Visit Dong Ba Market in Hue

If you come to Hue, you must definitely visit  Dong Ba  Hue market, which many people have reviewed before. This is not only a market selling utensils, food… but there are also many interesting things for you to discover and buy gifts for relatives and friends. Let’s pocket the secret to fully experience this market!

1. Introduction to Dong Ba Market in Hue

Dong Ba Market in Hue is the most famous traditional market in the ancient capital, with high cultural and historical value. This market was originally named Quy Gia Thi to mark the return of the Nguyen king when he returned to Phu Xuan. The name Dong Ba Market in Hue began to appear in 1887 under the reign of King Dong Khanh.

The name Dong Ba Hue market has been associated with the people of the ancient capital for many centuries, this is no longer an ordinary market and has become a place to store a lot of local cultural values ​​(photo source: Collectibles)

Currently, Dong Ba Hue market is located at 2 Tran Hung Dao, Phu Hoa, Hue City, right between Gia Hoi and Truong Tien bridges. 

2. The fastest way to Dong Ba Market in Hue

Dong Ba market address is located in the center of Hue city, so it is not difficult for you to find this market. From your accommodation, you just need to take a taxi or ride a motorbike to Tran Hung Dao Street, next to the Perfume River to see this bustling market. 

Dong Ba Market is located right next to the Perfume River in the city center. This is not only a shopping place but also a check-in place for many young people. (photo source: collection)

3. If you want to explore Dong Ba market in Hue, which hotel is convenient?

To be able to explore Dong Ba Hue market to the fullest and save time, you should stay at hotels near Dong Ba Hue market or the surrounding area. In particular, you can refer to the resort at  Vinpearl Hotel Hue , located right in the center and only about 3km from Dong Ba market, very convenient to go out in the city. 

Vinpearl Hotel Hue stands out with the image of a majestic 33-storey tower, with a prime location “facing the Perfume River, like Ngu Mountain”, an ideal resort to explore Hue city.

Staying at Vinpearl Hotel Hue, you will be staying in a system of luxurious rooms with full amenities. Accompanied by a system of 5-star services and facilities such as swimming pool, spa, on-site restaurant, city view bar,…

Vinpearl Hotel Hue will bring the best experience to customers.

4. When is the right time to go to Dong Ba market in Hue city?

Dong Ba market in Hue is always crowded with people, trading all kinds of goods and goods from food to utensils, necessities… However, according to the experience of going to  Dong Ba market  , you should go. from 3pm, because at this time the weather is quite pleasant and cool, the traffic in the market is not too crowded, so you can freely explore. 

Dong Ba market in Hue around 3pm is the ideal time for tourists to start exploring (photo source: collectibles)

In particular, this is also the time when many snack shops start selling, so it will be ideal for you to take a tour and try all the specialties here. 

5. Designing areas in Dong Ba Market in Hue

Dong Ba Market in Hue is designed with a 3-storey building in the center, called “bell tower” and surrounded by rows of houses in the shape of a U. Here each floor has its own items, which are divided into make each area easy for customers to find. Specifically:

• 3rd floor:  Where you will enter first and immediately catch your eye are stalls selling fabrics, clothes, especially beautiful fabrics selected to make ao dai. If you are looking for gifts to buy for mothers and grandmothers, this is not a bad suggestion. 

Dong Ba Hue Market is divided into many areas, in which there is a 3-storey “bell tower” series that is a central area selling a lot of goods (photo source: collectibles)

• 2nd floor:  Down to the 2nd floor, you can be dazzled by exquisite handicrafts. Here you can find poetic hats, jewelry such as urns, scissors… Phuoc Tich village pottery, bamboo utensils… and many other souvenirs that can be bought. as a gift. 
• 1st floor:  This is the area for dried seafood in the Central region and many specialties of Hue fish sauce such as cori fish sauce, seasoning sauce… The sellers here are very hospitable and give thoughtful advice so you can Feel free to ask to buy a jar of fish sauce as a gift. 

6. What’s good about coming to Dong Ba Hue market?

6.1. Experience shopping discovery with many items in the market

Dong Ba Market in Hue city with a 3-storey design selling all kinds of items is an ideal place for you to shop for souvenirs and gifts for your loved ones. Here you can find a lot of items such as clothing fabrics, handicrafts, home decoration jewelry,…

At Dong Ba market in Hue, there are many items for you to freely explore and shop (photo source: Collectibles) 

6.2. What to eat at Dong Ba market?

When the sun is out, step out of the bell tower and you will immediately see many rows of snacks around Dong Ba market. There are many attractive Hue specialties here such as turmeric vermicelli, Sia rice paper, Kim Long grilled pork vermicelli, Nam Pho soup cake, banh Khoai, shrimp leaf cake, Nam cake, wet cake, bean soup solid plank, mixed tea, roasted meat tea…

In it, there are some typical dishes you can try such as: 

• Hue spring rolls 

Nem lui is a specialty dish of the Central region, with a sweet and fragrant grilled meat served with rice paper and raw vegetables. Nem lui at Dong Ba Hue market should be eaten at the opposite street along the road, with the price of only about 50,000 VND / serving for 2 people. 

Nem lui is a dish you cannot miss when coming to Hue (photo source: Collectibles)

• Beef rice noodles

Coming to Hue without enjoying beef noodle soup is a mistake because this is a typical dish of the ancient capital people. You can find this dish in any corner of Dong Ba Hue market with the price of only 15,000-20,000 VND/ bowl.

Hue beef vermicelli is rich in sweet and slightly spicy broth, served with beef, crab cakes, pork blood,… (photo source: Vnexpress)

• Sour shrimp vermicelli

This was once considered a “advanced king” dish, but now it is sold at an affordable price of only 20,000 VND/bowl. A full noodle shop consists of sliced ​​​​meat, raw vegetables combined with the very special sour taste of shrimp paste and sweet broth. 

Sour shrimp vermicelli with a special taste attracts tourists (photo source: Zingnews)

• Bread flour

Hue filter cake enjoyed at Dong Ba market is the right taste, both delicious and cheap with the price of only 15,000-20,000 VND / full serving for a full afternoon meal. 

Filter cake is carefully wrapped in leaves, filled with rich meat and shrimp, served with sweet and sour fish sauce (photo source: collectibles)

• Hue tea 

Coming to Dong Ba market, you definitely have to try Hue tea – both a delicious food and a refreshing drink in the summer.

It is not difficult for you to come across many attractive tea shops at Dong Ba Hue market (photo source: @quangip)

7. What should I buy as a gift when visiting Dong Ba Hue market?

Besides the specialties to enjoy on the spot, Dong Ba Hue market also sells a lot of specialty items that can be bought as gifts at quite reasonable prices. You can choose to buy dried seafood such as dried fish, dried shrimp, dried squid … famous delicious sauces such as sour shrimp paste, oyster sauce, shrimp paste…

Visiting Dong Ba market in Hue, you can buy a lot of dried seafood and fish sauce as gifts (photo source: Vnexpress)

Besides savory food, at  Dong Ba  Hue market, there is also Hue royal tea with health benefits that can be bought as gifts for parents and cakes such as sesame seeds, banana leaf filter powder… Also very convenient to buy as a gift. 

Vinpearl Hotel Hue is the ideal place for you to explore the ancient capital easily

Besides, with high-class services such as restaurants, bars, spas. gym, … with professional service, this is also the ideal resort for your trip.