Nha Trang, Vietnam
Best places to shop in Nha Trang
4 markets, malls and shopping districts in Nha Trang — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.
Last updated 2026-08-11
1. Dam Market (Cho Dam)
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The circular central market — dried seafood, nuoc mam, coffee, cashews and textiles. The city's main place to buy food to take home.
Where: MarketMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily 05:00–18:00Cost: BudgetTip: Nha Trang dried squid and fish sauce are the local buys. Sealed bottles only if you intend to fly with them.
2. Nha Trang Night Market
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The tourist night market near the beach strip — souvenirs, apparel, lacquer and seafood restaurants along the edge.
Where: Night MarketMap: Open in Maps Best time: Nightly 17:00–23:00Cost: Budget
Watch out Seafood restaurants attached to the market quote by the kilo and weigh live shellfish with the water in the bag. Ask for the price per 100g and watch the scale.
3. Vincom Plaza Nha Trang
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The seafront mall — chains, supermarket, cinema and fixed prices, opposite the beach.
Where: MallMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily 09:30–22:00Cost: Mid-range
4. Xom Bong bridge silk and embroidery shops
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The cluster of embroidery workshops near Po Nagar — hand-stitched silk pictures, a genuine regional craft, made and sold on site.
Where: Street ShoppingMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily 08:00–17:00Cost: Mid-range
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