largest pork trading hub in the city, supplying 50% to 55% of Ho Chi Minh City’s pork. On average, the market distributes around 5,000 pigs each night, making it a critical supplier for the city’s meat needs.
An Dong Market
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- Address: 36 An Duong Vuong Street, Ward 9, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City (see on maps)
- Opening hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
An Dong Market is known for its excellent wholesale prices, catering to both budget and high-end shoppers. Most of its goods are imported from neighboring countries like Thailand and China. In addition to fashion items, the market also features sections for food stalls, sweets, fruits, fresh flowers, crafts, and household goods. Furthermore, the An Dong Plaza high-rise offers a wide variety of products aimed at the higher-end market segment.
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