Places to shop in Sai Gon

Ho Chi Minh City is also called Sai Gon, is truly a mecca for shopping enthusiasts! As tourism has increased over time in Ho Chi Minh City, so has the establishment of trendy boutiques that cater to the tourist crowd.

CLOTHES

Vietnam is a country to produce simulations brand clothes are generally cheaper than the suggested retail price! Many local people shop for clothes in the shops along Nguyen Trai street or in Saigon Square. Remember that there are two places Saigon Square and, oddly, they have the same name! Many people refer to the new location as Saigon Square 2.

SHOES

Ho Chi Minh City seems to have a specific street for everything, and shoes are no exception. Ly Chinh Thang street is lined with shoe shops which carry shoes in a variety of sizes and styles.  The other shoe street is just outside of Ben Thanh Market and one block away from Le Loi street.  The shops on this street have more sports shoes and sandals whereas the shops on Ly Chinh Thang street carry more fashion shoes.

HANDBAGS AND LUGGAGE

If you need to buy luggage to transport your newly purchased goods, visit Le Lai street between New World Hotel and Ben Thanh Market.  You will see an entire street of luggage shops with the most well known brands such as North Face, Samsonite, and more!  Alternatively, if you need a fashionable handbag or wallet, visit Saigon Square or Binh Tay Market in Cho Lon.  If you plan on using the handbag around the city, make sure the straps are secure enough so that you are not a victim of petty theft.

WATCHES

Find the best fake watches in Ho Chi Minh City! Brand name and you will find it! Many of them are impressive simulation, but you will have to feel the weight and check the metal around the clock to ensure that the quality is good. Of course, Ben Thanh market has numerous shops selling watches, but will have to pay a hefty price. If you have time to explore, test Binh Tay Market in Cholon or many small shops in the market for a better bargain.

HANDICRAFTS

Vietnamese handicrafts are very unique and intricate. The best place to find a huge variety of lacquerware at the best bargain prices is An Dong Plaza, near Cho Lon in Chinatown, or for someplace more accessible, try the top floor of the Tax Center. We find that the choices for fabric and wood crafts are the best at Ben Thanh Market.

ANTIQUES

Try antiques street (otherwise known as Le Cong Kieu street) just outside Ben Thanh Market.  People have commented that the stores are riddled by imitations but you may find a diamond in the rough!  Items include old money, stamps, war memorabilia, figurines made of ivory or bone and more.  Be careful when buying “antiques” in Vietnam however as it is illegal to export real antiques out of the country.

PAINTINGS

Ho Chi Minh City is home to many art galleries which host the most talented local artists.  However, for copies of famous pieces of art or for original paintings by lesser known artists, visit the “painting street”.  Like shoes, there are not one but two streets that are chock-a-block full of painting shops!  More locals shop at the painting stores in District 5 than the one in District 1, but you will surely find a great selection wherever you choose to go!

FABRIC

Vietnam is often touted as the next custom tailoring capital of the world!  If you have time to tailor custom outfits, we strongly recommend that you visit ‘fabric street’ to find an excellent selection of cloth for your tailored creations.  Fabric street is located directly across from Tan Dinh Market.  You will find even better deals on fabric inside the market, although the stores across the street have a wider selection of fabric types.  You can also visit Soai Kinh Lam material market in Cho Lon.  This is a wholesale market so the prices are cheaper and the choices are more abundant.

Come to Sai Gon and explore this city!

Places to shop in Sai Gon