Experience the fish market from dawn in Cua Lo.
(Baonghean.vn) - As one of the largest seafood wholesale markets in Cua Lo, Nghi Thuy fish market is bustling with buying and selling activity year-round, especially during the tourist season. The fish market usually opens at 5 am, becoming an indispensable destination for every tourist visiting this beautiful coastal town.
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| From early morning, Nghi Thuy fishing port was bustling with boats carrying a variety of fresh seafood. The scene of "boats on the dock and people on the water" stretched for nearly half a kilometer, surprising and delighting first-time visitors. Photo: Ho Dinh Chien |
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| The seafood unloaded from the boats is very diverse: mackerel, scad, anchovies, herring, mantis shrimp, crabs... Most of the traders already have familiar boats, so transportation and transactions take place very quickly to meet the "market opening" time. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| Nghi Thuy fish market is not far from the pier. From very early in the morning, electric vehicles carrying tourists lined the market entrance. Many tourists said that visiting the fish market is one of the unique experiences when coming to Cua Lo, because not only can you personally choose fresh seafood, but you can also witness the bustling and cheerful scene of work and buying and selling. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| Buyers and sellers crowded the market. Many small traders "ambushed" seafood early in the morning, using motorbikes to transport it to other markets nearby and far away. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| The atmosphere at the morning fish market is very attractive to tourists. Some are eager to take photos, capturing moments of hard work at sea; others are busy choosing goods and haggling... Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| The platters of fresh squid, steamed squid, prawns, snails, clams... are irresistibly delicious, making anyone who stumbles upon them want to buy more. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| Besides the fixed stalls, the fish market also has many small-scale vendors selling retail, eagerly inviting customers to buy. The Nghi Thuy fish market rarely experiences unpleasant "pressure to buy" situations for tourists; most vendors are quite cheerful when chatting. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| At the fish market, there are many stalls selling dried seafood, fish sauce, shrimp paste, etc. The goods are carefully wrapped or vacuum-packed, making it convenient for tourists to take them home as souvenirs. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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Around the market, there are many places grilling mackerel like this, and tourists can directly participate in the grilling process for a fun experience. Whether they buy or not, the locals will still warmly welcome them. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| Around midday, many electric trams continued to bring visitors to Nghi Thuy fish market. Many people say that besides swimming at the beach, it would be a real shame to visit Cua Lo and not see the fish market. Photo: Hai Vuong |