San Thang night market was born on the basis of the highland market of San Thang, in San Thang commune, Lai Chau city, Lai Chau province, which has been established for a long time, still retains its distinctive features with traditional costumes. The colorful tradition of the people about the fair. Sang Thang fair is not only a place to exchange, exchange and buy and sell local specialties produced and raised by the people themselves, but also a place for community cultural activities, bonding the feelings of the people of different ethnic groups. ethnic groups in Lai Chau city and neighboring districts.

According to the people of Lai Chau, San Thang market, whose original name is Tam Duong Dat market, is held every Saturday night, and is one of the cultural beauties of Lai Chau. The market is most crowded around 20h - 22h. In addition to serving tourists, the market is also a rendezvous point for local men and women to meet and converse.

Right from the market gate, visitors will enjoy the bustling melody of the song "Lai Chau Market". There are two sightseeing areas, connected by a small bridge over the stream.

The first area is a food stall, including dishes of the Giay people (San Thang commune). If you go to a few people and want to have a light meal, you should choose to eat pho. Pho is homemade by the people in the commune, served with pork. In the cold weather, the noodles are chewy, soft, the broth is sweet and fatty, mixed with the spicy taste of chili, the aroma of basil, and the bitter taste of hot vegetables will surely attract visitors.

Thang co black horse is also a typical dish of the market. Guests often gather around the hot and fragrant Thang Co pot, drink corn wine and chat. In addition, visitors can also enjoy baked goods, rolls. At the same time buy as gifts specialties such as popcorn, shoe cake, pop cake, donut...

Besides food, guests can go to the outdoor stage to watch cultural shows. Every week, people will perform a new program, with the participation of cultural teams in the city and neighboring districts. At the end of the program, guests can immerse themselves in the circle of solidarity with ethnic people.