Phu Quoc Night Market is a must see attraction in Duong Dong Town, capital of Phu Quoc island, Vietnam. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company will provide all information it.
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Must Knows about Phu Quoc Night Market
– Location/address: Bach Dang Street, Duong Dong town, Phu Quoc island, Kien Giang province, Vietnam (now An Giang province)
– Entrance: crossroad of Tran Hung Dao Street, Ly Tu Trong Street, and 30 Thang 4 Street
– Other name(s): Duong Dong Night Market
– Opening hour(s): 5:00 pm to 12:00 am daily
– Ticket price: free
– Reason(s) to visit: the biggest night market in Phu Quoc
– Best time to visit: November to April (year), weekend nights
– Time to spend: 30-60 minutes
– Recognition(s):
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/phu-quoc-night-market
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Fact: Phu Quoc Night Market is the largest night market on the island
Phu Quoc Night Market on Map
History of Phu Quoc Night Market
Phu Quoc Night Market was established in 2016 from merging two night markets in Duong Dong Town, the capital of the island:
+ Dinh Cau Night Market: opened in 2007 near Dinh Cau Temple, a sacred landmark on a rocky outcrop by the sea.
+ Bach Dang Night Market: opened before 2016 along Bach Dang Street (along the south bank of Duong Dong River).
The current location of this vibrant market is primarily along Bach Dang Street, which was the site of the former Bach Dang Night Market.
Because Phu Quoc Night Market is the biggest and the only night market in Duong Dong town today, it’s also called ‘Duong Dong Night Market’.
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What to Eat in Phu Quoc Night Market?
The Phu Quoc Night Market is a must-visit for food lovers, offering a huge variety of fresh seafood, local specialties, and street food. Here, visitors have the chance to try these things:
– seafood dishes: Herring Salad (Gỏi Cá Trích) – signature dish of the island, Ham Ninh Flower Crab (Ghẹ Hàm Ninh), Grilled Sea Urchin (Nhím Biển/Cầu Gai Nướng), Slipper Lobster (Tôm Mũ Ni), Grilled Abalone (Bào Ngư Nướng), Sea Snails (Ốc), Grilled Scallops (Sò Điệp Nướng), Fish Hotpot (Lẩu Cá), Black Pepper Crab, Grilled Oysters with Cheese, Steamed Squid with Ginger, Grilled Red Snapper, Sea Cucumber Soup,…
Visitors can choose a dish from the menu or come to pick favorite living seafood types in aquariums. Prices will be different, and it’s more expensive if want to do the second way.
The most popular ways of cooking seafood on the island is grilling or boiling/steaming with fresh herbs (and then dipped in a mixture of salt, pepper, and lime juice). Visitors will see a variety of dried seafood and caramelized seafood.
At Phu Quoc Night Market, there are many places serving seafood, with a view to the river (Duong Dong River) and fishing boats.
– traditional cakes and dumplings from Southwestern Vietnam: Bánh Tét (Cylindrical Sticky Rice Cake), Bánh Da Lợn (Pig Skin Cake / Layered Cake), Bánh Bò (Honeycomb Cake), Bánh Xèo (Sizzling Pancake), Bánh Cống (Cong Cake), Bánh Pía (Pia Cake), Bánh Chuối (Banana Cake – both steamed and baked versions are popular), Bánh Khọt (Small Savory Pancake), Bánh Lá Mít (Jackfruit Leaf Cake), Bánh Cam (Orange Cake / Glutinous Rice Ball), Bánh Ống (Tube Cake), Bánh Ít Lá Gai (Ramie Leaf Rice Cake), Bánh Bèo Ngọt (Sweet Water Fern Cake), Bánh Phồng Sữa (Puffed Milk Cake – a specialty of Ben Tre), Bánh Tầm Bì (Tapioca Noodle with Shredded Pork Skin), Bánh Lọt (Chewy Green Rice Noodles in Coconut Milk), Bánh Khao (Khao Cake), Bánh Đúc Lá Dứa (Pandan Rice Cake), Bánh Giá (Gia Cake), Bánh Dày (Glutinous Rice Sandwich),…
These cakes are served with or without sweet, creamy coconut milk.
– Other dishes: Grilled Rice Paper or Rice Paper Pizza (Banh Trang Nuong), Sweet Banana Pancake, Che (Vietnamese Traditional Sweet Soup), Coconut and Palmyra Fruit Dessert (Dừa Sáp Dầm Thốt Nốt), Rolled Ice Cream,…
– local tropical fruits: Durian (Sầu Riêng), Mango (Xoài), Rambutan (Chôm Chôm), Star Apple (Vú Sữa), Pomelo (Bưởi), Coconut (Dừa), Jackfruit (Mít), Mangosteen (Măng Cụt), Longan (Nhãn), Sapodilla (Hồng Xiêm), Dragon Fruit (Thanh Long), Soursop (Mãng Cầu Xiêm), Pineapple (Dứa), Mandarin (Quýt), Palmyra Fruit (Thốt Nốt), Guava (Ổi), Banana (Chuối), Rose Apple (Quả Roi/Mận), Sugar Apple (Na), Burmese Grape (Nho Rừng/Bòn Bon),…
In addition, near Phu Quoc Night Market, particularly at 28 Bach Dang Street, visitors have the chance to try bun quay (seafood noodle or ‘stirring noodle’), a must-try dish on the island. It’s made by a seafood broth with shrimp paste, fish paste and squid, and served with a special sauce created by kumquat juice, salt, sugar, black pepper, chili sauce or fresh chili.
