Da Lat Night Market Relocation 2026: Visitor Guide to the New Hoa Binh Square Location

The old Da Lat night market on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai will trade for the last time on 30 April 2026. From 1 May, the stalls shift to Hoa Binh Square, with a soft opening that day and the official inauguration scheduled during the Da Lat Flower Festival season in December 2026. If you're planning a visit in late April or early May, don't expect to find the familiar street market at the old site after the 30th; a small number of daytime vendors will remain at the old market building for now, but the evening action moves.

At the new square, hours are 17:00-23:00 daily, extended to midnight on weekends and holiday eves. The move is a response to fire-safety concerns, traffic congestion on the old street, and a need for more stall space after several years of rapid tourism growth. As of March 2026, the official vendor list and stall numbering had not been fully published, so if you want to find a specific vendor, ask at the Da Lat Tourism Information Centre near the old market rather than relying on old maps or online addresses.

Hoa Binh Square occupies the junction of Tran Quoc Toan and Phan Dinh Phung, a 5-minute motorbike or taxi ride downhill from Da Lat central market and a flat 10-minute walk from Xuan Huong Lake. The relocation adds roughly 420 covered stalls, about 30% more than the old Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street market. Expect a mix of fixed stalls along the square's outer edge and mobile carts that circle the inner ring, so the layout feels roomier than the old street, even on weekend nights.

Zone A, at the square's south side near Tran Quoc Toan, handles food and street snacks — look for grilled banh trang nuong (Vietnamese pizza) and hot soy milk, both staples from the old market. Zone B, in the middle stretch, stocks souvenirs, dried fruits, strawberries, and artichoke products; prices here are negotiable at most stalls. Zone C, toward the north end, combines clothing, accessories, and a new 'Da Lat at night' photo and art space that works well for a break from the crowd.

Toilets and ATMs sit at the north end of the square, close to Zone C. Bring a light jacket even in dry season: Da Lat evenings in May can drop to 15°C, and the open square has less natural shade and wind protection than the old street.

Motorbike parking at the new Da Lat Night Market costs 10,000 VND in Lot P1, the underground garage beneath Hoa Binh Square. Enter from Tran Quoc Toan and take the stairs or lift up to Zone A, where the food stalls cluster. Large tour buses cannot enter the square; the drop-off point is also on Tran Quoc Toan, directly opposite the lake side of the plaza. If you're using public buses, get off at Ham Nghi stop and walk about 200 metres east to the square entrance.

The new location is about a 5-minute motorbike or taxi ride from Da Lat central market, though traffic on Tran Phu can add a few minutes after 18:00. On foot, Xuan Huong Lake to Hoa Binh Square takes roughly 10 minutes via the lakeside path; the square sits at the junction of Tran Quoc Toan and Phan Dinh Phung, so it's easy to spot.

One practical note: Hoa Binh Square has less natural shade than the old Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street, and rain shelters were still being installed as of early 2026. Carry a compact umbrella, especially May–October when evening showers are common. During holidays, the square may close for festivals and the night market temporarily shifts to adjacent Ky Hoa Park; check the Da Lat Tourism Information Centre before heading over.

Motorbike parking under Hoa Binh Square (Lot P1) costs 10,000 VND, a fixed starting point for your night-market budget. Food prices at the new site are likely to run slightly higher than at Nguyen Thi Minh Khai in the first months after the May 1, 2026 soft opening, as stall rents at the square increased. Many vendors are holding their old street prices for now, but don't be surprised by a 5,000–10,000 VND jump on a multi-item order at busy food stalls in Zone A. There is no published stall price list, so ask the vendor before ordering.

Bargaining is still normal at souvenir and dried-goods stalls in Zone B, particularly for strawberries, dried fruits, and artichoke products. Start around 10–20% below the first quoted price; food vendors in Zone A generally do not negotiate. Bring cash in small denominations — most stalls and carts don't take cards, and the ATMs at the north end of the square can be slow or empty on weekend nights. If you need to track down a specific vendor from the old market, ask at the Da Lat Tourism Information Centre near the old market, as stall numbering was not fully published as of March 2026.

Zone A at Hoa Binh Square is the only zone dedicated to cooked food at Da Lat's relocated night market, and it runs daily from 17:00 to 23:00 — until midnight on weekends and holiday eves. Look for banh trang nuong, the grilled rice paper that vendors fold over egg, scallions, and optional dried beef or pork floss. Pair it with a cup of hot soy milk (sữa đậu nành nóng); the square gets cold after dark, and May evenings can fall to 15°C. Eat here before you shop: Zone A's stalls can get crowded around 19:00–21:00, and some food vendors sell out of specific fillings by late evening.

Once you have eaten, move to Zone B for take-home food. That is where you will find dried fruits, fresh Da Lat strawberries in season, and artichoke products — tea, extracts, and candied stems — from the Central Highlands' main growing area around Da Lat. After stocking up, continue to Zone C for the 'Da Lat at night' photo space if you want a post-dinner walk. If you plan to eat standing, carry a compact umbrella; rain shelters were still being installed in early 2026.

The last stalls on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai trade on 30 April 2026; the new Hoa Binh Square night market is scheduled to open the next day. That date could slip, though. Some stall owners have objected to higher rental fees at the square, and official announcements have not ruled out a delay of a few weeks. If you have a favourite vendor, note that the official vendor list and stall numbering had not been fully published as of March 2026. Ask at the Da Lat Tourism Information Centre near the old market to track down a specific stall before you walk to Hoa Binh Square.

Pack for the evening ahead of time. Rain shelters are still being installed at the new square, so a compact umbrella is useful if showers arrive. Temperatures in May can dip to 15°C after dark, so bring a light jacket. Also check the events calendar: during holidays, the square may be closed for festivals, with the night market temporarily shifted to adjacent Ky Hoa Park. To avoid a wasted trip, confirm the opening date and any moves one week before your visit, as local authorities may adjust plans for construction or weather.