Shopping in Central Vietnam
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Lotus Jewellery
If you’re interested in jewellery beyond the bits and bobs sold in souvenir shops, try Lotus Jewellery, which has very affordable and attractive pieces from all over Asia.
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Hoi An Cloth Market
Pop into the Hoi An Cloth Market for a selection of local fabrics.
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Reaching Out
Reaching Out is a very worthwhile fair-trade gift shop started by a Vietnamese couple, one of whom is disabled. The shop employs disabled artisans, and proceeds are ploughed back into the business to train and employ the disabled all over Vietnam.
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Han Market
Han Market is a fine place for a casual stroll or to shop in the evenings.
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Yaly
Hoi An is bustling with tailors; get something made up to order here.
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Art Galleries
The presence of numerous tourists has turned the fake-antique business into a major growth industry for Hoi An. Theoretically you could find something here that is really old, but it's hard to believe that all the genuine stuff wasn't scooped up long ago. Proceed with scepticism. On the other hand, there is some really elegant artwork around, even if it was turned out only yesterday.
Paintings are generally of the mass-produced kind, but are still hand-painted; for a few US dollars you can't complain. A row of Art Galleries, inside the gorgeous old buildings just across from the Japanese Covered Bridge, are great to browse through.
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Spiral Foundation Healing the Wounded Heart Center
This social enterprise sells a wide array of handicrafts made by 40 disabled artisans. Many of the items are eco-friendly or made with recycled materials, and make good souvenirs. Sales proceeds go towards paying fair salaries and medical insurance for the disabled employees, and funding heart surgery for children in need through the Hue College of Medicine and Pharmacy.
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Ceramics Shops
Vietnam has a great reputation for its ceramics, and while much of what is on sale here comes from around Hanoi, it is worth stocking up if you are only visiting central Vietnam. The black pottery with a glassy glaze is particularly striking. It's best to browse the strip of small Ceramics Shops along the riverfront.
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Kitsch Stores
If you're looking for a shimmering framed Ho Chi Minh portrait with a clock inset, or a plastic dragon that lights up and sings Old McDonald, check out the collection of Kitsch Stores near the corner of Ð Hung Vuong and Ð Phan Chu Trinh.
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Dong Ba Market
Vegetarian food has a long tradition in Hué. Stalls in the Dong Ba Market serve lots of options on the first and 15th days of the lunar month. You'll find several vegie options on most menus in town, some using soya-bean mock meat.
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Tuoi Ngoc
Chinese lanterns are popular souvenirs, all handily foldable. Try Tuoi Ngoc to watch them being made. It has been making lanterns for three generations.
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Phu Xuan Bookstore
Phu Xuan Bookstore has a selection of English-language books. The rooftop cafe has free wi-fi.
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Dong Ba Market
Just north of Trang Tien Bridge, this is Hue’s largest market, selling anything and everything.
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Trang Tien Plaza
A small, modern shopping centre between Trang Tien Bridge and Dong Ba Market.
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A Dong Silk
Hoi An is bustling with tailors; get something made up to order here.
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Faifoo
Hoi An is bustling with tailors; get something made up to order here.
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Phuoc An
Hoi An is bustling with tailors; get something made up to order here.
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Con Market
The Con Market is Danang's largest, but is mainly a daytime affair.
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