Shopping in District 1, Saigon

As the most visited district in Saigon (HCMC), District 1 has a great number of shopping places, from small shops to big centers selling regular products to high-quality ones to meet the need of residents as well as tourists.

Ben Thanh Market

Originating from a small marketplace before the French colonial period, Ben Thanh Market today is one of the most historical and cultural markets in Saigon particularly and in Vietnam generally. It is Saigon's most popular representative and is the number one must-go place for either domestic or international tourists. Not only an epitome of Vietnamese culture, Ben Thanh Market is also the source of all sorts of merchandise, ranging from daily use to rare goods such as clothes, jewelry, household items, foods, fresh seafood and more with premium quality.

Opening hours: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm every day
Tel: 0838299274
Website: http://www.chobenthanh.org.vn/uc/home
Address: Quách Thị Trang Square, Bến Thành Ward, HCMC

Saigon Square

Saigon Square, one of shopping places attracting thousands of young people and tourists daily, is renowned for its diverse range of goods, notably clothes, footwear, jewelry, and more. Although sorted in a kiosk system as in a market, the merchandise here is nonetheless high-quality, inexpensive and frequently discounted; therefore, Saigon Square is regarded as a "premium marketplace".

Saigon Square:

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Saigon Square

Address: 73 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, Bến Thành Ward, District 1 Hồ Chí Minh
Tel: 090 977 70 68
Opening hours: 9:00am to 9:00pm

Saigon Square 3:

Address: #176-181 Hai Bà Trưng, Đa Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Việt Nam
Tel : +84 93 826 43 57
Opening Hours : 9:00am to 9:00pm

Major Trade Centers: Dimond Plaza, Parkson Saigon, Vincom Center, Saigon Center

District 1, the lively district of the most economically developed city in Vietnam, is home to many quality trade centers that are diverse in goods and entertainment services, attracting young people and tourists alike. They are Diamond Plaza, Parkson Saigon, Vincom Center, Saigon Center, etc.

Dimond Plaza:

Address: 34 Le Duan, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Website:  http://www.diamondplaza.com.vn/
Tel: +84 8 3822 5500
Opening hours: 9:30am to 10:00pm

Levis Parkson Saigon tourist Plaza:

Address:22 bis Le Thanh Ton, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel:+84 8 3822 3281
Opening hours: 8:30am to 9:00pm

Vincom Center:

Address: 72 Le Thanh Ton, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Website:  http://vincom.com.vn/vi/tttm/vincom-center-dong-khoi-tp-hcm
Tel:0975.033.28
Opening hours: 9:30am to 10:00pm

Saigon Centre:

Address: #65 Le Loi, Ben Nghe ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Website: http://www.saigoncentre.com.vn/
Tel: (84.8) 38 29 4888
Opening hours: 9:30 am to 9:30 pm

Co-op Mart

One of Saigoneses' favorite supermarket, Co-op Mart at Cong Quynh provides consumers with many types of high-quality goods, especially household items and foods.

Address: #189C Cong Quynh, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 8 3832 5239
Opening hours: 8:00am to 10:00pm

Nguyễn Trãi, Hai Bà Trưng shopping street

These are the two busiest shopping streets in District 1, as well as in HCMC. Walking along the streets, you will be both attracted and surprised by dozens of shops, especially clothing ones. Because of their diversity in goods and reliable prices, these streets are the ideal shopping places for Vietnamese citizens and tourists.

Address: Nguyen Trai street  &
Hai Ba Trung Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

All photos on this post taken by Trieu Anh.