Things to buy in Hanoi

When it comes to things to buy in Hanoi when visiting, you will have to think a lot because the capital of Vietnam is clearly a shopper's paradise, with everything from small local street markets to top-notch malls. Don't worry if it's your first time in this lovely city; Vietnam Escape Tours got you covered. Here is a list of the top shopping malls and districts in Hanoi for a memorable shopping experience. 

Silk, Embroidery and Handmade Boutiques

When visiting Vietnam, visitors cannot miss the authentic traditional silk. Every region of Vietnam produces silk a little bit differently, but the Van Phuc village in Hanoi is known for producing the best silk in the nation. If you have the opportunity, you must stop by this village in south Hanoi to see how the traditional silk industry operates.

You can purchase patterned, printed, or drawn silk with national decorations to give as a special gift to friends and relatives. Additionally, you can visit tailor-made clothing shops to choose silk and other fabrics and have outfits made to order based on your preferences at affordable prices. Tailors in Hanoi are renowned for their skill, attention to detail, and quickness when creating and modifying clothing. Hanoi has many best places to visit, including the Old Quarter, which is home to numerous designer boutiques and stores selling fine silk.

Silk, Embroidery and Handmade Boutiques

Price range - USD 5 To USD 20 (per item)

Address:

Lua Ha - 538 Thuy Khue, Tay Ho District

Khai Silk - 113, Hang Gai, Hoan Kiem

Lacquer Painting

Vietnamese lacquer painting, or "sơn mài," is a relatively new art form. It didn't begin until the 1930s, when "L' Ecole des Beaux Art" in Hanoi, which was founded by French artists and influenced by Western modern art, became influential.

Depending on the technique employed and the number of lacquer layers applied, creating a lacquer painting may need many months. A blackboard must be prepared for lacquer painting in Vietnam. The basic drawing is then created on the prepared board using colored chalk. As an alternative, needles can be used to carve the base sketch.

Lacquer Painting

Price range - USD 10 To USD 3,000 (per item)

Address:

Thu Huong Lacquer Arts - A2 118 Nguyen Khanh Toan, Cau Giay

Tan My Design - 61 Hang Gai, Hoan Kiem

Bamboo Crafts

For thousands of years, numerous cultures have used bamboo, including Vietnam. As a sustainable alternative to wood, bamboo is experiencing a boom in innovative products and applications. The streets of Hanoi offer a wide variety of bamboo products for sale to tourists. Products include furniture, decorative items, non la, bowls, and baskets. The exquisitely crafted bamboo souvenirs made by the villagers will wow you. 

Bamboo Crafts

Price range - Start at USD 1 (depending on each item)

Address:

VietBamboo - 843 Hong Ha, Chuong Duong Do, Hoan Kiem

Bamboo Home - 115B Thuy Khue, Ho Tay

Traditional Ethnic Minorities’s Souvenirs

More than 20 ethnic minority groups inhabit the northern mountain villages of Vietnam, and each of them has a distinctive culture that is evident in the weaving patterns and attire they wear.

Hanoi’s 36 Streets is the ideal destination for you if you're hoping to not only buy antiques with distinctive ethnic patterning but also learn more about their art and culture. The majority of the items are highly genuine, one-of-a-kind, and reasonably priced. The proprietor is also quite kind and would gladly give you a free tour of the whole gallery while describing the history of each exquisite relic in his collection.

Traditional Ethnic Minorities's Souvenirs

Price range - Start at USD 50 (depending on each item)

Address:

With love from the Mountains - 104 Ma May, Hoan Kiem

Van Tribal Heritage - 26, Hang Bac, Hoan Kiem

Hanoi Specialities

The capital of Vietnam, reowned as the paradise of street foods and incredible delicacies, is regarded as the best destination in South East Asia for gourmet visitors. You may simply take a street food tour through the busy streets of the Old Quarter or visit some of the greatest restaurants in the city for the best western cuisine. It is advisable to get some well-known delicacies for your friends and family back home, though. The following are some of the coolest souvenirs from Hanoi.

Hanoi Specialities

Lotus Tea

Tea is widely produced in the hilly areas of Northern Vietnam and is regarded as the national beverage and a fundamental component of Vietnamese culture. The tea significantly enhances the taste of food, lessens the odor of onion or garlic in dishes, and revitalizes your meals.

Price range - Start at USD 50 (depending on each item)

Address:

Hien Minh Tea & Coffee - 13 Ngo Tat To, Dong Da

West Lake Lotus Tea - 19 Au Co, Tay Ho

Green Rice Flakes

Green rice flakes are made from glutinous/sweet rice that has been gathered as immature grains, roasted, and then flattened with a mortar and pestle to remove the husk. They are known as cm in Vietnamese. Only a tiny amount of authentic green rice flakes from Vietnam are made in Hanoi each year, making them particularly unique.

Price range - Start at USD 50 (depending on each item)

Address:

Vong Village - Cau Giay District, Ha Noi

Nguyen Ninh Store - 11 Hang Than, Ba Dinh

Assorted dried food

Assorted dried food is a traditional snack of Vietnam. The dry fruits are mixed with salt, sugar, lime, and chilly to give a mixed flavor of sweet, salty and spicy. It is a crunchy snack that locals frequently provide to visitors on holidays or other significant occasions. The jackfruit, banana, apricot and strawberry are the most popular fruits used to dry.

Price range - Start at USD 50 (depending on each item)

Address:

Hang Duong Street, Hang Da Street (Van Loi Shop) on Hanoi's Old Quarter

At the beginning of Ly Quoc Su Street