If you are looking for a perfect place to explore souvenirs, fresh seafood, and local specialties in Ho Chi Minh, you should visit Binh Tay Market. 

Binh Tay market is one of the well-known markets in Saigon and the dominant business hub of Cho Lon. 

Binh Tay Market Overview

• Address: No. 57A, Thap Muoi Street, Ward 2, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Ho Chi Minh City has several large shopping malls, local markets, and grocery chains. One of them, Binh Tay market attracts many foreign to visit and is one of the large Saigon markets. 

Before, Cho Lon Saigon is designed as a trading area for merchants to exchange their goods. Over time, Cho Lon needed to be more active and adequate for the growing demands of people. 

Binh Tay Market Saigon

So, the Chinese merchant Quach Dam built another market with his funds and that is the Binh Tay market nowadays. 

Binh Tay Market was built in 1923 and was completed in 1930. To this day the market has existed for nearly a century. 

Visit Binh Tay market

The market is a symbol of the vibrant and a hub for trading activities of Saigon. 

In 1922, the Binh Tay market Saigon was signed of deterioration, so the market needed to restore and renovate the process to preserve its architectural charm. 

Binh Tay Marke unique architecture 

Binh Tay market is designed following Chinese culture and the construction techniques of French. The shape of a bagua is a symbol of China and indicates harmony and balance. This unique architecture creates an airy and spacious environment for customers. 

A corner of Binh Tay market yard taken from above

When come to the market, you will be attracted by the big main tower which is located in the center area and is the point of the Binh Tay market. 

With each face of the tower, you can see the symbol of the clock, makinng the elegance and beauty to the structure of the market. 

Mr. Quach Dam statue

In this market, tourists will see the large courtyard. The statue of Mr. Quach Dam is put in this courtyard, reminding us about his contributions to Binh Tay markets. 

What to do in the Binh Tay market? 

Go shopping 

Binh Tay market has many diverse range of products to help you have an interesting experience of shopping. 

Going past the showcase, you can see the items that showcase the culture of Vietnam. Tourists can see the famous products and icons of Vietnam such as the Vietnamese conical hat (NON-LA). 

The hats are made from palm leaves and attract many foreign people. The cost of the Non-La is from 80.000 VND to 200.000 VND 

( 4$us to 8$us). 

Besides, travelers try to wear the "Ao Dai" ( traditional Vietnamese dress) with variety of colors, and patterns, from traditional to modern design styles. 

Hat shop in Binh Tay market

You may easily find it at Binh Tay market. 

If you love handicrafts such as bamboo products, and lacquerware..., you can refer. The goods reflect the intricate and technically of Vietnamese artisans.

Enjoy local food in Ho Chi Minh

Don't give up the Saigon cuisine in Binh Tay Market. There are a lot of tasty dishes from all corner of Vietnam, you may find here and captivating the attention many people. 

Enjoy Vietnam coffee cup at Binh Tay market

Going to Binh Tay market, toursits should try noodles with grilled pork, pancakes, ermicelli with crabs, grilled spring rolls... and help you satisfy hunger.

How to get to Binh Tay market?

The distance from Binh Tay market to the city center is about 8km. So, you can easily to get here by many transformations. 

There are many vehicles in the Binh Tay market such as buses, motorbikes, taxis, private cars. 

If you choose to take the bus, you may catch buses at bus stations with bus numbers such as 05, 68, 91, 94, and 103. These buses stop on Thap Muoi Street, you walk about 5-10 minutes to Binh Tay. 

Saigon has many public taxis from Mai Linh, Vinasun, Taxi Go,... Besides, you can book a taxi through apps such as grab, bee, gojek.. 

However, the best option is to rent a private car in Ho Chi Minh with a driver. You can visit Saigon with a car rental service. Our driver will pick you up at the hotel and transfer the places which you asked includes Binh Tay market... 

The Binh Tay Market is one of the oldest markets in Ho Chi Minh City. This place will be heaven for guests who love cuisine and shopping. Remember to visit Binh Tay market if you are planning in Saigon on your vacation.