Tan An Market (Tiger Market) is one of the biggest local markets in Hoi An Vietnam. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company provide all information about it.
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Must Knows about Tan An Market (Tiger Market)
– Location: Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Tan An ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam (now Hoi An Tay ward)
– Name meaning:
– Other name(s): Tiger Market, Tiger Temple Market
– Opening hours: 6 am to 6 pm everyday
– Ticket price: free
– Reason(s) to visit: one of the biggest local markets in Hoi An
– Best time(s) to visit: morning
– Time to spend: 30-60 minutes
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/tan-an-market-hoi-an
– Recognition(s):
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Reviews: Google reviews, TripAdvisor reviews
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Why is Tan An Market Called Tiger Market?
In Hoi An, the Tan An Market is called by local residents as ‘Tiger Market’ or Cho Ong Cop in Vietnamese. The reason is that there is a small temple near this market which has a tiger decoration on its protective screen (at the crossroad of Nguyen Truong To Street and Dinh Tien Hoang Street). In Vietnamese traditional cultures, tiger symbolizes the strength and protection against evils.
The Tiger Temple (or Xuan My Temple or Communal House) is constructed in the 17th century, for purpose of worshipping ghosts and ancestors in the village. On the 16th day of the first lunar month (after Lunar new year), a ceremony takes place here to commemorate ancestors and thank gods.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Hoi An Vietnam. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
What to Expect in Tan An Market (Tiger Market)?
Tan An Market is one of the biggest markets in Hoi An. It’s located near the crossroad of Dinh Tien Hoang Street and Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, and accessible from these roads. Fresh meats, seafood and vegetables will be sold at stalls and kiosks along Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street side (east side). Clothes, household items, etc are sold at stores along Dinh Tien Hoang Street side. In addition, there are several mini marts and shops selling everything that are in a close distance. Along Nguyen Truong To Street, visitors can find fruit vendors and stalls with a fair price.
At Tan An Market, it’s possible to see:
Vegetables: rau cai cay (mustard leaf), cai ngot (choi sum spinach), xa lac (lettuce), rau khoai lang (sweet potato leaf), rau muong (water spinach or morning glory), gia do (bean sprouts), bap cai (cabbage), rau den (amaranth), cai thia (bok choy or spoon cabbage), rau ngot (star gooseberry leaves), sup lo (cauliflower), rau mong toi (wine spinach), cai thao (napa cabbage), rau cai cuc (green daisy), (pennyworth), hoa bi do (pumpkin flower), hoa thien ly (tonkin jasmine, seasonal), rau cai non (baby mustards)…
Herbs: rau hung que (basil leaf), rau bac ha (mint), la hung chanh (lemon basil), diep ca (hear leaf or fish leaf), hanh la (spring onion), la he (shallot leaf), rau dang (knotgrass), mui tau or ngo gai (cilantro), la tia to (perilla), rau ram (peppermint), rau ngo (rice paddy herb), rau ngo (corriander), rau kinh gioi (vietnamese balm)…
Fruits: qua du du (papaya), qua chom chom (rambutan), qua tao (apple), qua chuoi (banana), qua xoai (mango), qua mang cut (mango steen), qua nhan (longan), qua thanh long (dragon fruit), qua cam (orange), qua quyt (small orange), qua buoi (pomelo or grape fruit), qua na (custard apple), qua man (water apple), dua hau (water melon), qua me (tamarind), qua sau rieng (durian), qua chanh (lemon), qua quat (kumquat), qua mit (jackfruit), qua chanh day (passion fruit), qua nho (grape), qua vai (lychee, seasonal), qua hong xiem (sapodilla), trai lon bon (langsat, seasonal), trai vu sua (milk apple, seasonal), qua mang cau (soursop), qua hong (Japanese persimmon, seasonal), qua dau tay (strawberry, seasonal), qua luu (pomegrande), qua oi (guava), qua dua (coconut), qua bap (sweet corn), qua va (Vietnamese fig), qua bau (gourd), qua bi dao (winer melon), qua muop dang (bitter melon), qua muop (Vietnamese loofah), qua ca chua (tomato), qua thom (pineapple), qua gac (native to Vietnam), qua bi do (pumpkin), cu den (beetroot), khoai tay (potato), khoai lang (sweet potato), cu cai (daikon), ca rot (carrot), dau bap (lady finger), qua ca tim (aubergin), qua dua leo (cucumber), qua ca bat (egg plant), su hao (German turnip), cu hanh tay (white onion), cu hanh tim (purple onion), qua ca phao (minin egg plant), dau dua (long bean), ot chuong (bell pepper), beans, seeds, mushrooms, khoai so (tarro), qua su su (chayote)…
Spices: cu toi (garlic), cu hanh tim (purple shallot), cu gung (ginger), cay xa (lemongrass), cu nghe (turmeric), cu gieng (shell ginger), ot xanh (green chilli), que (cinamon), hoi (star anise),…
Other local eatable products: qua cau (areca palm), la trau (betel leaf), la lot leaf,…
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Hoi An Vietnam. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
How to Get to Tan An Market (Tiger Market)
Tan An Market is located at crossroad of Dinh Tien Hoang Street and Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Tan An ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam (now Hoi An Tay ward, Da Nang city).
