The Best Ethnic Minorities Markets In Ha Giang, Vietnam

Traveling to Ha Giang , a province in the north of Vietnam, will immerse you in the culture of ethnic minorities through vibrant and unique ethnic markets found only here, such as the Dong Van, Yen Minh markets...

04 July, 2024 Sunny Nguyen Duong

The ethnic markets in Ha Giang are not only places for trading and exchanging goods but also spots where you can meet many ethnic groups from northern Vietnam and discover their economic activities. Here is an introduction to the best Ha Giang ethnic markets you should visit.

I. Unique features of Ha Giang Ethnic Markets

The ethnic markets in Ha Giang are places where ethnic minorities exchange and sell necessary items that they produce themselves. Therefore, in the Ha Giang ethnic markets, you can find a wide variety of products such as food, clothing, traditional costumes, fabrics, and agricultural tools.

There are many things you can buy at Ha Giang ethnic markets

What makes the ethnic markets in Ha Giang unique is that they are held only one day a week. Due to the terrain and the distance between villages, transporting goods is difficult. That’s why local people have decided to hold the market only once a week. Thus, they take the opportunity to buy items for their families for the entire week. The Ha Giang ethnic markets often open early in the morning, from 4 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The Ha Giang ethnic markets are not only places of commerce but also weekly events for residents. The activities at the market are very lively. You will see ethnic groups interacting and chatting with each other. The men often hold glasses of rice wine while chatting next to the stalls. The women carry large baskets for their shopping. Young couples joyfully reunite after a week of separation. All of this contributes to the uniqueness of the ethnic markets in Ha Giang.

Ethnic markets are also a chance for meeting of Ha Giang residents after a week

II. The best ethnic markets in Ha Giang to explore

1. Yen Minh Ethnic Markets

Yen Minh (Vietnamese name: Yên Minh), the first district on the Ha Giang Loop, is a border district in northern Vietnam. Yen Minh is located 100 km from Ha Giang city, about a 3-hour drive.

Not only renowned for its breathtaking pine forests, Yen Minh is also the region with the largest number of ethnic markets in Ha Giang. The famous ethnic markets in Yen Minh are:

Yen Minh Ethnic Market (Yên Minh)
Mau Due Ethnic Market (Mậu Duệ)
Opening Day: Sunday

Sung Trang Ethnic Market (Sủng Tráng)
Opening Day: Sunday morning

Du Gia Ethnic Market (Du Già)
Opening Day: Friday evening and Saturday

Duong Thuong Ethnic Market (Đường Thượng)
Opening Day: Vendredi

Bach Dich Ethnic Market (Bạch Đích)
Sung Thai Ethnic Market (Sủng Thài)
Lung Ho Ethnic Market (Lũng Hồ)
Ngoc Long Ethnic Market (Ngọc Long)
Mau Long Ethnic Market (Mậu Long)
Opening Day: According to local schedule

Yen Minh Ethnic Market in Ha Giang

2. Quan Ba Ethnic Markets

Quan Ba in Ha Giang (Vietnamese name: Quản Bạ) is not only famous for its Quan Ba Twin Mountain and Quan Ba Heaven Gate. This district is also renowned for its lively ethnic markets in Ha Giang.

Indeed, the Quan Ba ethnic markets are places where the culture, daily life, and spirituality of the inhabitants converge. You can visit some of the most remarkable ethnic markets in Quan Ba listed below:

Quan Ba Ethnic Market (Quản Bạ)
Opening Day: Sunday

Quyet Tien Ethnic Market (Quyết Tiến)
Opening Day: Saturday morning

Cao Ta Tung Ethnic Market (Cao Tả Tùng)
Opening Day: Friday

Trang Kim Ethnic Market (Tràng Kìm)
Nghia Thuan Ethnic Market (Nghĩa Thuận)
Opening Day: According to local schedule

Quan Ba Ethnic Market in Ha Giang

3. Dong Van Ethnic Markets

Located in the villages surrounded by the Dong Van Karst Plateau, the ethnic markets are meeting places for exchange and trade for the Hmong, Dao, Lo Lo, and Tay ethnic groups. You can observe the daily life of the inhabitants and taste delicious specialties unique to Ha Giang. Here are some typical ethnic markets in Dong Van not to be missed:

