Shopping in District 2, Saigon

Although District 2 is not as famous for shopping as District 1 is, we still can hang around here by visiting lots of trade centers and markets.

Trade Centers

Inevitably, with such a rapid development of real estate in District 2, there also came the rise of trade centers, as known as popular “shopping heavens” of the 21^st century. Here are the two major centers that you can look for while paying a visit to this frenetic area of Saigon. Interestingly, both of them are located in the vicinity of Ha Noi Highway (Xa lộ Hà Nội).

Vincom Mega Mall Thao Dien

This latest mall of District 2 is assured to offer you a wide range of famous brands, with the addition of an indoor ice rink, food vendors and a cinema.

Opening hours: 9:30 – 22:00
Telephone: 088 809 98 08
Address: Vincom Thảo Điền, #159 Xa lộ Hà Nội (Ha Noi Highway), Thảo Điền Ward, District 2, HCMC

Parkson Cantavil

Opening hours: 9:00 – 22:00
Website: http://www.parkson.com.vn/
Address: Song Hành St., An Phú Ward, District 2, HCMC

Markets

Markets at Saigon Outcast

Being one of the most significant cultural spaces in HCMC, Saigon Outcast also includes unique markets as its regular activities.

Telephone: 090 236 57 80
Address: #188/1 Nguyen Van Huong St., Thảo Điền Ward, District 2, HCMC  

Outcasts Bohemian Market

A place for you to get unique, local item or gorgeous handicrafts ranging from clothes, accessories to fabric and many more. Prepare your cash to grab some!

Schedule: Every month. Look up for detailed schedule at: http://www.saigonoutcast.com/outcasts-bohemian-market/
Time: 14:00 – 20:00
Entry: 20,000vnd

Outcast’s Freerange Market

Get ready to glance and grab some local goods and goodies there, besides taking part in outdoor activities for family or friend gathering.

Schedule: Every month. Look up for detailed schedule at: http://www.saigonoutcast.com/outcasts-freerange-market/
Time: 12 pm – 19:00
Entry: 20,000vnd

Gourmet markets

Those are markets that sell essential necessities, especially cooking ingredients used for Western dishes. Besides, you can also find many high-quality imported products such as groceries, candies, cookies, cereal and the like. The two markets mentioned below are trustworthy places ensuring to provide you with a reliable and healthy supply of food, beverage as well as other various products.

Naman Market

Telephone: 08-35191610
Website: http://namanmarket.vn/
Address: #21 Thảo Điền St., Thảo Điền Ward, District 2, HCMC

Annam Gourmet Market

Tel: +84 8 3 7442 630
Fax: +84 8 3 7442 631

Website: http://www.annam-gourmet.com/
Address: #41A Thảo Điền St., Thảo Điền Ward, District 2, HCMC

Antique Furniture

If you are a fan of antique furniture, District 2 is a heaven for you to explore.

Xuân Thủy Street

Xuan Thuy Street is well-known for what are located there – a number of refined furniture stores. Spend a walk along the street if you are looking for some unique antiques.

Antique Furniture

The store can be easily recognized as you drive off Ha Noi Highway (Xa lộ Hà Nội) by its highlighted red garage door.

Address: #1B Xa lộ Hà Nội (Ha Noi Highway), District 2, HCMC