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Son Tra Night Market - Best Market in Da Nang, Vietnam

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Travis Travels Vietnam
Travis Travels Vietnam

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This video explores Son Tra Night Market in Da Nang, located near the Dragon Bridge. The host highlights the market as a top destination for cheap seafood, particularly a 500,000 VND (about $20) combo of three lobsters, oysters, shrimp, and octopus. The market also offers affordable souvenirs, clothing, and accessories, with bargaining common. The host notes the market is especially lively on weekend evenings when the Dragon Bridge fire and water show occurs at 9 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The show lasts about 10 minutes, and viewers should expect to get wet from the water spray near the dragon's mouth. The video provides practical tips for visitors, including recommendations for Vietnamese coffee filters as souvenirs and the availability of cheap items like sunglasses for $5 and Nike-style shirts for 90,000 VND (under $4). The host also offers a free custom Google Map and travel planning assistance for Da Nang and Hoi An.

Key Facts

  1. Seafood combo with 3 lobsters, oysters, shrimp, and octopus costs 500,000 VND (about $20).
  2. Sunglasses at the market cost 120,000 VND (about $5) after bargaining.
  3. Nike-style shirts cost 90,000 VND (under $4).
  4. Dragon Bridge fire and water show occurs every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9 PM and lasts about 10 minutes.
  5. Viewers near the dragon's mouth during the water show will get wet from the spray.

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