Dam Market: browse, compare prices and choose souvenirs

Before bargaining, establish the item, amount and unit: one piece, a packet or a weight-based price are different offers. Ask whether the displayed price includes packaging. Compare a few comparable products and agree the final amount before the seller prepares or wraps an order. Keep enough space for other customers and ask permission before taking close-up photographs of a stall or its staff.

For edible souvenirs, check sealed packaging, ingredients, production and expiry information. Do not assume an unlabelled product is suitable for an allergy or permitted through your destination's customs. Ask how it should be stored and decide whether that works for your journey. Fragile or strongly scented goods may need extra packing; a low price does not remove transport or import restrictions.

You can decline politely and leave without buying after asking a price. Carry a payment option appropriate for small purchases, keep valuables secure and check change at the counter. Opening activity varies by stall, so confirm arrangements locally if you need a specific product. This is a market-shopping guide, not a promise of a particular restaurant, current stock or a seafood tasting tour; arrange any meal separately.