Shopping in Vietnam

Vietnam is a paradise for those who prefer shopping to all other kinds of activities. Shopping opportunities are represented in Vietnam by high class shopping malls, supermarkets, bustling open market, galleries, boutiques and street stalls. Clothes, gold, embroidered tablecloths and handbags can be found in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. To buy souvenirs, especially lacquer painting, reed mats, and embroidery it is better to go to the local markets. Ben Thanh market in Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Xuan is considered to be one of the most popular. Bat Trang village is famous for its marble figurines and vases, ceramics, silk paintings and hand-painted greetings cards. Vietnam’s handicrafts include lacquer ware, wood-block prints, and oil and watercolor paintings, blinds made from bamboo, reed mats, carpets, and leatherworks. Pay attention that shopping in Vietnam guarantees good bargains, which are available in the markets and souvenir shops. Vietnam is rich in gemstones but it is recommended to buy gems at prestigious locations so that not to be disappointed with their quality.