Shopping in Ho Chi Minh - An All-in-One Guide For Shopaholics

Best places for Shopping in Saigon

Shopping malls in Ho Chi Minh City

Saigon is popularly known as the “Paris of the East”. There is a vast variety of shopping malls in Ho Chi Minh scattered over every corner of the city offering countless options to choose from. You can find everything thing from international brands, luxury to affordable items. Here is a list of some of the biggest shopping malls in Ho Chi Minh.

1. Diamond Plaza

If you want to shop in luxury, see a movie or simply get some window-shopping, then Diamond Plaza is the place for you. As the name implies, this Saigon shopping mall shines bright like a diamond with a glamorous glass design. It boasts a wide range of cosmetics, brand named clothing, toys, an amazing food court full of fast food options and high-end entertainment facilities. More than just a shopping mall in Ho Chi Minh city with the exotic touch of luxury, Diamond Plaza is a perfect place to relax with a modern entertainment center featuring a bowling alley, arcade, rock wall, and cinema. If you’re in the mood to relax, make your way to one of the spas and kick back.

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• Opening Hours: 09:30 AM - 10:30 PM
• Address: 34 Le Duan Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

2. Saigon Square

If you’re looking for bargains while shopping in Saigon, head over to Saigon Square shopping mall. Just 5-minute walk from Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Square is a fashion mall offering some of the best deals in Ho Chi Minh City city. It is a perfect place for bargain hunters who want to get more bang for their buck. Strolling along the endless aisles of small stalls, you may be overwhelmed by a wide selection of items from men’s and women’s apparel, T-shirts, handbags to jewelry, and textiles. The best way to experience this chaotic scene is wandering, getting anything that takes your fancy and making a bargain.

• Opening Hours: 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
• Address: 77 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

3. Parkson Plaza Departmental Store

This is a nice place to do some best shopping in Ho Chi Minh with a variety of things from mid to high range products. Its convenient location at the corner of Dong Khoi and Le Thanh Tong Street make it one of the most favorable ones amongst a huge number of outlet stores in Ho Chi Minh. While the ground floor is harmoniously displayed with an amazing range of cosmetics and perfumes, the second and third floors are packed with high-fashioned clothing and sophisticated homewares. After a tour of shopping around, you can kick back and have a great meal at one of the fine restaurants on the fourth floor.

• Opening Hours: 09:30 AM - 09:30 PM
• Address: 45 Le Thanh Ton Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

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4. Takashimaya Vietnam

Takashimaya (inside Saigon Center building) is the first Japanese department store in Ho Chi Minh City. Covering five floors of Saigon Center, Takashimaya is absolutely one of the enticing shopping centers in Saigon attracting young people thanks to its tasteful decoration and the latest trends updated. One can find some luxury brands throughout this spacious mall such as Valentino, Cole Haan, Versace, Kenzo, etc. Apart from high-end shopping, Takashimaya boasts an expansive food court offering an exotic blend of Vietnamese, Western and Japanese cuisine.

• Opening Hours: 09:30 AM - 09:30 PM
• Address: 92-94 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

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5. Vincom Center

With more than 250 retail outlets, Vincom Center is proud to be the largest shopping mall in Saigon. The mall itself comprises of 2 buildings – Vincom A- built in a magnificent colonial-era building and Vincom B- covering first seven floors of a gorgeous skyscraper. Both of the Vincom Complex features some of the finest Western brands in the world. Beyond the best shopping experience in Saigon, the mall offers a variety of entertainment facilities including a cinema theatre, a bowling alley, food court, and friendly game areas.

• Opening Hours: 09:00 am – 10:00 pm
• Address: Vincom Center A: 171 Dong Khoi Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh

                           Vincom Center B: 72 Le Thanh Ton Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh

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Markets in Ho Chi Minh City

Shopping in Ho Chi Minh City is not all about the luxurious boutiques or top-class shopping malls. Local markets are also an enticing part of any shopping experience in the city. Reasonable prices, easy to haggling and pick up authentic souvenirs or handicrafts are what you can expect when shopping at traditional markets. Shopping in Vietnam cannot be complete without checking out one of these best markets in Ho Chi Minh.

1. Ben Thanh Market

As one of the best-known markets in Ho Chi Minh shopping, this bustling market is a great place to shop and delve into the local atmosphere. With a long history of development, Ben Thanh Market has gone through various phases of the city, witnessed the city’s ups and downs since 1914. Not only a place to shop, but it also serves as a popular landmark and an iconic symbol of Ho Chi Minh City.

Strolling around this typical night market in Saigon, Vietnam you can encounter almost everything from clothing, textiles, Ho Chi Minh street foods, souvenirs to household items. Take your time to wander around the maze of colorful stalls packed with fabrics, cloth, and textile and get your bargaining skills ready! The bustling yet lively atmosphere of the market is also worth to experience while shopping around this famous Saigon market.

• Opening Hours: 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
• Address: Le Loi Street, Ben Thanh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

2. Binh Tay Market

When it comes to best markets in Ho Chi Minh City, you properly have heard of Binh Tay Market, besides the famous Ben Thanh Market. Located in the bustling area of Saigon’s Chinatown, Binh Tay Market is one of the major and oldest markets in Saigon. The market’s entrances and exits are adorned with stunning designs featuring the perfect touch of French, Chinese and traditional Vietnamese architecture. An abundance of Southwest goods can be found at affordable prices from tropical fruits, nuts, handmade items to vibrant clothes. Its enticing restaurants, idyllic food stalls could also take you a whole day to delve into.

