THE FLOWER MARKET - UNIQUE BEAUTY THAT IS HARD TO MISS

Markets in Saigon always have a unique attraction for both tourists and locals. This is the place that most truly reflects the lifestyle and culture of the people in this land. When traveling to Sai Gon, in addition to visiting famous wholesale markets such as Ben Thanh Market, An Dong Market, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, a special flower market.

1. Where is the Flower market?

Ho Thi Ky Market is the largest fresh flower wholesale market in Saigon, established in 1987, located on Ho Thi Ky Street, Ward 1, District 10. You will find a diverse source of fresh flowers originating from Da Lat and the southwestern provinces. Because it is a wholesale market, flower prices here are relatively soft. Not only selling flowers, Ho Thi Ky Market also provides a full range of flower arrangement tools, supplies, and accessories.

Ho Thi Ky Market brings a space like a flower garden in Da Lat, colorful with flowers and always faintly fragrant. In particular, the flower market operates overnight, bringing special experiences to those who want to explore the working life of Saigon people at night.

2. Opening Hours of Ho Thi Ky Market in Saigon

Ho Thi Ky Market operates almost 24/7, and on holidays and New Year, the market becomes even busier.

Merchants deliver flowers day or night. People often come to buy flowers during the day, but in the evening there are still people who come to look at the flowers or simply check in and enjoy the true sounds of life at the night market.

Besides, the restaurants next to the food court are busy from 3:00 p.m. to about 11:00 p.m. every day of the week. For such an attractive snack address, it is very normal to be crowded, especially on weekends.

3. Instructions on How to Get to Ho Thi Ky Market - Ho Chi Minh City

You can easily get to Ho Thi Ky Market by any means. From Ben Thanh Market on Le Loi Street, follow Le Lai Street toward Nguyen Thi Minh Khai. At the Cong Hoa intersection, turn to Ly Thai To and continue to Ho Thi Ky Street on the left.

According to Vietcruise’s experience, you should go straight to the Le Hong Phong apartment building, or go to alley 382 Le Hong Phong to find parking spots and then walk to the market.

If you take the bus, please refer to the following routes: 05, 139, 150, 27, 91.

In addition, if you rent a private car here, the driver will take you to your destination, so you don't have to think too much.

4. Where to Park Ho Thi Ky Market?

End of alley 382 Le Hong Phong: Price about 5,000 VND/car

Opposite Ho Thi Ky Primary School - 105 Ho Thi Ky: Price about 5,000 VND/car, only pick up in the morning

Ho Thi Ky Primary School - 105 Ho Thi Ky: Price is about 5,000 VND/car, only accepted after 5pm

5. What to eat at Ho Thi Ky Market in Ho Chi Minh City?

Besides being the most abundant source of fresh flowers in Saigon, Ho Thi Ky Market is also famous for its street food area that attracts many people. I don't know when a small street just a few hundred meters long became a dining area with restaurants close together. From European dishes, Asian dishes, or specialties of Sai Gon as well as other regions in Vietnam.

Thus, next to famous culinary areas such as Bui Vien (District 1), Ben Thanh Market (District 1), Phan Xich Long (Phu Nhuan District), Vinh Vien (District 10), Ha Ton Quyen (District 11), then Ho Thi Ky Market (District 10) will be an equally attractive dining destination.

6. Ho Thi Ky flower market

Ho Thi Ky Market is known as "miniature Da Lat" in the heart of Saigon because it possesses a colorful and fragrant flower space. Especially when night comes, the market is different, this place only has a peaceful, poetic atmosphere in the cool weather, bringing a very special experience, separate from the bustling city of Saigon.

Around 3 to 6 am is the busiest time of the flower market, when trading activities begin to heat up. The sounds of trucks, the buzzing exchanges between sellers and buyers, those who go to the market early to choose the freshest flowers... all create a vivid picture to welcome the new day.

-Countless blooming flowers radiate a sweet fragrance

At the market, there are hundreds of flowers of diverse colors. You will see: purple salem, mimosa, ocean, orchid, lily, chrysanthemum, rose, sunflower, lotus, baby...

In the cold weather, under the magical lights, visitors will be wandering among thousands of flowers. Stroll around the market, check-in with photos imbued with Saigon's identity or leisurely choose a few flowers for your loved ones, sending them the sweetness of the new day.

7. Ho Thi Ky flower market - Saigon culinary paradise

Not only can you see fresh flowers, check-in to take photos, and go to Ho Thi Ky flower market, you can also get lost in an extremely rich culinary paradise with more than 100 food stalls.

From about 3:00 p.m., the food street at the flower market began to bustle. The food and drink shops are diverse, with the tastes of many different provinces and cities such as Nha Trang, Hue, An Giang, Dong Nai...

Tea, fruit, Southern folk cakes... are sold a lot. If you're hungry, you should also visit the noodle shops, noodle shops, banh canh...

The price of snacks at the market is quite "soft", only ranging from 8,000 - 25,000 VND/dish. With just a few hundred thousand dong in their pockets, tourists can "bombard" the market with a group of close friends.

8. Gain experience buying flowers at Ho Thi Ky market

Does Ho Thi Ky flower market sell retail? The wholesale and retail market sells many types of fresh flowers at relatively cheap prices. However, to get the most satisfactory bouquet, pay attention to:

-Choose healthy flowers with enough stems and leaves.

-All parts of the flower such as leaves, flowers, and branches must be fresh.

-The flower stem is green, straight and sturdy.

-The flower's leaves are dark green, not withered or yellow.

-The flower branches are strong, sturdy, and have bright colors.

For visitors to the flower market, traders often "challenge" with quite high prices. You can bargain to avoid being ripped off. As for those who want to buy flowers for business, take advantage of the experience of buying flowers at Ho Thi Ky market as follows:

-Choose to buy and sell at large Ho Thi Ky market flower shops.

-You should buy it at a familiar store.

-Enter enough flowers to sell.

-You should order fresh flowers in advance during the holidays to avoid price increases.

9. Places to visit near Ho Thi Ky flower market

Saigon has many beautiful tourist destinations. Visiting Ho Thi Ky fresh flower market, visitors should combine visiting many historical relics and famous landmarks such as:

- Southern Women's Museum

Address: No. 202 Vo Thi Sau, Ward 7, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.

Reference opening hours: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Reference ticket price: 30,000 VND/trip.

This is a construction project with historical significance, educating the nation's patriotism and honoring the image of Vietnamese women. Visiting the Southern Women's Museum, you will experience and discover many rare images, documents, and artifacts.

- Independence Palace

Address: No. 135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Ho Chi Minh City.

Reference opening hours: 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 13:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Reference ticket price: 30,000 VND/trip.

- Ben Thanh market

Address: Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Opening hours for reference: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Reference ticket price: free.

For those who love shopping, Ben Thanh market is a place not to be missed. You can choose from hundreds of items from traditional to modern, enjoy cheap popular dishes or buy items as gifts for your trip.

-The Turtle Lake

Address: adjacent to District 1 and District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.

Reference opening hours: open 24/24.

Reference ticket price: free

Turtle Lake is the folk name of International Construction Site - an artificial fountain lake in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City. Bustling activities often take place here from morning to night with many shops and coffee shops, attracting a large number of young people.

In addition to the above attractive tourist destinations, Saigon also has many places to visit. If you want to freely visit and admire the magnificent Ho Chi Minh City.  Discover the beauty of Saigon at night, nowhere is more beautiful than Ho Thi Ky flower market. You will understand more about the lives of workers and love the bustle and rusticity here. Hopefully, with the experiences "tips" above, visitors will have more interesting and attractive experiences.