King Kong Mart on Tran Hung Dao, on the Long Beach side of Duong Dong, is one of the island's best-known souvenir and local-specialities stores. Pepper, honey, dried seafood, coconut products, cashews and coffee are all in one place, so you can do your gift shopping in one stop.
It is often open late, and with mostly marked prices it is easy for travellers who do not like haggling.
- Location: Tran Hung Dao, Long Beach area
- From Duong Dong: about 10–20 minutes by car
- Type: air-conditioned store with marked prices
What to buy
- Phu Quoc pepper (black, red and white)
- Wild honey
- Dried shrimp, squid and fish
- Coconut candy, oil and chips
- Cashews and dried tropical fruit
- Vietnamese coffee and instant coffee mixes
Tips
Convenience comes at a price: the same pepper, dried seafood or honey can be cheaper at local markets, so compare if you have time. Check your home country's customs rules on food products, especially dried seafood, before you buy, and pack liquids such as fish sauce according to airline rules.
