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Dong Xuan Market
Chợ Đồng Xuân · 하노이
market in Hanoi, Vietnam
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Dong Xuan Market2:00
Welcome to Dong Xuan Market, the undisputed 'heartbeat' of Hanoi’s commercial life. You are standing before the largest and oldest indoor market in the city, located at the northern edge of the historic Old Quarter. …
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Let us begin our walk at the main entrance on Dong Xuan Street. Look up at the building's facade. …
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Step inside the ground floor, and prepare for an overwhelming 'labyrinth of centuries of motion.' This level is primarily dedicated to 'Chinese-made electronics,' 'fashion accessories,' 'shoes,' and 'kids' toys.' It is a…
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Ascending to the second floor, the atmosphere shifts. The noise of electronics is replaced by the soft 'rustle of silk' and the 'scent of cotton.' This is the 'fabrics and clothes' heart of the market. …
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Let us walk toward the rear of the market, an area often missed by hurried tourists. Here, the 'energy completely shifts' as you enter a section filled with 'birds and pets.' You will hear 'bird singing' and the 'murmur of water'…
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No visit to Dong Xuan is complete without experiencing the 'paradise for foodies'—the legendary food alley located just to the side of the main building. Here, you can find the 'best of the best food in Hanoi' at 'really cheap…
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If you are here between Friday and Sunday after 6:00 PM, you will witness the area 'completely shift' as the 'Hanoi Weekend Night Market' comes alive. The streets from the market down to Hoan Kiem Lake are 'closed off' to…
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As we conclude our walk through Dong Xuan Market, I hope you have felt the 'true charm' of this 'Hanoi heartbeat.' We have traveled from the French colonial arches of the facade to the 'silky textures' of the second floor, and…
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What is Dong Xuan Market?
Dong Xuan Market is a place in 하노이 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 하노이 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 12 min 07 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 21.0382, 105.8500 |
| Last updated |
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