Con Market Da Nang (Chợ Cồn): Food, Hours & Tips vs Han Market

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Con Market Da Nang at a glance

Con Market is a large traditional market in central Da Nang, close to the Hai Chau and Thanh Khe districts. Locals shop here for vegetables, meat, seafood, dry goods, clothes and household items. Visitors mostly come to eat. Overall trading hours run from roughly 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, though individual stalls open and close on their own schedules. Most visitors spend 1 to 2 hours inside. Prices and hours in this guide were checked in November 2026. Search the market name in a maps app for the current pin before you head out. For wider city planning, Da Nang's official tourism site covers events and visitor services.

• Where: junction of Hung Vuong and Ong Ich Khiem streets, central Da Nang
• Hours: about 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM overall; food stalls wind down around 7:00 PM
• Time needed: 1 to 2 hours
• Payment: cash in small VND notes works best
• Verdict: strong for food and local atmosphere, weaker for polished souvenir shopping

Con Market vs Han Market: which to choose

Pick Con Market if food and everyday market life matter more than souvenirs. Han Market sits near the Han River and suits a short, convenient browse for gifts. Con Market rewards a longer, hungrier visit. Many travelers do both on separate days. Start with Han Market Da Nang: What to Buy, Eat and When to Go for easy shopping, then spend a food-focused afternoon at Con. If you only have one slot and you want to eat, choose Con.

Best time to visit Con Market (and a simple plan)

The indoor food hall and the outdoor street-food area keep different hours. Indoor eateries typically run from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The outdoor area picks up from about 3:00 PM. Most food stalls close around 7:00 PM, so aim to arrive before 6:00 PM. That makes 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM the best single window, because both areas can overlap and the midday heat is easing. Morning suits you if you want to see produce, meat and seafood while stock is freshest.

What to eat at Con Market

Order dishes in the sequence below if this is your first visit. Many vendors cook one dish only, so sampling across several stalls is normal. Indoor-hall dishes typically cost 15,000 to 30,000 VND. A snack-crawl of mi quang, banh xeo and che comes to roughly 60,000 to 130,000 VND per person, based on the ranges below. Treat all prices as rough and confirm on the stall's sign. After the market, sit-down restaurants in Da Nang offer a calmer meal. For the wider food picture, start from our Da Nang food guide.

• Mi Quang: turmeric noodles with a little broth, about 20,000 to 50,000 VND. Read more in our mi quang guide.
• Banh xeo: crisp rice-flour pancake with shrimp and pork, wrapped in herbs, about 30,000 to 60,000 VND
• Banh canh: thick noodle soup, about 20,000 to 50,000 VND
• Banh bot loc: chewy tapioca dumplings with shrimp and pork, about 20,000 to 50,000 VND
• Nem lui: grilled pork on lemongrass skewers, about 5,000 to 10,000 VND per skewer
• Bun mam nem: vermicelli with fermented anchovy sauce, about 25,000 to 40,000 VND. The flavor is strong.
• Che: sweet soups with beans, jelly or coconut milk, about 10,000 to 20,000 VND

What to buy at Con Market (and what to skip)

Much of the market serves local households. Expect crockery, containers and baking tools, which most visitors will skip. Portable buys include vacuum-packed cha bo (beef sausage), dried squid, dried fish, Nam O fish sauce and peanut candy. Seafood buyers can read about local catches in our Da Nang seafood guide. Vendors in the dried-food section often offer samples. A polite refusal is fine. Haggle on clothing and souvenirs, and start well below the first ask. Food prices are usually fixed. Compare two or three stalls first, and check that the item you receive matches the one you sampled. Meat products, dried seafood and fresh produce may face import limits when you fly home. Look up your own country's customs rules before you pack them. Skip fresh produce unless you will cook it in Da Nang.

How to get to Con Market

Grab or a taxi is the simplest route from the beach, the Han River or the airport area. Da Nang International Airport is about 2.5 km away. A ride from central areas typically costs under 80,000 VND, though fares shift with traffic and time of day. Open the Grab app to see a live estimate before you book. Ask the driver to stop at the Hung Vuong and Ong Ich Khiem corner. Walking works only if you are already in central Da Nang. For wider trip planning and transport options, Vietnam's national tourism site is a useful starting point.

Tips and mistakes to avoid

Most problems come from timing, cash and haste. Carry small VND notes, since most transactions are tiny. Card payment is uncommon at small stalls, so do not count on it. Keep phones and wallets in a front bag in the crowded aisles. Wear closed, washable shoes if you plan to enter the seafood section, because floors get wet.

• Arrive before 6:00 PM, since food stalls close around 7:00 PM
• Bring small VND notes for 5,000 to 50,000 VND dishes
• Use pointing, photos or a translation app where English is limited
• Compare stalls before buying dried goods
• Avoid midday heat in the cramped inner aisles

Who should skip Con Market

Skip Con Market if you dislike crowds, heat or narrow aisles. It is also a poor fit if you want fixed prices on every item or have no cash. Travelers who want easy gift shopping near the river will be happier at Han Market Da Nang: What to Buy, Eat and When to Go. Restrooms exist in the main building but are basic, so limited facilities are likely.