About Con Market
Con Market (Chợ Cồn) is a large indoor traditional market in Hai Chau District, central Da Nang, Vietnam. Located on Hung Vuong Street, it is one of the city's oldest and busiest markets, originally built on a former sand dune. The market is renowned for its extensive food court and diverse stalls selling fresh produce, clothing, souvenirs and household goods, offering visitors an authentic glimpse into daily local life and Da Nang's street food culture.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a bustling two-storey indoor market with narrow aisles lined with hundreds of stalls. The ground floor is dominated by a large food court serving ready-to-eat Da Nang specialties, fresh produce, dried foods and snacks, while the upper floor and outer areas sell clothing, fabrics, shoes, accessories and souvenirs. The environment is lively, crowded and colorful, with vendors preparing food on site and shoppers browsing throughout the day.
Key highlights
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Extensive indoor food court considered Da Nang's street food paradise
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Wide variety of local dishes such as Mi Quang, Banh Xeo, Bun Thit Nuong and Che
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Hundreds of stalls selling fresh produce, dried seafood, clothing and souvenirs
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One of Da Nang's oldest and largest traditional markets dating to the 1940s
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Authentic local shopping experience in central city location
History of Con Market
Con Market was originally established in the 1940s on a high sand dune (called 'Con' in Vietnamese) near the Han River, from which it derives its name. It was rebuilt and expanded in the 1980s and has been renovated several times to become one of Da Nang's two largest traditional markets alongside Han Market.
Culture & Context
The market is a central hub of daily life and culinary culture for Da Nang residents. It is widely known as the city's street food paradise, preserving and showcasing central Vietnamese cuisine and serving as a key place for locals to shop for fresh food, clothing and household goods.
Route
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