Phu Quoc Area GuideDuong Dong, Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Phu Quoc's main town — the night market, fish sauce factories, and the island's pulse
Duong Dong is the largest town on Phu Quoc and the island's commercial and cultural heart — a working Vietnamese fishing town that's rapidly evolving into a tourist hub without entirely losing its character. The Dinh Cau Night Market along the Duong Dong River is one of Vietnam's best seafood night markets: stalls grill fresh lobster, crab, giant prawns, and squid over charcoal while the river breeze keeps the evening comfortable. The town is also the centre of Phu Quoc's famous fish sauce (nuoc mam) industry — the Hung Thanh fish sauce factory offers tours and the pungent aroma of fermenting anchovies is unmistakable along the northern riverbanks. Dinh Cau Rock Temple at the town's southwestern tip is the most visited religious site on the island.
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questions & answers
What is the best street food in Duong Dong?
Duong Dong has excellent street food beyond the night market. Look for banh mi stalls near the central market in the morning, bun quay (Phu Quoc's signature thick rice noodle soup with shrimp paste) at local eateries, and che (sweet dessert soups) from mobile cart vendors. The central market area (Cho Duong Dong) is busiest at breakfast and lunch — arrive early for the freshest pho and bun. The night market is best for grilled seafood and cold Tiger or Saigon beer.
How do I get around Phu Quoc from Duong Dong?
Motorbike rental is the most practical way to explore Phu Quoc — available throughout Duong Dong for USD 7–12 per day (semi-automatic or manual). Grab app works on the island and is reliable for short trips. Taxis are expensive by Vietnamese standards due to the island's remoteness — Vinpearl Cable Car, Phu Quoc United Centre, and north island beaches are best reached by motorbike or private car hire. The airport is 10 minutes south of town.