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  • Marsh Bernstein posted an update 5 years, 4 months ago

    Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City as it is known today is the veritable cliche -A shopper’s paradise. The key feature of shopping throughout the main city of Vietnam could it be is tourist oriented, every little thing on offer is meant for consumption with the hordes of visiting tourists. Having at least a basic understanding of bargaining would serve you well here as there are many attractive items displayed, through the usual touristy fare to elegant antiques and souvenirs.

    Price range in Ho Chi Minh City or anywhere else in Vietnam are not even close to being drab; these are a riot of colour from extensive decorative try to the colorful household goods displayed, large is definitely an enticing prospect for tourists. The streets with the city are lined with small outlets selling indigenously produced toys, souvenirs and clothing most of which are very cost-effective. Shopping in Vietnam is really a combination of small vendors peddling locally made handicrafts to large western style shops selling considerably more luxury fare.

    The main open air markets in Ho Chi Minh are Ben Thanh Market, the night time Market along with the War surplus market. The most important in the lot could be the Ben Thanh Market, which is instantly identified by the massive clock tower close to the traffic circle. It’s a large old fashioned outdoor market with hundreds of narrow alleyways who have store fronts. Because of regular patronage by tourists industry has morphed in a tourist attraction, many stalls now sell Vietnam t-shits and counterfeit branded jeans, caps and souvenirs.

    A night Market is located almost right next to the Ben Thanh Market is usually open after 5.00 pm. This market also incorporates a few food stalls where tourists may feel some local cuisine and check a local drink. However, the most interesting market of all should be the War Surplus Market; forex trading is oftentimes termed as the American Market or "Cho Cu". Many military items left over from your bloody American campaign contrary to the Viet Cong rebels, that ended with large losses of life for both sides is seen here. American war gear for example old military uniforms, GI helmets, US Marine t-shirts and old army knives can be bought here. This is a unique spot to visit for collectors and Vietnam War veterans, although authenticity of the ware can’t be verified.

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