Should Tourist Shop at Da Nang Markets?
Top 3 Best Markets in Da Nang
Whatever you are looking for, you’ll love what Da Nang has to offer in their markets
It is really an amazing experience for tourists to take a look at some of the best markets in
Da Nang because these markets show the unique culture of the local people here. Local
markets are ideal shopping destinations for any products ranging from food to flowers,
modern arts to antiques, and clothes to increase your curiosity. It is not about buying some
good and varied products that you need, it is much more than that! Interacting with locals
is a special experience that you never get in your country, you may hear the interesting
Vietlish (Vietnamese – English) accent or Vietnamese Central accent and immerse yourself
into the hustle and bustle of Da Nang’s markets.
So Where to Shop and What to Buy at Da Nang markets? No worries, below are the
answers and some best suggestions for you to shop at the market. Let’s take a look.
Con Market – the longest and the most attractive market in Da Nang
Location: Ong Ich Khiem (the corner of Ong Ich Khiem and Hung Vuong, near city center)
Opening time: 8am-8pm
Outside Street Food: 3pm-6pm
The most alluring thing at Con Market is THE FOOD. People have named it “The cuisine
from heaven”. It is does not only attractive local people or the young but also tourists from
all over the world. If you are a foodie, you cannot miss this market and when you get there,
you cannot control you temptation with different kinds of food. There are two food areas
including inside and outside.
Food Court – Inside Con Market
The inside one is called “Food Court”, you can enjoy and dig into salty food such as My
Quang (Quang Noodles), Bun Bo (beef rice noodles) and all kinds of local food in Da Nang
and sweet food such as sweet soup, fruit juice and so on. “Food Court” opens at the same
time as the Con market’s opening time.
The outside one is called “The Heaven of Street Food” It is quite crowded and hectic but it
doesn’t matter because it is a special place to be on the liveliest part of the day where you
can also relish the busy atmosphere and people huddle together at stalls to enjoy street food.
Oh, remember that outside street food just opens from 3pm to 6pm. So make sure that you
will not miss anything interesting at Con Market.
The Heaven of Outside Street Food at Con Market
Besides the amazing and
delicious
foods, there are so many kind of other products here.
Shopaholics can’t help to be tempted to buy clothes or
accessories or even household stuffs. People find it easy to
get something adorable and pretty clothes which are
inexpensive.
If you are seeking for fresh seafood, butcher’s meat, vegetables or fruits, here you are. Con
market’s vendors sell a wide range of fresh products, so everything you need to do is choose
the ones you are into.
Seafood stalls
Con Market also sells coffee, coffee beans, tea, cereals, handmade baskets or spice
ingredients. Moreover, you can buy some local gifts or dried food such as dried fish, squid,
shrimp, fruits and etc. for your family, friends or relatives when you come back to your
country. They can feel and enjoy the different tastes and flavours from the food that you give
them.
Dried food
Han Market – one of the largest markets in Da Nang
Location: 119, Tran Phu (near the banks of the Han River)
Opening time: 8am-6pm
Han Market is well-known for its varied products and its long establishment in Da Nang. If
you really want to get the costumes which fit you, why don’t you go directly to Han Market
to see any of the tailors on the second floor? These tailors here are knowns as the top of
tailors in Da Nang. Moreover, if you want to get some traditional clothes like Ao dai, this
is the best and right place ever. Here are some stalls that sell varied fabrics and silk, too.
It is easy to find a wide range of available clothes, accessories, shoes, flip flops and so on.
Han Market still has some special and local food but it is not as diversified as Con Market.
Fried food here is available and delicious.
Bac My An Market
Location: (near Pham Van Dong beach – the most beautiful beach in Da Nang)
Opening time: 7AM-7PM
It is one of the biggest markets in Da Nang, it is not really near the center but if you stay
near the beach, Bac My An Market is the best choice for you to shop and buy all the things
you need. Bac My An Market has various goods such as household items, clothes,
accessories or dried food.
Furthermore, fresh seafood is the most impressive and attractive item for tourists who fall in
love with seafood such as fish, squid, shrimp and so on.
Bac My An Market is worth choosing if you want to experience and try out some local
food, especially Kem Bo (Avocado with Ice Cream – one of the best places in Da Nang sells
this kind of food). The most wonderful thing is the price of those food here cost so little. So,
no hesitation to get there if you just can afford cheap items.
Shopping at some local markets is a wonderful and unforgettable experience because you
not only buy and get the things you need with good quality and at a reasonable price but you
also can enjoy and experience the life of local people, the bursting atmosphere and
sprawling areas. It is totally worth spending time at these markets.
However, it is a fact that sometimes some vendors up the price higher for tourists. You will
be ripped off, but don’t worry about that because the extra cost is the price of searching
online before coming or asking a tour guide or some local people that you know. And then
you will haggle with them, it is also fun and more interesting. Or else you can invite a
local to go to the market with you.
If you want to get more tips, guidance or any advice to shop at markets in Da Nang? Let's
move on to my next blog.
Hope you enjoy my Da Nang and some markets here.
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