The Best Places to Shopping in Danang
Da Nang’s shopping scene may pale in comparison than its neighbour, Hoi An, but travellers can still find a handful of prominent shopping malls and local markets within the city centre that are worth spending an afternoon. One of the most popular markets in this bustling coastal town is Han Market, which had been serving the locals since the French occupancy in the 1940s. There are hundreds of stalls selling local handicrafts, tee shirts, and prepacked food items such as Ly Son garlic, rice crackers, and dried squid at attractive prices.
If you prefer to shop for gifts in a more comfortable setting, then Lotte Mart Da Nang and Vinh Trung Plaza are our top picks. Da Nang is also easily explored on foot as the majority of shopping venues are set within close proximity to the city’s prominent landmarks and museums. Read for our helpful guide on where to shop and what to buy in Da Nang.
Con Market
Con Market is a prominent shopping venue in Da Nang City Centre where you can find over 2,000 stalls selling an array of handicrafts, apparel, and accessories at wholesale prices. Also known as Da Nang Commercial Centre, it is widely regarded as the coastal city’s largest and busiest wholesale shopping venue.
Built atop a highland in the city centre during the 1940s, Con Market was the focal point for farmers and fishermen from Vietnam’s rural districts such as Que Son, Dai Loc, and Thang Binh looking to sell fresh vegetables, seafood, and poultry. Following a renovation in 1984, it is now set within a three-storey building along Ong Ich Khiem Street. You can find fresh produce, dried goods, coffee beans and plenty of food stalls on the ground floor while the upper level hosts handicrafts and t-shirts vendors as well as tailor services. While goods sold here are considerably cheaper than most markets in Vietnam, you can still bargain for lower prices - ask about 50 per cent to 70 per cent off the retail prices.
There’s also a wide range of cheap and authentic Vietnamese dishes available, including banh mi (Vietnamese-style baguette), goi cuon (spring rolls), banh xeo (crispy pancake), and mi quang (Vietnamese turmeric noodles). You can expect to pay about VND 30,000 for a filling meal at Con Market. Con Market is a 10-minute taxi ride from Da Nang International Market, and is just across the street of Vinh Trung Plaza. Open daily from 08:00 onwards, the market is mostly frequented by locals, especially during evenings and public holidays such as the Tet Festival.
- Opening Hours: Daily 08:00 – 20:00
- Address: 318, Ong Ich Khiem Street, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
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Han Market
Han Market is a significant landmark in Da Nang, having been in operation since the French occupancy in the 1940s. This local market is set within a two-storey building at the grand intersection of Tran Phu Street, Bach Dang Street, Hung Vuong Street and Tran Hung Dao Street, where you can find hundreds of stalls selling an array of local produce, handicrafts, T-shirts, and accessories. It’s very much like a miniature version of Ben Thanh Market central market in Ho Chi Minh City, and even if you aren’t necessarily looking to buy anything it still offers a fascinating glimpse into local life in Da Nang.
Han Market’s ground level is where locals shop for fresh vegetables, seafood, and butchered meat in the early morning. There are also numerous fruit stalls set in front of the market, where you can purchase tropical fruits such as bananas, mangoes, durian, and jackfruit. Ideal as souvenirs for loved ones back home, make sure you stock up on prepacked chilli paste, Ly Son garlic, rice crackers, and dried squid, all of which are available on the same floor.
Han Market’s indoor food court offers just about any Vietnamese dish you can think of, from mi quang (Vietnamese turmeric noodles) and com tam (broken rice) to banh xeo (crispy pancake) and goi cuon (Vietnamese spring rolls), each of which should cost you no more than VND 30,000.
Meanwhile, the upper level is where you can purchase home appliances, souvenirs, cosmetics, and fabrics. Some of Da Nang’s top tailors also set up shop in Han Market, making it a great place to get quality yet affordable custom made suits and dresses. Accessible within a four-minute walk from Da Nang Cathedral, Han Market is open every day, but gets especially packed between 06:00 and 11:00 and 16:00 onwards.
- Opening Hours: Daily 05:00 – 19:00
- Address: 119, Tran Phu Street, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
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Lotte Mart Da Nang
Lotte Mart Da Nang is hailed as the coastal town’s biggest shopping mall, offering ample entertainment, shopping, and dining opportunities for locals and travellers alike. The five-storey complex features an extensive collection of cosmetics, electrical and household appliances, apparel, accessories, and shoes from popular international brands such as Samsung, Levi's, Nike, Magoza, Debor, Sense, Josephi, and The Face Shop. A massive supermarket is located on the fourth floor while the top level hosts a bowling alley, arcade centre, and skating rink for the little ones. Located in Nai Nam Street, Lotte Mart Da Nang is accessible within a ten-minute taxi ride from Da Nang International Airport.
- Opening Hours: Daily 08:00 – 22:00
- Address: 6 Nai Nam Street, North Hoa Cuong Ward, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
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Non Nuoc Fine Arts Village
Non Nuoc Fine Arts Village comprises over 500 manufacturers, artisan workshops and retail outlets selling marble goods at affordable prices. Set at the foot of Da Nang’s Marble Mountains, the village dates back to the late 18th century and was founded by Huynh Ba Quat, a craftsman from Thanh Hoa Province.
The ancient village is also recognised as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage due to its cultural significance to Da Nang, where thousands of talented sculptors and craftsmen produce a wide range of statues, household items, and accessories using stones found within the mountain. Many local residents make their way to this craft village to purchase rice mortars, grain grinders, and tombstones while tourists can find an array of handcrafted jewellery made from precious stones, including rings, necklaces, pendants, and bracelets.
Due to its close proximity to several ancient pagodas in the Marble Mountains, Non Nuoc Fine Arts Village also houses intricate marble sculptures of Buddha, sphinxes, animals, and national icons of various sizes, all of which are skilfully displayed against the mountain backdrop. Non Nuoc Fine Arts Village is a 20-minute taxi ride from Da Nang City, with most day tours to Marble Mountains often including this ancient village on their itinerary. Even if you aren’t looking to buy anything during your visit here, it still offers a fascinating glimpse at how the local artisans produce such intricate sculptures completely by hand.
- Opening Hours: Daily 08:00 – 19:00
- Address: Huyen Tran Cong Chua Street, Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang
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Vinh Trung Plaza
Featuring colonial French architecture and modern facilities, Vinh Trung Plaza houses an expansive supermarket, arcade centre, cinema, as well as plenty of dining and retail outlets. The shopping complex is also set within a 10-minute drive from Da Nang International Airport and several prominent attractions, including Cham Museum, Dragon River Bridge, and My Khe Beach. Shoppers can find clothing, accessories, and shoes by local designers as well as imported household appliances, books, and fast food chains such as Lotteria, Highland Coffee, and KFC.
- Opening Hours: Daily
- Address: 255-257 Hung Vuong Street, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
