Duong Dong Market: Famous Seafood Shopping Spot in Phu Quoc

Duong Dong Market Phu Quoc - the largest piece in the pearl island's tourist map - is a destination not to be missed when coming to Phu Quoc. Hãy nghe Trần Thuỳ Thanh Xuân (Đồng Nai) một travel blogger nổi tiếng bật mí .

Phu Quoc tourism has countless interesting destinations along with many unique experiences. But your journey will not be complete if you do not visit Duong Dong market - the most crowded, large and bustling market on the pearl island. To have in hand the handbook when visiting Duong Dong Phu Quoc market, let's take a walk around this market!

1. Where is Duong Dong Market?

Located right next to the poetic Duong Dong River, Duong Dong Market is not only the largest seafood market in Phu Quoc but also the heart of Duong Dong town, where the vibrant life of the island takes place every day.

Duong Dong Market is built into a spacious house, divided into many areas for traders to sell all kinds of goods. From fresh seafood, local specialties to souvenirs, clothes, Duong Dong Market meets all the shopping needs of tourists.

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2. Duong Dong Phu Quoc Market Opening Hours

Duong Dong Market opens from 5am to 7pm, serving the diverse shopping needs of locals and tourists. However, if you want to buy the freshest seafood, wake up a little early to go to the morning market at 6am or visit the afternoon market at 3pm. This is the time when seafood is just caught, ensuring absolute freshness.

Not only a place to buy and sell seafood, Duong Dong Market is also an interesting destination for you to experience the bustling atmosphere of local life. Take the time to stroll around the market, explore the colorful stalls and enjoy delicious street food.

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3. Shopping guide at Duong Dong market - What to buy at Duong Dong market?

It would be a big mistake to visit the market without bringing anything back. What to buy at Duong Dong market? How to shop properly at Duong Dong market? What types of products are available at Duong Dong market? All the shopping guides at Duong Dong market will be revealed right here!

3.1. Shopping for seafood at Duong Dong market - Phu Quoc

Duong Dong market has long been famous as the largest seafood market in Phu Quoc, where you can find all kinds of fresh seafood at affordable prices. Coming here, you will be overwhelmed by the diversity of fresh shrimp, crab, fish, squid,... just caught by fishermen and transported to the market.

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Not only diverse in types, seafood at Duong Dong market is also guaranteed to be fresh and delicious. You can rest assured to choose the jumping tiger prawns, the firm Ca Mau crabs or the bright red, fresh grouper. In particular, if you buy seafood in large quantities as gifts, the vendors at the market will help you carefully pack them in foam boxes and transport them to the airport, helping you save time and effort.

3.3. Enjoy specialties at Duong Dong market

If you have come to Phu Quoc but have not visited Duong Dong market, it is considered that you have not experienced the true flavor of the pearl island. This is where the quintessence of local cuisine converges with unique dishes that cannot be found in any other restaurant on the island.

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The rich menu of Duong Dong market will overwhelm you with all kinds of attractive dishes. From delicious bowls of tapioca noodles, rich Western-style vermicelli noodles, fragrant fish cake porridge to fresh grilled seafood dishes, all bring unforgettable culinary experiences.

3.4. Buy sim wine at Duong Dong market - Phu Quoc

If you have the opportunity to visit Phu Quoc, do not forget to enjoy and buy as gifts delicious bottles of sim wine, a famous specialty of this island. With a sweet, rich flavor and great health benefits, Phu Quoc sim wine will be a meaningful gift for relatives and friends.

Made from ripe sim fruits, Phu Quoc sim wine carries the typical flavor of this land. The sweet, slightly astringent taste and the faint aroma of wild sim will make you fall in love from the first sip.

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With prices ranging from 140,000 - 200,000 VND/600ml bottle, Phu Quoc sim wine is a gift that is both luxurious and meaningful. Let the sweet flavor of Phu Quoc sim wine spread and captivate your loved ones.

Duong Dong Market is a famous market with unique cuisine, fresh seafood, friendly people and interesting coastal life. If you come to Phu Quoc, don't forget to stop by Duong Dong Market to explore and shop!

Trần Thuỳ Thanh Xuân (Đồng Nai)