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What to Buy in Phu Quoc Night Market?
Phu Quoc Night Market is a paradise for visitors who like shopping or learning about local products. Here are what to expect:
– Phu Quoc pearl: a highly-famed local product from the island, with reputation coming from a blend of nature’s bounty, advanced craftsmanship, and a commitment to quality.
– Phu Quoc pepper: famous for several reasons, which stem from its unique growing environment, traditional farming methods, and distinct flavor profile. It’s considered one of the finest peppers in the world.
– Phu Quoc myrtle wine (sim wine): a renowned specialty of Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam. It is a type of wine made from the wild rose myrtle fruit (trái sim), which grows abundantly in the island’s forests and hills.
– Phu Quoc fish sauce: one of the most well-known fish sauces in Vietnam because of centuries-old tradition, stringent quality control, unique natural environment, and internationally recognized status.
– Chou Chou peanuts: a popular souvenir snack with over 30 flavors.
– handicrafts: souvenirs made by coconut shells, Vietnamese conical hat,…
– food souvenirs: candies and cakes made from coconut, dried fruits, candied fruits, rice papers and crackers, caramelized seafood, dried seafood,…
– clothes like T-shirts, ao dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress), shoes, swimsuits, leather items,…
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Is Phu Quoc Night Market Worth Visiting?
Here are top reasons why it’s totally worth visiting Phu Quoc Night Market:
– Phu Quoc Night Market is the biggest night market in Phu Quoc and particularly Duong Dong town, the capital of the island. Here, there are over 100 stalls selling various food options and souvenirs.
– Phu Quoc Night Market is a haven for food lovers, especially those who enjoy fresh seafood and authentic Vietnamese street food.
– At Phu Quoc Night Market, visitors can find a variety of specialty products of the island and products from southern Vietnam region. The price here is affordable.
– Phu Quoc Night Market has a vibrant, bustling atmosphere thanks to crowds of tourists and locals. As the sun sets, the market comes alive with bright lights, the sizzling sounds of cooking, and the aroma of food. It’s absolutely a must see place for nightlife.
– Phu Quoc Night Market is the most popular tourist attractions in Duong Dong at night, which has over 4,200 reviews on Google and lots of reviews on other traveler platforms.
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Tips to Visit Phu Quoc Night Market
Here are top tips for visitors who plan to visit Phu Quoc Night Market:
– The ideal time to visit is between 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM. This is when the market is lively but not yet overly crowded, and the seafood is at its freshest.
– Be aware of your personal belongings like phone, bag, accessory,…
– Bring cash because card payment is not always accepted or available.
– The market gets very busy, especially on weekends and holidays, from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM.
– During the dry season (November to April), remember to bring umbrella or rain poncho, waterproof shoes,…
– Check the prices first to avoid misunderstanding or expensive items. Although the price won’t be too high, bargaining is sometimes necessary.
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How to Get to Phu Quoc Night Market in Duong Dong
Starting point of Phu Quoc Night Market is on Ly Tu Trong Street, near crossroad of 30 Thang 4 Street, Tran Hung Dao Street, and Nguyen Trai Street. Visitors also can access this market by Le Loi Street, Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, or Nguyen An Ninh Street which crosses Bach Dang Street.
If stay in the center of Duong Dong Town, the distance to Phu Quoc Night Market is within 1,5km. Therefore, visitors can walk, cycle, take a taxi, or ride the motorbike to reach it. From Dinh Cau Temple, the most famous cultural attraction in the town, the distance is only 500 meters. To go to Phu Quoc Night Market, walk along the promenade on Nguyen Trung Truc Street and then 30 Thang 4 Street. Entrance of the night market lies on the left hand side.
From Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC), the distance to Phu Quoc Night Market is 14km. The quickest way to reach Duong Dong town from here is taking a taxi or private car, and the drive will be only 15-20 minutes. The cheapest way is taking free Vinbus at the parking of this airport, and then get off at Sung Hung Pagoda, only 5 minutes walk to Phu Quoc Night Market.
From An Thoi area (southern Phu Quoc), the distance to Phu Quoc Night Market in Duong Dong is up to 30km. Popular ways to get there are taking a private taxi/car/bus, riding the motorbike, and getting free Hon Thom shuttle bus. If want to ride the motorbike, find the shortest direction to DT 975 Road, and then follow it, towards the north to see the night market. This road is named ‘Tran Hung Dao Street’ within Duong Dong town.
From northwestern Phu Quoc, the distance to Phu Quoc Night Market is less than 45km. Popular ways to get there are taking a private taxi/car/bus, riding the motorbike, and getting free bus from Grand World (the closest drop-off points are on 30 Thang 4 Street and Sung Hung Pagoda).
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Places to Visit near Phu Quoc Night Market
Near Phu Quoc Night Market, visitors can go to these places in Phu Quoc Sunset Town: Dinh Cau Temple, Dinh Ba Temple, Sung Hung Pagoda, Cao Dai Temple, Duong Dong Market.
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