Cồn Market is one of the largest markets in Da Nang. It is situated at the crossroads of Quang Trung and Ong Ich Khiem streets in Hai Chau 1 Ward, Hai Chau District, Da Nang City.
OVERVIEW
The market boasts a grand scale featuring a three-story building, two two-story buildings, and six single-story houses. Its name, “Cồn,” originates from its humble beginnings on a sand dune, affectionately referred to as “Chợ Cồn” by locals, eventually becoming its official name.
Like Hàn Market, Cồn Market offers an extensive range of goods, from clothing and household items to local delicacies, fresh produce, dried goods, and seafood. Yet, the most remarkable aspect of Cồn Market is undoubtedly its vibrant food scene. The food area is divided into two sections: the indoor and outdoor areas. The indoor food court is clean and well-organized, featuring neatly arranged stalls. The best times to visit are [best times] when the market is bustling with activity but not too crowded.
Visitors can indulge in a rich variety of local delicacies in the dessert section, such as smoothies, sweet soups, and fruit salads. They can also relish savory dishes like bánh bèo (water fern cake), bánh xèo (crispy Vietnamese pancake), bánh căn (Vietnamese mini pancake), ốc hút (snail dish), and mì quảng (Quang noodles) in the savory section.
The outdoor food area, known as Street Food, is a hive of activity with numerous stalls offering popular snacks from Da Nang, including bánh canh (Vietnamese thick noodle soup), mì quảng (Quang noodles), chè chuối (Vietnamese banana tapioca pudding), bánh bột lọc (Rice dumpling cake), ram cuốn cải (Fried spring roll in cabbage), and Grilled dried squid.
In addition, Cồn Market features a dry goods section, selling items like dried squid, shrimp, fish, and various fermented sauces. Tourists often frequent this area to acquire local specialties as souvenirs or for personal consumption. Prices at Cồn Market are pretty reasonable.
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