The best places to go shopping in Phu Quoc Island include street markets where visitors can find a wide range of handicrafts, regional specialties, and fresh produce. Open daily, local markets are also great for sampling authentic Vietnamese dishes and fresh seafood at affordable prices. Phu Quoc Island is also filled with quaint boutiques and local grocery stores, most of which are located around Duong Dong Market and Long Beach.

As the island is best known for its agricultural industries, we highly recommend stocking up on the bounty of locally resourced products, such as prepacked mushrooms, fish sauce, pepper and cashew nuts as well as authentic pearls and fine jewelry. Check out some of the best places to find these and many other items below.


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    Duong Dong Market

    Duong Dong Market
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    Duong Dong Market, located on Tran Phu Street, is the largest outdoor market on Phu Quoc Island. Open daily from as early as 3 am, it gets very packed with locals haggling for fresh and dried seafood, meats, candies and tropical fruit that are sourced from the island and mainland Vietnam.

    Food stalls are plentiful here, where you can sample broiled seafood, fruit juices, and Vietnamese street snacks at very low prices. The market also offers prepacked mushrooms, fish sauce, pepper and cashew nuts, all of which make for great souvenirs for loved ones back home.

    Location: 21 Tran Phu Street, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang, Vietnam

    Open: Daily from 3 am to 7 pm

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    Dinh Cau Night Market

    Dinh Cau Night Market
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    Dinh Cau Night Market at Vo Thi Sau Street features over 50 stalls selling broiled seafood, beverages, snacks, T-shirts, souvenirs and jewelry until late. Ideal for travelers looking to spend a fun evening out in Phu Quoc Island, this pedestrian-friendly market is closed off to motorized vehicles from 5 pm onwards – parking is available just outside the main entrance.

    The souvenir stalls are set at the end of the street, where you can purchase unique trinkets such as pearl jewelry, handmade combs, and keychains made from seashells.

    Location: 30 Vo Thi Sau Street, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc island, Kien Giang, Vietnam

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    The Green Boutique

    The Green Boutique
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    The Green Boutique offers a wide range of skincare and haircare products that are made with all-natural ingredients such as coconut oil, lavender, and rosemary essential oil. This home-grown brand occupies a rustic-looking hut at Tran Hung Dao Street, where you can find aromatherapy oils, body lotions and scrubs, soap, massage oils, sunblock, hair masks, and shampoo.

    Best of all, its friendly English-speaking owner can easily create individualized products to suit different skin types and needs at affordable prices. Great for those with sensitive skin, products sold at The Green Boutique do not contain any preservatives or additives.

    Location: 92 Tran Hung Dao, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc island, Kien Giang, Vietnam

    Open: Monday from 3 pm to 9 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 pm to 9 pm, Thursday–Saturday from 3 pm to 9.30 pm, Sunday from 5 pm to 9 pm

    Phone: +84 (0)90 383 02 14

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    Ngoc Hien Pearl Farm

    Ngoc Hien Pearl Farm
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    Ngoc Hien Pearl Farm is where visitors can learn about pearl farming and purchase quality jewelry on Phu Quoc Island. It was founded in 1998 by a New Zealand-based company called Treasures from the Deep.

    The farm spans 6,000 sqm of cultivation pools, a spacious showroom, and a retail outlet selling high-end pearl rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets upwards. Situated along the west coast of Phu Quoc Island, Ngoc Hien Pearl Farm is a 10-minute drive from Duong Dong.

    Location: Tran Hung Dao Street, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc Island

    Open: Daily from 8 am to 10 pm

    Phone: +84 (0)93 322 12 21

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    Long Beach Village

    Long Beach Village
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    Long Beach Village comprises several streets that are lined with mini-marts, dive shops, and souvenir stalls selling the usual array of local handicrafts and foodstuff.

    Located off Tran Hung Dao Street, this tourist-friendly area is also known for its array of budget-friendly accommodations options, including budget guesthouses, hostels, and mid-range resorts with easy access to the beach. Due to its close proximity to the main town of Duong Dong, travelers can easily explore prominent landmarks on foot or motorcycle from Long Beach Village.

    Location: Tran Hung Dau Street, Long Beach, Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang, Vietnam

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Penny Wong | Compulsive Traveler