3 places to discover
Bac Ha Sunday Market is a large weekly highland market held every Sunday in the center of Bac Ha Town, Bac Ha District, Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam. It is one of the largest and most famous ethnic minority markets in the region, known for gatherings of Flower Hmong, Tay, Phu La, Dao and Nung people trading livestock, textiles, handicrafts, produce and local foods.
Can Cau Market is a traditional Saturday ethnic market in Can Cau Commune, Si Ma Cai District, Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam, near the Chinese border. Held weekly on Saturday mornings, it is known as one of the most authentic minority markets in the region, where Flower Hmong, Tay, Nung and other groups gather to trade livestock, textiles, produce and handicrafts. The market retains a rural, open-air character and offers insight into highland trading culture.
Meo Vac Sunday Market is a large weekly ethnic market held every Sunday in Meo Vac Town, Meo Vac District, Tuyen Quang Province in far northern Vietnam. Located in the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, it serves Hmong, Tay, Lo Lo and other ethnic groups from surrounding mountains. Notable for its livestock section, colorful traditional costumes, handicrafts, local produce and street food, it functions as a major social and trading gathering for highland communities.