Ho Chi Minh City
A passageway leading off Dong Khoi, lined with paintings (mostly oil, some lacquer) of traditional and contemporary Vietnamese scenes. Most of the art is…
Must-see shopping in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City
Attractive lacquerware, textiles (embroidered and batik), ceramics and jewellery sourced from ethnic minority peoples and hill tribes throughout Vietnam,…
Ho Chi Minh City
Government-run bookshop with dictionaries, maps and general books in English and French. Also has a location on ÐL Le Loi.
Ho Chi Minh City
Gorgeous collection of eye-catching handmade boxes, Chinese lacquered couplets, inscribed pictures and more.
Can Tho
Roofed with terracotta tiles edged with ceramic decorations, this atmospheric French-era market building is the centrepiece of the city’s attractive…
Ho Chi Minh City
This boutique adds pizzazz to Vietnam’s national tunic dress. The ao dai is reinterpreted by six different designers, in styles ranging from traditional…
Ho Chi Minh City
Vintage-inspired Neyuh combines beautiful Italian vegan-tanned leather with high-quality Vietnamese crafting in its gorgeous bags and accessories for men…
Ho Chi Minh City
Set in a renovated warehouse, Kokois concept store stocks Vietnam-themed games, artsy gifts and home decor items downstairs, and trendy clothing and…
Can Tho
Can Tho’s local market sprawls over four buildings and several blocks abutting the Cai Khe Canal, which many local farmers and wholesalers still use to…
Hanoi
This market runs north–south through the Old Quarter along P Hang Ngang (P Hang Dao near Hoan Kiem Lake). Content-wise there is spillover from the area's…
Ho Chi Minh City
Also known as the War Surplus Market, head here for authentic combat boots or rusty (and perhaps less authentic) dog tags among the overflowing hardware…
Phu Quoc Island
For black, yellow, white, pink or any other colour of pearl, Phu Quoc Pearls is a requisite stop. Displays feature all manner of jewellery made from said…
Ho Chi Minh City
A fair-trade shop dealing in ceramics, ethnic fabrics and other gift items that, in turn, support disadvantaged families and street children. To get here,…
Hoi An
Hoi An is bursting at the seams with tailors; get something made to order at this popular shop offering some of the best service, with three branches…
Hoi An
Lotus has very affordable and attractive hand-crafted pieces loosely modelled on butterflies, dragonflies, Vietnamese sampans, conical hats and Chinese…
Hanoi
One of the biggest bookshops in town, with some English and French titles, international newspapers and magazines, and a good selection of titles on the…
Kon Tum
Amid touristy tat and replicas of rong, you'll also find antique Sedang hunter backpacks (1,500,000d), some dusty gongs, fish traps, rattan containers and…
Hanoi
With some very attractive, elegant and thought-provoking art hanging from its walls, this gallery, run by resident artist Mai, is a good place to learn…
Hanoi
Located near the southwest edge of West Lake at the intersection of P Duong Buoi and Lac Long Quan, this market sells live animals like chickens, ducks…
Ho Chi Minh City
A sleek multi-level mall with flashy international shops, cafes and a Japanese-style food court in its basement level. On the 4th floor, tiNiWorld has a…
Ho Chi Minh City
This large, fabulously stocked deli sells imported cheeses, wines, chocolates and other delicacies over two floors, with a fine cafe-restaurant crammed…
Hanoi
An oasis of classier Vietnamese souvenirs, including lacquerware and jewellery, amid the T-shirt overkill of nearby stores. Bamboo, stone and porcelain…
Hanoi
Stunning, very unusual designer jewellery, including many delicate necklaces and beautiful brooches of insects and animals wrought from silver and opals:…
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Cool and quirky T-shirts, caps and souvenirs all feature at this interesting store along Son Trach's main drag. Popular with motorbike fans exploring…
Hanoi
Come here to browse for hip vintage clothes – it's mostly American but there are some Vietnamese items too, including local designers who have refashioned…
Ho Chi Minh City
Head to this little store in District 2 for fine-quality basketry, carvings, linen and cotton cushions and bags, copper water bottles, natural soaps and…
Hanoi
On the northeast corner of P Hue and P Tran Xuan Soan, this is a good general-purpose market that's also excellent for local fabric if you plan to have…
Ho Chi Minh City
Designer homeware and furniture store combining European and Asian influences. Across the river in the expat area of District 2 in a stylish whitewashed…
Ho Chi Minh City
The Vincom Center is divided into two towers, with upscale shopping, luxury brands (Dior, Hermès, Omega etc) and a popular food court in the basement of…
Ho Chi Minh City
With two branches in the PNL area, this fun upmarket shop sells exuberant, brightly coloured T-shirts and hoodies, with a quirky Asian and Vietnamese…
Ho Chi Minh City
Mai Lam is inspired by Vietnamese street style; head here for vibrant, innovative (but pricey) hand-stitched men's and women’s clothing and accessories.
Hoi An
Stylish boutique run by a European fashion designer that stocks fab off-the-peg dresses, blouses, shoes and accessories (including great hats and bags).
Ho Chi Minh City
Non-touristy local market worth browsing for inexpensive clothes and cheap street eats. Tons of fresh fruit and veg are traded here on a daily basis.
Nha Trang
Casual clothing from natural materials (like bamboo and raw cotton) for men, women and kids. Many have Vietnamese motifs and prices are affordable.
Hoi An
Hoi An is bustling with tailors; get something made up to order here. Traveller feedback is very positive. A Dong Silk has three branches in town.
Nha Trang
At this place, designed to look like a traditional rural village, you can watch the artisans at work in the embroidery workshop and gallery.
Hue
Just north of Trang Tien Bridge, this is Hue’s largest market, selling anything and everything from vegetables and fruit to clothing.
Hanoi
Modern and chic updates of traditional lacquerware and silk. The ideal spot to pick up stylish cushion covers, linen and accessories.
Ho Chi Minh City
Four floors of sleek, Western-style shopping topped by a very American level of 10-pin bowling, arcade games and a food hall.
Ho Chi Minh City
An alternative location of the government-run bookshop with dictionaries, maps and general books in English and French.
