Dong Van Market - Ha Giang Destination

Dong Van Market is an ancient market, located in the population of Dong Van old town, this is the largest center of economic, goods and cultural exchange in the Dong Van rocky plateau.

The market meets only once a week on Sunday. On the day of the fair, the quiet old town becomes bustling and bustling like a festival with colorful costumes of the Dao, Mong, Tay, Nung, Giay, Lo Lo... down the mountain to the market. They bring baskets of vegetables, firewood, pigs, dogs, etc. Some people have to go from 3 am, cross the mountains to get down in time for the market.

The unique feature of the  Dong Van market is in the items that the people bring to the market, mainly agricultural products and regional products made by them. Unlike the market below, people go to the market to buy and sell, the people come to the Dong Van market, in addition to buying and selling goods, the market is also a place for people to exchange and meet.