Helio Night Market is one of the must see attractions in Da Nang at night. It has many stalls selling food, drink and souvenirs, next to an outdoor performing stage where artists sing, dance and play musical instruments. During weekdays, it’s not so busy and on the weekend, there are lots of visitors here, both local and foreigner. Now, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company provide all the information that you need to know about Helio Night Market in Da Nang.
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Must Knows about Helio Night Market (Da Nang)
– Location/address: Crossroad of Phan Dang Luu St and 2 Thang 9 St, Hoa Cuong Bac ward, Hai Chau district, Da Nang city, Vietnam
– Located in: Helio Center
– Other name(s): Cho Dem Helio
– Opening year:
– Opening hours: 4 pm to 10 pm daily
– Ticket price: free
– Number of stalls: around 150
– Reason(s) to visit: one of the best night markets in Da Nang
– Best time(s) to visit: anytime during business hours
– Time to spend: at least 30 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/helio-night-market-da-nang
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Fact: this night market is next to a kid center where parents can take their small children to entertain on hot/rainy days
Helio Night Market (Da Nang) on Map
Food & Drink in Helio Night Market Da Nang
Opened in 2015, next to Helio Kid Center, Helio Night Market is one of must-go places in Da Nang city by night. It’s not on the street, but close to a large crossroad.
Helio Night Market is home to many food and drink stalls. On Saturday and Sunday nights, most of them will be open. Visitors can find Asian food to try, including Vietnamese grilled and fried dishes as well as hotpot, Korean and Japanese dishes. Local specialty dishes, like Mi Quang (a bowl of rice noodle, savory broth, pork belly, shrimp, quail eggs, served with raw vegetables) or Banh Xeo (a crispy pancake with pork, shrimp, bean sprout, wrapped with rice paper and raw vegetables, dipping sauce) are sold at a fair price. Other yummy choices are Banh Mi (Vietnamese bread filled with meats, pickles, herbs, pate, sauces), Banh Trang Nuong (crunchy grilled rice paper with dried shrimps, crispy potato, butter, chili/potato sauces, fried shallots), Cao Lau (a noodle dish originating from Hoi An, with noodle sticks, pork belly, rice crackers, savory broth, raw vegetables), Banh Can (mini rice pancakes), Hoi An style grilled pork skewers (wrapped with rice paper and raw vegetables, served with fish sauce or peanut sauce), Nem Lui (grilled lemongrass pork skewers), Banh Loc (clear tapioca dumpling), Banh Beo (steamed savory rice cake), seafood barbecues, Southern Vietnam style fresh spring rolls, fried fish balls,…
The food court at Helio Night Market brings Vietnamese street food culture into a clean and organized space. The food and drink price here is affordable, compared to other tourist places. Name and price of each option will be shown, making visitors have an easier experience.
About drinks, visitors can see cold canned and bottled beverages, soft drinks, juices, smoothies, fruit tea, coffee, beers and other alcoholic beverages. Foreigners are often recommended to try Larue beer (with a tiger face) or Huda beer that are produced in the region. Unlike local restaurants, beers at Helio Night Market are cold, won’t be served with ice if do not request.
Near food and drink stalls, there is an outdoor performing stage with lots of seats in the front. Visitors can sit anywhere, to watch artists singing, dancing or playing music. Singers will sing both Vietnamese and English songs. It’s possible to come to the stage and dance or sing with the artist if want. Why not?
Tips to Visit Helio Night Market in Da Nang
– In the dry season, from February to the end of August, visitors should bring some bottles of water to drink.
– In the rainy season, from September to January, visitors should bring rain poncho/jacket or umbrella, sandals or waterproof shoes. The Helio Night Market is an open-air place, so they’re very necessary.
– Visitors should learn some Vietnamese sentences to go shopping at the Helio Night Market, such as bao nhieu (how much), co thu duoc khong (can I try it on),
– Visitors should learn some Vietnamese sentences to eat at the Hoi An Night Market, such as bao nhieu (how much), khong cay (no spicy), toi an chay (I’m vegetarian), khong thit heo (no pork).
– Raw vegetables and herbs are popular in local dishes. They are washed by tap water or not washed yet, so if worry about, visitors can skip eating these veggies.
– Visitors should choose hot/warm/cooked food rather than cold/uncooked ones.
– Visitors should check the validity date of food souvenirs, to make sure that they’re still eatable or safe to eat.
– It’s better to visit Hoi An with a local guide. Contact us by whatsapp +84968009827 to book.
How to Get to Helio Night Market in Da Nang
Helio Night Market is by the crossroad of Phan Dang Luu St and 2 Thang 9 St, Hoa Cuong Bac ward, Hai Chau district, Da Nang city, Vietnam. It opens from 4 to 10 pm everyday during the week.
From Da Nang, visitors can walk, get a car/taxi/minivan/bus, or ride the motorbike. If stay in the hotel within Hoa Cuong Bac ward, Hoa Cuong Nam ward or close to Tran Thi Ly Bridge, it’s possible to go to Helio Night Market by foot. If ride the motorbike, find the quickest way to 2 Thang 9 St and then enter Phan Dang Luu St to see the main entrance of the market. From My Khe Beach, ride across Tran Thi Ly Bridge or Tien Son Bridge to see 2 Thang 9 St. The parking lot is by the entrance, with a fee of 5,000 VND/bike/time.
From Hoi An, the distance to Helio Night Market is some 30 kilometers. Visitors often hire a private car or ride the motorbike. The drive by car is about 40 mins long and by motorbike is longer a bit. If ride the motorbike on your own, we suggest going along the coastal road to save time (because of less houses). Firstly, it’s needed to find the quickest way to the crossroad at An Bang Beach (Lac Long Quan St – Hai Ba Trung St crossroad). After that, follow Lac Long Quan St and keep riding straight away until seeing the crossroad of Vo Nguyen Giap St and Ho Xuan Huong St (near Furama Resort). Turn left, go straight ahead, cross the bridge and then turn right after seeing a large crossroad. The market is by the traffic light at the crossroads of Phan Dang Luu St and 2 Thang 9 St. Parking lot is by its main entrance, on Phan Dang Luu St, with a free of 5,000 VND/bike/time.
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD organizes guided tours and transfers everyday in Da Nang and Hoi An. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours & make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Places to Visit near Helio Night Market in Da Nang
Near Helio Night Market, in the evening, visitors can go to these places: September 2 Square (or Hai Thang Chin Square) (distance: 500 meters), Da Nang Downtown or formerly Sun World Asia Park (distance: 600 meters) with its Sun Wheel (one of the tallest observation wheels in the world), Bach Dang Walking Street (distance: 1,5km), Nguyen Van Troi Walking Bridge (distance: 1,5km), Tran Thi Ly Bridge (distance: 1,5km), Dragon Bridge with its weekend fire and water show (distance: 3km), Son Tra Night Market (distance: 3,5km), Carp Dragon Statue (distance: 3,5km), Love Lock Bridge (distance: 3,5km), Han River Bridge (distance: 4km), My Khe Beach (distance: 5km).
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