The story
The weekly Sunday market in central Meo Vac draws Hmong, Dao, Lo Lo and Tay people from across the area. It has a cattle trading section where dozens of highland yellow cattle change hands each market day. Other sections sell embroidered textiles, jewellery, farm tools and corn liquor. A two-level food building in the middle of the market serves thang co, men men, au tau porridge and handmade Trang Kim pho.
A Sunday market in central Meo Vac with a food area serving thang co, pho, men men and banh cuon. Local people are still the main visitors and tourists do not dominate.
What to order
Thang co
A market specialty
Trang Kim pho
Handmade on the spot and served fresh
Men men
Steamed ground corn
Au tau porridge
Highland porridge
Buckwheat cake
Highland cake
Local tips
Go early. Trading starts before dawn and the market thins out from midday.
Visit the cattle trading section to watch the highland yellow cattle being sold.
Try the handmade pho in the food building.
Say it in Vietnamese
“Cho em một phần thắng cố, ít cay nhé.”
One portion of thang co, not too spicy, please.Plan your visit
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 07:30–12:30
When to go
Sunday 07:30–12:30
Every Sunday · 07:30–12:30 · next: in 3 days (Sun, Sep 27)
Busiest before and after Lunar New Year and in autumn–winter.
Getting there
The market is in central Meo Vac (now Meo Vac commune), so you can walk there if you stay in town.
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Crowded open-air market
Works well with kids
Where this comes from
History and details come from named press or official sources. Hours and prices can change — travelers help keep them current.
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