There are old and new, small and large night markets in Hoi An today. The largest and oldest one is ‘Hoi An Night Market’. It’s opened since 1999 when the town was declared to be a Unesco world heritage site. About 150-200 stalls are here, selling a variety of food and souvenirs. On other sides of the town, other night markets are established over time, bringing more choices for tourists. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company will introduce Hoi An’s night markets and reveal the best of them all.
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Nguyen Hoang Night Market (Hoi An Night Market)
– Location/address: Nguyen Hoang Street, Minh An ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Nguyen Hoang Night Market, Hoi An Ancient Town Market, An Hoi Night Market
– Opening year: 2000
– Opening hours: sunset to 9:30-10 pm
– Ticket price: free
– Number of stalls: around 150
– Reason(s) to visit: the largest night market in Hoi An, numerous foods to eat and souvenirs to buy, sparkling lantern shops to photograph, lively atmosphere
– Best time(s) to visit: anytime
– Time to spend: at least 30 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/hoi-an-night-market
– Food and drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
The Hoi An Night Market (also known as Nguyen Hoang Night Market) is the largest and most famous night market in Hoi An. It’s home to over 150 food and souvenir stalls, stretching along a 300-meters-long walking street. This is the greatest hub in town for visitors who love foods or love trying new dishes or shopping. Lantern shops here, with a plenty of colorful lamps, are perfect for taking pictures. See full information & details
The Hoi An Night Market is very crowded between 7 and 9 pm. Visitors should keep personal belongings carefully to avoid pickpocketing.
Tran Quy Cap Night Market (near Central Market)
Must Knows about Tran Quy Cap Night Market
– Location: Tran Quy Cap street and Bach Dang street (from Hoang Van Thu street to Tran Quy Cap street) or the Hoi An Central Market
– Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5rrKky2wh6FGNXKT9
– Opening hours: 5:30-6 pm to 9 pm daily (stalls may close when it rains heavily)
– Opening day: March 2018
Food & Drink at Tran Quy Cap Night Market
What to Buy at Tran Quy Cap Night Market?
How to Get to Tran Quy Cap Night Market
Tran Quy Cap Night Market is on Tran Quy Cap St and Bach Dang St, near the Hoi An Central Market, within the Hoi An Old Town world heritage site.
To get to the Tran Quy Cap Night Market from somewhere in the Hoi An Old Town, visitors can walk, cycle, and get a trishaw. It’s just needed to go along any main street (Tran Phu St, Nguyen Thai Hoc St or Bach Dang St) towards the east, and this market is at its end.
From the rest of Hoi An and Da Nang, visitors can get a car/taxi or ride the motorbike. If choose a car, let’s tell the driver to drop off in the parking area near the crossroad Hoang Dieu St and Phan Chu Trinh St. From here, follow Hoang Dieu St and then Tran Phu St, and the market is on the left hand side. If choose to ride a scooter, let’s go to the entrance of the Hoi An Central Market and park there. The fee is 5,000-10,000 VND/bike/time.
HoiAn Day Trip Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Hoi An & 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!
Cam Pho Night Market
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hA4PDoyKy37iWRzQ9
Opening hours: 5:30-6 pm to 9-9:30 pm
Cam Pho Night Market (or Cho dem Cam Pho) is a new and small night market in Hoi An Old Town. It includes food and souvenir stalls stretching along Nguyen Du street, between 18 Thang 8 street and Cao Hong Lanh street. During opening hours, cars and motorcycles are banned to go on this stretch of road. Its entrance is on Cao Hong Lanh street, near the Song Hoai Square, a bus parking, a bridge, and a small river. Its name is the same as the ward (Cam Pho ward) where it’s located.
At the Cam Pho Night Market, visitors can find street food stalls where different local dishes are sold at an inexpensive price. There are grilled pork skewers (served with rice papers, raw vegetables, sauce, pickles), grilled seafood, famous Hoi An’s noodles (Cao Lau noodles, Mi Quang noodles), lemongrass pork skewers (nem lui), banh mi sandwich, grilled rice paper (banh trang nuong), fried fish ball skewers, etc. Besides cold canned drinks, visitors can get fresh sugar juice or coconut water (all served with or without ice, upon request).
Seatings at Cam Pho Night Market are arranged along the river, bringing a cool and comfortable atmosphere. Those who are unlike crowds, should come here to try local street foods or have a cold beer.
Things to buy at the Cam Pho Night Market are mostly small and cheap souvenirs, such as handicraft products from local craft villages such as Thanh Ha Pottery Village or Kim Bong Carpentry Village or Non Nuoc Sculpture Village, postcards, embroidery bags, accessories, coconut bowls, chopsticks, dried tropical fruits, dried nuits, local cakes such as coconut cake, mung bean cake, etc. However, this market is not really a paradise for shoppers because there are not many stalls. On the other hand, it’s less crowded here. Shoppers can have a better deal if buy more stuff than busy night markets.
