Witness the sunrise at Da Nang's fish market

Few international travelers explore Da Nang's fish market; only a handful of photographers set up their cameras early to capture the sunrise behind the statue of Lady Buddha.

Experience the sunrise at the fish market in Da Nang

The seaside fish market on Hoang Sa Street (Da Nang) may not be as crowded as Tho Quang Market (Son Tra District), but it's bustling with buyers and sellers. With only 10-15 vendors, they gather every day even before dawn. Some families have relied on this seafood market for decades.

International travelers visiting Da Nang rarely explore the fish market. Perhaps only a few photographers set up their cameras early to capture the sunrise rising behind the Lady Buddha statue at Linh Ung Pagoda on the opposite peninsula.

Heading to the sea when it's still dark, we only see dim lights on the boats returning from the offshore. Around 3 am, women carrying baskets eagerly await the boats at the market. Unlike larger markets, the seafood here is a mix of big and small catches. Sometimes, sellers don't bother weighing; they sell by the bunch.

The core customers of the market are mainly locals, including the elderly and those who gather for morning exercises. They leisurely choose fresh seafood delights for their families. Beyond just buying fish or shrimp, many come here not only for the purchase but to share everyday stories, inquire about the day's catch, and enjoy the camaraderie. Some even visit without the intention of buying seafood; instead, they come to participate in the joy of daily conversations or check how the boat owners' fishing trips went.

As the fish baskets gradually empty, local fisherwomen take a moment to relax and share a simple breakfast of plain bread or cold sticky rice, dividing the meager offerings among themselves.

In the distance, the sun paints the sky a radiant red, resembling a flickering fire rising. The first rays of the new day glisten on the sea, creating a layer of sparkling gold. The fish market convenes for about 2 hours every morning, and then the beach becomes desolate as the local fishermen carry their loads back home.

Standing before the early morning sea, one feels small amidst the vastness of land and sky. The statue of Lady Buddha, one hand pressing the triple jewel seal, the other holding a transparent orange water jar, radiates tranquility, showering distant beings with a sense of peace.

Silently listening to each wave kissing the shore or experiencing the salty fragrance of the sea entwining in their hair and seeping into their skin, people lose themselves in the calmness, escaping the chaos of urban life that disappears unnoticed.

Source: Thao Nhi/Zing news

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Reference: Travel guide by Mytour