Market attracts foreign visitors
Nestled in a charming natural setting, Nai market, affectionately known as Khanh Hai market by locals, is located right on the edge of Khanh Hai town, only about 10km from the center of Phan Rang - Thap Cham city, the capital of Ninh Thuan province. This prime location not only brings Nai market convenient transportation, but also creates a unique scene, attracting tourists from all over.
To facilitate trade, traders and villagers of Nai village built this market together, initially called Du Khanh market. However, over time, the popular name "Nai market" has become more familiar and is used more widely by local people.
Nai Market, located in Khanh Hai town, Ninh Hai, Ninh Thuan, is one of the most beautiful seafood markets in the area.
This place is not only a meeting place and a place to exchange goods between people working in the "sea" and "shore" professions, but the special thing about this market is the friendliness of the local people who sell all kinds of seafood so that visitors can buy them as gifts for relatives and friends.
With over 100 years of history, the market is not only famous for its fresh seafood but also attracts tourists by its natural beauty and the friendliness of the fishing village people.
This small market is located right on the bank of an important waterway, where the gentle Nai Lagoon meets the vast ocean. On one side is the graceful Ninh Chu Bridge, connecting the two banks of the river, making it convenient for local people to travel. On the other side is Tri Thuy Bridge, a sturdy architectural structure spanning the estuary, creating an impressive highlight for the landscape here. And right next to it, the famous Ninh Chu Beach, with its fine white sand and clear blue water, creates a beautiful natural picture.
Rarely is a rural market located in such a beautiful landscape.
Thanks to this unique location, Nai market has become an attractive destination for tourists, although it is just a small fish market, imbued with rustic features. Tourists come here not only to buy fresh seafood, but also to enjoy the fresh air of the sea, admire the beautiful natural scenery and learn about the life of the fishing village people.
Coming to the market, visitors can not only buy fresh seafood but also enjoy the natural scenery, the clear blue sky of Dam Nai area; the strong sea breeze and the vast blue sea, in the distance are green mountains and busy fishing boats near the shore, painting a beautiful picture of a peaceful fishing village...
With an age of more than 100 years, for many years, people living along the lagoon have lived by fishing and aquaculture.
Different from modern industrial fishing methods, the people here still preserve and promote the method of fishing near the shore, using compact fishing boats and familiar baskets. Every early morning, when the first rays of sunlight begin to appear, and in the late afternoon, when the sunset falls, fishing boats line up to dock, carrying baskets full of fresh seafood. The fresh, jumping shrimp, fish, and squid are quickly transferred by the fishermen to Nai market, creating a bustling, bustling scene.
Fishermen transport seafood after exploitation to shore for sale at Nai market.
A glimpse of Nai market
Thanks to the traditional method of nearshore fishing, seafood at Nai market is always guaranteed to be absolutely fresh. Shrimps and fish are caught on the same day, without long-distance transportation or the use of preservatives, retaining their natural flavor and nutritional value. This has created a difference and attracted many tourists to Nai market, looking for high-quality seafood products.
Fresh fish and shrimp are caught and brought ashore.
Peaceful corner of the country market
Nai Market, a destination with a distinctive cultural identity of Ninh Thuan coastal area, is open all day, divided into two main sessions, creating favorable conditions for both locals and tourists. The morning market takes place from 6am to 11am, bringing the bustling atmosphere of the early morning, when fishing boats return after a night at sea. The afternoon market takes place from 3pm to 6pm, bringing a beautiful sunset scene, when fishing boats return to the shore, bringing baskets of fresh seafood.
Although not a large, magnificent market, Nai market is very busy.
Whether coming to the market in the morning or afternoon, visitors have the opportunity to admire the scene of boats docking, carrying fresh catches of fish and shrimp, creating a lively and colorful scene. Nai Lagoon, where Nai Market is located, is blessed by nature with a rich and diverse source of seafood. This place is famous for seafood such as squid, shrimp, crab, snails, along with many rare fish species such as rice fish, mackerel, tuna, grouper, and snakehead fish...
It is estimated that every day, fishermen bring to the market several tons of various kinds of seafood.
Nai Market is not only a normal seafood market, but also a vivid picture of the simple life of the people in the coastal fishing village of Ninh Thuan. Here, visitors will admire the beauty of the hard work of the fishermen, who stick to the sea day and night, facing the waves and winds to bring back fresh seafood.
Their faces are darkened by the sun and wind of the sea, their hands are calloused by hard work, but their lips always have bright, radiant smiles. That smile is proof of the optimistic spirit and love of life of the fishermen, no matter how difficult and hard life is.
Besides, visitors can also see innocent children playing on the banks, their clear laughter echoing across the sky. That image brings a sense of peace and tranquility, stirring people's hearts. Surely, these beautiful images will forever remain in the hearts of every visitor to Nai market.
The fishing village people are kind and friendly.
Not only that, Nai market also gives visitors the opportunity to admire the beautiful natural picture, with Nai lagoon with blue water, immense stretching to the horizon. The lagoon's surface is as calm as a giant mirror, reflecting the blue sky and fluffy white clouds.
The bridge connecting the two banks of the estuary, a sturdy architectural structure, stretching across Nai lagoon, creates an impressive highlight for the landscape here. Hundreds of large and small boats are moored close together on the shore, creating a bustling, bustling scene, reflecting the vibrant life of the fishing village people.
This is where they meet, chat, share daily stories and exchange fishing experiences. The market is also a place to preserve the traditional culture of this land, from the way of trading to the specialties made from fresh seafood.
Nai Market Ninh Thuan, a destination not to be missed for those who want to explore the simple and authentic beauty of coastal fishing village life, is a vibrant market, imbued with the true atmosphere of a rural market.