From Hoi An Old Town world heritage, the distance to Tan An Market (Tiger Market) is around 1 kilometer. Visitors can walk or ride the bicycle/motorbike. From other parts of Hoi An, the distance to this market is less than 7 kilometers, so walking, cycling, taking a taxi/car/electric buggy, riding the scooter,… are all possible.
From Da Nang city center, the distance to Tan An Market (Tiger Market) is around 30 kilometers. Two most popular ways to get there is taking a private car/bus or riding the motorbike. It takes visitors 45-60 minutes if go by car/bus. If like going by motorbike, the best route is the coastal road. From anywhere in Da Nang city center, go to Vo Nguyen Giap Road or Truong Sa Road. After that, go along it towards the south, and at crossroad of Hai Ba Trung Street in Hoi An (near An Bang Beach), turn right, go straight and at the crossroad of Dinh Tien Hoang Street, turn left and go straight. Tan An Market (Tiger Market) lies on the left hand side.
Parking for bikes will be 5,000-10,000 VND/time.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers in Hoi An Vietnam. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Itinerary to Visit Hoi An Old Town for First Timer
First of all, to enter and visit the Hoi An Old Town (the part inscribed by Unesco), visitors need to buy an entry ticket. Its price is 120,000 VND per adult and children above 15 years old and free of charge for smaller kids. Entry to 5 attractions is also included for free. See more information & details
If possible, first time visitors should go with a local guide, to know better about history and culture. Contact us by +84968009827 (call/whatsapp) to book a private English-speaking guide.
We suggest this itinerary for first timers:
Total distance: 1,65 kilometers
– Starting point: the Japanese style gate (the west end of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street). A model of the Red Seal Ship Model (Japanese merchant’s ship) and a ticket office are in a close distance.
– Walk along Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street. On this road, visitors will have the chance to sightsee Cam Pho Communal House (ticket required), Japanese Culture Gallery (ticket required), Phung Hung Old House (one of the best heritage houses, ticket required), Nguyen Tuong Family Chapel (in the alleyway, ticket required).
– Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the symbol of Hoi An. This place definitely is a must see attraction.
– Walk along Tran Phu Street, the most beautiful road in Hoi An, until Hoi An Central Market. On this road, visitors will have the chance to sightsee so many historical attractions. From the bridge to the market, there are Cantonese Assembly Hall (ticket required), Museum of Sa Huynh Culture (ticket required), Duc An Old House (ticket required), Kazik Park (free), Quan Thang Old House (ticket required), Museum of Trade Ceramics (ticket required), Trung Hoa Assembly Hall (ticket required), Fujian Assembly Hall (ticket required), Quan Cong Temple (ticket required), Quan Am Pagoda (ticket required), Hoi An Central Market (free to enter), a couple of rooftop coffee shops, Instagrammable spots, shophouses selling lanterns, food, souvenirs and fashion items.
– Walk southwards and along Tieu La Street (east side of Hoi An Central Market). On this road, there are many vendors and stalls selling a diversity of local products, giving a good chance to know about local life and photograph.
– Walk westwards and along Bach Dang Street (the riverside street). On this road, visitors will see Hoi An Traditional Performance House (ticket required if want to watch shows) and Museum of Folklore (ticket required).
– Turn into Le Loi Street and then turn left, walking along Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. On this road, visitors will see Tan Ky Old House (one of the best heritage houses, ticket required) and Diep Dong Nguyen Old House (not yet opened to visitors, see from outside).
