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Ladies and gentlemen, from 2 am when
seafood fishing boats meet the wharf, it 

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is also the time when the early fish
market, Cao Xanh ward is 

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most busy during the day. 

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This is also the very unique rhythm of
the largest wholesale seafood market in Quang Ninh province. 

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Right from 9 pm the night before, many
small traders were present at the wharf 

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to wait for ships returning from
offshore fishing grounds such as Co To and Bach Long Vi. 

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The time from 2 am to 7 am is
when the market is most active. 

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Buyers and sellers are bustling on the
wharf and under the boats, creating a 

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unique rhythm of life in the coastal area. 

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Also because of this, many people call
this place the "sleepless fish market" by Ha Long Bay. 

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After the ships dock, seafood is quickly
brought ashore, sorted and displayed for sale. 

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Hundreds of small traders are busy
selecting and packing goods to be able 

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to transport them to wholesale markets
and restaurants in Quang Ninh and many northern provinces. 

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In addition to offshore seafood, the
market also concentrates many types of 

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shrimp and fish raised in cages and
rafts at sea in Quang Ninh. 

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Not only famous for its freshness, many
types of seafood here are also priced 

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about 10-15% lower than retail markets. 

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Therefore, in addition to small traders,
many people also come to the 

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market very early to buy seafood. 

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This market is a wholesale market, fresh
and delicious, but weighed and measured 

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fully, everything is authentic, in
general, market prices 

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are also reasonable. 

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This fish market has existed for about
20 years. Previously, the market was 

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held near Ha Long 1 market area. 

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From 2020, the market moved to Cao Xanh
ward to facilitate trade. 

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Night-long trading, calls from each
other on the wharf and under the boat 

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have created a vivid picture of the
working life of Quang Ninh sea area.