Con Market, located in the Da Nang Centre, is an ideal stopover in the Da Nang Hoi An travel itinerary From here, you can easily travel to other famous places in both Da Nang and Hoi An.
What is Con market?
Con Market Da Nang Vietnam is one of the famous tourist destinations with thousands of local specialties and is also a culinary paradise that attracts visitors every time they visit. Located in the center of Da Nang city, Con Market is an intriguing tourist destination that you should not miss.
Da Nang Con Market spans a total area of 14,000m2, accommodating over 2,000 stalls spread across 3 floors of the market. This is a culinary paradise with popular dishes that will leave you with an unforgettable impression.
There was a time when Con Market was a major trading place not only in Da Nang but also in the whole Central Vietnam. If Han Market was the first and oldest market, Con Market was known as the largest and busiest wholesale market in Da Nang.
You can find hundreds of Con Market photos on the internet, focusing mainly on street food dishes imbued with Vietnamese culture.
Location and how to get there
The exact address of Con Market is: 3rd Floor, Hung Vuong Commercial Center, 318 Ong Ich Khiem, Hai Chau 1 Ward, Hai Chau District, Da Nang City. Con Market is located at the intersection of Quang Trung Street and Ong Ich Khiem Street.
The parking is located on Ong Ich Khiem Street. Because it is located right in the city center, you can easily find this market by any means of transport. You can travel around Con Market in comfort if you know how to ride a motorcycle by using the hourly rental service.
What to buy at Con market
Con Market Da Nang Vietnam is divided into many areas: indoor food area, outdoor food area, dry food area… Therefore, you can go to these places to freely shop or choose souvenirs to give to friends or relatives. The items sold at Con Market are often popular items, affordable prices. You can even find familiar Vietnamese items here such as dolls, ao dai, hats…
Da Nang Con Market has a very convenient area specializing in selling dried foods. When visiting this place, visitors can easily choose to buy specialties such as dried squid, dried beef, dried shrimp… The dried foods here are all carefully processed and marinated in traditional style, preserving their unique flavor and can completely become checked baggage at the airport.
- Tamarind Squid – Da Nang Specialty: Fresh squid simmered with sweet and sour tamarind sauce, slightly spicy, perfect as a snack or side dish. Price range: 50,000 – 120,000 VND per pack. You can find delicious tamarind squid in Da Nang at reputable specialty supermarkets such as Thien Phu and Dai Loc Phat Supermarkets, or reputable stores such as Lan’s Tamarind Squid Shop.
- Dried Fish: Various types of seasoned dried fish, ready to be fried or grilled, offering rich and savory flavors. Price range: 80,000 – 200,000 VND per pack. Some of the delicious dried fish in Da Nang include dried cowfish, dried yellowstripe scad, dried anchovies, dried scad, mackerel, dried anchovies… You should choose thick, dark yellow dried fish because these are carefully marinated fish. In addition, you should buy local chili sauce to eat with it, to enhance the flavor.
- Sun-Dried Squid: Fresh squid dried under the sun once, keeping its tenderness and distinctive fresh taste. Price range: 150,000 – 300,000 VND per pack. Famous sun-dried squid dishes in Da Nang include Ba Tam and My Hanh. You should choose to buy these brands because the products are guaranteed to be of the best quality, with sweet, chewy meat and processed according to the correct process.
- Beef Sausage (Cha Bo): A famous Da Nang specialty made from pure beef, known for its aromatic flavor, chewy yet crunchy texture. Price range: 100,000 – 250,000 VND per roll. Famous brands of delicious beef jerky in Da Nang include Ba Tam, Ba Loc, Ba De, and Co Hue. You can easily find them in local supermarkets.
- Tre: A unique dish made from fermented pork, wrapped in banana leaves, carrying a mildly sour and distinctive taste. Price range: 40,000 – 80,000 VND per roll. Some famous brands include Tre Ba De, Tre Ba Tam, Tre Ba Cuc, or Tre Me Nam.
- Fermented Anchovy Sauce & Shrimp Paste: Rich and flavorful Central Vietnam specialties, used as dipping sauces or seasonings for various dishes. Price range: 30,000 – 70,000 VND per jar. This is one of the specialties of Da Nang. But it is quite difficult for foreign diners to eat. You should go to the market or supermarket and ask for advice on buying the right type.
Food culture at Con market
Da Nang Con Market is not only a bustling traditional market but also an ideal destination to explore the rich culinary culture. Below are some famous specialties that you cannot miss when coming to Con Market:
- Banh Beo: Small rice cakes topped with ground shrimp, scallion oil, and savory fish sauce. Price: 15,000 – 30,000 VND per portion.
