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Dong Ba Market
Best time to visit
Best in the morning between 6 and 9 AM, when all the stalls are full of fresh goods and you can enjoy the authentic atmosphere without the midday heat.
Budget tips
Entry to the market is free, you only pay for purchases. Bargain for souvenirs and clothing - start at half the asking price. Food at stalls costs 15,000-40,000 VND (approx. 15-40 CZK).
Recommended for
Food lovers, Curious travelers, Photographers, Souvenir shoppers
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Quick facts: Every day over 3,000 portions of the famous soup bun bo Hue are sold here, which locals consider the best in the city. The market offers over 1,500 stalls divided into sections according to goods, from fresh seafood to hand-embroidered silk scarves.
Highlights: In the back part of the market you will find grandmothers who still hand-carve betel nuts into the shape of flowers for traditional wedding ceremonies, a skill passed down from generation to generation. The entire process takes only a few minutes and the resulting ornaments look like small works of art.
Insider tips
- Set aside time for the fresh fruit and vegetable section on the first floor, where you will find dried fruits and herbs that you won't normally find elsewhere.
- Take photos in the back hall with meat and seafood early in the morning - the lighting through the roof creates interesting contrasts.
- Try the pulled rice soup bánh canh at Mrs. Hoa's stall in section no. 7, locals have been bringing it for decades.
- Bring your own plastic bag and small bills, vendors don't always have change.
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