From the vibrant yellow apricot blossoms to the delicate pink peach blossoms, and from the elegant orchids to the intricate bonsai trees, every corner of these flower markets exudes the beauty of spring. Beyond being a shopping destination, these Tet flower markets are deeply rooted in cultural traditions, becoming a familiar gathering spot for locals and tourists alike during the Lunar New Year season. Here are five flower markets in Ho Chi Minh City that you won’t want to miss as Tet draws near.
Binh Loi Apricot Village Flower Market
Located in Binh Loi commune, Binh Chanh district, Ho Chi Minh City, the flower market in Binh Loi Apricot Village has long been renowned as the largest apricot cultivation area in the southern region. With a decades-old tradition of caring for and propagating apricot trees, this place is not only a trusted spot to buy apricot blossoms for Tet but also a popular attraction for young people to visit and take festive photos.
Binh Loi Apricot Village is a must-visit destination if you want to admire the vibrant yellow blossoms of the flower that embodies the Tet atmosphere in southern Vietnam.
Each spring, Binh Loi Apricot Village dons a dazzling golden cloak as thousands of apricot trees burst into bloom, creating a setting that is both poetic and vibrant. The varieties of apricot trees cultivated here are diverse, including four-season apricots, grafted apricots, and ancient-style apricots, catering to the decorative needs of locals during Tet. This is the ideal place to find your favorite apricot tree, bringing good luck and prosperity for the new year.
Besides its stunning apricot gardens, Binh Loi Apricot Village also captivates visitors with its roads lined with golden blossoms, providing a perfect backdrop for young people and families to take photos. Especially during the Tet season, many locals open their apricot gardens to visitors, allowing them to freely admire and capture memorable images.
Tao Dan Spring Flower Market
As Tet approaches, people eagerly flock to the Tao Dan Spring Flower Market to explore and shop. Here, hundreds of stalls display a variety of flowers. However, what truly captivates visitors is the market’s visually appealing decorations, enhanced by the fragrant and colorful fresh flowers on display.
The Tao Dan Spring Flower Market, located in the heart of the city, attracts numerous visitors for shopping and sightseeing.
At the Tao Dan Spring Flower Market, you’ll typically find apricot blossoms, bonsai trees, and miniature landscapes on display and for sale. Additionally, visitors can choose from a variety of orchids, paper flowers, and other floral options. During peak times, the Tao Dan Flower Market also hosts bird-singing contests and features performances of lion and dragon dances, traditional martial arts, folk art forms, folk games, and calligraphy demonstrations.
Dam Sen Flower Market
As one of the largest flower distribution centers in Ho Chi Minh City, Dam Sen Flower Market is located on Nguyen Van Phu Street, District 11, offering a wide range of fresh flowers sourced from both domestic and international suppliers. The flowers here are primarily from Dalat and the northern provinces, ensuring high quality and reasonable prices that cater to diverse customer segments.
Dam Sen Flower Market bustles from dusk till dawn during the Tet season, meeting the shopping needs of customers.
Dam Sen Flower Market consists of two rows of stalls within a covered market, providing a convenient space for flower display and sales. What sets this market apart is its operating hours—it comes alive from 10 pm to around 8 am. This timing coincides with the arrival of flower-laden vehicles from the provinces, ensuring that customers who visit during these hours can select the freshest flowers of the best quality. Additionally, customers can find a good selection of flowers at the Dam Sen market before noon.
One of the attractions of the Dam Sen Flower Market is the availability of unique and beautiful flowers grown using modern technology, such as the Heavenly Bird flower, Water Lily, Tulip, and Sunflower.
Phu My Hung Flower Market
As Tet approaches each year, the Phu My Hung Flower Market in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, becomes a must-visit destination for flower and plant enthusiasts. Located in the modern and spacious Phu My Hung urban area, this flower market stands out with a vibrant atmosphere filled with the colors of various flowers and ornamental plants, exuding the vitality of spring.
Phu My Hung Flower Market attracts a large number of visitors due to the richness and quality of its floral offerings. Here, you can easily find vibrant yellow apricot blossoms, pink peach blossoms, and kumquat trees—symbols of good luck and prosperity during Tet. Additionally, there is a wide range of imported flowers, orchids, chrysanthemums, unique bonsai trees, and miniature ornamental plants suitable for home decoration.
The market is known as a “rich people’s flower market” due to its proximity to a bustling and luxurious urban area.
Beyond being a flower shopping destination, Phu My Hung Flower Market is also designed as a beautiful space for sightseeing and photography. The flower-lined roads and Tet decorative landscapes, blending modern and traditional styles, create the perfect backdrop for memorable family and friend photos.
With its spacious and airy setting, along with a diverse range of flowers and ornamental plants, Phu My Hung Flower Market offers a unique shopping and sightseeing experience. It’s a place not only to choose meaningful gifts for your loved ones but also to fully immerse yourself in the vibrant Tet atmosphere of Saigon.
Ben Binh Dong Flower Market
Located along the Tau Hu Canal in District 8, Ho Chi Minh City, Ben Binh Dong is a unique destination during Tet, reflecting the cultural heritage of the southern region’s river life. Every year, from the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, the area comes alive with hundreds of boats and barges loaded with flowers and ornamental plants from the Mekong Delta. With the traditional year-end festival “On the Wharf and on the Boat” taking place from the start of the flower market until New Year’s Eve, the Ben Binh Dong road will be adorned with miniature landscapes showcasing the distinctive characteristics of Vietnam. Additionally, there will be a lantern-floating event on the Tau Hu – Ben Nghe canal, promising an unforgettable experience.
The Ben Binh Dong Spring Flower Market also features stalls introducing products from the three regions of Vietnam, hands-on experiences for wrapping and cooking traditional sticky rice cakes, and food stalls serving visitors and locals alike.
Beyond the flower and ornamental plant sales, Ben Binh Dong captures memorable moments. You’ll see families shopping together, children dressed in new ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dress) posing shyly for their spring photos, and more.
At this unique flower market, you can find a diverse range of flowers and ornamental plants for Tet decorations, including apricot blossoms, orchids, paper flowers, chrysanthemums, sunflowers, and more. Moreover, the prices at Ben Binh Dong Flower Market are reasonable, ranging from VND 50,000 to VND 150,000 per plant, making it affordable for everyone to bring home beautiful flowers for the Tet holiday.
