Cao Son Market

Recommendation

When in North Vietnam, visiting a farmers markets is a must. It is a great way to experience the daily lives of the local hill tribes. The sounds, the smell, the colors, the faces… this sticks to your...

Local market on steroids

This is a must see even if only for strolling through to watch the hustle bustle of it. Everything is on sale from kitchenware, hardware, clothing, fruits, vegetable, livestock, etc. The most beauti...

Well worth the trek out

It was a long drive in on winding mountain roads but the spectacle of the market was a rewarding end. Here locals mix with only a handful of tourists, despite a number of stalls being clearly set-up t...

Authentic marked in beautiful surroundings

It takes about 2 hours from Lao Cai to get to this marked. You drive through scenic hill landscape with rice, tea, pineapple, corn and carrots. It runs on Wednesdays and are visited by the hill trib...

Not bad but I would opt for Bac Ha

If you are passing by, it would be a shame to miss it. However, if you can afford to choose, relatively close Bac Ha market is livelier and has more variety on offer (both etnically and goods for sale...