• Opening Hours: 06:00 AM - 07:00 PM
• Address: 57A Thap Muoi, Ward 2, District 6, Ho Chi Minh

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3. An Dong Market

If you’re gorging on a cheap shopping in Ho Chi Minh, make sure to check out An Dong Market, a popular market after Ben Thanh and Cho Lon Market. There are so many things on offer at An Dong Market including a wholesale market and a retail market. It is a nice place for all the craft lovers with a wide selection of woodwork, lacquerware, and knitwear, souvenirs or gifts.

Apparel and crafts are the names of the game here, but you can find an amazing food court selling traditional snacks and desserts which cost you even less than a dollar. Although the prices here are much cheaper than other marketplaces in Saigon, look for some bargains until you got an agreed price.

• Opening Hours: 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Address: An Duong Vuong Street, District 10

4. The New District

For any art lovers, a visit to this beautiful flea market is a must. Held twice a week over the weekend, this special market is the meeting point of local designers to come and display their intricate artwork. Some of the local brands can be seen here including Libe, Pop Birdy, Heverly, etc. Adorned with unique, artistic delights, the market is a stunning place to capture some Instagram-worthy photos.

• Address: Cargo Event Space, District 4

5. Roobik Zoo

This weekend market is a new recreational area served as the top hangout for young locals and foreigners alike. Located inside the Saigon Zoo & Botanical Garden, Rubik Zoo is an incredible shopping complex including 300 stands built from shipping containers. Not only a place for entertainment, but it’s also a delightful marketplace to shop around with thousands of vendors coming to showcase their goods from clothing, decorating materials, accessories to food.

• Opening Hours: 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
• Address: 1Bis Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1

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What to shop in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Clothing in Ho Chi Minh City

Shopping clothing in Ho Chi Minh City is one of the great things that the city has to offer. Whether you’re looking for high-end brand name clothing or mid-range outfits or even the vintage second-hand ones, you can find it in this bustling city. While some famous names for fashionable clothing such as Zara Ho Chi Minh, Chula Fashion, or DMC by Do Manh Cuong are some of the most favorable addresses for shopping in style, Saigon Square is a popular choice for those hunting bargains and shopping on the cheap.

Where to buy:

• KIN Boutique by Cong Tri: 194 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ward 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh
• DMC by Do Manh Cuong- 213 Ly Tu Trong, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh
• Saigon Square- 77 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Handbags & Accessories In Ho Chi Minh City

Handbags and accessories are graceful things to buy while shopping in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. The wide range of materials, designs, and styles offer an abundance of options to choose from. Stroll around every corner of the shopping streets or local markets, keep your eyes on any item that takes your fancy and gorge on a haggle until you have your favorite one.

Where to buy:

• Saigon Square- 77 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
• Binh Tay Market- 57a Thap Muoi, Ward 2, District 6, Ho Chi Minh

Shoes in Ho Chi Minh City

Apart from the countless shopping malls and markets, Ho Chi Minh City is also known for its stunning shopping streets. There are some streets offer everything and some entirely dedicated to shoes. Along with clothes, shoes here come with a wide range of selection with a variety of sizes and styles of all types from sandals, sports shoes, high-heels to fashion shoes.

Where to buy:

• Shoes Street 1: Ly Chinh Thang Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh
• Shoes Street 2: Luu Van Lang Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh

Arts & Crafts in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnamese crafts are unique and intricate. Ho Chi Minh City is not an exception. Handicrafts are popular gifts for those enjoying shopping in Saigon. Get lost in a wide collection of arts and crafts including embroidery, lacquerware, oil or watercolor paintings, bamboo products, wooden statues, ceramics, leatherwork and much more. These lovely items are truly works of art made by the skillful hands of local artisans.

Where to buy:

• Ben Thanh Market- Le Loi Street, Ben Thanh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
• An Dong Market- An Duong Vuong street, District 10

Gifts & Souvenirs in Ho Chi Minh City

One of the best parts about shopping in Saigon city is seeking for gifts and souvenirs. Ho Chi Minh City is proud to boast an exclusive array of sweet souvenirs from statues, chopsticks, magnets or antiques. They could also be tropical fruits, traditional costumes or artistic paintings and many more. Gifts and souvenirs can be found at local markets, shopping streets or gift shops throughout the city.

Where to buy:

• Ben Thanh Market- Le Loi Street, Ben Thanh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
• An Dong Plaza- 18 An Duong Vuong street, Ward 9, District 5, Ho Chi Minh

Jewelry in Ho Chi Minh City

If you’re looking for a stylish and elite shopping experience, then Ho Chi Minh City is a worthy place to delve into. This bustling city offers a vast array of options for unique and sophisticated jewelry of all kinds from gorgeous gemstones to silver pieces. The plenty of amazing jewelry shops showing stunning pieces with excellent designs, graceful styles, and high quality will be beyond your expectations.

Where to buy:

• Shimmer Silver- 238A Ly Tu Trong, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
• KaT Jewelry- 179B Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, Ward 5, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
• Harmony Designer Jewelry- 90 Nguyen Hue, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

With a wide range of places to go shopping in Ho Chi Minh, this exotic city is a paradise for shopaholics out there. Plan your trip and travel with VNZA, you’ll indulge your shopaholic in you during your delightful holidays to Vietnam from South Africa.