1. Buy silk at Hang Gai Street
Hang Gai Street is famous in Hanoi as the best place to pick up some high quality, fashionable silk items, such as dresses, apparel and home furnishings, as well as other fashion items. Also known as Silk Street, the entirety of this busy 300 metre-long street is lined with boutiques, tailors and fashion stores
2. Dried candy food at Hang Duong Street
Dried fruits, which varied in kinds and taste, are the most special and widely loved snacks in Hanoi. Hang Duong is a heaven on earth for dried fruit and O mai lovers; you can go there to bring some taste of Hanoi back home with you.
3. Lacquer ware
Lacquer ware is one of the best known Vietnamese crafts, beautiful and durable in a wide range of choices: wall paintings, flower vases, jewelry boxes, trays, chessboards, and folding screens. You can find them easily on the streets such as Hang Manh, Hang Trong or Hang Hom. Some lacquer ware shops with higher price are good choice if you want to have guaranteed quality.
4. Bamboo and Rattan goods
Bamboo and rattan goods are the most sophisticated souvenirs you can find in town. From uncouth material, the artisans create everything you can imagine, from tiny chopsticks to intricately woman full size chair with a very reasonable price.
Shops along Quang Trung Street and Hang Hanh Street are some good choices you can try to drop by.
5. Shopping at Dong Xuan Market
Dong Xuan Market, known as the Hanoi biggest indoor market, offers a wide range of products, from colorful flip flop, printed tees to school uniforms. This four-storey Soviet-style market comprises 2 sections with a bustling wet section for fresh local stuffs. Opened from day to night, it is a totally must-see destination when coming to Hanoi.
6. Night Market
Listed as the most must-do activity when coming to Hanoi, night market not only offers a wide range of souvenirs, local snacks and clothes but also give you a chance to experience a bustle and hustle Hanoi at night. Remember to bargain – just 50% or 75% of the price when you want to buy something.
