Are you an expert in antiquities and a person who is obsessed by rare goods? If yes, this might be the place you need to go to! Visit the Antique Street in Saigon to get your hands on some of the nicest and exquisite finds.
A bit of history
It is said that during the early times this street functioned as a market where people would only sell fresh produce and later during 1980, when the country’s economy plummeted, people started to sell goods that were not food and clothes due to poverty, which resulted in a sudden boom in antique trade.
What can you find here?
The list of things that you can buy here includes charming old colonial memorabilia, old coins, ceramics, art, furniture old electronic goods and so on. Any old item or antiquity of all kinds of the sort can be can be found here. If you are an observant person you get an idea of the things you can buy here.
Location and getting there
Located in the centre of the city right opposite to the Ben Thanh Market, Le Cong Kieu St is the name of the antique street in Vietnamese. The streets are always crowded and the best time to visit here is during dusk and will be easier if you are staying in a service apartment in Ho Chi Minh city the likes of Diamond Island Luxury Residences,
Things to remember
It is not recommended that you buy any antiquities here unless you have a proper understanding of antiquities. Even if you do, be cautious as most of the things you see here are fakes or reproductions that are made to look older. In addition, if you know what you are doing, always bargain and be vigilant at all times. Do remember that traders will try scam you seeing that you are a tourist.
Filled with wanderlust that seeks to explore distant shores and captivated by the colors and vibrancy of exotic cultures, Kanya Mae writes on the beautiful, exciting, and enchanting wonders of the world. She is a writer who not only has a passion for travel, but also has a background in fashion, art and media. Google+
