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Cai Dam Market

Cai Dam Market, Ha Long: A local guide to shopping & more

03/03/2025 554 views
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Cai Dam Market is a vibrant hub in Quang Ninh, attracting visitors with its bustling atmosphere and diverse local specialties. Here, travelers can immerse themselves in the daily rhythms of the community while exploring fresh seafood, traditional delicacies, and unique regional products.

1. Where is Cai Dam Market?

Cai Dam Market is a bustling traditional market on Tien Ong Street in Bai Chay Ward, Ha Long City. As a central seafood wholesale market in Quang Ninh Province, it features a modern six-story design with over 750 fixed stalls. Each floor is dedicated to different products, ensuring a well-organized shopping experience. Located just 1 kilometer from Ha Long Bay, this lively market is perfect for visitors looking to explore local flavors and culture.

Cai Dam Market

Cai Dam Market—a haven for seafood lovers (Source: Collected)

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2. How to get there?

To reach Cai Dam Market from the center of Ha Long City, you can follow National Highway 18 toward Cai Lan. Continue straight, then turn left onto Ha Long Street at the roundabout. Drive ahead and turn right onto Ha Long Marine Boulevard. At the next roundabout, turn left onto Tien Ong Street. After about 400 meters, you will spot the lively market on your left, ready to welcome you with its vibrant stalls and fresh seafood delights.

The market is easily accessible by motorbike, car, or taxi. For a smooth, eco-friendly ride, Xanh SM electric taxis offer comfort, affordability, and professional service.

Cai Dam Market map

Cai Dam Market map (Source: Collected)

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3. What to find at Cai Dam Market?

3.1. Fresh seafood

The ground floor is a vibrant hub for fresh produce, food, and seafood. Here, you will find many fresh items such as succulent shrimp, tender squid, crabs, and a variety of fish straight from the sea. To cater to every preference, many seafood stalls also offer a selection of dried, frozen, and ready-to-eat products.

If you’re looking to bring home some fresh seafood as a gift, simply choose your favorites, and the vendor will expertly pack them in a foam box with ice, ensuring their freshness for the journey. Meanwhile, for dried and frozen goods, packaging is hassle-free, securely sealed in plastic bags, making it easy to take these delicacies wherever you go, from the North to the South. 

3.2. Fashion, electronics & consumer goods

The first floor of Cai Dam Market offers a diverse selection of essential goods, including fashion, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and stationery. This area primarily serves the daily needs of local residents, providing a wide range of household and personal items.

On the second floor, visitors will find an assortment of wooden furniture, electronics, and jewelry, along with a notable selection of souvenirs. This is an ideal place to browse and purchase meaningful gifts for friends and family, capturing the essence of the local culture.

The upper floors of the market are equally dynamic, featuring various businesses and services. For those visiting the market, taking the time to explore its many offerings will provide a well-rounded and enriching shopping experience.

seafood at Cai Dam Market

Visitors purchase seafood at Cai Dam Market (Source: Collected)

3.3. Local specialties

In the market, every dish bursts with the rich, natural flavors of the ocean, delivering an authentic taste of the sea. As a centerpiece of Ha Long cuisine, the market showcases a variety of seafood delights that capture the essence of the region’s culinary heritage. Here are some local specialties you shouldn’t miss when visiting the market:

  • Cu Ky noodle soup: This dish features Cu Ky, a sea creature from the waters of Quang Ninh, used to create a naturally sweet and refreshing broth.
  • Snail dishes: Vietnamese snail dishes are incredibly diverse, with a variety of snails such as sweet snail, razor clam, spotted Babylon, mitre snail, and rock snail. Each vendor prepares them differently, offering unique and flavorful tastes.
  • Mantis shrimp noodle soup: Made with mantis shrimp, a renowned seafood delicacy known for its firm texture, natural sweetness, and rich nutritional value, this noodle soup is certainly unmissable.
  • Ha Long squid cake: Crafted from the freshest squid, this fragrant and flavorful delicacy is a must-try and a perfect gift for family and friends.
Cu Ky noodle soup

The flavorful Cu Ky noodle soup (Source: Collected)

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4. Tips to explore Cai Dam Market in Ha Long

Here are some tips for buying at Cai Dam Seafood Market:

  • Stroll through the market and check different stalls to ensure you’re getting the best deal.
  • Some guides may take visitors to lower-quality stalls for commissions, so trust your own judgment when choosing where to buy.
  • If vendors offer samples, take the chance to check the flavor and quality before making a purchase.
  • With a variety of seafood available, always check the source to ensure freshness and safety.
  • Cai Dam Market is busy and crowded, so stay mindful of your belongings and traffic.
Bustling Cai Dam Market

Cai Dam Market is bustling with tourists

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Cai Dam Market is the ideal destination for those looking to experience the flavors and culture of Ha Long. Here, you can find the freshest seafood, savor local specialties, and pick up unique souvenirs to bring home. This bustling hub offers a truly authentic and memorable shopping experience that caters to every traveler’s needs.

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