Lung Khau Nhin market is located in the commune of Lung Khau Nhin, Muong Khuong district, Lao Cai province. It is about 10 km from the border with China, and about 80km from Sapa town. The market is open every Thursday, starting very early in the morning, and closing around noon. Although Lung Khau Nhin market is quite small, and not very crowded, it is set in beautiful scenery. It is very authentic with few tourists coming.

Chau market is located in Lung Vai commune, Muong Khuong district, Lao Cai province. It is about 30 km from Lao Cai train station, and 65 km from Sapa town. Chau market is one of the oldest markets in the region. It was established in the 19th century. This place used to be a famous trading center in the East of Thuy Vy. Chau market is held on Friday, starting early in the morning, at about 6am, and ending around…

Can Cau market is located in Si Ma Cai district, Lao Cai province. It is about 20 km from Bac Ha town, and 120 km from Sapa town. This is one of the most fascinating open–air markets in the northern highlands of Vietnam. Can Cau market is held weekly on Saturday in the morning, starting at about 6am and ending around noon. Visitors come here to contemplate a lively market of colorful minorities’ costume, textile products, fresh farm produce and…

Bac Ha Market is located in Bac Ha District, Lao Cai Province. It is about 65 km from Lao Cai train station, and 100 km from Sapa town. The market is held every Sunday, from early morning till noon. Bac Ha Market is considered as the largest and most colorful market in the area. The market attracts throngs of villagers from the surrounding hill tribes such as H’mong, Giay, Dzao… Some walk several hours for the weekly opportunity to trade…

Dong Van market is located in Dong Van district, Ha Giang province in the northeastern region of Vietnam. The market is open only on Sunday, starting early morning till noon. Dong Van market is famous for its picturesque and colorful sides and the fact that this is frequented by several ethnic minorities in the region including the H’mong, the Lo Lo, the Dzao… By either walking, motorbiking, Hmong girls and boys, young and old all gather at the market for…

Meo Vac market is located in Meo Vac district, Ha Giang proving, in the north eastern region of Vietnam. It is open only on Sunday, starting early morning at about 6am and ending around noon. Meo Vac market is the most impressive market in the northern highlands of Vietnam. This is also the largest market in Ha Giang province, where people from villages all around Meo Vac come to trade and socialize. Entering the market, you can see all kinds…

Ban Phiet market is located in Ban Phiet commune, Bao Thang district, Lao Cai province. It is about 10km from Lao Cai train station, and roughly 45km from Sapa town. In comparison to other popular markets in Lao Cai such as Bac Ha market or Sapa market, Ban Phiet market is much smaller and not too crowded. The market is open every Monday, and it starts quite early in the morning.