Khâu nhục
Braised pork belly
The Lạng Sơn classic: pork belly braised with spices and steamed over taro until it falls apart. Found at eateries around the market.
Region 03 · Lạng Sơn Province
Đồng Đăng
The frontline bazaar.
About the region
The absolute frontline of Sino-Vietnamese hustle and spirituality. Technically a town, it operates like a hyper-active, gritty border bazaar. It is built around two massive pillars: the international railway nexus and the incredibly famous Đền Mẫu (Mother Goddess) temple. It is a place where intense, chaotic cross-border merchants burn incense and pray aggressively for wealth before moving their goods.
Local specialties
For Foodies
Phở chua
Sour pho
A cold, tangy noodle salad of flat rice noodles with roast pork, duck, crisp taro and peanuts, dressed in a sweet-sour sauce.
Lạp xưởng
Lạng Sơn sausage
Sweet, lightly smoky sausages hanging in every stall. A favourite gift to carry home from Đồng Đăng market.
Where to go
Must visit Destinations
Đền Mẫu Đồng Đăng
Mother Goddess Temple
One of the most visited temples in the north, where traders come to pray for prosperity, especially during the spring festival season.
Chợ Đồng Đăng
Đồng Đăng market
A sprawling border market of dried goods, household wares, spices and snacks, with a distinctly Sino-Vietnamese mix.
Ga Đồng Đăng
Đồng Đăng railway station
The international station on the Hà Nội–Nanning line, where freight and passenger trains cross into China.