Da Nang Markets: Han Market vs Con Market Guide

Quick answer: Da Nang has two main markets worth visiting — Han Market, the tourist-friendly one with souvenirs and local specialties, and Con Market, the more local, less polished alternative across from the Go! (Big C) supermarket.

Han Market

Where: 119 Tran Phu Street, Hai Chau District, about 2 km from Han River Bridge. Hours: 6:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Established in 1991, Han Market has 576 stalls and 36 kiosks spread across 28,000 square meters — the city’s biggest and most tourist-oriented market.

What’s Sold

• Fermented paste (mắm), particularly mắm nêm — a distinctive local condiment worth trying even if you don’t buy a bottle to take home.
• Dried foods — shrimp, beef and squid, popular as edible souvenirs.
• Fresh seafood, noted for being exceptionally fresh even by Vietnamese market standards.
• Handicrafts made from sedge and rattan.

Food Stalls Inside Han Market

Beyond shopping, Han Market has a food section serving bánh canh (thick noodle soup), bánh xèo (savory pancakes), mì Quảng (Quang-style noodles), nem lụi (grilled pork skewers) and bánh bèo (water fern cakes) — a good one-stop way to sample several Da Nang dishes at once.

Bargaining Tips

Seafood prices fluctuate daily, so check carefully before buying. Bargaining is expected and normal, especially on souvenirs and non-food items — don’t be shy about countering the first price quoted.

Con Market

Where: across from the Go! (Big C) Supermarket in Da Nang.

Con Market is the more local alternative to Han Market — fewer tourists, more genuinely local shopping. It sells clothing, textiles, housewares, kitchen gadgets, snacks, dried food, fruit and vegetables, with a wet market section toward the back and a food stall area for Vietnamese street food.

Expect it to feel busy, cramped and a bit chaotic compared to Han Market — that’s part of the point if you want a more authentic, less curated market experience. Bring cash and be ready to haggle here too.

Han Market or Con Market?

If you only have time for one, choose Han Market — it’s more organized, has better souvenir options and the food stall section is easier to navigate as a first-timer.

Choose Con Market if you’ve already done the tourist-market circuit and want to see where locals actually shop, or if you’re staying nearby and it’s simply more convenient.

Combine With

Both markets are easy to fit into a half-day alongside central Da Nang sightseeing. For food specifically, our Da Nang food guide covers restaurants beyond the market stalls, and our Da Nang for first-time visitors guide covers the rest of the city.

FAQ

What time does Han Market open?

6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Is Han Market or Con Market better for souvenirs?

Han Market — it’s more geared toward tourists with dried food, handicrafts and packaged local specialties like mắm nêm.

Do I need to bargain at Da Nang’s markets?

Yes, bargaining is standard practice at both markets, particularly for clothing, souvenirs and non-food items.

Can I eat at Han Market?

Yes, Han Market has a food stall section serving local dishes including bánh xèo, mì Quảng and bánh bèo.