1 Brief introduction of Bach Dich – Yen Minh border gate market
Referring to Ha Giang is to mention a series of familiar names such as Ma Pi Leng Pass, Dong Van Old Town, but those who really want to understand the hidden beauty of Ha Giang cannot ignore Bach Dich Border Gate Market. – Yen Minh. Bach Dich – Yen Minh border gate market is located in Yen Minh district, Ha Giang province and is also known as Moc 358 market or Moc 9 market. The reason it’s called the border gate market is because the market is located right at the foot of the landmark, from the market. Just walk a few dozen more steps to reach the Bach Dich border gate barier.
The market is not only a place to gather and trade all kinds of goods but also a tourist destination for many domestic and foreign tourists. Coming to Bach Dich – Yen Minh border gate market, we can really experience the cultural identities of Ha Giang.
The market is located at landmark 358, so it is also known as Moc 358 market
The four seasons of the Bach Dich – Yen Minh border gate market are extremely bustling with bustling buyers and sellers, but perhaps the most exciting is the time near Tet or just entering the new year. Under the cold weather of Ha Giang land on the occasion of Tet, you can clearly feel the poetry of a highland market. Besides, coming to Ha Giang at this time, in addition to enjoying the beauty of the highland market, you can also participate in unique festivals, typically the Ha Giang buckwheat flower festival.
2 How to move to Bach Dich Border Gate Market – Yen Minh
To visit this unique market, you must first move to Ha Giang city. Currently, there are many ways to travel from Hanoi to Ha Giang such as motorbikes, coaches, etc. From the center of Ha Giang city, go along National Highway 4C about 70km, to Na Khe commune and away from town. About 20km from Yen Minh town, turn left and go about another 20km to Bach Dich commune. When you reach Bach Dich commune, you can ask the locals to come to this beautiful market!
Bach Dich border gate market – Yen Minh – The rustic beauty of Ha Giang land
The group of markets and fairs is probably a cultural beauty of our people from the past to the present in all parts of the country. The market is the place that most clearly shows the level of economic development as well as the cultural beauty of each locality. That’s why it’s really no exaggeration when it comes to Ha Giang, you definitely have to go to Bach Dich – Yen Minh border gate market. Bach Dich – Yen Minh border gate market is a place to trade and exchange goods of people in 8 villages in Bach Dich commune or people of Yen Minh district and even Chinese small traders.
Let’s explore the beauty of Bach Dich market. Video: Quy Thich Le
The Bach Dich – Yen Minh border gate market is not held every day, but is usually grouped in sessions on the following days and days of the month. Each market lasts from 6:00 to 12:00 or even 13:00. The market usually attracts about 600-700 people to buy and sell, of which 30% are Chinese. According to small traders who have been trading for a long time at the market, the goods exchanged by Vietnamese and Chinese are mostly seedlings and agricultural materials. In addition, on weekdays, sometimes a few locals come here to sell agricultural products, but in general, it is quite sparse and deserted.
Unlike the markets, the daily market is usually quite deserted
At each market, from early in the morning, you can see a series of trucks, freight cars, motorbikes of all kinds from all over the street pouring into the market. The people coming to the market are also extremely diverse from the Mong, the Tay, the Nung or the domestic and foreign tourists visiting Ha Giang. In one session, there will be about 100 households with 30 main stalls and countless small stalls sold by people themselves. Trade items at Bach Dich – Yen Minh Border Gate Market are very diverse from agricultural tools, agricultural products, seedlings, fertilizers,… to traditional handicraft products or electronic products and products. divided into many separate areas for easy exchange and sale.
A place to buy, sell and exchange goods of both Vietnamese and Chinese people
When coming to Bach Dich Market, you will feel the hustle and bustle of a typical border market. Although busy and crowded, Bach Dich Market still gives visitors a gentle, peaceful and lyrical feeling of a highland market, not the hustle and bustle of big cities. Because this is an area near the border gate, security is always ensured by Bach Dich Border Guard Station to avoid chaos.
The idyllic beauty of Bach Dich Market
The special thing that makes Bach Dich – Yen Minh Border Gate Market different from other markets is that it circulates both currencies: Vietnam Dong and Chinese Yuan. Sometimes when walking around the market, you will see people holding stacks of Vietnamese and RMB money, so don’t be too surprised. They are the ones who provide money exchange services for people going to the market if there is a need.
4 Points to note when coming to Bach Dich – Yen Minh Border Gate Market
– This is a fairly crowded market, so even though the order has been ensured by the functional forces, you still need to take care of your belongings.
– Ha Giang is quite cold, so if you go to the market early in the morning, you should wear warm equipment to have a complete tour!
– At Bach Dich – Yen Minh border gate market, both currencies are common, but don’t worry if you haven’t changed your money before going to the market. You can find money changers here to change from Vietnamese Dong to RMB.
Bach Dich – Yen Minh border gate market is a place that promises to bring you interesting experiences when coming here. With my sharing, MIA.vn hopes that you will have one more place to experience when coming to the poetic Ha Giang land.
Source: Collected internet.