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Ba Ngoi Market (Cam Ranh market)

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Short answer

Ba Ngoi is the main ward of Cam Ranh, covering 78.18 km² with about 31,700 residents as of 2024, and its market is the everyday trading centre for the southern half of the bay. The ward was created on 7 July 2000 when Cam Ranh city was formed, and absorbed Cam Phuoc Dong commune in June 2025. The market is a working local produce and seafood market rather than a tourist attraction.

Tu Van Pagoda in Cam Ranh, known for its shell- and coral-encrusted structures.
Photo: Lam Tr Th (CC BY-SA 3.0) · source

Why go

  • A genuine working Vietnamese market with none of the tourist mark-up of Nha Trang's Dam Market
  • Seafood landed in Cam Ranh Bay, including the lobster the area is known for
  • Tropical fruit, dried fish, rice paper and local snacks at local prices
  • A short walk from the Ba Ngoi waterfront and the port area

How to get there

In Ba Ngoi ward, Cam Ranh, roughly 15 km south-west of Cam Ranh International Airport by road via the QL1A and the Cam Ranh waterfront.

Local tips

  • Go before about 08:00 - the seafood and produce trade is largely over by mid-morning
  • Bring small denomination cash; card payment is not realistic here
  • Prices are not fixed for outsiders, so watch what locals pay before you buy

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to visit Ba Ngoi Market (Cam Ranh market)?

Ba Ngoi Market (Cam Ranh market): Free. Fees change, so treat this as the last published figure rather than a guarantee.

How far is Ba Ngoi Market (Cam Ranh market) from Cam Ranh airport?

Ba Ngoi Market (Cam Ranh market) is about 19 km from Cam Ranh International Airport, roughly 25 minutes by road.

When is the best time to visit Ba Ngoi Market (Cam Ranh market)?

Best time for Ba Ngoi Market (Cam Ranh market): Early morning, when the seafood arrives.

How long do I need at Ba Ngoi Market (Cam Ranh market)?

Allow 1 hour for Ba Ngoi Market (Cam Ranh market), not counting the drive each way.

Can foreign visitors go to Ba Ngoi Market (Cam Ranh market)?

Yes, foreign visitors are permitted at Ba Ngoi Market (Cam Ranh market) under the current rules. Carry your passport.

How do I get to Ba Ngoi Market (Cam Ranh market)?

In Ba Ngoi ward, Cam Ranh, roughly 15 km south-west of Cam Ranh International Airport by road via the QL1A and the Cam Ranh waterfront.

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Every figure on this page was checked against these pages.

  1. vi.wikipedia.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org