Phu Quoc markets: Note down 9 most famous places for shopping

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Tourists wandering around a Phu Quoc market (Source: @minhthu_990)

During your Phu Quoc trip, besides visiting famous tourist attractions, wandering around some well-known Phu Quoc markets should also be one of the top activities on your bucket list. Coming to these places, you have an opportunity to enjoy the local cuisine, buy special souvenirs for your loved ones, and take part in fun recreational activities.

1. Explore 9 well-known Phu Quoc markets that you should not miss

Your journey to Phu Quoc Island would be incomplete without visiting some famous local markets. Read on to discover more interesting things about 9 must-visit Phu Quoc markets.

1.1. Copenhagen Market – VinWonders Phu Quoc

• Address: European Avenue – VinWonders Phu Quoc, Bai Dai, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc.
• Opening hours: 9.00 am – 9.00 pm

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Coming to VinWonders Phu Quoc, it is highly recommended that you visit Copenhagen Market, where you can purchase souvenirs at various European-style stores and take tons of charming pictures with attractive backgrounds. This destination can be considered as the best place to go shopping in Phu Quoc.

Copenhagen Market – one of the most special Phu Quoc markets (Source: Collected)

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1.2. Grand World Phu Quoc Night Market

• Address: Indochine Street – Grand World, Bai Dai, Ganh Dau Commune, Phu Quoc
• Opening hours: 5.00 pm – 2.00 am

Grand World Night Market is an ideal destination to explore Phu Quoc’s local cuisine. With 134 stalls, this market offers a wide range of signature specialties such as downy myrtle wine, sweet pepper, special salt, premium fish sauce, along with local products such as pearls or handmade gifts inlaid with snail shells. You will also find numerous kinds of fresh seafood including sea urchins, Bien Mai clams, squids, Ham Ninh sentinel crabs, and natural fish at this Phu Quoc market. This destination also features many art performances, such as the spectacular Bikini Show and Caravan Festival.

Caravan Festival at Grand World Phu Quoc Night Market

1.3. Phu Quoc Night Market (Bach Dang Market)

• Address: The intersection between Bach Dang and 30/4 Streets, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc
• Opening hours: 4.00 pm – 11.00 pm

Phu Quoc Night Market is widely regarded as the best night market on the pearl island. The market has a total of more than 100 stalls, divided into 2 zones. Zone 1 is located at the entrance of the market. selling seafood, Phu Quoc street food, and dried specialties as gifts (fish sauce, sim wine, dried seafood, Phu Quoc pepper, etc.). Zone 2 is situated at the end of the market, where you can find numerous souvenir stalls with handicrafts, Phu Quoc pearls, etc. at reasonable prices.

The souvenir stalls in Phu Quoc Night Market (Source: Collected)

1.4. Ganh Dau Phu Quoc Market

• Address: Suoi Cai Village, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc
• Opening hours: 6.30 am – 9.30 pm

Ganh Dau Market is a mid-size market offering a wide variety of fresh seafood, such as fish, clams, squid, crabs, etc., at reasonable prices. If you are planning for a self-sufficient trip to the pearl island, it is suggested that you visit this Phu Quoc market to purchase some freshly caught fish before heading to Ganh Dau Cape, where you can enjoy a wonderful BBQ party while taking in the fresh air and cool breezes from the sea.

Customers choosing seafood at Ganh Dau Phu Quoc Market (Source: Collected)

1.5. Duong Dong Market Phu Quoc

• Address: No. 21, Tran Phu Street, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc
• Opening hours: 5.00 am – 7.00 pm

Duong Dong Market is the most dynamic and crowded Phu Quoc market thanks to a wide range of products at extremely reasonable prices. The market is always bustling from early morning. Boats and cargo ships come and leave the port full of all kinds of goods, while the market is crowded with sellers and buyers all day round. Visiting Duong Dong market, visitors can buy not only seafood but also all kinds of commodities, from daily utensils to souvenirs. Moreover, you should not miss out on the local dishes here, such as echinus porridge, cylindrical glutinous rice cake, vermicelli, etc. 

Duong Dong Phu Quoc Market attracts hundreds of tourist every day (Source: Collected)

1.6. Ham Ninh Phu Quoc Seafood Market

• Address: No. TL4, Rach Ham Village, Ham Ninh, Phu Quoc
• Opening hours: All day

Ham Ninh Market is a small-scale market similar to other traditional Vietnamese markets. The market is well-known for its sentinel crab and saurel. The crabs are caught by fishermen and sold to tourists during the day, so freshness is always ensured and the price is very reasonable.

The sentinel crabs sold at Ham Ninh Phu Quoc Market (Source: Collected)

1.7. Phu Quoc Cau Sau Market

• Address: Nguyen Van Cu Street, An Thoi, Phu Quoc
• Opening hours: All day

Cau Sau Market is said to be a must-visit if you want to buy cheap and freshly caught seafood. This Phu Quoc seafood market is about 3 kilometers away from An Thoi ward center. The market has small stalls selling a wide variety of seafood that was caught and carried to the shore by local fishermen. The seafood is frequently displayed in large plastic bowls with oxygen tubes placed inside to keep the sea creatures alive until they are bought.

Cau Sau Phu Quoc Market is a great place to purchase Phu Quoc fresh seafood (Source: Collected)

1.8. Dinh Cau Night Market Phu Quoc

• Address: No. 2, Ly Tu Trong Street, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc
• Opening hours: 5.00 pm – 11.00 pm

Despite its smaller scale, Dinh Cau Night Market is still a popular night destination for visitors. This market has a large selection of delectable seafood as well as eye-catching handicrafts, cosmetics, and jewelry made from Phu Quoc pearls. A lovely keychain from Phu Quoc will be an excellent gift for your friends and family. Prices vary from stall to stall, from item to item; however, you can bargain with the sellers here to receive a lower price.

Dinh Cau night market – one of the most amazing Phu Quoc night markets (Source: Collected)

1.9. An Thoi Market Phu Quoc

• Address: Nguyen Van Cu Street, An Thoi, Phu Quoc
• Opening hours: 7.00 am – 5.30 pm

An Thoi Market is the largest seafood market in Southern Phu Quoc, where you can find almost every kind of Phu Quoc seafood, from fresh shrimp, crab, fish, squid, snail to oyster. Here, buyers rarely bargain with the sellers because the seafood is usually sold at a reasonable price. It is also recommended that you try some delicious Phu Quoc food sold here and buy Phu Quoc fish sauce as a gift for your family.

An Thoi Phu Quoc Market – a paradise for seafood lovers (Source: Collected)

2. What to note for your shopping tour at Phu Quoc markets?

• Go to the markets in the morning if you want to buy fresh seafood
• Check the prices carefully
• Mind your personal belongings
• Bring some medicines in case of seafood allergies
• Look up in advance about how to pick fresh seafood
• Check the weather forecast beforehand
• Wear sports shoes or sandals for the most convenience

Tourists choosing special handicrafts made of natural pearls at a Phu Quoc Market (Source: Collected)

Now that you know all the information about some popular Phu Quoc markets, what are you waiting for? Book a plane ticket and grab your backpack to discover this beautiful Phu Quoc island and start your shopping tour in Phu Quoc!

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