Dong Ba Market

Authentic local market, we went on a Monday morning, under 1% tourists. There an upstairs which Sells clothing and material which can be access from stairs in the middle. A good place to practice your bargaining skills and try some local cuisine. The market has sections: kitchen ceramics, baskets weaving, shoes, nuts and grains, fresh flowers, food incense etc.

Great market and street market outside in the week at least when we visited. Friendly owners help guide you through just about every food type and fruit. This is a special market where you can buy your fruit and veggies and tea and then sit and have some fresh food. Buy a bag for the family some shoes and then some jewelry for the wife or girlfriend followed by desert. Where else can you do that in a market.

🛍️ Dong Ba Market – Busy and fun to explore I visited around 11am to walk around and have lunch. There’s a lot to see, lots of local food, and plenty of things. Worth a quick visit if you’re in Hue!

Big market that sells everything from great looking fresh fruits and vegetables, traditional snacks, pickles, dried teas, kitchenware, Vietnamese hats to flip lops, high heels, clothing, fresh Sambal/chili sauces, stalls selling freshly made cooked food with seats in front, and even gold stores!

A buzzing, vibrant market located just a short walk from Trường Tiền Bridge and right by the Perfume River. If you’re looking to experience the real hustle and bustle of Huế, this is the spot to hit especially towards the last for hours before closing. Inside, you’ll find everything from fresh fruit and local snacks to handmade hats, clothing, shoes, and souvenirs. The variety is impressive, and the atmosphere is very local, energetic and noisy. It can get pretty crowded and intense, especially in the late afternoon. This is the perfect place to grab local specialties or last-minute gifts. The market closes around 7:00 PM, so it’s best to visit in the morning or late afternoon. It’s a must-see spot in Huế.

Remember to bargain. Lots of things sold here. All categories of goods under the same roof. After shopping around, one can sit down to try the local Vietnamese food and refreshments

This is an amazing market, seems everything is here, quite big! Upstairs are clothing, bags and silks. We don’t have a very good experience up there, they were very pushy! A lady meet us on the stairs asking us to have a look at her clothing, told her we’re not looking anything in particular just having a look around. But she won’t have it, they will put anything you might be interested in your face! She was getting rude when I wasn’t buying. Price start really high! Another woman won’t let you passed by until they shoved anything they’re selling on your face! They repeat what you saying in a rude way! Downstairs all food, plenty of dry fruits, nuts, anything you can think of and in all different sections. Quite pleasant to look around here because they won’t bother you that much unless you ask! Helpful to have google for translation, most of sellers won’t understand English. Great experience.

Dong Ba Market is not just a place for trading; it's also a popular destination for tourists eager to explore local cuisine, products, and the unique cultural essence of Hue. It's best to visit in the morning or late afternoon, especially during the summer. The market can get quite hot around midday. When shopping, always ask for the price first. If you're interested, you can bargain down the price, often aiming for one-third or even one-quarter of the initial asking price. Early Days (Quy Gia Thi): The market's origins trace back to the Nguyen Dynasty, initially known as Quy Gia Thi (Market of the Returnees), located outside the Chanh Dong Gate (now Dong Ba Gate). This name commemorated the return of the Nguyen forces after a period of turmoil. Destruction and Reconstruction: In the summer of 1885, when the Hue imperial capital fell, Quy Gia Market was burned down by French colonialists. In 1887, King Dong Khanh ordered its reconstruction and renamed it Dong Ba Market. Relocation and Growth: In 1899, King Thanh Thai moved the market to its current location, close to the Perfume River, between Gia Hoi Bridge and Truong Tien Bridge. Since then, Dong Ba Market has undergone several renovations and developments, becoming a bustling commercial center deeply intertwined with the daily life and culture of the ancient capital's people.