Are you traveling to Nha Trang? Are you looking for a fun night spot? Then Nha Trang Night Market is the top choice for you. But what does Nha Trang Night Market have? Should you go to the night market or not? How to go to the market without burning a hole in your pocket. Check out the article below.
Almost every tourist destination has a night market. The culture of going to the market is probably an ancient culture of Vietnamese people, and the night market is one of those cultural aspects, so all tourist destinations in Vietnam have night markets. Nha Trang is no exception, it’s not just about exploring the islands in Nha Trang, having fun at Vinpearl Land Nha Trang is not enough, you have to visit a night market in Nha Trang on another trip. So, go to Nha Trang night market to see if you can buy something.
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Where is Nha Trang Night Market located?
- Address: Tran Phu, Loc Tho, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa
- Opening hours: 6:00 PM daily, most crowded around 8:00 PM onwards.
Nha Trang Night Market is not only a place to buy Nha Trang’s specialties but also a place for tourists to walk and feel the lively atmosphere, but very fresh in the evening in this dreamy coastal city.
How many night market areas are there in Nha Trang?
In the central coastal city of Nha Trang, there are up to 4 night market areas:
- Famous for the 46 Tran Phu market street
- Nha Trang night market (located between Tue Tinh – Tran Quang Khai streets)
- Yasaka night market (organized by Yasaka Saigon Nha Trang hotel)
- Tropicana shopping (market located within the premises of Hai Yen hotel)
Tran Phu Night Market in Nha Trang
However, known more by locals and tourists alike, the most crowded and attractive market for tourists is the night market at 46 Tran Phu (night market street next to the central cultural house, opposite 2/4 square. This market is open from 6 – 11 p.m. This is also a fun spot, a night-time attraction for many tourists when visiting Nha Trang. It’s called a grand night market, but it’s actually a 500m long street, with small stalls on both sides selling typical products of this coastal Nha Trang region, such as agarwood, pearls, etc.
The Nha Trang night market is located on the golden street of Nha Trang, between Tran Phu and the “Hung Vuong” Western Quarter. Although it occupies a small area, there are up to 100 stalls of all sizes selling various products, food, and specialties of the Land of Agarwood.
From 7 pm to 9 pm, the atmosphere of the Nha Trang night market becomes lively, bustling, and more noisy than ever, and the vendors also seem more enthusiastic with the customers.
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How many sections does the Nha Trang night market have?
The Nha Trang night market is divided into several different sections such as: food area, souvenir area, clothing area, entertainment area… Each section of the Nha Trang night market has its own attractions. Depending on their needs, tourists can choose items that suit them. The night market has a simple style that brings a familiar feeling of Nha Trang Khanh Hoa beach, leaving a good impression on domestic and international tourists. The Nha Trang night market is conveniently located, so tourists can travel by various means of transportation. There are also many hotels around this market, so you can choose to stay here to experience the lively atmosphere. If you choose to stay further away, you can easily take a taxi or motorbike taxi to the market.
What does the Nha Trang night market offer?
What makes the Nha Trang night market different from the night markets in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or other tourist destinations is a question that the travel blog often receives. Because everyone thinks that a coastal night market must be different.
The food area of the Nha Trang night market
First is the food area of the Nha Trang night market with stalls selling street food that is very attractive, including traditional dishes from the North, Central, and South that not only attract young people but also most people. Seeing the colorful dishes displayed on simple shelves gives a friendly yet hygienic feeling. In particular, this food area offers over 100 skewered grilled dishes, fresh and delicious seafood.
When visiting the Nha Trang night market, don’t forget to try some of the street food that tourists love here, such as the refreshing Hoi An ice cream stick for only 5,000 VND/piece. For a more luxurious treat, you can enjoy delicious Thai rolled ice cream for only around 35,000 VND – 40,000 VND. And don’t forget to visit the “3 Chàng” tea shop at the end of the market. This tea shop attracts a large number of customers because it has its own unique style and distinctive flavors from three regions. The menu of the shop currently has 12 types of tea such as: pomelo tea, sticky rice and taro tea, pomegranate seed and lotus seed tea, mixed tea, smashed green bean tea, black bean tea, ginseng and longan tea… Among them, pomelo tea, sticky rice and taro tea, and pomegranate seed and lotus seed tea are the most popular, the signature dishes of the shop.
Specialty area at the night market in Nha Trang
Strolling around the Nha Trang night market, visitors will be amazed by a variety of new and unique dishes, specialties from many regions across the country. They sell everything, from simple cakes to colorful drinks, tea, coffee… to grilled squid, lobster. You can visit many shops selling Nha Trang specialties to bring back as gifts when you come here, from dried seafood like squid, golden threadfin bream, fermented shrimp paste to popular street foods that many people love like tamarind grilled squid, burnt rice… Or you can enjoy a cup of long, chewy, crunchy, refreshing tea to soothe your throat while taking a stroll around the market.
However, the prices here are very high, 2 – 3 times higher than other places, which is completely normal because of the beautiful trading location, close to the center, near residential areas… Therefore, if you want to buy anything, you should check the prices before buying to avoid being overcharged. If you don’t know what souvenirs to buy when visiting Nha Trang, you can refer to the article below. Who knows, you might find what you need.
