Shopping · Da Nang · Vietnam
Shopping in Da Nang
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
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Quick answer
Shopping centres on markets for dried seafood, coffee and fabrics, and on the stone-carving workshops at the foot of the Marble Mountains. Best souvenirs: Dried squid and seafood, Vietnamese coffee and Marble carvings.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 3
- Markets
- 3
- Top souvenir
- Dried squid and seafood
Where to shop
Non Nuoc stone-carving village
Workshops below the Marble Mountains selling marble and stone carvings from small figures to garden statues.
Han Market area
Fabrics, ready-made clothes and tailors near the river.
City malls
Air-conditioned malls in the centre with international brands and supermarkets.
Markets
Han Market
Dried seafood, coffee, fish sauce, fabrics and souvenirs by the river.
Con Market
The city's largest market, best for food stalls and everyday goods.
Son Tra Night Market
Evening stalls of food, clothes and souvenirs near the Dragon Bridge.
What to buy
Dried squid and seafood
Vacuum-packed dried squid and fish snacks from Han Market.
Vietnamese coffee
Ground robusta with a metal phin filter to brew it at home.
Marble carvings
Small carved bowls and figures from Non Nuoc; large items can be shipped.
Tailored clothing
Simple shirts and dresses can be made in a few days, though Hoi An has more tailors.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Market · Hai Chau riverfront
Han Market
The central market by the river sells fabrics, ready-made clothes, dried seafood, coffee, fish sauce and snacks, with food stalls downstairs.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Rainy day
Market · Hai Chau riverfront
Con Market
Da Nang's largest market is more local than Han Market and best known for its maze of food stalls serving bánh xèo, bún mắm, chè sweet soups and fresh juices at local prices.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
Market · An Hai (east bank by Dragon Bridge)
Son Tra Night Market
An evening market near the eastern end of the Dragon Bridge with stalls of grilled seafood, skewers, snails, desserts and inexpensive clothes and souvenirs, with plastic tables for eating.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
- Shopping
- Kids
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Sweet soup and Iced milk coffee. Chè stalls at Con Market and dessert shops across the city. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Hai Chau riverfront | $$ | City-centre hotels along the Han River near Han Market and the cathedral |
| An Thuong | $$ | Grid of small streets behind My Khe with cafés, bars and boutique hotels |
| Son Tra Peninsula | $$$$ | Forested headland with secluded luxury resorts and quiet coves |
| Non Nuoc and the southern resort strip | $$$ | Large beach resorts and golf courses between the Marble Mountains and Hoi An |
| An Hai (east bank by Dragon Bridge) | $$ | River-view hotels, night market and street food at the eastern end of the Dragon Bridge |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in VND. Tipping is not expected in local eateries, but leaving small change or about 5–10% in restaurants catering to visitors, and tipping guides and drivers, is appreciated.
- Keep calm when bargaining; raising your voice causes loss of face.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in October–November; the busiest months are July.
- January: Tết (Lunar New Year) — flower markets before the holiday, then some businesses close for several days (late January or February)
- March: Quan The Am Festival — religious processions at the Marble Mountains (usually March or April)
- June: Da Nang International Fireworks Festival — competing teams over the Han River on several nights (usually June–July)
- July: Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (usually continues into July)
- September: Mid-Autumn Festival — lanterns and lion dances (September or early October)
Staying near the shops
$$ · Best for first-timers, food lovers, budget and shopping
Hai Chau riverfront
City-centre hotels along the Han River near Han Market and the cathedral
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Da Nang?
Dried squid and seafood, Vietnamese coffee, Marble carvings and Tailored clothing.
+Where is the best shopping in Da Nang?
Non Nuoc stone-carving village: Workshops below the Marble Mountains selling marble and stone carvings from small figures to garden statues.
+What are the best markets in Da Nang?
Han Market, Con Market and Son Tra Night Market.