People say that if you want to learn about the lives of residents in any city - the fastest way is to go to the market. Of course it has to be the central market, the wholesale market, not the flea market, the sidewalk market. I asked the tech driver to take me to Ha Long 1 market, he nodded and said right away:
"Ha Long 1 Market is the largest market in this city (Ha Long, Quang Ninh) in terms of both area and variety of goods. You can freely choose and bargain!"
Located not far from Bai Chay tourist area and still in the tourist season, Ha Long 1 is always crowded with visitors and has become a red address on the tourist map. Like any other central market, Ha Long 1 market has two main areas: Indoor and outdoor. If the indoor area is divided into 4 floors, selling all kinds of items from clothes, shoes, handicrafts, souvenirs, to electronics, then the outdoor area is mainly fresh food with seafood and squid rolls. In addition, there are also food stalls so that visitors can directly taste fresh seafood dishes prepared right away at acceptable prices.
The shop owners here are very welcoming and friendly to customers. Even when their photos are taken, they just smile and rarely hear complaints.
Wandering around Ha Long market for hours, to see the different hot and cold colors of the market, listening to the bustling sounds of buyers and sellers, smelling the thick air with a very unique market smell, to feel that it is life with all its chaos.
