Nha Tho Street

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Nha Tho Street

Nha Tho street runs right up to the entrance of St. Joseph's Cathedral and is jammed with small fashion stores as well as superb restaurants. Even though it is a small street, it is very popular among the middleclass foreign expats. When the evening falls the restaurants and bars attracts in hungry and thirsty tourists, creating a more of a laid-back vibe in the area.

Shopping

If you truly love shopping, don´t worry, there is for sure no lack of choices when it comes to shopping in Hanoi. The city is renowned for its bustling markets and colonial shophouses where to buy everything from authentic silk, local crafts to souvenirs, but there is also a numbers of fashion boutiques and shopping malls where to buy local and international fashion brands. Traditional markets are scattered across the city where you can buy great gifts and souvenirs to bring back home. If you would ask a local or tour guide where to find the most various kinds of traditional Vietnamese gifts and souvenirs, most of them will say “Hoan Kiem Lake” and “The Old Quarter”. So make sure to add these areas on your to-do-list. When you want to escape from the afternoon heat, the shopping malls are a good options. Savico Megamall for example should be in your agenda to visit, famous for being one of the largest shopping malls in Vietnam. Trang Tien Plaza is great for high-end fashion and offers all the well-known brands. One thing is for sure you will not leave Hanoi empty-handed!

Old Quarter

Shopaholics should start off in the Old Quarter where the winding cobbled streets are teemed with shops and stores catering to every conceivable desire, from fine silk shirts to exotic sugared …

Hang Gai

Clothes lovers should stroll along to upscale Hang Gai which is one of the longer streets in Hanoi. Many of the stores here are focusing on silk and silk products but be aware the quality of products can be very different from store to store. Silver and souvenirs are other products that draw tourists …

Craft-Link

Located right next to Van Mieu (Temple of literature), Craft-Link is a fair trade organisation who helps traditional craft producers. So if you are looking for sustainable and handmade products such as scarfs and cloths made of soft cotton or silk or other stunning items that would make perfect as gifts, then head over …

Trang Tien Street

Trang Tien Street

If you’re in need of a good book, set off for Trang Tien Street at the lower end of Ho Hoan Kiem, where a profusion of book stores sell everything from guidebooks to Shakespeare’s …

Hang Bac street

Hang Bac street

A street known for its shops selling jewelries, Hang Bac street is a very busy and lively street, packed with restaurants, bars, people and motorcycles. Beside silver, Hang Bac street is also a good place to pick up other souvenirs such as Hanoi T-shirts, DVDs, CDs, posters and other …

Hoan Kiem District

Hoan Kiem District

Hoan Kiem is truly one of the most popular areas in Hanoi and attracts a huge number of travellers every day, and the result are, numerous souvenir and present shops are popping up in area. When the sun goes down, tourists and locals are gathered at the popular shopping streets like Hang Ngang and …

Night Market

A very busy and popular market among tourists and locals, Hanoi nigh market is 3 km long, starting from Hang Dao street in the heart of the old quarter. Most of the stalls sells similar items such as postcards, handicrafts, accessories and other souvenirs, but the main attraction is the endless rows of food …

Quang Ba Flower Market

Quang Ba Flower Market

Even if you are not planning to buy any flowers, Quang Ba Flower Market is an experience that should not be missed, especially if you are a flower enthusiast. Stroll around at this vibrant market and enjoy the beautiful sight of fresh and colourful flowers from all across …

Trang Tien Plaza

Trang Tien Plaza

Spread over five floors with international designer goods, Trang Tien Plaza is a high-end shopping mall located southern end of hoan Kien lake. Leading fashion brands such as Burberry, Calvin Klein, Cartier, Dior, GAP, Ralph Lauren and Louis Vuitton can be found in the ground floor, whereas the second floor features electronics and home …

Nha Tho Street

Nha Tho street runs right up to the entrance of St. Joseph's Cathedral and is jammed with small fashion stores as well as superb restaurants. Even though it is a small street, it is very popular among the middleclass foreign expats. When the evening falls the restaurants and bars attracts in hungry and thirsty …

Savico Megamall

Savico Megamall

One of the largest shopping malls in Vietnam can be found in Hanoi and it is called Savico Megamall. Here you will find a great mix of local and international brands as well as dining outlets, beauty services and even an ice-skating rink and a game centre. Familiar shops like Adidas, Giovanni, Lego, …