February 09, 2018 | 20:38 (GMT+7)
Four can't-miss colorful markets in Hanoi
PANO – Tourists to Hanoi on the occasion of Lunar New Year Festival can visit some colorful markets such as Hang Luoc flower market, Hang Ma Antiques Market and Buoi Market.
Quang Ba Market
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In the cold weather, the flower markets ahead of Tet holiday become more and more bustling with local people’ and tourists' activities. Quang Ba Flower Market on Au Co Street, Tay Ho District, is one of the most famous markets during the Lunar New Year festival. Tourists can visit the flower market at any time, especially during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) festival. |
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Peach blossoms are always the best seller in this market. This is also an ideal place for young people to bring back memories to welcome the new year. Last year, it was listed by CNN as one of the best places in the world to celebrate Lunar New Year. |
Buoi Market
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Buoi Market is one the most ancient flower markets in the capital, standing at the corner of Hoang Hoa Tham and Buoi avenue in Ba Dinh District. The market offers different kinds of flowers and trees of different colors and sizes. |
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As the year is drawing closer, the market is more crowded by many flowers and trees. If you have a chance to visit the Buoi market in the last trading session on 29th of Lunar December, you will surprise by the crowds of people and vehicles. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of a wide variety of flowers and bonsais or buy them to decorate their houses; take some photos and enjoin a bustling atmosphere on the last days of the year. |
Hang Ma Antiques Market
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For a long time, the antiques market in Hang Ma Street in the Old Quarter is an interesting destination for tourists in days close to the Tet holiday. The market is usually held from Lunar December 20 to the 30 every year. This place attracted a lot of people who want to collect antiques or some nostalgic items. |
Hang Luoc Flower Market
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This market also only opens just for the holiday, usually a week in advance, with all kinds of bonsai and kumquat on offer here. |
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The market is a real attraction in the Old Quarter as it stretches along Hang Chai, Hang Ma and Hang Dong streets. The market is not only the place for selling and buying but also a destination for people to enjoy the spring atmosphere when the new year is drawing near. |
Source: vnexpress
Translated by Lam Anh