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25/12/2022
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A wide variety of flowers at Quang Ba Flower Market (Source: @hidalgo1690)
When everyone in Hanoi falls asleep, Quang Ba Flower Market seems to be waking up. Visiting this night flower market, visitors can not only enjoy the colorful and fresh beauty of various flowers but also immerse themselves in the working life of sellers and buy some flowers for their loved ones. Visiting this flower market at night should be a not-to-be-missed activity on your Hanoi travel journey.
1. Where is Quang Ba Flower Market Hanoi? How to get there?
Quang Ba Flower Market is situated in Quang An Ward, Tay Ho District, approximately 4.5 kilometers away from the Old Quarter.
- Address: 236 Au Co Street, Quang An Ward, Tay Ho District, Hanoi
A signboard of the market address (Source: Collected)
As the market is open at night or very early in the morning, you can get there either by taxi or private vehicle with ease as there is light traffic. If you go by private vehicle, you can park at the lots around the market. If you want to take the bus, come in daytime as Hanoi’s buses do not operate late at night. Some bus routes that pass near the flower market: No. 31, 41, 55A, 55B, and 58.
2. Opening hours of Quang Ba Flower Market: The best time to visit
Quang Ba Flower Market is available for wholesale buyers from 8 PM to 6 AM and retail buyers from 6 AM to noon. It is advisable to visit the market in the early morning, between 2 AM and 5 AM, to see it in full bloom. At this time, florists head to the market to choose the best flowers for their shops. You can see a lively flower market loaded with colorful flowers while the rest of the city is asleep.
The crowded Quang Ba Flower Market (Source: Collected)
If you want to see a colorful Hanoi flower market, buy your favorite flowers, and take beautiful photos, you should come to the market before midnight when the market is not crowded yet. During the day, there are less trade activities and people present.
Notably, the market is especially bustling before the Lunar New Year, also known as Tet Holiday.
3. Top 3 exciting experiences at Quang Ba Flower Market
This unique flower market has existed for a long time, becoming a special feature in the heart of the capital. Every night, trucks from various flower villages bring in tons of vibrant flowers, including lilies, roses, tulips, orchids, sunflowers, etc.
3.1. Wander around and admire the beauty of exotic flowers
At Quang Ba Flower Market, you will undoubtedly be mesmerized by the stunning surroundings and enticing aroma of flowers filling the air. When it is dark, trucks full of flowers gather at the market. At this moment, the entire market seems to become an open exhibition filled with numerous fresh flowers racing to blossom.
Here, you can find not only common flowers like roses, lilies, chrysanthemums, but also a myriad of uncommon ones. Only when you stand in the middle of thousands of flowers in the market will you fully feel the beauty and uniqueness of this place.
At night, the flower stalls are illuminated by dim lights, creating an aesthetically pleasing ambiance. This sight will surely take you by surprise.
Visitors wandering around Quang Ba Flower Market in Hanoi (Source: @leehang.vik)
3.2. Immerse yourself in the idyllic lifestyle of the locals
Quang Ba Flower Market is an ideal place to feel the pace of life in Hanoi at night. Because of the extraordinary opening hours, it is easy to capture the moments of traders and stall owners falling asleep in the market. Many buyers come to buy big bunches of flowers and put them all on the back of their motorbikes.
An interesting point is that at the market, many people carry flashlights, making the market shine in the night. The dim light helps the buyers find the best floral options for themselves.
Here, visitors will be captivated by the atmosphere, as they watch the locals trade flowers and load those on their bikes. And most importantly, you can shop without burning a hole in your pocket, as the prices are at wholesale rates.
Vendors at Quang Ba Flower Market (Source: Collected)
3.3. Buy beautiful bouquets of flowers and take tons of great photos
Quang Ba Flower Market is one of the perfect venues to acquire fresh flowers at moderate prices. This place has a broad range of flowers for you to choose from. Around 1 AM is when the market is most crowded with traders. At this time, the flowers also have the lowest prices.
The market is like a flower exhibition full of colors and fragrances, which makes it a perfect spot for taking photos. The sight of a colorful vibrant flower market always makes for great backgrounds. Here, you can capture the beauty of the flowers, the activities of hard-working vendors, and an image of a different Hanoi at night.
Customers buying flowers in the market (Source: Collected)
4. The best tips for your time at Quang Ba Flower Market
To have a complete journey at this flower market, note the following:
- It is fairly dark at the market, so bring a flashlight to make sure you can see properly and easily choose your desired flowers.
- Come to the market between 2-3 AM. At this time, most of the stalls are fully stocked, so you will have more options.
- Choose the flowers carefully to avoid those about to wither.
- Mind your belongings as the market can be very crowded.
In addition to Quang Ba Flower Market, you should also visit many other famous attractions in the city, such as Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake, Presidential Palace, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and Dong Xuan Market. Especially, VinKE & Vinpearl Aquarium are a not-to-be-missed destination for your family, especially if you come with children.
Vinpearl Aquarium is one of Vietnam’s largest aquariums, measuring around 4,000 square meters and having 30,000 different aquatic specimens from various continents. Meanwhile, VinKE provides a play-and-learn space where children can learn about their potential prospects. They will definitely offer you and your loved ones a multitude of enjoyable experiences!
Vinpearl Aquarium Times City
VinKE Times City
Book tickets of VinKE & Vinpearl Aquarium here
Quang Ba Flower Market is like a dreamy spot that shines in Hanoi when the whole city falls asleep. Hopefully, the information provided above will be of great help for your travel plans. Come, explore, and buy for yourself a bunch of fragrant and beautiful flowers!
