Photographs of Hoi An’s Open Air Market in Vietnam
First Impressions of Hoi An’s Market
Hoi An has a rhythm all its own, and nowhere is that more alive than in its open air market. The morning I walked through, the air was heavy with the scent of lemongrass and fresh fish. Woman in colorful clothes and conical hats called out aggressively, bargaining with customers who darted from stall to stall. I felt like I had stepped straight into the city’s pulse and was stimulated by all five senses. There is a reason Vietnam’s markets are so famous, because there is nothing else like them in the world!
It wasn’t staged for tourists. It wasn’t polished or quiet. It was busy, messy, colorful—and absolutely real. Come to think of it, I can’t remember seeing one other person at the market who wasn’t Vietnamese. As a photographer, that kind of energy is gold. Every direction I turned, there was a new scene unfolding: a pile of dragon fruit glowing under the morning sun, women throwing water on their fish, and scooters weaving through crowds loaded with fresh greens.
The Details That Make It Special
Markets like this are all about details. The textures of weathered hands scooping rice, the metallic shine of fish laid out on woven mats, the soft lines of conical hats leaning in the corner. Light spilled in from gaps between tarps, bouncing off everything—bright oranges, deep greens, pale pinks.
I slowed down, tried to blend into the background, and let the camera do the watching. The result was a series of photographs that capture not just what the Hoi An market looks like, but what it feels like to be there. These are the kinds of images that carry memory and emotion, long after the morning rush has faded.
Hoi An Market Photography and Prints
Photographs from Hoi An’s market aren’t just travel snapshots—they’re visual records of daily life in Vietnam. For collectors, designers, or editors, these images translate into striking prints or versatile editorial visuals.
Whether it’s a wide scene of the market’s bustle or a close detail of produce piled high, these photographs work as fine art wall prints, as editorial spreads for travel publications, or as authentic imagery for brands looking to highlight Southeast Asian culture.
Authentic Vietnamese Market Images for Licensing
For anyone searching for stock photos or licensing imagery of Vietnam, authenticity matters. These photographs were taken on the ground, in the real flow of the market—not staged or recreated. That means they carry the credibility that audiences are drawn to.
Editors can use them to anchor travel stories. Brands can bring them into campaigns that celebrate culture, color, and connection. Interior designers might even use them to create a vibrant focal point in a restaurant or office space.
If you’re looking for images that convey the spirit of a Vietnamese open air market—colorful, crowded, and deeply human—this collection is available for licensing and prints. Contact me for details - rob@robhammerphotography.com
Hoi An Market - Vietnam
Vietnamese woman in blue Non La
Buy meat at the Hoi An Market
Bowls of fresh seafood at open air market
Seafood street vendor in Hoi An
Motor biking through Hoi An Market
Fresh squid for sale at open air market
Fresh chickens marked with ink stamp
Cutting up fish at Hoi An Market
Motorbike piled with fresh eggs
Woman in conical hat buying meat at open air market
Kids sleeping at Hoi An Market
Woman in traditional Vietnamese hats selling food on street
Man on motorbike buying meat from street vendor
Piles of fish for sale at open air market
Woman in Non La riding bicycle
Open air market - Hoi An
Street vendors - Hoi An, Vietnam
Seafood for sale on the street in Vietnam
Bustling streets at the Hoi An Market in Vietnam
