Hanoi Sights

  1. Cho 19-12

    Supermarkets and malls are sprouting up all over town as many Hanoians adopt the shopping habits of Western consumers. However, Cho 19-12, found between Pho Hoa Lo and Pho Quang Trung, is an old-style market geared towards some of Hanoi's more traditional residents. It's worth a walk-through, particularly during the busier morning hours. By , it's a surreal picture of a carnival that's past its peak.

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  2. Night Market

    The outdoor Night Market is very different from workaday Dong Xuan, mostly because it's more of a social event. Locals stroll the streets shoulder-to-shoulder, perusing inexpensive goods sold at the lighted stalls. It's fun and colourful, and definitely not about the shopping.

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