Travelers going on vacation usually try to find out more about the place where they will spend their holidays. The city of Nha Trang is considered the capital of a resort holiday in Vietnam. Therefore, the labor activity of local residents is to some extent connected with the tourism industry.
Nha Trang is a city with a well-developed tourist infrastructure. There are beautiful beaches, numerous shops and cafes. In addition to large supermarkets, tourists will also be very interested in the excellent markets of Nha Trang. Vietnam as a whole is a colorful and peculiar country, and for a closer acquaintance with it, many tourists are sure to send on a tour of the city markets.
A little about the product and sellers
Vietnam can be called a backward country in terms of mechanized equipment. Therefore, manual labor is widely developed among local farmers. That is, they plant and harvest everything by hand. This means that vegetables and fruits are grown without the addition of chemicals and GMOs.
The market is usually traded by the farmers themselves or their family members. At the same time, the price tag for vegetables and fruits is not overestimated. But before you go to the market, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with local prices. So that unscrupulous merchants, who, unfortunately, also occur, do not deceive the naive tourist. It is important that prices in the market are often lower than in the supermarket.
Another feature that tourists encounter at the bazaar is that many merchants do not know English. And you have to communicate with them in sign language. But they show the cost of the goods on their fingers or type numbers on the calculator.
Going to the markets of Nha Trang, you should remember that the Vietnamese are very fond of haggling. But if you name too low a price, the merchant may be seriously offended. A big bonus for the buyer will be if he learns a few words in Vietnamese before going to the market. For example, it could be words of greeting.
It would be appropriate to reduce the cost of goods by 30% of the declared price. If the buyer does not agree with the announced price, he can name his own and start defiantly leaving. In most cases, the Vietnamese seller will catch up and give the goods for the price that suits the buyer.
The most practical way to buy meat and fish is from early morning until about ten o'clock, when these products are still fresh. Because in the local heat, meat and fish quickly lose their presentation and it will be difficult to distinguish today's fish from yesterday's. For those who want to save money, it is better to go for vegetables and fruits in the afternoon - at this time, traders begin to significantly reduce the prices for these goods.
Cho Dam Market
It is to this bazaar that travel agencies bringnumerous tourists for a sightseeing tour. And guides recommend their tourists to visit the Cho Dam market in Nha Trang to feel the local flavor.
Officially, this market is the largest in the city. Cho Dam Market was erected in 1908, the building is built in the shape of a lotus and it is also a trade symbol of the city. During its existence, the market building was subjected to fires and robberies several times.
According to the reviews of tourists, there are arrogant merchants here who inflate the price several times and at the same time do not want to bargain. Tourists here mainly buy fruits and souvenirs. In addition, in the malls you can buy jewelry, various household goods, as well as try Vietnamese cuisine in local cafes.
The market is located in the northwestern part of the city. Works from 8.00 to 18.00. You can get to it by buses number 4 and number 2.
North Market (Cho Vinh Hai)
Northern Bazaar is the second largest market after Cho Dam Market. According to tourists, this market is the cheapest compared to other markets in the city. This feature is explained by some remoteness from tourist places. In addition, the North Market is located near the fishing port and therefore the prices for fish and seafood here are lower than in other places.
To buy fresh fish and meat at the Northern Bazaar, you need to come here by eight o'clock in the morning. By five o'clock in the evening, only vegetables and fruits can be found on sale here. The North Market has the same range of goods as other markets in Nha Trang.
Nha Trang North Market is located in the north of the city. Works from six in the morning until six in the evening. You can get to this market by bus number 6.
Cho Xom Moi Market
This bazaar is located in the city center. The market building was built in 1960. And despite the fact that Cho Xom Moy is a small bazaar, here you can buy all the essentials.
You can find fresh produce in the market. But the choice is small compared to what other markets in Nha Trang have to offer. As tourists note, the prices in this bazaar are lower than in the supermarkets of the city. In addition, there is free parking for motorbikes on its territory.
West market (Cho Phuong Sai)
Cho Phuong Sai Market is located deep in small streets in the west of Nha Trang city. To find the bazaar, you need to know in advance where it is or ask passers-by about its location.
It is rare to meet a tourist here, which means that the prices here will be much lower than other Nha Trang markets offer. Cho Phuong Sai Bazaar vendors sell meat, fish, seafood, vegetables and fruits. In addition, a wide range of jewelry, industrial goods, clothing and footwear are sold here. On its territory there are local cafes where you can try local cuisine.
Market in the European quarter
In the European quarter of Nha Trang you can find a small bazaar. Everything is for sale here, fromfood products and ending with magnets for refrigerators and shoes. From 6 am to 10 am, buyers come to the market for fresh fish and meat. And during the day you can always buy vegetables and fruits here.
Nha Trang Night Market
This market is located near the Lotus Monument, opposite the waterfront. In fact, the night market in Nha Trang is open during the day. And in the evenings it is open until 23-00 hours. The night market is fully aimed at working with tourists. Here you will not meet hawkers with meat, fish, vegetables and fruits. But here they sell souvenirs, handicrafts, jewelry, clothes and shoes.
Tourists should be aware that the night market is overpriced. For example, in the same Cho Dam Market, for the same souvenirs or jewelry, they will ask for an order of magnitude lower. Therefore, it is advisable to bargain in the night market. Moreover, here the sellers speak English quite well, and some even know Russian.
The big difference between the night market and other markets in Nha Trang is that there is not so much turmoil here, and motorcycles are not driven between the malls. In addition, here you can safely examine the offered goods and at the same time annoying sellers will not insist on buying something from them.
Reviews of tourists
Many tourists visiting Vietnam for the first time are amazed by the markets of Nha Trang. Reviews of local bazaars are very different. But we can conclude that, having arrived in this amazing country, it is worth at least once to visit the localmarket.
Tourists write that it is more expedient to go to Cho Dam for things. In this bazaar, you can bargain well and be satisfied with your purchases.
Also, many people say that the night market prices are clearly too high. In addition, some complain that food prices have risen in the markets of Nha Trang (those who have already been to Nha Trang before say this). But the dirt on their territory has not diminished.
In Nha Trang markets you can find everything you need, including bed linen, kitchen utensils and jewelry. And lively sellers make sure that the buying process itself brings pleasure and joy to tourists. After all, a cunning merchant is sure that a satisfied buyer will come to him again for another purchase.
