Where is Sin Cheng Market?

Sin Cheng market is located in the center of Sin Cheng commune, Si Ma Cai district, Lao Cai province. This is a market associated with the daily life of the Mong, Nung, Thu Lao... people in the upper district.

Directions to Sin Cheng market

You start from the central bus station and go straight to Bac Ha district then move to Si Ma Cai district about 28km. Next, go about 10km and you will reach Sin Cheng market, Lao Cai. In particular, the market is located right in the center so it is quite easy to find. The terrain is quite dangerous so you need to be careful when moving. Along Highway 4 from Bac Ha, the peaceful villages of Si Ma Cai are nestled on the steep rocky slopes.

The market atmosphere is filled with joy.

When does Sin Chen market open?

Sin Cheng market takes place every Wednesday and is held from early morning at 6am. If you want to explore and experience the entire market, you should go early in the morning to feel the bustling atmosphere of Si Ma Cai Lao Cai market...

In particular, the ideal time to visit Sin Cheng market is September - November, this is the time when buckwheat flower fields bloom on the hillsides, you can admire the romantic flower gardens and experience them. Sin Cheng market.   Only with experience can we see that Sin Cheng market is a market of cultural color. Coming to this place, we can fully and honestly feel the life of the highlanders of Si Ma Cai.

What is there at Sin Cheng Market?

Medicine

Medicinal herbs are a widely sold item at the Sin Cheng market. Most of them are traditional medicines, effective in treating bone and joint diseases, anemia, stomach...

In addition, local people sell extremely unique fertility medicine. The medicine is often sold in pairs of male and female dolls, according to people, since the medicinal plant grew, it has had that shape. The price of the medicine is quite expensive, about 3 - 8 million per pair. However, you should only refer to it to know, do not try it on your own.

Black pig

Black pigs are a popular commodity in highland markets, often concentrated in a separate area so it is not difficult for tourists to find.

Sin Cheng Sapa market sells two types of pigs: small ones sold for raising and large ones sold for meat. Because pigs live in the village and the food is mainly vegetables, the taste is quite delicious and sweeter than normal pigs. Prices fluctuate over 1 million for a 9 - 10kg fish.

Nightingale

In addition, in the market there is a separate area specializing in selling nightingales with prices ranging from 2 million VND/bird. People will sell nightingales in small cages, you can choose according to your preferences and needs. The price of the bird does not depend on the size but depends on the feather season, appearance, and hotness.

Brocade

Finally, Sin Cheng Lao Cai market is one of the places selling the most beautiful and quality brocade. Most of the items are 100% hand-embroidered crafts, so the products will be completely different from machine-woven brocade. Diverse designs, reasonable prices, you can buy carpets, bags, handkerchiefs as gifts.

Cuisine

The most unique place of this market is the food court. The main dishes at the market are breakfast foods, salty dishes, donuts, dumplings, bean sprouts... Because people get up early in the morning, people often choose to eat at the market for convenience or simply for meetings and gatherings. practice.

In the market, popular dishes are pho, black pork, men men... with prices around 10,000 - 50,000 VND. Usually, when enjoying the dishes here, they will be accompanied by dipping sauce to enhance the flavor.

Joy from the markets.

For the people here, the market is not only for buying and selling but also for meeting, asking about each other, knowing about the lives of their friends... Men sit and drink corn wine, eat thang co, talk about crops, buy agricultural tools and women gather next to brocade stalls to look at dresses and shirts. And in small corners of the market, groups of men and women happily laugh and joke, get to know each other... For highlanders, the market is also "where love begins", a dating place for many couples. Therefore, young people often come to the market with the newest and most beautiful outfits...

Experience traveling to Sin Cheng market

          Some experiences when traveling to Sin Chen market in Lao Cai that you should note:

If you have never been to Sin Cheng market, you can choose to take a bus instead of driving yourself.

Bring some snacks and drinks if you don't like the food here

Need to bring extra warm clothes because the temperature in the highlands is quite low.

Bring cash because people do not use bank transfers or bank cards.

Coming to Sin Cheng Phien market, you will have the opportunity to learn about the living culture of highland ethnic people. Try once to explore Sin Cheng commune of Si Ma Cai district to discover the beautiful scenery of terraced fields, walk on dangerous roads and experience the extremely attractive market.

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