Dong Xuan Market

Jack Soloman for Lonely Planet

A busy Dong Xuan Market in Hanoi, Vietnam.

The largest covered market in Hanoi was originally built by the French in 1889 and almost completely destroyed by fire in 1994. Almost everything you can think of, from fresh (and live) produce to cheap clothing, souvenirs, consumer goods and traditional arts and crafts, can be found inside. Stalls continue selling outside on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.

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