"Crazy" Han Market Da Nang: A paradise for snacks and great gifts!

Han Market in Da Nang is not only a long-standing traditional market but also a cultural symbol of this beautiful coastal city. It attracts thousands of visitors every day thanks to the harmonious combination of street food , Central specialties, diverse goods and the typical bustling trading atmosphere. Whether you want to enjoy authentic snacks, buy gifts to bring home or simply feel the rhythm of local life, Han Market is definitely a destination not to be missed on your journey to explore Da Nang!

Where is Han Market Da Nang ?

Han Market Da Nang is located at 119 Tran Phu Street, Hai Chau 1 Ward, Hai Chau District - right in the city center. With a prime location, the market is less than 2km from Dragon Bridge, very convenient for both tourists and locals to visit, sightsee and shop.

This market covers an area of ​​up to 28,000m², is built on 2 floors and is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Da Nang. Surrounding the market are major roads such as Bach Dang, Tran Phu, Nguyen Van Linh and Hung Vuong. These are all important traffic routes, making it quick and easy to get to the market.

Suggestions on how to get to Han Market Da Nang

Visitors can choose many ways to get to Han Market Da Nang, depending on their needs and personal schedule:

• Self-driving motorbikes : This is a popular means of transport with young tourists thanks to its flexibility, low cost and flexibility in time. Parking is available around the market, convenient for parking.
• Technology motorbike taxi : Ride-hailing apps like Grab, Be or Gojek operate very strongly in Da Nang, helping you get to the market quickly without having to bargain or find your way.
• Taxi : If you are traveling in a large group or carrying luggage, a taxi is a reasonable choice. Just one call and the driver will be there to pick you up.
• Cyclo : An interesting choice for tourists who want to see the streets in a traditional way. In front of the market gate, there is always a cyclo on duty to serve tourists.

When does Han Market in Da Nang open?

As the most famous traditional market in the city center, Han Market in Da Nang starts bustling very early. The vendors have been there since 6am to set up their stalls, import fresh food and display their goods to serve customers who come to shop early in the day.

Although the market is open until 10pm, many stalls start to close from around 7pm onwards, especially the fresh food and food stalls. Therefore, if you want to fully explore Han Market, you should arrive before 7pm to avoid missing out on the most attractive stalls.

What's in Han Market Da Nang? Food & shopping suggestions

Han Market Da Nang has 2 areas. The first floor includes: snacks, dried foods, seafood, handicrafts. And the second floor includes: handbags, shoes, clothes, fabrics. The market has a variety of foods and specialties for visitors to freely experience.

Lots of delicious snacks

Han Market is a true snack paradise – where you can find most of Da Nang's specialties in just one walk around.

• Snails : Only from 15,000-25,000 VND/plate, this spicy lemongrass and chili snail dish is very popular with young people. Rich sauce, crispy snails, served with grilled rice paper, even more appealing.
• Banh beo : Price from 10,000-20,000 VND/bowl, soft and smooth cake, with shrimp, meat and crispy fried pork skin filling, served with sweet fish sauce, very tasty
• Banh xeo : 15,000–25,000 VND/piece. Crispy golden pancake, full of shrimp and meat filling, served with raw vegetables and sweet and sour fish sauce.
• Banh bot loc : Ranges from 20,000-30,000 VND/box. Rich shrimp and meat filling, chewy, transparent crust, often served with fish sauce
• Wet rice cake with ram it : An interesting combination of soft wet rice cake and crispy fried ram, served with raw vegetables and savory dipping sauce, priced at only about 20,000 VND/serving
• Grilled spring rolls : 5,000–10,000 VND/roll. Spring rolls are grilled over hot coals, fragrant, served with rice paper, raw vegetables and Hue-style dipping sauce.
• Grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves : Price from 25,000 VND/portion, grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves is fragrant, soft, sweet, rich in flavor, served with vermicelli and raw vegetables
• Quang Noodles : A bowl is only about 25,000-35,000 VND. The noodles are chewy, with a variety of toppings such as shrimp, meat, eggs, and a thick, Central Vietnamese-style broth.

Fish sauce, dried foods and specialties at Han market, Da Nang

Besides being a snack paradise, Han Market in Da Nang is also known as an ideal place to buy specialties and gifts for tourists from near and far.

• Typical fish sauces such as fermented fish sauce, shrimp paste, and fish sauce are all neatly packaged in bottles or jars by vendors, convenient for tourists to take home.
• Da Nang beef rolls at the market always attract tourists with the fragrant smell of pepper, the right amount of toughness and the natural sweetness of beef; the price ranges from 250,000 to 350,000 VND/kg.
• Dried fish and dried beef are carefully processed, naturally dried and cleanly packaged, and are very popular snacks among tourists.
• Fresh seafood at the market is very diverse, including fish, squid, shrimp, clams, snails... with new imports every day from nearby seaports.
• Clothing and fabrics are available in abundance, from traditional ao dai fabrics to fashionable garment fabrics, at affordable prices suitable for both locals and tourists.
• Handmade rattan and sedge shoes and bags are unique, highly aesthetic products, very suitable as gifts or travel accessories.

Should I go to Han market or Con market in Da Nang?

Da Nang has two famous markets, Han Market and Con Market, both of which are attractive destinations for sightseeing, shopping and exploring local culture. However, each market has its own advantages to suit different needs of tourists. Below is a comparison to help you choose easily:

Criteria	Han Market	Con Market
Location	119 Tran Phu, Hai Chau 1 ward, Hai Chau district, more than 1km from Con market.	290 Hung Vuong, Vinh Trung ward, Hai Chau district, near city center.
Scale	2 floors, including 576 booths and 36 kiosks.	Larger with more than 2,000 businesses, has a 3-storey building and many small areas.
Opening hours	From 6:00 to 22:00.	From 7:00 to 19:30.
Price level	Previously expensive, now accessible, suitable for many subjects.	Affordable prices for locals and tourists.
Featured items	Dried specialties (fish sauce, beef sausage), fabrics, clothes, souvenirs.	Snacks, traditional cuisine, diverse food and beverage outlets.

Things to note when shopping at Han Market Da Nang

When visiting Han Market in Da Nang for sightseeing and shopping, tourists should equip themselves with a few tips to avoid unnecessary "buying mistakes":

• During certain times of the day (except early morning), many vendors may offer quite high prices, so you should boldly bargain down 40% - 50% from the original quoted price.
• Before deciding to buy, visitors should visit many stalls to compare prices and product quality.
• According to many people's experience, you should prioritize buying at stalls with clearly listed prices to avoid being overcharged.
• If buying souvenirs, be aware that some stalls are geared towards foreign tourists so prices may be higher.
• Finally, always keep your belongings and valuables safe, especially when in crowded places to avoid unwanted theft or loss.

Han Market in Da Nang is not only a shopping place but also a vibrant cultural touchpoint of the city. If you want to bring back the full experience of Da Nang, don't forget to visit Han Market once in your journey!

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