Experience the fish market from dawn in Cua Lo
(Baonghean.vn) - As one of the major seafood wholesale markets in Cua Lo, Nghi Thuy fish market is bustling with buying and selling all year round, and is especially bustling during the tourist season. The fish market usually opens at 5am, becoming an indispensable destination for every tourist when coming to this beautiful coastal town.
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| From early morning, Nghi Thuy fishing port has been bustling with boats, carrying many kinds of fresh seafood. The scene of "above the wharf, below the boats" stretching nearly half a kilometer makes visitors who see it for the first time surprised and delighted. Photo: Ho Dinh Chien |
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| Seafood unloaded from boats is very diverse: mackerel, silver pomfret, mackerel, herring, mantis shrimp, crab... Most of the traders already have familiar boats, so transportation and transactions take place very urgently to be on time for the "market opening". Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| Nghi Thuy fish market is not far from the wharf. From very early on, groups of electric cars carrying tourists have been parked in front of the market gate. Many tourists said that going to the fish market is one of the special experiences when coming to Cua Lo, because not only can you choose fresh seafood, but you can also witness the bustling and joyful scene of labor and buying and selling. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| Buyers and sellers crowded the market. Many small traders "waited" for seafood early, using motorbikes to transport it to many other markets near and far. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| The atmosphere of the morning fish market is very "attractive" to tourists. Some people are eager to take photos, recording the moments of working at sea; others are busy choosing products, bargaining... Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| The trays of squid, steamed squid, turmeric shrimp, snails, clams... are so fresh and delicious that it's hard to resist, making anyone who "gets lost" in them want to buy them home. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| In addition to the fixed stalls, the fish market also has many small traders who sell retail products and warmly invite customers. Nghi Thuy fish market rarely has the "forced buying" scene that makes tourists uncomfortable, and most of the traders are quite happy to chat. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| At the fish market, there are many stalls selling dried seafood, fish sauce, shrimp paste, etc. The items are carefully wrapped or vacuum-packed, making it convenient for tourists to bring home as gifts. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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There are many places around the market that grill mackerel like this, visitors can directly participate in the grilling process to have an interesting experience. Whether buying or not, the households here will still be very warmly welcomed. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| Near noon, many trams continued to take visitors to Nghi Thuy fish market. Many people said that if you come to Cua Lo, in addition to swimming in the sea, it would be a pity if you did not visit the fish market. Photo: Hai Vuong |