Tân Định Market

Tan Dinh Market is a local gem worth exploring. It's a bustling spot where you can find a variety of goods, from fresh produce to clothing. The market offers an authentic Vietnamese shopping experience, with plenty of local flavors and bargains. While it can get crowded, the vibrant atmosphere and unique finds make it a visit worthwhile.

Back in HCMC for our family Really wanted to visit the Tan Dinh Church, so while here we walked through the markets,. What a glorious and exciting sight of culinary sensation

Right, so I’m wandering around Saigon & stumble into this market—what a place! It’s like a sensory overload of the best kind. Imagine this: I’m just minding my own business, looking at some fruit, when this cheeky old woman practically grabs my arm and thrusts a spoonful of her homemade chili paste at me. Now, I’m thinking, “Oh, this is going to be a disaster.” But no, it’s actually amazing—spicy enough to make me question my life choices, but brilliant. I end up chatting with her for a while, and she’s laughing like she’s just told the world’s best joke. Next thing I know, I’m leaving with a jar of chili paste and a smile on my face. This place isn’t just a market; it’s a full-on experience. It’s chaotic, it’s vibrant, and it’s exactly the kind of place where you’ll get an unexpected story—or in my case, a jar of chili paste and a new friend.

Your everyday typical market in South East Asia with a combination of wet and dry section. Worth a quick check in when you visit the nearby cathedral. What stood out is the traditional costumes and fabrics at the section near the main entrance which is different from other markets.

This is a local market so prices are lower here, not very much tourist here because I think only few knows this market. They have instant coffees here, various kinds of nuts and many more local items. Just no souvenirs. I bought a G7 3in1 here for 65k (21 sachets), which is 88k already in Trung Nguyen branches. I also bought a sandal here, brand is TriWin, they sell it at Ben Thanh for 800k-1M, I bought it here for 200k. There is also a nearby coffee bean store, that is also much cheaper from Ben Thanh. Also vendors here are smiling and very friendly. Plus its near from the famous Tan Ding church or Pink church.

Not much stores open. The shoe store was agressive and tried to scam us, 1 million dong for 2 shoes. Be wary of the guy that has a bowl haircut, speaks english, tries to extort and assist the store owners to earn commission for himself. Google translate can be used, don't need his help.

Nice traditional market to find fabrics for your dress, foods and fresh groceries

A nice market. Has the Pink church, highlands coffee where we sat for a bit, some showrooms, cycle market etc. lit if traffic though. I went to look for water but couldn’t get it anywhere. There was only one cafe kinda where she gave me 500 no of water for 80000 vnd normal regular water and cold referigated water for 100000 vnd which is expensive but then it’s all about need. Almost like double price. Language problem too. I went to a grocery store cum small restaurant and they couldn’t understand English. It’s in district 1 itself.

Tan Dinh Market is a local gem worth exploring. It's a bustling spot where you can find a variety of goods, from fresh produce to clothing. The market offers an authentic Vietnamese shopping experience, with plenty of local flavors and bargains. While it can get crowded, the vibrant atmosphere and unique finds make it a visit worthwhile.

Back in HCMC for our family Really wanted to visit the Tan Dinh Church, so while here we walked through the markets,. What a glorious and exciting sight of culinary sensation

Right, so I’m wandering around Saigon & stumble into this market—what a place! It’s like a sensory overload of the best kind. Imagine this: I’m just minding my own business, looking at some fruit, when this cheeky old woman practically grabs my arm and thrusts a spoonful of her homemade chili paste at me. Now, I’m thinking, “Oh, this is going to be a disaster.” But no, it’s actually amazing—spicy enough to make me question my life choices, but brilliant. I end up chatting with her for a while, and she’s laughing like she’s just told the world’s best joke. Next thing I know, I’m leaving with a jar of chili paste and a smile on my face. This place isn’t just a market; it’s a full-on experience. It’s chaotic, it’s vibrant, and it’s exactly the kind of place where you’ll get an unexpected story—or in my case, a jar of chili paste and a new friend.

Your everyday typical market in South East Asia with a combination of wet and dry section. Worth a quick check in when you visit the nearby cathedral. What stood out is the traditional costumes and fabrics at the section near the main entrance which is different from other markets.

This is a local market so prices are lower here, not very much tourist here because I think only few knows this market. They have instant coffees here, various kinds of nuts and many more local items. Just no souvenirs. I bought a G7 3in1 here for 65k (21 sachets), which is 88k already in Trung Nguyen branches. I also bought a sandal here, brand is TriWin, they sell it at Ben Thanh for 800k-1M, I bought it here for 200k. There is also a nearby coffee bean store, that is also much cheaper from Ben Thanh. Also vendors here are smiling and very friendly. Plus its near from the famous Tan Ding church or Pink church.

Not much stores open. The shoe store was agressive and tried to scam us, 1 million dong for 2 shoes. Be wary of the guy that has a bowl haircut, speaks english, tries to extort and assist the store owners to earn commission for himself. Google translate can be used, don't need his help.

Nice traditional market to find fabrics for your dress, foods and fresh groceries

A nice market. Has the Pink church, highlands coffee where we sat for a bit, some showrooms, cycle market etc. lit if traffic though. I went to look for water but couldn’t get it anywhere. There was only one cafe kinda where she gave me 500 no of water for 80000 vnd normal regular water and cold referigated water for 100000 vnd which is expensive but then it’s all about need. Almost like double price. Language problem too. I went to a grocery store cum small restaurant and they couldn’t understand English. It’s in district 1 itself.