Dong Ba Market

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Hue's largest traditional market, at the northern end of Truong Tien Bridge, where you can buy conical hats, sesame candy and all kinds of local street food.

Dong Ba Market sits on the north bank of the Perfume River, at the northern end of Truong Tien Bridge. It dates back to the Nguyen dynasty of the 19th century. The current building was moved here in 1899 during the reign of Emperor Thanh Thai, and it is Hue's largest and most lively all-round market. The ground floor sells fabrics, clothing, conical hats and souvenirs. The back section and the surrounding area have fresh produce, dried goods and food stalls. Local specialities worth buying include Hue's 'poem hats,' delicate conical hats so thin they look like paper, with verses or patterns that show when held up to the light. Other buys include sesame candy, ginger candy, shrimp paste and Hue rice paper. The food court serves affordable local dishes such as Hue beef noodle soup, clam rice and bánh bèo water cakes. The market is being renovated in phases, so some areas may be temporarily rearranged. Bargain over prices, and keep valuables safe from pickpockets. The market is busiest from 6 a.m. until noon. From the city centre, it is about a 10-minute walk across Truong Tien Bridge from the south bank. You can also combine it with the Imperial City on the same day.

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