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What does Nha Trang night market sell?
Nha Trang night market not only sells food, Nha Trang specialties to take home, but also displays many souvenirs, fashion items, shoes. When visiting Nha Trang night market, you can buy yourself some clothes or a few pairs of colorful sandals to stroll along Nha Trang beach.
The souvenir area will be where tourists spend the most time because of the cute accessories made from the sea such as shells, snail shells… with eye-catching colors, shapes that you have never seen before. However, compared to normal prices, Nha Trang night market sells at a quite high price.
In addition, this bustling Nha Trang market also has a section with many clothing styles that fashion enthusiasts cannot ignore when stepping into Nha Trang night market. Even though you have brought many clothes and dresses when traveling, passing by the clothes section, you cannot take your eyes off the beautiful outfits. Furthermore, Nha Trang night market is also a shopping place for locals, so providing clothes is essential.
Should you shop at Nha Trang night market?
Nha Trang night market is crowded, with various services and goods that make tourists overwhelmed and immersed in the lively atmosphere here. But there are certain notes to ensure that your trip has the most enjoyable memories.
The situation of overcharging tourists at Nha Trang night market
Although not all vendors are like this, there is still a situation of overcharging, bargaining, and discomfort with customers in Nha Trang night market, making customers feel very uncomfortable. Especially with foreign customers and during the Nha Trang tourist season around July, August. Perhaps because of the large number of customers, Nha Trang night market tends to be more aggressive, so after asking, customers may not buy, and the seller’s mentality becomes more impatient, leading to conflicts with buyers. According to travel blogs, foreign customers are the most likely to be overcharged because sellers often assume that foreign customers are wealthy and may not speak Vietnamese well or use the wrong currency.
However, not only foreign visitors are overcharged, but Vietnamese visitors are also not spared. Many people visit Nha Trang night market and report feeling uncomfortable with the way goods are sold at prices 2-3 times higher than other places. This situation makes many people afraid to travel, afraid to shop at tourist areas, and some even have a mindset of never buying things at tourist spots. Therefore, avoiding the hassle of going to Nha Trang night market and returning empty-handed is frustrating, but being overcharged for goods causes sleepless nights due to anger. That’s why this travel blog advises you to ask for prices carefully before buying and to research prices at different stores to avoid buying items at prices much higher than their value. Another tip when shopping at Nha Trang night market is to buy from stalls with displayed prices. Here, the prices are transparent so you can consider your finances and decide whether to buy or not.
Notes when visiting Nha Trang night market
When visiting Nha Trang night market, remember to keep your wallet, phone, and valuable items safe and pay attention to your belongings to avoid pickpockets taking advantage of the opportunity.
At Nha Trang night market, the food area is located at the end of the market and in the middle area, which is quite inconvenient for tourists. If you plan to eat and then stroll around or need to recharge after a day of exploring the city, quickly move to the end of the market to enjoy delicious dishes!
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Visiting Nha Trang night market along with Tram Huong Tower
If you finish visiting Nha Trang night market early, head to the opposite side to visit Tram Huong Tower, one of the landmarks that accurately represent Nha Trang in photos.
2/4 Square Nha Trang
2/4 Square is also a resting and relaxing spot for both tourists and locals. In the evening, people gather at 2/4 Square to enjoy ice cream, bring children to play with strollers, and have a good time. The square is spacious, with the wind blowing gently, making it a popular spot for check-ins.
When talking about 2/4 Square in Nha Trang, when you set foot in Nha Trang, at least you will pass by Tran Phu Street connecting with Pham Van Dong Street. This is a road along the sea, you can walk from Vinpearl to Ba Lang and finish the coastal road. Standing out in 2/4 Square is the green Tram Huong Tower. When you walk along the beach at night and look down from above, it will be very beautiful. If you want to watch the sunset, you should go to the beach when it’s still dark around 4 am, you will see a beautiful sunrise.
Tram Huong Tower
Tram Huong Tower was inaugurated on December 2, 2008. Located in 2/4 Square next to the beach, Tram Huong Tower also serves as a place to introduce images and promote tourism in the coastal city of Nha Trang to tourists inside and outside the country.
With the main colors of pink and orange, along with sculptural elements, Tram Huong Tower is like a unique highlight in the coastal landscape. The tower is formed by 3 unique structure levels: if the first level is like a park with a yard and fountain, flower garden, decorative statues… then the second level is the tower part represented by architecture rich in sculpture, and meaningful with images of sails, flowers.
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So if you don’t know what to do at night in Nha Trang, you can choose the hot combo of Nha Trang night market – 2/4 Square – Tram Huong Tower to enjoy the sea breeze from Tran Phu Beach blowing in, immerse yourself in the lively yet super romantic atmosphere of this coastal city of Nha Trang. If you have any great experiences at these 3 Nha Trang tourist spots, don’t forget to leave a comment below for others to know. And now don’t forget to like, share, and follow the channel to receive more latest videos about Nha Trang tourism, thank you for watching the video, goodbye and see you again.
