War Surplus Market

Dan Sinh Market

Sometimes called the American Market or "Cho Cu" or "Khu Dan Sinh". Hidden behind rows of hardware and electric supplies shops, just brace yourself and enter. Dense warrens of stalls include those selling old American military gear of indeterminate authenticity (e.g., "nice collection of so-called authentic GI's Zippo lighter from the war era"), cheap T-shirts and military paraphernalia: just don't hope to find a genuine US wartime Zippo, they're all fakes now. Do not rely on this market for military surplus gear that can stand up to serious use, even boots sold here are often low quality knockoffs that will quickly break. Despite the name, most stalls now specialise in various industrial-type products such as hand tools and personal safety equipment.

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Address

Yersin, District 1

Getting there

Intersection with Nguyen Cong Tru