Shopping in Phu Quoc

Street markets on Phu Quoc Island are among the greatest locations to buy since they provide a huge selection of handicrafts, local delicacies, and fresh food. Local markets, which are open every day, are also fantastic places to sample genuine Vietnamese cuisine and cheaply priced fresh seafood. The majority of the charming shops and neighborhood supermarkets on Phu Quoc Island can be found in Duong Dong Market and Long Beach.

If you want to go shopping, keep in mind that bargaining is not customary in Phu Quoc, in contrast to other regions of Vietnam. It is simpler and faster to purchase the item you require from another vendor at a lower price because they don’t often modify their prices. As the price for the identical item might be drastically different in the two nearby businesses, it appears that there are no standard pricing principles in place. Also keep in mind that there doesn’t appear to be a wholesale discount. If you expressed interest in a product and purchased two of it, you can learn that the third one would cost you considerably more.

By the way, they don’t always label products with their prices. Asking a seller is the only method to learn the cost. For visitors, everything will always be more expensive. Nevertheless, despite all of this, shopping in Phu Quoc is rather pleasant. Mostly as a result of reduced costs. Although shopping is still favorable, many products are still more expensive than in mainland Vietnam. The island has a limited selection of European brands, but there are still enough locally produced goods.

Pearls are a popular souvenir that visitors to the island take home with them. It is available for purchase in pearl farms and several other stores on the island. Remember that the pearls sold here are considerably different from those elsewhere. Typically, it is the cultured variety, which varies from the wild variety mainly in that a sand grain has been placed inside a clam by humans. A pearl may be false if it doesn’t weigh much and isn’t expensive. To speed up the process and cut costs, some dishonest manufacturers substitute a tiny plastic ball for a grain of sand. However, you may get pricey earrings, a necklace made of genuine sea pearls, and inexpensive jewelry with poor-quality pearls in Phu Quoc.

The vacationers could be curious about fish sauce as well. Keep in mind that in order to transfer it, you must pour it into a plastic container. Due to the scent that quickly follows a slight leak in the sauce, transporting it in a glass bottle is prohibited. Buy some spices as well. The variety of spices is wide and the costs are inexpensive since there are several plantations where black pepper is grown.

You ought to bring some Phu Quoc coffee as well. In addition to the Vietnamese wine, it is pretty delicious and not at all pricey. A cobra-adorned bottle of rum or vodka makes for an intriguing gift. Different ceramic items are brought home from the island by someone, which you may retain as a memento or use for the intended purpose. A hand-embroidered image or tapestry will serve as a lovely memento of the journey. Bamboo, mahogany, and ivory are good materials for the local artisans to use when creating souvenirs.

Unquestionably invest in a Non, a traditional Chinese hat. T-shirts, jeans, coats, shoes, and electronics are also in great supply. Remember that Vietnam is second to China in the manufacture of apparel and home items. Look more closely at silk clothing if you want to get something that is traditional rather than items from global companies. Better avoid purchasing any potted plants or unusual seeds without documentation since Customs may confiscate them. As a gift for a man, you may get a seahorse-based bitter that is prepared on the island.