Learn about traditional culture through 4 special year-end markets in Hanoi

At the end of the year, there are many special markets held in the heart of the capital, bringing the beauty of both the countryside, the familiar and the delicate, bustling. . Going to the market next to Tet is also one of the elegant pleasures of the people of Ha Thanh. These days, no matter how busy you are, do not forget to visit the year-end markets in Hanoi to feel the exciting atmosphere filling the streets.

Quang Ba Flower Market (Tay Ho District - Hanoi)

As the largest flower market, the main flower supplier for both the capital and surrounding areas, Quang Ba flower market only meets around midnight to 3-4 o'clock. shining; But in the days near Tet, this year-end market in Hanoi will be bustling all day.

 

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Vibrant colors of all kinds of flowers in Quang Ba flower market. Photo: baomoi.com

Although only selling a single item of flowers and ornamental plants, Quang Ba flower market is extremely crowded, busy, not inferior to any market. The flowers here are very diverse, of all kinds and colors, creating a cheerful, brilliant, graceful, and gentle look. 

 

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Going to Quang Ba flower market at the end of the year is an elegant pastime of Hanoians. Photo: instagram.com

 

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At the end of the year, this is the convergence of countless varieties and species of flowers: from varieties indigenous to be grown in Hanoi, Da Lat, flowers brought from Hoa Binh and Moc Chau mountains such as wild peach blossoms, apricot flowers ... to flowers imported from China, the Netherlands ...

 

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The flower market is the convergence of many varieties of flowers from all over the country. Photo: kenh14.vn

This is the cheapest flower wholesale and retail market in Hanoi, so at any time, Quang Ba flower market is also very active.

 

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Visit Quang Ba flower market to enjoy the bustling Tet atmosphere. Photo: kenh14.vn

 

Hang Luoc flower market (Hoan Kiem district - Hanoi)

Hang Luoc flower market holds only one session a year, from December 23 to the afternoon of the 30th of the Lunar New Year. The most special feature of this year-end market in Hanoi is that the market is held in the heart of the old town, stretching from Hang Luoc street, through Hang Chai, Hang Roi, Hang Dong and a few other streets.

 

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Hang Luoc Flower Market is a special market only available on the day of Tet. Photo: baomoi.com

The market is held from early morning to late at night. Along the market, countless species of flowers compete to show off their beauty, light up the sky with vibrant colors, creating a unique bustling and exciting atmosphere on Ha Thanh New Year. 

 

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Peach blossom is the main flower sold in Hang Luoc flower market. Photo: baomoi.com

Not only a market, Hang Luoc flower market has become a unique cultural beauty and a Tet holiday destination in Hanoi that cannot be ignored for both residents and tourists. 

 

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Colors of Hang Luoc flower market. Photo: dantri.com

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The antique market of Hang Ma (Hoan Kiem district - Hanoi)

Has become a routine, every December 29 to the afternoon of the 30th of the Lunar New Year, the antique market meeting on Hang Ma Street becomes crowded. bustling. Along with the Hang Luoc flower market, the Hang Ma antique market is a unique traditional culture in the capital, every Tet comes and comes. 

 

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Hang Ma street antique market is a place to exchange and meet people with animals collecting antiques in Hanoi. Photo: VnExpress.net

In this year-end market in Hanoi, people sell a lot of items, from all kinds of worship, Buddha statues ... to everyday items such as bowls, chopsticks, knives ... and many more other fancy stuff. The items here are mainly old, old or fake. 

 

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This market sells a lot of unique and fancy items. Photo: VnExpress.net

Visitors here can freely visit and choose for themselves a satisfactory item with the hope that a new year will be filled with luck, joy and prosperity. In addition, Hang Ma antique market is also a place to exchange and meet people who know and have fun collecting antiques. 

 

Buoi Market (Ba Dinh District - Hanoi)

As one of the largest and oldest markets in the capital, Buoi market is a rare fair that still exists today.

The main market is held on 4,9, 14,19,24,29 lunar months each month. The main items of the pomelo market are ornamental plants, varieties of vegetables, flowers, agricultural products and ornamental creatures such as dogs, cats, birds, fish ...

 

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In addition to flowers and ornamental plants, the Buoi Market is famous as the largest pet market in Hanoi. Photo: dantri.com

Buoi Market's final meeting of the year is on December 29 of the lunar calendar. If you come to Hanoi New Year market on this day, you will be overwhelmed by the countless blooming flowers and ornamental plants. From peach branches, traditional kumquat trees to imported exotic flowers. 

 

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If you are an animal lover, you will fall in love with the bird and aquarium shops here. Photo: dantri.com

Not only is the place to shop for ornamental plants and pets for the family on Tet holiday, the Buoi market is also an interesting place for tourists to visit the capital every time. 

 

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Young birds are sold at the Pomelo market. Photo: dantri.com

 

Cho Nua (Thach That district - Hanoi)

More than 20km from the city center, Nua market meeting in Phu Binh commune, Thach That district is the fair still retaining many traditional features of the North Delta The set. 

 

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'Organic' agricultural products in Nua market. Photo: Eva.net 

The market is held on 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, 27 of the lunar month, only the last markets meeting on December 22 and 27 of the lunar month are crowded, noisy and crowded. more than anything.  

For a long time, people in the area have passed down the phrase "Girls 22, boys 27" to remember the customs of Na market. Accordingly, the market on the 22nd is only for women, while the 27th fair is for men.

 

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Honey donuts - a gift from the countryside that brings us back to our childhood in Na market. Photo: kienthuc.vn

Coming to this year-end market in Hanoi , you will be amazed at the rustic and rustic features still preserved here. Nua Market is held on an empty lot with makeshift bamboo tents that are covered with palm leaves. 

The main items for sale here are local agricultural products, domestic animals, household items such as sedge mats, bamboo brooms, leaf hats, bamboo chopsticks and many simple but delicious country gifts such as donuts, candy. flour, rice burns, cakes ...

 

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The street people still go a long way back to Nua market of Doai to find the atmosphere of Tet. Photo: Eva.net

Therefore, many people come to Doai's fair not only to buy "organic" rich agricultural products but also to roam to satisfy nostalgia for the taste of the old Tet in Vietnamese villages. 

In the last days of the year, if you have a chance to travel to Hanoi, do not forget to take the time to visit these special markets to enjoy the bustling aftertaste of the streets on spring day; to better understand and love the traditional cultural beauty of the nation. 

 

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