Saigon Square: A Different Style of the Market for Shopping

Saigon Square is a bustling shopping center in Ho Chi Minh City, famous for many young people and both domestic and international tourists.

The most popular items in Saigon Square Shopping Mall include fashion items such as clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories like watches, cameras, and jewelry.

1. Saigon Square is a high-quality market.

The locals call Saigon Square a market because clothes and goods are classified according to each stall, like in the traditional markets in Ho Chi Minh City. However, it is a high-end market because its customers are tourists, young people who are addicted to branded goods, shopping lovers, and fashionable guests.

Saigon Square sells all kinds of goods, from clothes, shoes, bags, sunglasses, and watches to exclusive high-end brands, which are hard to find at other shopping malls in Saigon. The product designs here are updated continuously and according to seasons and clothes for all ages, shapes, and sizes, including foreign visitors.

2. The price is also reasonable for shopping.

The prices here also fluctuate. You can choose a product from a few tens of thousands to about 200,000 VND from clothes and skirts. The clothing prices range from 120,000 VND to 300,000 VND. Shoes in Saigon Square have rates ranging from 80,00VND to 500,000VND.

From morning to night, Saigon Square is almost always crowded. With its specific attraction, especially at Nam Ky Khoi Nghia – a busy street, Vietnamese guests and many foreign tourists from Korea, Thailand, Laos, China, and Europe visit and buy goods.

3. Bargaining skills can be used in Saigon Square.

As a market, it is possible to challenge the shoppers. In Saigon Square, most merchants tell high prices for bargaining. So, the guests have to be careful to be able to grasp a fair price.

Although bargaining is difficult for international customers, it is a habit for shopping in the markets in Vietnam. Even if you have little shopping skills, it is not difficult to get a reasonable price for a good product.

Bidding in Saigon Square involves charging half the original price and paying more. However, this is different for some items. With clothing, it is easy to bargain for the price, but with jewelry or other luxury items, it is more complex. Thus, you must think carefully before buying anything high-priced at Saigon Square.

4. It is the right place to find sale-off products.

Shops in Saigon Square often change their products so that you can find new items frequently. Thus, many sale-off products come usually; however, the quality and style also look good.

Because of the low price of items, whether you are a student or do not want to spend too much money on shopping, you can still find unique clothes and jewelry at an affordable rate.

The best time to buy sale-off goods is around November when many shops offer a low price to sell their old items. They do so to import new ones for Christmas in Vietnam and the new year.

5. Saigon Square sells high-quality products at a reasonable price.

Many stalls in Saigon Square sell high-end products. This ideal choice is for shoppers who are fans of the brand names but want to buy things cheaper than the genuine price. It is because the items sold here imitate brand-name products, but the quality is also quite good with soft prices.

In addition, exported-quality goods made in Vietnam are sold extensively in this shopping center. This feature attracts plenty of international guests who come here to shop. Most of them love to visit here because there are various sizes of clothes, and the prices are more affordable than in other shopping malls in Saigon.

6. Note some tips when going shopping at Saigon Square

Sai Gon Square 1 or 3 operates under the leasing kiosk model. Thus, shop owners do their own business, so the goods are very different and do not follow selling principles. Therefore, when buying, you should also know a few notes below.

1. Shop owners often choose to exported-quality Vietnamese products, but many goods are imported from other countries, including Thailand, Korea, China, or the US.
2. There is no guarantee all products have high-quality goods in this center, so you have to check the goods carefully.
3. Prices in Saigon Square are relatively higher than the general level but not too high because most are beautiful styles and high-quality goods. You should also consult the average price when buying a particular item.
4. Bidding and giving a high challenge price are not the same as before. Some shops limit bargaining with the sign “no bargain” (miễn trả giá in Vietnamese). But you are also cautious when seeing an abnormally high item.
5. The bid is your right, and you should also test to find out what is fine because most sellers are polite.
6. Refund products can apply to some shops. It is better to ask the shop owners when buying.
7. The ideal season to go shopping in Saigon Square is about mid-December for Christmas and about half a month before the Lunar New Year (around mid-January). These periods are considered shopping seasons in Saigon when there are many beautiful items and new styles.

7. Frequently asked questions about Saigon Square

1. What to buy at Saigon Square?

Clothes are the main product sold in Saigon Square. You can also find shoes, wallets, belts, watches, and jewelry.

2. How far is Saigon Square from Ben Thanh Market?

From Ben Thanh Market to Saigon Square 1 at Dong Khoi is within 500m. It is good to walk between these two shopping centers.

3. Can I find a café in Saigon Square?

There are a few cafes in Saigon Square. But if you want a lovely place to rest, you can check out the other beautiful cafés in Ho Chi Minh City.

4. Where is Saigon Square 2?

In Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon Square 1 and 3 are two shopping centers that are still operating. Saigon Square 2 on 7 Ton Duc Thang Street was closed in 2014.

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Many locals and tourists like shopping at Saigon Square because it has convenient locations, plenty of high-quality products, and reasonable rates.

So, when traveling to Ho Chi Minh City, take advantage of this shopping center. You will have exciting experiences when reacting to local people and buying lovely items.