To get to the Cam Pho Night Market from somewhere in Hoi An Old Town, visitors can walk, cycle, get a trishaw, or electric car. The quickest route to this place for pedestrians and bicycle riders is Cong Nu Ngoc Hoa street which runs along the river. From the An Hoi area (the ‘Hoi An Night Market’ here), follow Nguyen Phuc Chu Street (westwards) and then cross the bridge to see its entrance.
From the rest of Hoi An and Da Nang, cars can drop off visitors near the entrance of Cam Pho Night Market. In the market, it’s needed to walk. After spending time here, it’s not necessary to have any vehicle to go to the Hoi An Old Town (such as the Japanese Bridge, lantern boat stations) or the Nguyen Hoang Night Market.
Cong Nu Ngoc Hoa Food Night Market
Note: Cong Nu Ngoc Hoa Night Market is now closed, and will open again soon. We will update the lastest information on www.hoiandaytrip.com.
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8n8Nb5iYKLoau9bw8
Opening hours: 5:30-6 pm to 9-9:30 pm
Cong Nu Ngoc Hoa Night Market is a small night market inside the Hoi An Old Town. It includes food, fruit, and souvenir stalls stretching along Cong Nu Ngoc Hoa street which runs along the Hoai River, between the Song Hoai Square and the Japanese Bridge. During this period, cars and motorbikes are prohibited here.
At the Cong Nu Ngoc Hoa Night Market, visitors can find street food stalls where different local dishes are sold at an inexpensive price. There are grilled pork skewers (served with rice papers, raw vegetables, sauce, pickles), grilled seafood, famous Hoi An’s noodles (Cao Lau noodles, Mi Quang noodles), Hoi An style chicken rice, lemongrass pork skewers (nem lui), banh mi sandwich, grilled rice paper (banh trang nuong), fried fish ball skewers, etc. Besides cold canned drinks, visitors can get fresh sugar juice or coconut water (all served with or without ice, upon request). Locally-sourced tropical fruits are also seen.
In addition, because some stalls belong to restaurants on the other side of the road, visitors can see their menu and order food from local chefs. If worry about food safety, you should. Eating at this night market is an experience mixed between eating at a classic restaurant and eating at a street food store.
Seatings at the Cong Nu Ngoc Hoa Night Market provide the best view in Hoi An. They are set by the river on which lantern boats and floating lanterns (plus lanterns on the opposite bank) show a romantic and sparkling beauty. The air here is cool, laid-back, and comfortable.
If look for some souvenirs, visitors have two options: shopping at stalls on the street or at shops. In small street businesses, cheap and common souvenirs are sold, such as handicraft products, postcards, cakes/snacks, etc. Bargaining is accepted and payment is by cash only. In shops, stuff with a better quality may be found.
To get to the Cong Nu Ngoc Hoa Night Market from somewhere in the Hoi An Old Town, visitors can walk, cycle or get a trishaw. The best way is walking because it’s right in the heart of this Unesco heritage site, especially at night or on weekends. To see its entrance, just head to the Japanese Bridge (a place nobody doesn’t know!) and then go to the wooden walking bridge near it.
From the rest of Hoi An and Da Nang, cars can drop off visitors in the west end of Cong Nu Ngoc Hoa street (or Cao Hong Lanh street, Song Hoai Square). After that, just need to walk for a couple of minutes to see the night market (stalls on the left hand side). If ride the motorcycle, let’s park in Song Hoai Square. The fee is 5,000-10,000 VND/bike/time, and the service is up to 9:30-10 pm.
Best Night Market in Hoi An
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 (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.
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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: Heritage Sites, Crafts & Show
– Hoi An Early Morning Walking Tour with Local Pho & Coffee
– Hoi An Afternoon Walking Tour + Thu Bon River Sunset Cruise
– Hoi An Night Tour from Hoi An: Lantern Boat, Markets & Food
– Hoi An Walking Tour with Sightseeing & Cooking Class
– Hoi An Late Afternoon Walking Tour with Local Food Tastings
– Hoi An Walking Tour with Thanh Ha Pottery Village by Boat
– 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 (4 hours duration from departure time)
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
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Highlights Tour
– Marble Mountain, Lady Buddha & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang with Chinese Speaking Guide
– My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang
– 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
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 Hoi An’s Night Markets
– Bridges: Japanese Covered Bridge (Pagoda Bridge), Moonlight Bridge, An Hoi Bridge (Bridge of Lights), Cam Nam Bridge, Cam Kim Metal 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
– 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, Cong Nu Ngoc Hoa Street, Phan Boi Chau Street (Hoi An French Quarter), 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 Book Street, Hoi An Lantern Park, An Hoi Island, Cam Nam Island, Thu Bon River, Da Ken Tree
Photos, Videos about Night Markets in Hoi An
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