Han Market Da Nang (Chợ Hàn): 2nd Floor Shopping, Áo Dài in 1–2 Hours & Tips (2026)
Last updated: 20 October 2026
Han Market (Chợ Hàn) is the most famous market in Da Nang, right in the city centre by the Han River. Downstairs you will find snacks, dried fruit, souvenirs, conical hats and food stalls. Upstairs is my favourite part: the 2nd floor, where you can order an áo dài or a dress and pick it up 1–2 hours later, for much less than you would pay in Hoi An or in a shop on the street. Here is what is on each floor, what to buy and how to shop it like a local.
In this guide: Quick facts · Floor by floor · 2nd floor · Áo dài in 1–2 hours · What to buy · Food stalls · Shopping tips · FAQ
Quick facts: Han Market Da Nang
- Vietnamese name: Chợ Hàn
- Address: 119 Trần Phú, Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng (the block between Trần Phú and Bạch Đằng, a short walk from the Dragon Bridge)
- Best time to visit: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, when every stall is open (mornings are calmer)
- Layout: two floors. Ground floor: snacks, dried fruit, souvenirs, hats, bags and the food court. 2nd floor: clothes, fabric, tailors, shoes, bags and handicraft souvenirs
- Best for: souvenirs, snacks to take home and a made-to-measure áo dài (about 400,000–1,000,000 VND a set), ready the same day
- Entry: free
Han Market floor by floor
Walk in under the “Welcome to Han Market” sign and the whole market opens up around a central atrium. From the balcony upstairs you can look down on the ground floor: rows of stalls stacked with colourful packets, coconut candy and souvenirs.
Ground floor: snacks, souvenirs, hats and the food court
This is where most visitors spend their time. You will find dried mango and other dried fruit, coconut candy (kẹo dừa), local snacks in gift packs, bamboo and lacquer souvenirs, conical hats (nón lá), rattan bags, cute toys and fridge magnets. Souvenirs and nón lá are cheap here, but always bargain.
The 2nd floor: Da Nang’s hidden shopping paradise
Most visitors never make it past the snacks downstairs, but the 2nd floor is where Han Market really shines. Here is what you will find upstairs:
- Clothes and ready-to-wear: everyday fashion, stylish outfits and, above all, made-to-measure áo dài for about 400,000–1,000,000 VND a set, depending on the fabric. You can usually pick it up the same day.
- Fabric: every kind you can think of, from áo dài fabric and silk to cotton and fabric for everyday clothes.
- Shoes and bags: fashion shoes, flat sandals, handbags, wallets, sedge bags and handwoven bags.
- Souvenirs: sedge, rattan and bamboo handicrafts and small gifts with a local touch.
Walking the 2nd floor
Take the stairs up and it is clothes, clothes, clothes: summer dresses, shirts, kids’ clothes and whole walls of fabric. Further in are the tailors, row after row of small workshops with sewing machines, cutting tables and ready-made áo dài on mannequins.
My favourite part: an áo dài made in 1–2 hours
The 2nd floor is the reason I keep going back to Han Market. You can order an áo dài or a dress, go shopping downstairs, and pick it up 1–2 hours later. An áo dài costs about 400,000–1,000,000 VND a set depending on the fabric, which is very cheap compared with Hoi An’s tailors or the shops on the street.
- Pick your fabric. Every stall has rolls of silk, cotton and printed fabric, or you can choose a ready-made áo dài and have it altered.
- Get measured. The tailor measures you and cuts the fabric by hand at the counter.
- Shop while you wait. It is sewn right there in the stall, usually ready in 1–2 hours.
- Come back for a fitting. Try it on and ask for small changes before you pay.
Tip: bring a photo of the style you want, and agree on the price and pick-up time before they cut the fabric.
What to buy at Han Market
- Coconut candy (kẹo dừa), an easy gift that travels well
- Dried mango, dried fruit and snack packs
- A nón lá (conical hat): cheap, so bargain
- Rattan bags and straw hats
- Bamboo and lacquer souvenirs
- Cute toys and plushies for the kids
- Summer clothes from the 2nd floor
- A tailor-made áo dài or dress, ready the same afternoon
The food court (ground floor)
If you get hungry, head to the food court on the ground floor: rows of counters serving phở, bún bò Huế, bún thịt nướng and Da Nang’s bánh tráng thịt heo (pork with rice paper), plus counters for smoothies and chè. It is simple, quick and a handy break between floors.
Han Market shopping tips
These tips matter most on the 2nd floor, but they work everywhere in the market:
- Bargain. Prices, especially upstairs, often start higher than they should. Offer about 40–50% below the first price and meet in the middle, with a smile.
- Compare 2–3 stalls first. Walk around and ask prices at a few stalls before you buy, so you know the going rate.
- Choose stalls with clear price tags. Many shoppers prefer stalls that show their prices, so there is less haggling to do.
- Watch souvenir prices. Some souvenir stalls mainly serve foreign tourists, so their prices can be higher.
- Keep your valuables close. Aisles get crowded, so keep your phone, wallet and bags in front of you.
- Go between 8 AM and 6 PM. Every stall is open, and mornings are calmer than afternoons, when tour groups arrive.
- Order your áo dài first, then shop while it is being made.
- Combine it with the riverfront. The Han River promenade and the Dragon Bridge are a short walk away.
Han Market FAQ
Where is Han Market in Da Nang?
At 119 Trần Phú, Hải Châu, in the city centre by the Han River, a short walk from the Dragon Bridge.
Can I get an áo dài made at Han Market?
Yes. The tailors on the 2nd floor make áo dài and dresses to measure, usually in 1–2 hours, for much less than Hoi An or street shops.
How much does an áo dài cost at Han Market?
About 400,000–1,000,000 VND a set, depending on the fabric. Agree the price before they cut the fabric.
Should I bargain at Han Market?
Yes, for souvenirs, hats, bags and clothes. Start at about 40–50% below the first price, compare 2–3 stalls, and favour stalls with clear price tags.
What time should I go to Han Market?
Between 8 AM and 6 PM, when all the stalls are open. Mornings are the calmest.
Han Market or Con Market?
Han Market is easier for visitors: central, compact, with souvenirs and tailors. Con Market is bigger and more local, with a large food court.
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