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What makes Da Lat Market so enticing? If you've ever visited the city of a thousand flowers, you've likely heard of this landmark. Situated at what's considered the heart of Da Lat, this bustling market district is the liveliest in this tranquil mountain town. To fully experience Da Lat Market at night, Mytour will guide you through all the essential information for a memorable visit.
Getting to Da Lat Market
The central market area of Da Lat has been around since 1929, initially known as the Tree Market. Over a decade later, the French constructed a more elegant market to replace the previously rudimentary stalls that had been destroyed by fire. By 1954, the market area was expanded into a commercial hub, with a new two-story market building surrounded by cinemas, bookstores, and more. If you watch the movie 'Glory Days,' you'll get a glimpse of what it was like back then.
Which Road Does Da Lat Market Sit On?
Located on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Ward 1, Da Lat Market is considered the bustling trading center of the mountain town. If you stay at hotels near Da Lat Market such as Anna Sương, Ngọc Lan, I-Hotel, Happy Day 2… you only need to walk about 5 - 10 minutes to get there. If you stay at hotels in other areas of the city center, you can rent a motorbike, or take a taxi which costs around 20 - 40,000 VND.
Is Da Lat Market the Night Market?
These two locations are in the same Hòa Bình area. Da Lat Market is a solidly built place where locals trade goods day and night. Meanwhile, the night market, also known as the Tomb Market, only operates at night, with many makeshift stalls and street food vendors selling street food, souvenirs, warm clothes, and more.
The night market area in Da Lat is a favorite destination for tourists. Photo: Internet
Best Time to Visit Da Lat Market
As mentioned earlier, you can visit Da Lat Market at any time of the day. If you want to buy specialties, you can go during the day, but for experiencing the culinary delights and lively atmosphere in the chilly weather, don't forget to visit the night market from around 5 pm until late.
What to Eat? What to Do at Da Lat Market
In a journey to Dalat, you can visit the Tomb Market at night and return the next morning to buy specialties as gifts at Dalat Market for your loved ones.
7 Most Beloved Foods at the Night Market
In the cool atmosphere of Dalat at night, enjoying hot snacks is incomparable. Dalat cuisine combines flavors from all three regions of Vietnam, yet it still retains its own unique taste of the land of a thousand flowers. Mytour suggests 7 outstanding dishes at Dalat Night Market:
Grilled Rice Paper: With rice paper, eggs, minced meat, onions, dried shrimp, grilled on charcoal, and served with chili sauce, this dish is a popular choice among many young people. Photo: Internet
Soy Milk – sweet cakes: Enjoying a warm glass of fragrant soy milk on a chilly day, accompanied by sponge cake or crab cakes, is just perfect. Photo: Internet
Crab Soup: The sweet taste of the soup, the freshness of the crab, eggs, quail eggs, and a hint of spiciness from the chili are enough to make you feel delighted while savoring it.
Yogurt: Right by the stairs, don't forget to try Dalat yogurt. It's not cold, but rather cool and warm, creamy and rich in flavor, both fragrant and creamy. Photo: Internet
Tube Rolled Cake: The steamy, inviting aroma from the stall at the entrance of the market always attracts passersby. These cakes, with a unique combination of glutinous rice, coconut, mung beans, and peanuts, are simply irresistible. Photo: Internet
Snails: The snail stall is always crowded with diners enjoying at Dalat Night Market, with best sellers including: grilled snails with garlic butter, steamed, stir-fried with lemongrass, stir-fried with tamarind, cheese grilled snails… Photo: Internet
Grilled Skewers: Easy to eat, flavorful, and affordable, these signature street foods are perfect for chatting with friends. Photo: Internet
Shopping at Da Lat Market
To buy specialties as gifts for loved ones, you can visit Da Lat Market. Depending on your needs, you can choose gifts such as:
Fresh Flowers, Fresh Fruits: Depending on the time you visit, there will be different types of fresh vegetables, fruits, and flowers such as avocados, strawberries, roses, dragon fruits… if you buy a lot, you can ask the seller to pack them in boxes for easier transportation. Photo: Internet
Dried Goods, Dried Fruits: Easier to transport and store are dried goods such as candied roses, strawberry syrup, dried jackfruit, dried bananas, sweet potatoes, dried vegetables, which are also very convenient as gifts. Photo: Internet
Warm Clothing: Scarves, wool hats, wool coats are mostly chosen by women when visiting Dalat, not only to ward off the cold but also to buy as gifts for loved ones. Photo: Internet
Check-in at the Hot Spots near Da Lat Market
Apart from sightseeing, shopping, and dining at Dalat Market, you can also visit several places in the Hoa Binh area such as cinemas, exhibition halls, banks, bookstores, quiet cafes, or the iconic yellow wall of the Cối Xay Bakery. Don't forget to visit famous eateries like: Bánh Căn Cây Bơ, Quán Trang with chicken heart steamed rice cakes, Hiếu pho, or Tăng Bạt Hổ steamed rice cakes if you get the chance.
The Cối Xay Bakery near Dalat Market, with its iconic Instagrammable yellow wall. Photo: Internet
Tips to Avoid Overcharging and Pickpocketing at Dalat Market
There are many exciting experiences at Dalat Market that make it a bustling tourist destination. Consequently, incidents like overcharging and pickpocketing occur here. Mytour shares a few basic tips, so make sure to take note:
1/ Inquire about prices before ordering food: To avoid being charged 700,000 VND for two bowls of chicken pho, you should ask about the prices before dining, prioritizing places with specific menu prices. Apart from snacks, opt for eateries or restaurants with menu pricing.
2/ Ask or seek permission before taking photos: Taking photos with cute stuffed animals, many tourists assume it's free, but it's advisable to ask or seek permission before snapping to avoid unexpected charges.
3/ Be cautious with personal belongings: Pickpockets often take advantage of crowded places, so it's best not to carry too much cash, keep your wallet and phone in the front pocket, and avoid crowded areas to prevent pushing and shoving.
Dalat Market is a must-visit when traveling to Dalat, but there are still many other places you shouldn't miss. Check out: Top Must-Visit Places in Dalat
Furthermore, a small note is that nowadays, the hotel system in Dalat near the market is becoming very popular among travelers. Therefore, to find a satisfactory accommodation near the market, you should book your room at least 7 days in advance to secure a much cheaper price compared to booking on the eve of arrival.
Hope the guide to Dalat Market above will make your trip more complete. Additionally, Dalat Market is a destination included in the Dalat tour package by Mytour. Contact Hotline Mytour for free itinerary advice!
