Ho Chi Minh City Shopping Tips by perseushermes

Name of Shop: Andong Market

Its definitely cheaper to get stuff from here than Ben Thanh. BUT the variety is less. However, I noticed that the handicrafts are much more here and the best thing about is that there arent many tourist coming over to this side of town. So the vendors are much less fussy to "jack" up the price and much more willing to offer a good price for their wres. YOU STILL HAVE TO BARGAIN tho'

I got this nice "painting" in semi precious stones. If you have more time in HCMH, do spend time here. You won't regret it. This market is in District 5 which beyond the ever popular District 1 (touristy area)

If you want you could try Ben Thanh Market which is a bit higher priced than here. If you want Paintings, this Ben Thanh or Andong market is NOT the place to get it.

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What To Buy: Handicrafts
perishables
Painting
Model ships

What To Pay: You have to bargain. Start at least 40% from the price you are quoted

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Theme: Local Craft
Address: District 5 and its in the map attached
Directions: District 5
Other Contact: Appreciate your rating below

Name of Shop: Phanh

The nice ladies (Ms Hiew and her sister Ms Vicky) are so helpful in your selection of the shirts,pants and all types of clothes. Speaks wonderful English and helpful in many ways. Ah...prices of the shirts, depends on the quantity you buy.

I was there 2 consecutive days buying t-shirts and t-shirts at BARGAINABLE prices. You got to check this place out and if the price fancies you, buy your tshirts, sportswear, pants from here. You don;t need to go anywhere else

Ms Hiew and Vicky's aunt - Nga, is also so helpful. But she can't speak English but gives all kinds of ideas what you may want to buy. (Note: You have to get a size larger to allow for "shrinkage". My mistake, I didn't know this until I machine washed the tshirts)

What To Buy: All types of clothes - Shirts, sport shirts, women sport shirts, pants, working shirts, khakis, shorts.

What To Pay: Ooo... you have to bargain the best price. I think I got the best price for my shirts....but then again, you may get better prices.

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Theme: Other
Phone: 0908.257200
Address: Gate South Ben Thanh
Directions: Shop 264-266 (number printed clearly on shoplot)
You enter the main entrance of Ben Thanh and walk a couple of paces before you see the rows starting/ending with 200 plus. You'll find the Shop easily
Website: vickyduonggvn@yahoo.com

Name of Shop: The shoes/flip flop shop

Dirt cheap for funny flip flops.
Funny color. Unique. You can also get Shirts, shorts...

But be careful for Over Pricing


What To Pay: Got this for 20,000 Vmd ie US1.25 (at 16,000Vmd@US$1)

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Theme: Shoes
Directions: Ben Thanh