Han Market – A Shopping Paradise In Danang Must Visit

At Han Market in Danang, shoppers can haggle for souvenirs, taste street food delicacies, and immerse themselves in the lively atmosphere of this popular tourist destination. It serves as a hub for both locals and tourists alike to connect and indulge in the rich tapestry of Vietnamese heritage.

1.Overview of Han Market

Exloring Vietnam locally will not complete without setting your foots to a vibrant market in Vietnam. One of our life activities is linked to the market shopping, and each region of Vietnam has different markets. It is also a paradise to buy presents in your vacation for beloved ones at home or even you just want to have a window shopping.

In Danang, the most popular market is Han Market. It has welcomed many international visitors and locals shopping daily. The market appeared in 1940s as a spontanous trading area. And, on May 19^th, 1990 the government constructed the market for locals, it is included 2 spacious floors with an area of 28,000 square meters. This place became an offical market on March 29^th, 1991, with 576 stalls and 36 kiosks. Nowadays, the government continue develop the market infrastructures here to attract more vistors explore.

2.Location of Han Market and how to get there?

Location of Han Market

• Address: 119 Tran Phu Street, Hai Chau District
• Opening hours: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Han Market is located right in the city center, it is facing with 4 busy streets such as Tran Phu, Bach Dang, Nguyen Thai Hoc, and Hung Vuong. It is also a great combination of sightseeing at market and Han River bridge when you take time to visit.

Note: Han Market is a bustling marketplace located in the heart of Da Nang, perfect for those looking to experience local culture during their Da Nang 4 days itinerary. The market offers a wide variety of goods, from fresh produce and seafood to clothing and souvenirs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere, haggling with friendly vendors and sampling delicious street food. Han Market is an ideal spot to pick up unique gifts and enjoy the lively spirit of Da Nang, making it a must-visit destination on any Da Nang 4 days itinerary.

How to get there?

Because of the prime geography, there are many ways to transfer to Han Market. You can select a vehicle which suits you best below:

Motorbike:

This is the best option for you in our thought. You can rent a motorbike full day to discover Han Market and other places. The price usually 150,000 VNĐ = 7 USD. Danang streets are not busy like Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh city so you won’t worry too much about the traffic jam. Especially, you must follow the traffic law carefully. Using your copy printed map or digital map to reach the destinations which you want to visit.

Taxi/ Grab car:

If you do not like motorubike adventures or afraid of the chaos of motorbike culture in Vietnam, you are welcome to book a taxi or grab car. This is a safer option which drive you carefully to visit Han Market. Nowadays, Vietnam has many digital apps for transfer so you can book online. Our recommendation is Grab app , you can see the price displays when you book the trip. Local drivers have the right sense of directions so you will not get lost. In additon, our company has private car service to drive you anywhere in Vietnam so please contact us if you are interested in.

Motorbike taxi: Beside booking the car transfer through digital app, you also can book motorbike driver as well. Do not forget to download the Grab app before your travel. Or you might do some research about transport digital apps in Vietnam before your trip.

Cyclo:

This transport is not popular for a far distance but its an ideal to visit around city centre. The cyclo brings enjoyable travel to travellers. However, if you choose this transfer, it will be a bit pricy compare to others. There are many city tours around Danang by cyclo you might consider. Do not hesitate to contact Explore Vietnam Travel for more information.

3.What to do in Han Market?

3.1 Shopping souvenirs for yourself and beloved ones

Various items and commodities display widely at Han Market, you will immerse yourself by wandering around this vibrant place. If you want to surpirse your beloved ones, you can purchase some thoughtful gifts at the market. It can be handicraft products, vietnam conical hats, vietnam t-shirts, dried foods, clothes, handmade jewelries, etc…

Especially, our tip to purchase items at the market is bargaining. You should keep bargain for a suitable price, its our culture at the market so do not worry if sellers don’t feel comfortable. The reason locals enjoy visit market daily that they can buy fresh food ingredients and bargain. In the super market, locals are not allowed to bargain as prices displays in all iterms.

