Shopping and Spa in Ho Chi Minh City

Updated February 27, 2024

Ben Thanh Market Chợ Bến Thành

Built by the French in 1914, it is the largest market in Ho Chi Minh City, located in the center of the city.

There are large entrances on the east, west, south, and north sides, and it is recommended to start at the front with the clock tower.

Food, clothing, household goods, shoes, bags, everything.

Some stores accept U.S. dollar bills as well as Vietnamese dong, but it is better to use Vietnamese dong when bargaining.

Unmotivated-looking sellers have a higher success rate in bargaining than those who speak to you in Japanese.

There is a roof over the house, but there is no air conditioning. It gets hot during the day, so be careful of heat stroke.

It closes around 5:00 p.m., and from around 6:00 p.m., a night market is held daily next to the building, which is very crowded.

Address: Chợ, Đ. Lê Lợi, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 700000 [Map]

Hours of operation: 07:00-19:00
TEL : +84 28 3829 9274

Go to Ben Thanh Market. Anh Đi Đến Chợ Bến Thành.

Where is Ben Thanh Market? Chợ Bến Thành ở đâu?

Dong Khoi Street (General Merchandise Street) Đường Đồng Khởi

The Dong Khoi Street area is a great place to visit at least once to pick out souvenirs.

Many cafes as well as general merchandise stores are clustered here, so you can take a break while shopping.

Address: Đồng Khởi, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh [Map]

Go to Dong Khoi street. Anh Đi Đến Đường Đồng Khởi.

Where is Dong Khoi Street? Đường Đồng Khởi ở đâu?

Saigon Squaresaigonsquare

Saigon Square, where many foreigners live, offers everything from formal to casual clothing.

It is fun just to look around, so please visit.

Address: 119 Đ. Lê Lợi, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh [Map]

VINCOM CENTER

The Vincom Center is a large, magnificent building, far removed from the image of Southeast Asia.

One can feel the atmosphere of Vietnam's development just by looking at the buildings.

The building complex contains a shopping center, offices, and apartments.

Located along Dong Khoi Street, the area is well-located for both tourists and residents, with many standard tourist attractions and Japanese residents living nearby.

The Binh Com Center can be entered from two locations, "Letang Thong Street" and "Le Thuong Street".

Address: 45A Lý Tự Trọng, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 70000 [Map]

Hours of operation: 07:00-19:00

choron Chợ Lớn

Cholon, the largest Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh City, stretches about 5 kilometers west of the center of the city.

The Chinese language flitting about, the flood of colors, the savory smells that stimulate the appetite.

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Please go to Cholon. Anh Đi Đến Chợ Lớn.

Where is Cholon? Chợ Lớn ở đâu?

Cholon Bintai Market Chợ Bình Tây

The largest wholesale market in Cholon.

Most of the more than 2,000 stores are wholesale.

A wide variety of kitchenware and dry goods.

Address: 31 Lê Tấn Kế, Phường 2, Quận 6, Hồ Chí Minh 700900 [Map]

TEL : +84 388 646 700

Go to Cholon Binh Thai Market. Anh Đi Đến Chợ Bình Tây.

Where is the Cholon Bintai Market? Chợ Bình Tây ở đâu?

Cholon Sathai Market Chợ Xã Tây

Sathai market for the common people in Cholon.

The narrow alleys are crowded with stalls selling vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, condiments, pho, and various other foodstuffs, giving visitors a sense of local Vietnamese life.

Address: 36 Đ. Nguyễn Trãi, Phường 11, Quận 5, Hồ Chí Minh [Map]

Hours of operation: 05:00 - 20:00
TEL : +84 28 3857 1172

Go to the Sarthai market. Anh Đi Đến Chợ Xã Tây.

Where is the Sarthai market? Chợ Xã Tây ở đâu?

opera viewOpera View Building

Opera View is a complex of offices and luxury fashion brand stores such as Louis Vuitton and Enigma.

Recommended for shopping enthusiasts.

Address: 11 Đ. Lê Lợi, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh [Map]

Opera View Opera View Building

Annam Gourmet MarketAnnam Gourmet Saigon Centre

Annam Gourmet Market is a store that focuses on imported and fine foods.

There are several stores, and tourists are recommended to visit the store on the second basement floor of the Saigon Centre, which is famous for housing Takashimaya Department Store.

A wide selection of gourmet souvenirs.

