About Dam Market
Dam Market (Cho Dam) is the central traditional market of Nha Trang City in Khanh Hoa Province, located in Van Thanh Ward near the Cai River estuary. Housed in a distinctive circular two-storey building completed in the late 1970s to early 1980s, it is the city's largest market. It is notable for its wide range of dried seafood, fresh produce, clothing, souvenirs and local foods, serving both residents and visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large, circular indoor market with two floors and surrounding open-air stalls. The ground floor focuses on fresh seafood, dried seafood, spices and local food stalls, while the upper floor sells clothing, handicrafts, souvenirs and household goods. The setting is busy and crowded, especially in the morning, with narrow aisles, vibrant displays of goods, and opportunities to observe local trading and sample Nha Trang specialties.
Key highlights
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Iconic circular architecture with two-storey main building
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Extensive selection of dried seafood and local specialties
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Fresh produce and seafood section on the ground floor
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Souvenirs, clothing and handicrafts on the upper floor
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Central location near Nha Trang city centre and Cai River
History of Dam Market
The original Dam Market was established in 1908 as a small open market near the Dam lagoon. The current circular concrete building was constructed starting in 1974 and completed around 1980, becoming the main commercial centre of Nha Trang. It has since served as the city's primary traditional market for several decades.
Culture & Context
Dam Market is a central commercial and cultural hub for Nha Trang residents, reflecting local coastal trading traditions and daily life. It is known for showcasing Khanh Hoa's seafood products, local foods and handicrafts, and is a common place for visitors to experience local market culture and cuisine.
Route
| By air | Accessible by road from Cam Ranh International Airport, approximately 30-35 km south of Nha Trang |
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