Dong Xuan Market & Old Quarter Night Market

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Introduction

A must-visit rendezvous when night falls in Hanoi

From early morning, Dong Xuan Market already begins its trading rhythm with carts, calls to one another and a continuous stream of people through the rows of stalls. By weekend evenings, when the Old Quarter lights up, that space extends into the Hang Dao – Hang Ngang – Hang Duong routes, becoming a bustling night market in the heart of Hanoi. On one side is a market with more than a century of history; on the other is a weekend market with a modern urban feel. Walking between these two spaces, you can see quite clearly how Hanoi trades, eats and meets across generations.

Dong Xuan Market was built in the late 19th century and became one of Hanoi's major trading centers. Today, the market still serves as a goods hub, while the surrounding area concentrates many eateries, shops and craft streets. When night falls on weekends, the Old Quarter night market continues that atmosphere with small stalls, souvenirs, clothing, handicrafts and street food.

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01Don't miss

Step into Dong Xuan Market , admire the rows of stalls and the distinctive trading rhythm of a wholesale market.
Stroll around the Old Quarter streets , find shops and goods associated with the area's long-standing trading tradition.
Try street food , from quick dishes to familiar Hanoi treats.
Walk through the Hang Dao – Hang Ngang – Hang Duong night market , look at handicrafts, clothing and souvenirs.
Walk toward Ta Hien food street , end the evening among eateries and the lively atmosphere of the Old Quarter.

02Dong Xuan Market – More than a century of trading rhythm

Starting from Dong Xuan Market, you will enter a space quite different from the surrounding tourist streets. Inside the market are consecutive rows of stalls, goods stacked from low to high, and vendors constantly interacting with customers.

The market was formed in the late 19th century, after the city authorities re-planned the trading area in the northern Old Quarter. Through many periods, Dong Xuan has remained one of Hanoi's largest and most familiar markets.

Take time to walk through the floors, look at how goods are arranged and notice the different items in each area. If you do not need to shop, simply observing the trading rhythm is enough to feel part of the commercial life of the Old Quarter.

Overall view of the facade and trading space inside Dong Xuan Market.

03Night Market - The Old Quarter when the lights come on

From the Dong Xuan area, the night market extends along the Hang Dao – Hang Ngang – Hang Duong axis on weekend evenings. When the streets are given over to pedestrians, stalls are set up along the street, creating an extended shopping space in the middle of the Old Quarter.

Take a leisurely walk from one end of the route to the other, looking at souvenirs, clothing, accessories and handicrafts. The night market is not only for shopping; it is also a way to experience the Old Quarter as traffic thins out and pedestrians become the main actors.

The Old Quarter night market is crowded under the lights, with stalls stretching along the street. Photo: collected

04From market to food street - An evening in the heart of the Old Quarter

If you want to extend the evening, continue toward the food streets around Tạ Hiện and the surrounding area. Small shops, street food, and closely packed tables and chairs create an atmosphere very different from the daytime market.

You can end the stroll with a hot dish, a drink, or simply sit back and watch the flow of people passing by. From the stalls of Đồng Xuân to the lights of the night market, an evening in this area shows that Hanoi's Old Quarter is not only old houses, but also a space for trade and meeting that is still active every day.

Tạ Hiện beer street - a food paradise. Photo collected

Dong Xuan Market & Old Quarter Night Market

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02Dong Xuan Market – More than a century of trading rhythm

03Night Market - The Old Quarter when the lights come on

04From market to food street - An evening in the heart of the Old Quarter

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02|Dong Xuan Market – More than a century of trading rhythm

03|Night Market - The Old Quarter when the lights come on

04|From market to food street - An evening in the heart of the Old Quarter

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01Don't miss

02Dong Xuan Market – More than a century of trading rhythm

03Night Market - The Old Quarter when the lights come on

04From market to food street - An evening in the heart of the Old Quarter