Hoi An Central Market
The covered central market on the riverbank is the everyday heart of town. Mornings are best, when the produce, fish and herb sellers are busy and the back food court is serving cheap bowls of cao lau and mi quang. The fabric section upstairs feeds the tailor shops.
An Hoi night market
Cross the bridge to An Hoi island after dark and you reach the lantern-lined night market. It is the photogenic one, with rows of glowing silk lanterns, souvenir stalls and snack carts. Come for the atmosphere and the lantern boats on the river rather than for bargains.
Eat your way through with a guide
The easiest way to taste the markets is a food walking tour from $39, which hits the stalls most visitors walk past and often ends with a lantern boat ride. Our food guide lists the dishes to look for.
Taste the market
A guided evening food tour through the stalls, ending with a lantern boat.
Frequently asked questions
The central market runs from early morning until around 6 pm, but it is best before 9 am when the food stalls and produce sellers are at their busiest and freshest.
The An Hoi night market across the river sells silk lanterns, souvenirs, snacks and street food. It is more about atmosphere and lanterns than serious shopping.
Yes, especially in the morning for a bowl of cao lau or mi quang at the food court and for fabric if you are getting clothes tailored. A guided food tour makes it easier to navigate.
