Nha Trang’s markets are one of the main attractions of the city located in the east of Vietnam. Here you can always find fresh food and just watch the life of the locals. Previously, the markets were visited only by the Nha Trang people themselves, but the enterprising Vietnamese quickly realized and turned the bazaars into real attractions of the city.
Nha Trang markets are very attractive for buyers, because the role of sellers is most often played by simple farmers who grow their products. Unlike Russian markets, prices here are much lower than in supermarkets, and products are environmentally friendly (Vietnamese farmers simply do not have money for chemicals).
Cho Dam
Perhaps the Cho Dam market in Nha Trang is the most popular among visitors to the city. It is officially the largest and most often tourists come here who want to see the life of ordinary Vietnamese people. The main advantage of this market is the variety of products: here you can find almost everything, from fruit to clothing from local manufacturers.
However, there is also a negative side: due to the fact that the place is very popular, prices in this market are slightly higher than in the neighboring ones. Please note that if the seller speaks Russian, their prices are several times higher than those of other merchants. But most importantly, remember: bargaining is always welcome!
The main building has a circular shape, it is reserved for the sale of clothing, shoes, bags, souvenirs, etc. Further, in a semicircular room, local people sell a variety of dried fruits and nuts, dried and dried fish and seafood, and other products that do not spoil quickly. And in the last section you can buy meat and fish, vegetables and fruits.
As mentioned above, Nha Trang’s Cho Dam Market is the most popular and crowded, which is why it attracts pickpockets. This is not to say that the security situation is bad, because most Vietnamese are hardworking and not used to taking someone else’s things, but you should always be on the lookout: do not leave things unattended and do not trust unknown people.
Assortment in Chodam: at Cho Dam market, you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, seafood, clothing from local producers and traditional Vietnamese souvenirs, fabrics and costume jewelry, watches and bags, shoes and dishes, cosmetics and various household items, stationery. In general, you can find everything here.
Estimated product prices (thousand VND/kg):
- Cucumbers-10-17
- Tomatoes – 12-32
- Onion – 12-17
- Potatoes – 15-25
- Bananas – 12-15
- Lime – 30
- Watermelon — 20
- Strawberries – 100
- Anon – 45
- Mango — 10-15
- Dragon fruit — 15-25
- Passion fruit — 20-25
- Avocado — 20
- Cashews — 200
A tip! When choosing fruits and vegetables, put them in the bag yourself, some sellers like to eat products that are not the first freshness.
- Nha Trang Cho Dam Market opening hours: all vendors come and go at different times, but most are open from 8: 00 to 18: 00. Fish appears on the shelves earlier.
- Coordinates of Cho Dam Market in Nha Trang: 12.254736, 109.191815, see the point on the map at the bottom of the page.
- Market location: 10 Ben Cho, Xuong Huan, Nha Trang.
Features. In the open part of the market, you can buy seafood and fish and immediately ask to cook them in a nearby cafe. Also, be prepared for the fact that the market, to put it mildly, is not clean, and the smells here are appropriate.
Xom Moi Market
Xom Moi Market in Nha Trang was opened in the 60s of the 20th century and means “New Neighbors”in Vietnamese. This place is quite popular with locals, but tourists do not like it: there are problems with cleanliness here.
Xom Moi, unlike Cho Dam, can not be called the fish market of Nha Trang, because here they mainly sell vegetables and fruits. It is also rare to find shops with souvenirs or traditional clothing. But sometimes there are sellers of seafood and tea, rice and other cereals, sometimes-flowers. By the way, if you want to try Vietnamese shrimp or fish, then go to the fruit market in Nha Trang early in the morning: the seafood will be fresh and as delicious as possible.
As for prices, they are lower on Ksmo Moi than on the Cho Dam market, but they are still not the most profitable for buyers. The Nha Trang fruit market is located in a tourist area, so visitors often come here to buy fresh vegetables or fruits. It is also worth noting that often sellers do not write prices, but only product names. Therefore, if you want to buy a cheaper product, do not hesitate to bargain!
Assortment: mostly fruits and vegetables, but you can find shops with meat, seafood, tea and sweets.
- Opening hours are 5: 00-18: 00. Remember that it is better to come for fruits and vegetables in the afternoon, and for seafood-in the morning, before 11: 00.
- The location of Xom Moi market in Nha Trang is marked on the map at the bottom of the page, coordinates: 12.243125, 109.190179.
- Address: 49 Ngo Gia Tu Street.