– The ending point: the crossroad near the north end of An Hoi Bridge or the west end of Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. In the evening, from here, visitors can walk cross the bridge and then turn right to see the entrance of the Hoi An Night Market, the biggest night market in Hoi An.
For more details and the map, please browse https://hoiandaytrip.com/hoi-an-self-guided-walking-tour
Guided Tours to Hoi An Ancient Town Vietnam
From Hoi An
– Hoi An Old Town Walking Tour – 2 Hour Express Tour with Local
– Hoi An Half Day Walking Tour with Traditional Art Performance
– Hoi An City Tour: Old Town, Coconut Village & Lunch
– Hoi An Morning Walking Tour with Local Breakfast & Coffee
– Hoi An Afternoon Walking Tour with Thu Bon River Sunset Cruise
– Hoi An Night Tour with Lantern Boat Ride & Dinner
– Hoi An History & Food Tour – Famous Landmarks & Specialty Dishes
– Hoi An Instagram Tour: Best Photo Spots & Rooftop Café
– Hoi An Old Town Food Tour with Night Boat Ride
– Hoi An Old Town Private Walking Tour with Local Expert
– Hoi An City Tour by Electric Car
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours in Hoi An and Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
From Da Nang
– Hoi An Half Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang with Coconut Forest Basket Boat Ride
– Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang with Hoi An Memories Show
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Full Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An City Tour from Airport
– Marble Mountain, Monkey Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Full Day Tour from Da Nang with Chinese Speaking Guide
– My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An Tour – World Heritage Site Tour
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Tour & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang Cruise Port
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Tour from Chan May Cruise Port
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Intercontinental Danang Resort
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Lang Co
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours in Hoi An and Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Places to Visit near Cam Pho Communal House
– Bridges: Japanese Covered Bridge (Pagoda Bridge), Moonlight Bridge, An Hoi Bridge (Bridge of Lights), Cam Nam Bridge
– Museums: Museum of Sa Huynh Culture, Museum of Sa Folklore, Museum of Trade Ceramics, Museum of Traditional Medicine, Hoi An Museum of History & Culture, Japanese Culture Gallery, Black Sesame Soup Demonstration, Museum of Local Products
– Chinese assembly halls: Cantonese Assembly Hall, Fujian Assembly Hall, Trung Hoa Assembly Hall, Hainan Assembly Hall, Teochew Assembly Hall
– Heritage houses: Tan Ky Old House, Phung Hung Old House, Duc An Old House, Quan Thang Ancient House, Diep Dong Nguyen House, Thai Phien Ancient House
– Temples & pagodas: Quan Cong Temple (Ong Pagoda), Ba Mu Temple, Phap Bao Pagoda, Quan Am Pagoda, Hoi An Confucius Temple, Cao Dai Temple of Hoi An, Hoi An Ancestral Temple, Cam Pho Confucius Temple, Minh Huong Confucius Temple, Vien Giac Pagoda, Hy Hoa Temple
– Family chapels: Tran Family Chapel, Nguyen Tuong Family Chapel
– Communal houses: Cam Pho Communal House, Hoi An Communal House, Minh Huong Communal House, Tu Le Communal House, Xuan Lam Communal House, Son Phong Communal House
– Markets: Hoi An Central Market, Hoi An Cloth/Fabric Market, Hoi An Night Market (Nguyen Hoang Night Market), Cam Pho Market
– Theatres: Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House, Hoi An Lune Center for Performing Arts (now where Teh Dar Show takes place), Hoi An Memories Land Theme Park (now where Hoi An Memories Show takes place)
– Famous streets: Tran Phu Street, Phan Chu Trinh Street, Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Bach Dang Street/Wharf, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Hoi An Lantern Streets
– Other points of interest: Red Seal Ship Model, Hoi An Evanlegical Church, Thong Dang Prison & Park, Kazik Park (Memory Statue of Kazimierz Kwiatkowski), Hoai River (Hoi An River), Song Hoai Square, An Hoi Sculpture Park, Hoi An Catholic Church, Hoi An Prison, Hoi An Central Park, Ba Le Well, Hoi An Lantern Park, An Hoi Island, Cam Nam Island, Thu Bon River, Da Ken Tree
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