The DHTC Da Nang Co Ltd will open the 4.2 billion VND Son Tra Night Market near the Da Nang Marina complex on the eastern bank of the Han River on 12 June.

A local night market (Photo: danang.gov.vn)

Municipal People’s Committee Vice Chairman Ho Ky Minh said the city has allocated a large area on Ly Nam De, Mai Hac De and Phung Khac Khoan for the night market with 150 stalls selling souvenirs and food, as well as local and regional specialties.

He said the market would open from 6.00pm unitl midnight daily, and is reserved for pedestrians from evening to midnight.

It will be the 1^st regular night market and pedestrian space in the city.

Last year, a specialised area selling fashion products was established on a section of Le Duan between its intersections with Tran Phu and Ong Ich Khiem streets.  In addition, a specialised eating and drinking area was set up on Huynh Thuc Khang. 

The city is planning to build a 4.4ha Central Square project in the city’s downtown that will serve as a landmark tourism attraction, shopping and public entertainment site including Bach Dang, Phan Chau Trinh, Nguyen Thai Hoc Hung Vuong, Le Duan, and Pham Hong Thai streets. 

Last year, Da Nang welcomed 5.6 million tourists, of whom 1.67 million were foreigners.

(Source: VNS/ DA NANG Today)