- Banh Bot Loc: Chewy translucent dumplings filled with shrimp and pork, best with sweet-and-sour fish sauce. Price: 20,000 – 40,000 VND per portion.
- Nem Lui: Fragrant grilled pork skewers served with fresh herbs and a special dipping sauce. Price: 30,000 – 60,000 VND per portion.
- Banh Trang Kep: Crispy grilled rice paper with pâté, quail eggs, and various toppings. Price: 10,000 – 25,000 VND each.
- Banh Xeo Da Nang: Crispy pancake filled with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts, served with herbs and dipping sauce. Price: 20,000 – 40,000 VND each.
- Ram Cuon Cai: Crunchy fried spring rolls wrapped in mustard greens. Price: 20,000 – 40,000 VND per portion.
- Pork Rice Paper Rolls: Thinly sliced pork rolled with rice paper and herbs, served with fermented anchovy sauce. Price: 40,000 – 80,000 VND per portion.
- Da Nang Fish Cake Noodle Soup: Vermicelli with tasty fish cakes in a rich Central-style broth. Price: 25,000 – 40,000 VND per bowl.
- Con Market Snails: A wide variety of snails cooked with bold flavors, paired with a special dipping sauce. Price: 30,000 – 70,000 VND per portion.
- Nam O Fish Salad: Fresh fish mixed with roasted rice powder and herbs, served with Nam O’s special sauce. Price: 50,000 – 120,000 VND per portion.
- Che: Different types such as banana, mung bean, or pomelo sweet soup. Price: 10,000 – 25,000 VND per glass.Con Market Avocado Ice Cream: Creamy avocado blended with coconut ice cream, rich and refreshing. Price: 20,000 – 35,000 VND per glass.
Best time to visit
Con Market Da Nang opening hours: from 6am to 7pm so the best time to visit Da Nang Con Market is in the late afternoon and evening, when the street food area comes alive with bustling crowds and vibrant energy. This is also the best opportunity to try a lot of different tasty local foods all at one area.
However, visiting Con Market Da Nang Vietnam depends on your time and the tour schedule you join. To know which time is suitable for you, you can refer to Con market reviews on social networking sites or contact Lily’s Travel for more advice.
Tips for shopping at con market
Save these tips when shopping at Da Nang Con Market that Lily’s Travel advices you:
- Instead of eating dishes you can find anywhere, make it a point to taste Da Nang’s specialties.
- Before you go to the market to test the food, make a list of the dishes you want to try so you don’t become too full too quickly and miss out on all the great ones.
- If you’re buying clothes, dried products, or souvenirs, you should try to get the price down by 30% to 40% from the original price.
- You should also be careful with your belongings and assets so that burglars don’t take advantage of you while you’re shopping or putting on clothes.
- The market ends at 7:00 pm, so get there at least an hour before that to thoroughly enjoy the tasty food.
Attractions near Con market
Con Market Da Nang Vietnam is at a great spot that makes it easy for tourists to see some well-known sights nearby:
- Dragon Bridge (2 km from Con Market): The Dragon Bridge is a one-of-a-kind icon of Da Nang. On weekends, it may breathe fire and water, making a beautiful light show.
- Han River Bridge (1.7 km from Con Market): Vietnam’s first rotating bridge, where people can see the Han River and the city at night.
- The Cham Sculpture Museum (1.8 km from Con Market) is a site where you can see and learn about the history and art of the Cham people via unique cultural items.
- Da Nang Cathedral (1.3 km from Con Market) is a Gothic building with a large bell tower with a rooster sign on top. Tourists love to visit and take pictures of it.
Read more: Danang Cathedral: All you need to know before explore
Con Market is one of the familiar destinations when you travel to Da Nang. This is where you can both experience diverse cuisine and shop for gifts for your loved ones. Therefore, in Da Nang tourism tours, travel companies often arrange this place in the evenings.
At Lily’s Travel, we also choose this place as one of the places where tourists can freely move around, shop and explore cuisine. Lily’s Travel tours are often extremely diverse in location, meeting the diverse needs of tourists.
You will be able to choose the locations according to your preferences in your schedule. Besides, you can also customize the time to stay at your favorite locations to have more time to explore. For those who love to explore cuisine, Lily’s Travel will try to help you stay in Con Market as long as possible to experience everything. So book a tour right at Lily’s Travel.
