Da Nang, which is located in south-central Vietnam, is a great city to visit. This city is also the most important port in Vietnam. Its location, covered by mountains on one side and the ocean on the other, makes Da Nang a city with extraordinary views.

Wide stretches of beaches, mouth-watering street food, the beautiful Hai Van Pass, and cafes, restaurants, and bars dot the city. Between the sweeping sands of My Khe Beach to the south and the mountains of the Son Tra Peninsula, luxury resorts are ready to welcome you. Likewise, with playgrounds, spas, and fitness centers,

Apart from beautiful scenery, Da Nang also has a society with a rich culture. You can travel to enjoy the beauty of Da Nang while tasting various typical dishes and shopping for souvenirs as a keepsake.

If you're still confused about what to buy in Da Nang, here are some ideas for what you can add to your shopping list and where to buy it!

Non Nuoc Village in Da Nang is closely related to unique rocks hundreds of years old. The stone crafts in Non Nuoc are made from marble mined on Ngu Hanh Son Mountain. These colorful stones are then processed into carved statues and jewelry.The uniqueness of the marble stone and the expertise of the villagers make this craft souvenir very special to take home!

If you like food delicacies, be sure to buy Da Nang's signature dried seafood. Here are several types of food that you can choose from:

Half-dried squid: fresh squid from the sea caught, cleaned, then dried in the sun. In this way, the squid will maintain its freshness and tenderness.

Half-dried mackerel: semi-dried mackerel has a unique and slightly sweet taste. You can cook it with tomato sauce or drizzle it with fish sauce and ginger to remove the fishy smell.

Dried stingray: This exotic food is a Da Nang specialty at an affordable price. Made from fresh stingray fish that are caught and cleaned, then marinated in delicious spices before being dried.

You can buy these kinds of dried seafood at Cho Con Market in Hai Chau, Da Nang. This market opens at 7.00 AM and closes at 7.20 PM.

Vietnamese beef bologna is a signature dish from Central Vietnam. This food, also known as Vietnamese cha bo, is a type of sausage or spam made from fresh beef. The meat is then chopped and mixed with fish sauce, sugar, pepper, and spring onions. After that, the meat mixture is wrapped in banana leaves to create a distinctive fragrance.

You can find this beef bologna at Da Nang market or convenience store easily.

This unique souvenir can be given to your family or friends. Da Nang's craft is diverse and made in various sizes by skilled artisans. Products that can be chosen are handmade craft such as cups, glasses, and plates that have motifs of scenes or icons of popular tourist attractions.

You can buy this kind of craft in Hai Chau district.

Ao Dai is typical Vietnamese women's clothing that was originally influenced by clothing from the Manchurian Dynasty. Today's Ao Dai has a model that is fit to the body, has a high collar, and is long down to the bottom, in accordance with its philosophy, which means it covers the body from the neck down.

Usually, people in big cities like Hanoi wear plain white Ao Dai clothes. But in Da Nang, Da Nang women wear more colorful clothes with floral motifs applied creatively. You can find a shop that sells Ao Dai according to your preferences.

You can buy the Ao Dai in Ao dai Nyonya Duong, Hai Chau District.

Vietnam, with its tropical monsoon climate, has a lot of rainfall and sun. Non-La, or traditional Vietnamese cone-shaped hats, have become a daily necessity in Vietnam.You can wear Non La when visiting tourist attractions in Da Nang, especially if you visit during the summer and the sun is scorching your skin. Pair Non La with Ao Dai, and voila! You will also have beautiful photos!

Non La can be found easily anywhere, especially in the Da Nang market area.

While exploring the charming streets of Hoi An old town, don't forget to check out the silk village and get some Hoi An silk for your collection. Hoi An silk is renowned for its high quality and stunning beauty.

Apart from shopping in Hoi An, you can also see for yourself the process of making silk cloth by breaking down silkworm cocoons into thread. Also, see how Champa women use ancient looms to make cloth.

This rustic cake is famous among all communities, both street food fans and fancy diners. This happens because, in the past, sesame has been a fairly familiar gift. Sesame candy is also a sweet food served during the Tet festival or as an everyday snack.

The sweetness of sugar and fragrant malt aroma are then combined with crunchy nuts and sesame seeds. The distinctive taste and texture of sesame seeds have become popular with most people. Be sure to add this on your shopping list!

You can find this sesame candy in some store at Nam Thuan, Thanh Hung, Perfume River Sesame, Thien Truc, or Dong Ba Market in Hue City.

For a pleasant experience and no loss shopping in Da Nang, there are several tips you can do, especially if you shop at traditional markets:

1. Don't buy branded clothes in the market: Traditional markets only sell fake goods of lower quality. Buy branded clothing at formal clothing outlets. Buy clothes at the market when you really run out of clothes and need a cheap change of clothes.

2. Haggle as much as possible: the price of goods on the market often changes depending on the buyer. Sellers will try to cheat foreign tourists by raising prices. Therefore, you have to bargain often to get a fair price.

3. Walk away to win: when the seller refuses to sell at the price you offer, leave the store. Usually, this is an effective way to get traders to call you and make a deal.

4. Learn to use Vietnamese currency (VND). The Vietnamese market only uses VND for transactions.

5. Be careful when choosing goods: In Vietnam, the laws are not strict enough. So, traders can sell unattractive or outdated products with low quality. Always check the goods and their quality before making payment.

For a more enjoyable shopping experience, you can join the Traveloka Shopping Tour. You can choose a Han Market Tour. Visit the popular market surrounded by the Han River and buy its local products and seafood. You can also get the chance to visit two modern and Western-style shopping malls in Da Nang. So, book the tour package now!