Bac Ha is seen as one of the largest trading places for buffaloes and cows in the northwestern mountainous region - PHOTOS: THU HUONG
 
 

Bac Ha flea market in Bac Ha Town in Lao Cai Province is held every Sunday and is one of the region’s largest and most impressive flea markets.

People trade in agricultural products, livestock, fabrics, and silk at the market. Visiting the market, tourists can experience local specialties such as noodle soup and horse meat hotpots and discover the local culture. At night, there are campfires, singing and dancing with Khen (local musical instrument) at the market.

Horses are also sold for preparing local dishes
Foreign tourists are seen at the flea market at the beginning of the year
The Mong ethnic girl sells sticks used for dancing
Products made from brocade and fabrics by the locals sold at the market
Local pigs brought to the market for sale
Mong dogs are a very typical and popular item sold at Bac Ha flea market
A stall selling incense
Various kinds of mountainous products are sold at the market
The area selling dogs is always crowded
A woman buys new dresses for her children
Mong ethnic girls try on beautiful dresses at the market
A stall selling stuffed animals and colorful decorations
Thang Co (horse meat) hotpot ready to serve diners
Building a fire for cultural exchange at Bac Ha night market


Source: Saigon Times