[In Pictures] Dawn at the Nhan Trach fish market

Nhan Trach Commune in Bo Trach District, located only about 8km from Dong Hoi City (Quang Binh), has long been established as a famous fish "market" thanks to its beautiful scenery. It's called a market, however this is actually just the area where fish and squid are transported by fishermen of the commune after a night of fishing for consumption.
The fish market in Nhan Trach Commune bustles at dawn.
The fish market in Nhan Trach Commune bustles at dawn.

Anyone who wants to buy fresh seafood can come here early to experience the atmosphere of buying and selling fish and squid. The smell of sea water, fish and squid mixed with the sound of waves and the calls of fishermen provide an unforgettable feeling.

Early in the morning, fresh seafood is immediately transported to markets in the province in time for the daily morning market.
Early in the morning, fresh seafood is immediately transported to markets in the province in time for the daily morning market.
Men transfer fish from boat to shore, while women buy and sell seafood.

Men transfer fish from boat to shore, while women buy and sell seafood.

A woman bought some fresh fish. She walked quickly across the sand to transport the fish to the morning market in the province.

A woman bought some fresh fish. She walked quickly across the sand to transport the fish to the morning market in the province.

The smell of sea water, fish and squid mixed with the sound of waves and the calls of fishermen provides an unforgettable feeling.

The smell of sea water, fish and squid mixed with the sound of waves and the calls of fishermen provides an unforgettable feeling.

Unable to reach the shore, Nhan Trach fishermen anchor their boats about 50m away and then transfer seafood to basket boats for transport to shore.

Unable to reach the shore, Nhan Trach fishermen anchor their boats about 50m away and then transfer seafood to basket boats for transport to shore.

The many tourists who experience the marine trading atmosphere in Nhan Trach do not forget to take photos of the people and activities of the coastal village residents.

The many tourists who experience the marine trading atmosphere in Nhan Trach do not forget to take photos of the people and activities of the coastal village residents.

Quang Binh is now in the fish season. The seafood is fresh and delicious, and the selling price has increased quite a bit, so the fishermen are very happy.

Quang Binh is now in the fish season. The seafood is fresh and delicious, and the selling price has increased quite a bit, so the fishermen are very happy.

At Nhan Trach Van Market around 6 am, customers leave with bags of fresh squid to prepare for a unique breakfast dish of Quang Binh: shrimp or squid noodles.

At Nhan Trach Van Market around 6 am, customers leave with bags of fresh squid to prepare for a unique breakfast dish of Quang Binh: shrimp or squid noodles.

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