Address: B2-11/12,65 Le Loi, Ben Nghe ward, District 1, Hồ Chí Minh [Map]

Business hours: 9:30 - 21:00 Open daily
TEL : +84 777 747 263
Access: 5-minute walk from Ben Thanh Market. If you take a cab, it is better to say "Saigon Centre" instead of "Takashimaya" to be sure of the destination.
Website:

Annam Gourmet Market Annam Gourmet Saigon Centre

Apartment at 42 Nguyen Hue Street 42 Nguyễn Huệ

In Ho Chi Minh City, stores and cafes that have been renovated from old apartments are the hottest topic of conversation these days.

Address:42 Nguyễn Huệ Bến Nghé Quận 1 Hồ Chí Minh[Map]

Access: 5 min. walk from Civic Theater

Go to 42 Nguyen Hue street. Anh Đi Đến 42 Nguyễn Huệ.

Where is 42 Nguyen Hue Street? 42 Nguyễn Huệ ở đâu?

nagu

There is a cloth goods store with its main branch in Hanoi on Dong Khoi Street.

Each piece is made by hand and conveys warmth when you hold it in your hand.

Recommended is a teddy bear wearing a nonrah.

You can order an original teddy bear from the website.

Address: 155 Đồng Khởi, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh [Map]

Business hours: 08:00-22:00
TEL : +84 028 3823 4001
Website:
Access: near Ho Chi Minh Opera House.

Go to nagu. Anh Đi Đến nagu.

Where is nagu? nagu ở đâu?

nagu

Sense Spa No. 2 (formerly Annam Spa) Sen Spa (An Nam Spa)

Spa massage parlor located on Dong U Street, around the corner from the intersection of Dong Khoi Street.

The exterior of the building looks like a vertical hotel, but the entire floor of this building is a sense spa.

This is a popular spa massage parlor where not only Japanese tourists but also Westerners and foreigners living in Japan repeat their visits.

There are a variety of courses, and packages that allow you to enjoy all the massages and spa treatments are popular.

Equipped with a Jacuzzi and sauna, it is a day of spa heaven in Vietnam.

The basic massage course is partitioned off with curtains so you can enjoy a semi-private experience, while the higher-ranked course is in a completely private room.

Still, the fee is very reasonable at several thousand yen.

The staff is very helpful, and since it is a Japanese-affiliated spa, there is plenty of hospitality factor.

The menu is written in Japanese.

Top quality spa massage within a 5-minute walk from the Citizen's Theater, the center of Ho Chi Minh City.

Address: 26-28 Đông Du, Quận 1, TPHCM [Map]

Business hours: 10:00-22:00
TEL : +84 028 3825 1250
Access: 5 min. walk from the Civic Theater.

Please go to Sensepa #2. Anh Đi Đến Sen Spa.

Where is the second Sensepa store? Sen Spa ở đâu?

Hang Thong Thai Market Night Market Hanh Thong Tay Night Market

Hang Thong Thai Night Market (Hang Thong Thai Market) is held every night in an area called Go Bap District, located behind Tan Son Nhat Airport in the north of Ho Chi Minh City.

Large scale The market is said to be the largest in Ho Chi Minh City and is a popular destination for many Vietnamese.

Although unfamiliar to travelers, this area is a bedroom community for Vietnamese living in Ho Chi Minh City and is the most populous area in Ho Chi Minh City.

The Go-Bop District is less than 20 minutes north of the airport.

It is in the opposite direction from District 1, and it takes about 40 minutes by cab from the Citizen's Theater and Ben Thanh Market in District 1.

Address: E15 Quang Trung, Phường 11, Gò Vấp, Hồ Chí Minh [Map]

Business hours: 18:00 - 24:00 *Varies by restaurant
Access: Approximately 40 minutes by cab from Ben Thanh Market. By local bus, it takes about 1 hour by bus No. 18 from the bus terminal at 9.23 Park.

Go to the Hantong Thai market. Anh Đi Đến Hanh Thong Tay Night Market.

Where is the Hantung Thai market? Hanh Thong Tay Night Market ở đâu?

Hana Vietnam

Originally a wholesale store, it opened as a store because of its sophisticated plastic baskets in chic colors with fur and embroidery that were not found in other stores.

Plastic baskets are priced from 70,000VND, and rush grass bags (from 150,000VND) are also popular.

Address: 47/3 Quốc Hương, Thảo Điền, Quận 2, Hồ Chí Minh [Map]

Business hours: 09:00-17:00 Sunday: Closed
TEL : +84 90 801 1836
Website:

Go to Hana Vietnam. Anh Đi Đến Hana Vietnam.

Where is Hana Vietnam? Hana Vietnam ở đâu?