Da Lat Market

Roy Kim · CC BY 2.0

A three-storey central market, and after dark the whole area around it becomes the Underworld Market.

Da Lat market, which the architect Ngo Viet Thu helped design, sits at the bottom of a small valley in the middle of town, joined to the main street by a broad staircase. By day the ground floor is Da Lat produce — artichoke, strawberries, crisp persimmon, avocado, temperate vegetables that will not grow in the lowlands; upstairs is jam, tea, coffee and knitwear. But the name people remember is Cho Am Phu, the Underworld Market: from dusk, stalls fill the whole area in front and trade until late under yellow light, in a cold only Da Lat has. Hot soy milk and grilled rice paper are the two dishes tied to this spot.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit Da Lat Market?

Evening, year-round

How long do you need at Da Lat Market?

1 - 2 hours

What are the opening hours of Da Lat Market?

06:00 - 19:00; night market about 17:00 - 23:00

Did you know

The market stands in the middle of town, joined to the main street by a broad staircase.
The ground floor sells temperate produce typical of Da Lat — artichoke, strawberries, crisp persimmon.
The area in front becomes the night market known as Cho Am Phu, trading until late.
Hot soy milk and grilled rice paper are the dishes associated with the night market here.

Travel tips

Taste before buying jam and tea — quality varies a lot between stalls.
Come to the night market after 19:00 and dress warmly; Da Lat drops below 15 degrees late on.

Source: https://vi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%E1%BB%A3_%C4%90%C3%A0_L%E1%BA%A1t

Updated: 2026-08-16