Ha Long Bay is a famous tourist destination of Vietnam, located on the west coast of the Gulf of Tonkin in the Northeast Sea of Vietnam. Ha Long Bay is recognized by UNESCO as a natural heritage of the world. Not only diverse in landscape, but Ha Long is also very famous for "rare and hard to find" specialties. The following article will immediately reveal to you "the specialty Ha Long markets that are extremely affordable."

Ha Long Market 1 – The commercial hub of Quang Ninh province 

Ha Long Market 1 is the largest in the city regarding area and diversity of goods. But the most impressive thing here is the fresh seafood area. Moreover, the road to here is convenient, the location is not too far from Bai Chay tourist area, so the number of tourists flocking here is enormous and frequent. 

The market is divided into two areas: indoor and outdoor. The outdoor area is a "fresh seafood paradise," this place also has stalls selling Ha Long specialties, seafood restaurants, and snacks for tourists. The indoor area consists of 4 floors: 1st and 2nd floors sell souvenirs, handicrafts, electronics; 3rd and 4th floors are footwear and clothing items. 

What should I buy at the market? Seafood and squid rolls. Because it is located right next to Hon Gai port, the seafood source here is always rich and fresh. In addition, the market is also famous for grilled squid, a favorite place to buy it is at the Thon squid shop at Kiosk 36-37. 

Because here serve many tourists, the price is relatively high, remember to bargain before buying. Especially should recheck the weight because there have been many cases of tourists underweight. 

 

 

Ha Long Market 2 

Ha Long Market 2 is only about 1km from Ha Long market 1, but it is easier to access because it is located right off Highway 18. The goods here are also very diverse, from seafood to souvenirs. But the most prominent are stalls selling Ha Long specialties such as dried seafood such as dried sago, dried squid, shrimp paste, etc. The structure here is the same as in Ha Long market 1, but the building in Ha Long market 2 has only two floors, the seafood area is also less diverse. In contrast, the site selling dry specialties is affluent. What should I buy at the market? It would help if you bought dried seafood, the price here is low, but the quality is guaranteed.

Ha Long Early Fish Market - The market specializes in selling seafood of fishermen 

It is called the early fish market because this is the Ha Long market that occurs only in the early morning, located right at Hon Gai harbor, and specializes in selling seafood caught by the fishermen the night before. That is the biggest seafood hub of the city and the distinctive culture of Ha Long fishers. 

Even before dawn, fishing boats begin to return to the port and display all kinds of fresh seafood right at the anchorage area. Fishers with loads of goods, busy locals choose to create a bustling scene from dawn. 

What should I buy at the market? If you have the opportunity, don't forget to buy seafood such as crabs, crabs, surfaces - these are sold at a high price, but buying here is very reasonable. Besides, this place will be an ideal destination for tourists who love to explore the local culture. You watch the idyllic life of fishers and watch the romantic sunrise. 

 

 

 

Ha Long Night-Market – For visitors who like to experience the vibrant nightlife 

Ha Long night market, also known as Bai Chay night market, specializes in selling souvenirs, handicrafts, and snack stalls, selling regional specialties. It is an exciting destination for tourists wishing to have nightlife entertainment and experience bustling and vibrant space. The market has more than a hundred large and small stalls, divided into two floors. The first floor is for footwear, bags, souvenirs; 2nd floor with stalls selling Ha Long specialties such as coffee, cashew nuts, cakes, and snack stalls. What should I buy at the market? Do not miss the souvenirs with bold maritime identities such as jewelry, wind chimes made from shells, mussels, coral beads, or simply a T-shirt with Ha Long and Tuan Chau seas pictures. In addition, you can also snack, enjoy Ha Long specialties such as "nodding" cake, can cake, ... The dried seafood here is sold to foreign customers, so the price is higher than usual, you should consider carefully before buying. 

 

Cai Dam Bai Chay Market

Cai Dam Bai Chay Market has just been opened for more than two years. It is a 6-story building with a beautiful, spacious, and modern design. If you are afraid to be crowded or do not want to go to Ha Long 1 market because it is far away, the Cai Dam market will be the most suitable alternative. 

The ground floor in the market specializes in selling agricultural products, food, and fresh seafood. 1st floor with fashion, department stores, cosmetics, stationery stores; The 2nd floor is for souvenirs, electronics, jewelry, furniture, etc. The remaining floors are for other general services. The plus point here is that all the booths are neatly and logically arranged; there is a signboard on each stall with information about the seller's name and products sold. 

What should I buy at the market? For tourists, you can buy fresh seafood and squid rolls here. Although seafood is not as diverse as Ha Long 1 market, the quality is guaranteed. To buy squid ink, you should buy it at the La Hien store, which is also very famous. 

In particular, because it is a local market, there are many delicious and cheap restaurants around cake shops, snack shops, seafood shops, popular rice shops, etc.