Open Phu Quoc← Tất cả bàiDuong Dong before and after urbanization
Duong Dong is not naturally big; it sprouts and stretches out from a busy market, fishing wharves with the smell of the sea, and winding streets hugging the riverbank. The hand of planning and large construction sites have stretched the skyline of the urban area; but if you want to find the warmth of the old days today, just take a walk around the traditional market, the windy estuary and watch them stand beside the newly opened wide streets.
Looking at the island today
Despite the change, Duong Dong still holds a prime "heart" location for those who want to be near the hammer market, shops and have easy access to all essential services. During peak traffic jams, crowding through the main road or struggling to find a parking space can take up much more time than the soulless calculations on the map. When scoring the coordinates of choosing a room, subtly consider the convenience of your favorite destinations and actual traffic conditions, instead of just measuring a few short kilometers.
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The whirlwind of urbanization has no power to sweep away old ways of life and sink into the past in an instant, but the center cannot keep its wild appearance forever like in the yellowed postcard photos. The bustling hammer market, the neighborhoods and familiar roads still lie there, patiently living with shiny glass buildings, crowded traffic and vacant lots that have now changed hands and transformed into new functions.
If you want to see it in person
- Always generous plus a spare amount of time for inching every meter in the CBD.
- Don't forget to check with the hotel about the availability of parking and access.
- When you want to hunt for an ancient landmark, be careful to confirm the current name and exact coordinates, as administrative boundaries and signs may have been replaced a long time ago.