Dong Van Ethnic Market (Đồng Văn)
Opening Day: Sunday morning

Lung Phin Ethnic Market (Lũng Phìn)
Opening Day: The 2nd, 8th, 14th, 20th and 26th of the month

Pho Cao Ethnic Market (Phố Cáo)
Xa Phin Ethnic Market (Xà Phìn)
Lung Cu Ethnic Market (Lũng Cú)
Opening Day: According to local schedule

Dong Van Ethnic Market in Ha Giang

4. Meo Vac Ethnic Markets

Meo Vac (Vietnamese name: Mèo Vạc) is the district where one of the largest ethnic markets in Ha Giang is held. Among them, the Meo Vac market, located in downtown Meo Vac, is the largest ethnic market in Ha Giang province. It can be said that the ethnic markets of Meo Vac are a pride and a cultural beauty with special significance for the ethnic groups.

Meo Vac Ethnic Market (Mèo Vạc)
Opening Day: Sunday morning

Sung Tra Ethnic Market (Sủng Trà)
Opening Day: Saturday

Son Vi Ethnic Market (Sơn Vĩ)
Opening Day: Organized every 5 days

Khau Vai Ethnic Market (Khâu Vai)
Opening Day: The 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22th and 27th of the month

Meo Vac Ethnic Market in Ha Giang

5. Xin Man Ethnic Markets

About Xin Man ethnic markets (Vietnamese name: Xín Mần), these markets offer a more peaceful beauty. The nature of Xin Man evokes majesty, greenery, and poetry.

To reach the ethnic markets of Xin Man, you will have to traverse winding passes with cliffs on one side, providing a fascinating experience for adventure enthusiasts.

The difficulty of the journey makes the encounters at the markets even more valuable for the locals. They warmly welcome visitors who come to explore and purchase products.

Xin Man Ethnic Market (Xín Mần)
Opening Day: Friday

Coc Pai Ethnic Market (Cốc Pài)
Opening Day: Sunday morning

Then Phang/ Km26 Ethnic Market (Thèn Phàng)
Opening Day: Saturday morning

Chi Ca Ethnic Market (Chí Cà)
Opening Day: Friday

Pa Vay Su Ethnic Market (Pà Vầy Sủ)
Opening Day: Thursday

Nan Xiu Ethnic Market (Nàn Xỉn)
Opening Day: Thursday

Xin Man Ethnic Market in Ha Giang

6. Hoang Su Phi Ethnic Markets

This district is not only famous for the vast Hoang Su Phi Rice Terraces and the peaceful Ho Thau Rice Terraces, which offer a breathtaking landscape. Hoang Su Phi (Vietnamese name: Hoàng Su Phì) is also one of the few markets that still preserves the traditional culture typical of the ethnic groups living at the foot of the majestic Tay Con Linh mountain range.

Hoang Su Phi Ethnic Market (Hoàng Su Phì)
Opening Day: Sunday morning

Thang Tin Ethnic Market (Thàng Tín)
Opening Day: Saturday morning

Hoang Su Phi Ethnic Market in Ha Giang

III. Tips for visiting ethnic markets in Ha Giang

1. Do not negotiate prices when buying products at Ha Giang ethnic markets. Transportation of goods is difficult, so sellers offer the best price for successful transactions.

2. Do not whistle in the market. This action is considered unlucky by the locals.

3. If you want to fully explore the market, you should wake up early (around 5-6 AM) to go to the market.

4. It is advisable to prepare small denomination cash in advance because in the ethnic markets in Ha Giang, you cannot use dollars, credit cards, or transfers.

5. Ha Giang ethnic markets are generally very large, so it's best to wear comfortable shoes for moving around.

6. The routes between different points are often mountainous, steep, and narrow roads, and the sites are often far apart. Therefore, it is recommended to look for suitable tours that include a guide to assist you during your travels, while also providing more information about the destinations and local residents. Check the detailed itinerary here: Ha Giang loop from Hanoi.

The ethnic markets are a must-visit during a trip to Ha Giang

We hope this article has provided you with useful information about Ha Giang ethnic markets. If you have any other questions or need help planning your trip to Vietnam, please contact Auasia Travel- your Vietnam Travel Agency for the fastest support.

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