Nha Trang Vinh Hai North Market (chợ VĩNh HảI)
As the name implies, this is the northernmost market in Nha Trang. This place is loved not only by Vietnamese people, but also by tourists, because it is one of the main fish markets in Nha Trang, and it is also located far from the tourist areas, and, in this regard, prices here are much lower than for Cho Dam and Xom Moi.
Remember that, as in other markets, it is better to come for vegetables in the afternoon, and for meat and seafood-in the morning.
What you can buy here: the North Nha Trang market is worth visiting if you want to buy cheap Vietnamese fruits, vegetables, seafood, and meat. You can also find souvenirs, household goods and costume jewelry, but these products will not be cheap.
Prices that you can target (thousand VND/kg)
- cucumbers – 8-12
- Tomatoes – 10-30 (depending on the season and your ability to bargain)
- Onion – 9-15
- Potatoes – 8-25
- Bananas-from 8
- Lime – 28
- Strawberries – 85
- Anon – 30
- Shrimp — 150-180.
Opening hours: 6.00-18.00.
Location: tp. Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa.
Night Market
The night market in Nha Trang (Vietnam) is a classic tourist trick. Locals don’t come here, but the city is always full of visitors. In general, it should be said that this is not even a night market, but an evening market, because it opens at 18.00, and only works until 23.00.
Since the night market in Nha Trang is designed only for tourists, most of the shops here are filled with souvenirs and traditional Vietnamese jewelry. It is worth admitting that the choice here is really huge, and everyone will find something interesting for themselves. So if you want to buy memorabilia about Vietnam, go here.
There are also several cafes in the market where you can have a snack after a busy day.
- Prices: souvenir T-shirts-from 100 thousand VND;
- High-quality leather bags-from 1 million VND;
- Various souvenirs-from 30 thousand VND.
Opening hours: from 18.00 to 23.00
Features: the night market is intended for tourists only, so pickpockets often come here. Always be on the lookout and don’t leave your belongings unattended.
Market in the West (chợ PhươNg Sài)
The Western market is a place where you will not hear either Russian or English, because only local people come here for shopping. And they do it for a reason: here the lowest prices in the city, and the quality of products is no lower.
Fresh food, jewelry, household goods and plants can be purchased at the market. Please note that it will not be so easy for tourists to find the market, because it is located deep in the city streets (behind the Long Shon Pagoda). So, if possible, hire a tour guide or ask for help from local residents.
Assortment: fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, sweets, tea, jewelry, household goods, plant seedlings, flowers.
- Prices (in thousands of VND/kg):
- Cucumbers-from 7 to 15
- Tomatoes-from 12 to 22
- Onions-from 8 to 15
- Anon – 30
- Bananas – 9
- Lime – 24-28
- Strawberries – 100
- Potatoes-from 10 to 25
Opening hours: 6.00-18.00.
Location: tp. Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa.
Big C Market (chợ NgọC HiệP)
This is a small market in the city center, but the attention of the sellers is not spoiled, so the prices are always reasonable. Here you can buy fruits, vegetables, and sweets. Unlike sellers from other markets, merchants do not change prices, depending on whether they sell the product to a tourist or a local resident.
This market is a good alternative to large hypermarkets (for example, Big C), because here you can not only buy the necessary things, but also have a snack in a fast food cafe.
Assortment: fruits and vegetables, herbs, seafood, meat, sweets, clothing and shoes, bags, costume jewelry and souvenirs, home and garden goods.
Prices here are at the level of the Ksom Moi market and slightly lower than at the popular Cho Dam.
- Opening hours: from 6.00 to 13.00.
- Where to find: tp. Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa, see the map at the bottom of the page.
How to bargain in Nha Trang?
Vietnamese, like other Asians – are very gambling people, and they love bidding. Therefore, absolutely all products sold in the markets already have the value that you can throw off. Of course, there are different sellers, and some do not want to give the product cheaper. If you meet such a merchant, then feel free to leave, because the other one will definitely lower the price.
Also remember that you need to smile broadly and be persistent when bidding. Vietnamese people are emotional people, and if you notice that the seller is offended by the low price offered by you, just ignore it.
If the merchant does not want to give the item for your price, then just put the goods on the counter, and pretend that you are leaving. In 70% of cases, the seller will call out to you and agree to sell the product on your terms.
Nha Trang’s markets are interesting places to visit, so you can not only get into the spirit of the city, but also buy a couple of interesting things.
