Dalat Central Market Guide: Location, History & What to Buy

Dalat Central Market is a commercial center of Da Lat city, Lam Dong Province in Vietnam Central Highland. The market is located on the main road named Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street and is considered the heart of Da Lat city. This is not only a place of trading activities but also an attraction for many tourists when traveling to Dalat.

• Location: No. 10 Phan Boi Chau, Ward 1, Da Lat, Lam Dong
• Opening Hours: 6:30 – 19:00 everyday

History of Da Lat Central Market:

It is not clear when Da Lat market existed, but it was not until Hébrard completed the planning project of Da Lat town in 1923. The presence of the market was also known. At this time, the market is located at the location of Anh Sang hamlet. In 1929, missionary Chassaing relocated this market to the area that is now known as Hoa Binh area. At this time, the market was built with wooden planks and roofed with corrugated iron, so it was also called "tree market".

From 1935 to 1937, the ambassador Lucien Auger had it rebuilt. And upgrade this market with bricks more spacious than the old market, and assign S.I.D.E.C to design and build. The new market has a simple architecture but still exudes a unique beauty. And was the pride of the people of Da Lat at that time. In 1954 people lived here more crowded, at this time the market was overcrowded. Again, a swamp of lettuce and trash next to it polluted the landscape. The mayor at that time, Tran Van Phuoc, decided to build the first floor market in Vietnam right at the garbage lagoon location.

This market was designed by architect Nguyen Duy Duc and Vietnamese engineers. Contractor Nguyen Linh Chieu is in charge of the construction. The work started from 1958 to 1960 and was completed. Architect Ngo Viet Thu returned to Vietnam after a long stay in France. He was invited to participate in the project of renovating the market and designing the stairs connecting the 2nd floor of the market with Hoa Binh area. After that, Da Lat market was also renovated many times into a theater. Surrounded by stalls selling and maintaining to this day.

WhatThings to Buy in Da Lat Central Market?

Da Lat Central Market will always be a destination that pleases visitors with a wide variety of items. The market operates from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Therefore, visitors can come at any time. Da Lat market has many items such as: Da Lat clean vegetables, Da Lat flowers (roses, auspicious, chrysanthemums, ...). And some specialties such as strawberries, persimmons, etc. Visitors to the market often look to buy specialties to return as gifts for relatives and friends.

In addition, the attraction of Da Lat market is a variety of restaurants and eateries. With many dishes with bold flavors of the city of thousands of flowers. If you have come here, do not miss this experience.

• All kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables:

Dalat's fresh fruit and vegetable market is located in the basement, going in the direction of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai. This place gathers all the freshest and most diverse vegetables and fruits of Da Lat city. When coming here, visitors will be able to manually choose quality vegetables such as cauliflower, artichokes, carrots, potatoes, onions, etc.

Dalat fruit and vegetable market has been known by many tourists and is famous as a place to sell clean food. The items here are all sold out within the day. And there are no preservatives, so you can rest assured. Especially, the price here is also very reasonable. Being listed, the situation of chopping and slashing happens very little. To be more satisfied, you can talk to the seller.

Da Lat is favored by nature for a cool climate. Therefore, it is very suitable for growing a variety of fruit trees. So this place owns many kinds of fresh fruits such as crispy persimmons, strawberries, mulberries, avocados, etc. So when you come here, you are free to visit and choose your favorite fruits.

• Brand New and Second Hand Woolen Clothes:

Woolen clothes at Da Lat market are one of the items that many tourists love to buy a lot. When coming here, visitors will choose quality and soft woolen products. Promise to always make you satisfied. You can come across unique and fancy handmade woolen stalls.

Although they sell second hand goods here, it doesn't look old, but there are items with labels on them. The price here only ranges from 50,000 VND to 100,000 VND. The items here are diverse in designs and colors. So if you persevere a little, you will choose unique and strange items.

• “Paradise of Fruite Jam” and Specialties Gifts:

Jams at Da Lat market are one of the famous points of Da Lat today. This is one of the famous specialties in Da Lat that almost every tourist buys when returning. On the 3rd floor of Da Lat New Market, there are many stalls selling many different kinds of specialty jams. Visitors will not be able to resist the appeal of jams here.

Jams have very attractive colors, shapes and flavors. For example, pink jam, sweet potato jam, strawberry jam, etc. When coming here, visitors will get lost in jam paradise that cannot be escaped by their attractiveness. This will be a very suitable and ideal place for sweets lovers.

What Food to Eat at Dalat market?

Question What to eat at Dalat market? Tourists put a lot on when visiting this place. This article Diachiamthuc.vn will answer that question for you. On the 3rd floor of the market, there is a traditional food court with stalls serving many delicious and flavorful dishes here. Famous dishes such as snakehead fish soup, beef noodle soup, banh can, juice, pancakes, etc. Besides, outside the stalls there are also small burdens. Specializing in serving snacks such as chicken porridge, grilled rice paper, heart porridge, bean milk, tea, etc.

So visitors are spoiled for enjoying delicious food when coming to Da Lat market. When you come here, you don't need to worry about the price. Because the stalls list prices for visitors to choose from. To be more secure, to avoid being hacked, visitors can ask the price in advance. The stalls all have decent tables and chairs and also ensure food hygiene and safety.

How to Get to Dalat Central Market:

Dalat Central Market is located right in city center, next to Xuan Huong Lake, so you can easily get there on foot from the Lake. If you hotel is far away from the city center. Just grab a taxi or a motorbike to the market at the address: No. 10 Phan Boi Chau, Ward 1, Da Lat, Lam Dong.

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See Also:

• Dalat Vietnam Travel Guide - Things You Need to Know
• Best Things to Do and Places to Visit in Da Lat Vietnam