Hoi An Central Market- The Culinary Paradise

Hoi An central market introduction

Hoi An Ancient Town is considered to be a place to keep the “past echos” through each roof and tile. Hoi An not only “holds the foot” of visitors because of its unique ancient beauty, but also attracts them by the “culinary paradise” with countless delicious dishes at Hoi An Central Market. This is the gathering place for most of the delicious dishes, specialties of the Central, Quang Nam, and only Hoi An. Therefore, Hoi An Market has become an attraction for many domestic and foreign tourists. If you have a chance to come to the old town, do not forget to visit and explore Hoi An cuisine here!

Hoi An Central Market Location

Hoi An Market is located at the intersection of Tran Phu, Bach Dang, and Nguyen Thai Hoc streets. The market is located in the center of the old town, visitors only take a few minutes to walk. Different from the tranquility of Hoi An, the market has a different color. Hoi An Market from morning to night is bustling by buyers and sellers.

Why Hoi An Market is special?

Because Hoi An was an international trading port of Vietnam so this place used to be a place to exchange goods, a very busy and bustling trade area. Until now, Hoi An central market still retains the old traditional buying and selling features of the Central people. For that reason, this place was recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage.

Hoi An Market is not too big but seems to have everything. The central market is divided into many areas such as fresh seafood, vegetables, fruits, souvenirs … But perhaps the most attractive place for visitors is the food court. It is divided into rice, Cao Lau, noodles, cake, tea …

Visitors coming here will find it very easy to find what you want to eat. From Cao Lau specialties, Quang noodles, to folk dishes such as white rose dumplings, nam cakes, all kinds of tea … All are very delicious but the prices are very affordable. Here, visitors can eat to fullness for only a few tens of thousands of VND. Therefore, Hoi An Central Market is always an indispensable destination in the Hoi An tour of tourists.

The stalls here are placed close together, though small, but very tidy and clean. Passing visitors will find it difficult to “refused” in front of the attractiveness of the dishes and drinks. Hoi An Market is a destination that can not be missed by foodies. This market is also in the top “culinary paradise” around the world voted by Lonelyplanet magazine.

Explore Hoi An Central Market

If you come to Hoi An central market in the early morning, you can buy fresh seafood that has just been caught. And this is also an opportunity to learn about the local life and trading habits of Hoi An’s residents. After that, you will be completely impressed by the variety of things on selling here.

Hoi An Central Market has a lot of stalls of fruits, vegetables, assorted goods, souvenirs … Coming here, you will feel the simple lifestyle of the people of Hoi An in the custom of trading. The friendly smile of the people here gives you a very close and dear feeling. Until we leave, everyone will forever remember the beautiful images of the people of Hoi An.

Besides, visitors do not forget to visit the culinary area to enjoy the delicious dishes of the ancient town. The attractive color and scent of the dishes and drinks here will surely fascinate anyone. The shopkeepers always have friendly smiles.

What a pity if you don’t try Cao Lau and Quang noodles when coming to Hoi An central market. These Hoi An specialties are sold everywhere with prices from only VND 20,000-30,000. The delicious and hot noodle bowl will surely conquer the taste of any diners.

If you have eaten once, you will never forget the delicious chewy taste of this dish. Known as a tourist destination of Hoi An, Hoi An Market holds visitors by countless “familiar but strange” dishes. This is also a “snack paradise” with dishes such as dumplings, White Rose cake, Dam cake, pancakes … Especially, you won’t be afraid of being “cut down” because the restaurant has a list of prices.

Hoi An cuisine conquers diners with the most simple things. Visitors coming here will surely want to come back more than once. Hoi An will make people remember forever about the ancient houses covered with moss, about the peaceful and quiet space of their own. Besides, visitors will also never forget the delicious taste of Hoi An’s cuisine.

How to visit Hoi An Market?

It is very easy to find this central market in Hoi An because it is a large market right in the center of the ancient town. It is 100% free of charge to visit so if you just visit the market, you don’t need to buy the Hoi An entrance fee. If you would like to visit Hoi An and other famous attractions such as My Son Sanctuary, Bay Mau coconut forest, Hoi An Basket boat rides, Marble Mountains. Below are some bestseller tours we recommend such as

Hoi An city tour and My Son Sanctuary

Marble Mountains and Hoi An City Tour

Hoi An Walking Tour full day

Hoi An Ancient Town and Bay Mau Coconut Forest Tour.

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