Your Ultimate Guide to Night Markets in Asia

Discover the best day and night markets across Asia, organized by country and location to help you find local treasures.

Bac Ha Sunday Market

The best-known highland market in northern Vietnam, held every Sunday morning.

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Bac Ha market day, Vietnam

Bac Ha Market in Lao Cai Province runs on Sundays from about 6:00 to noon, with peak activity 7:00 to 9:00. Ethnic minority traders sell brocade, bags, scarves, spices, tea and herbs, and stalls serve thang co, pho and corn cakes. A buffalo and horse market is held on Saturday mornings. It is about 1.5 hours from Lao Cai.