3.2 Experience tasty local cuisines

Experience local gastronomy at Han Market will be your favorite part in our opinion. The variety of food selections are diverse, we would like to share you some yummy and tasty delicacies you must try in Danang below:

3.2.1 Vietnamese thick noodle ( Bánh Canh):

This flavorful food is a highlight for visitors in Han Market. Its usually made by noodles with crab, fish or pork bones. Its ofen served with bread or crackers. The broth has awesome taste, we hope you don’t miss it.

3.2.2 Vietnamese Pancake ( Bánh Xèo):

You can’t complete your trip to Vietnam without trying cripsy pancake. Each region in has distinctive pancake with diferent flavors. The pancake in Danang is not big compare to southern vietnam, it’s a unique experience to try it.

3.2.3 Quang Noodle ( Mỳ Quảng):

This dish is a must try in Danang. You will love it with the mix of vegetables, pork meat , boil eggs and yellow noodles.. This speciality represents for Da Nang cuisines.

3.2.4 Water fern cakes (bánh bèo):

This special dish from central vietnam that you must try when visit Han Market. It is made from rice, shrimp and pork skin. You will enjoy this cake with fish sauce.

Vietnamese noodles with grilled pork ( Bún Chả): This is a typical dish you should taste as well. Interesting ingridents are being made such as grilled pork, vermicelles, vegetable and a dipping sauce with pickled papaya and carrot.

3. Best time to visit Han market

It depends on what item of stalls at the market, business people at Han market have distinticve time zones to open their enterprises. However, the popular hours to visit Han market is between 6:00am and 11:00am and after 16:00pm. At these times, the market will be busy with shopping and you can immerse your travel with a buslte almostphere.

4.How many floors does Han Market in Da Nang have?

In general, Han market have two floors in total for you to discover. The following details below will provide useful information to your trip.

The first floor:

This is a busiest floor for merchants to do shopping daily. There are various iterms which people can purchase such as dried foods (shrimp, beef, fish or squid), cooking’s ingridents, tropical fruits, etc…. Especially, there are many delicious food stalls where you can taste local flavors. Trying regional cuisines are the best experience you might have. Our gastronomy suggestions are Vietnamese tumeric noodles ( mỳ quảng ), pancake ( bánh xèo), vietnamese spring roll ( bánh cuốn), etc….Business people at the market barely speak English in general but you can use body languague or google translation on your mobile phone for communication.

The second floor:

Interesting items in the second floor are displayed such as clothes, fabric, cosmestic and shoes from local sellers. In your trip. You can purchase many products with affordable prices as a gift for yourself or beloved ones at home. With fashion shopping, you can customize tailor made at the market, locals are well-experiened in their job and won’t make you feel disappointed with your own outfit. In addition, shoes are displayed widely for visitors as you can see many designs, you can select your favorite one if you want to buy them.

5.Travel Tips to visit Han Market

• There are two famous markets in Danang we recommend to your visit are Han Market and Con market. You can take time to visit at least one.
• You shouldn’t visit the market in the early morning and purchase iterms because the sellers don’t like bargaining when they just start open their stall. Sellers thought that it will be their unluckly day.
• You can make bargain at the market when you want to purchase stuffs at Han Market. Usually, you should ask the price down 40 – 50% compared to the offered prices.
• Kindly mind your personal belongings and valuables in case the crime or theft happen at the market.
• When you want to buy an interm, try to visit different stalls to ask for prices so you can compare the prices. At vietnamese markets, locals sell similar stuffs.
• You can spend your time visit other attractions in Danang when you visit Han Market such as Linh Ung pagoda, Marble Mountain, Monkey Mountian, Cham Sculpture museum, Dragon bridge, Love lock bridge, beaches, etc…..
• Hoi An ancient town is also a promising destination to travel from Danang, you can have one day sightseeing around after visiting Han Market. Don’t forget to put this world heritage site to your list.

6. Conclusion:

Han market is a highlight attraction you shouldn’t miss out when travel to Danang. With the friendliness and warmly welcome of locals, you will immerse your holiday ulmost. Diverse products are selled at the market, you can select your favorite to purchase. Beside the commerical purposes, Han market is also an ideal place for visitors meet-up and try dedicate cuisines together. It will foster a sense of community and cultural exchange. A visit to Han market is a must to-do list for any travelers in Danang.