The capital of Vietnam has always been famous for high-quality and cheap goods. Tourists from all over the world come here for shopping. A shopping trip can be not only productive, but also very interesting. In Hanoi, a huge selection of shops, retail stores and large shopping centers. Here you can buy almost everything.
Why in Hanoi for shopping
Many well-known brands have established their manufacturing facilities in Vietnam. In this country, very low wages and high demands on workers. People are ready to work for 12 hours for minimal money.
Market trade is widespread here, which means that tourists can bargain safely and bring down the price. And this is another way to buy your favorite thing at a very low price. Another plus of shopping is the 2012 innovation. Any tourist can return the amount of VAT on purchases, provided that the amount in the check is 2,000,000 dong (Vietnam money).
Such a return is carried out at the airport, in special terminals. Thus, the authorities attract tourists and agitate to make purchases in shopping centers.
Shopping centers Hanoi
In Vietnam, progress does not stand still and market trade is gradually being replaced by sales of any goods in large stores. It used to be that in Hanoi you can make successful purchases only in the markets. Now the situation has changed dramatically.
Hanoi shopping centers are actively gaining popularity. Often, such shops are the sights of the city. Usually they are built in compliance with new technologies, and a walk along them is already an interesting tour.
For example, Vincom City Tower is considered the largest shopping and entertainment complex in the capital. Here, the center occupies 6 floors in a unique building that has twin towers.
In this hypermarket you can not only buy any thing, but also relax in places such as:
- cinema;
- amusement park;
- children's areas;
- restaurants and cafes;
- Beauty Salons;
- spas
- GYM's.
The number of boutiques here is off the charts. The shops sell branded items and local products. Household appliances for every taste are also a popular commodity in this shopping center. Small departments selling souvenirs can satisfy the wishes of any tourist.
Other shopping centers
There are several large stores in Hanoi that specialize in particular product groups or manufacturers. So, the Parkson shopping center is engaged in the sale of imported products. Here you can buy products of famous brands at a very affordable price:
- textile items for the home;
- high-quality cosmetics;
- a variety of decorations.
On the third floor there are restaurants with traditional cuisine. In the same building is a large grocery supermarket. Inside, everything is decorated taking into account the latest decor trends of major shopping centers in the world.
Savico Megamall is located on the outskirts of the city. Here is a chic selection of locally produced goods. The shopping center housed dozens of small boutiques with sportswear and other textile goods. Very pleased customers prices for household appliances.
You can also find clothes of famous brands at affordable prices. The hypermarket often hosts discounts and promotions. To make purchases in any shopping center, you need to exchange dollars for Vietnam money at the airport or exchangers. In other monetary units, payment is not accepted. In some stores you can pay by credit card and with American dollars in the account.
Hanoi's shopping centers are only gaining in popularity. Tourists and residents of the capital are gradually finding their advantages of shopping, not in markets, but in large stores, where you can comfortably and cleanly buy the same goods and even with a wide range of goods than in small shops.
What can I buy in Vietnam
In this country, you can buy almost any product. Among tourists, pearls and jewelry made of it are in demand. In this country, there is an artificial cultivation of pearls in the rivers. But there are also products from marine species. Buying original and high-quality pearl jewelry in Vietnam is 30-40% cheaper than in other countries.
Not a single tourist has left this country without silk. Only here you can buy clothes from this natural fabric at a meager price. Not far from Hanoi is a village where silk is produced. Here you can buy clothes or fabric at the lowest price.
Leather products in Hanoi are of high enough quality and in a good assortment. Bags, belts and shoes are the most popular goods among tourists. Indeed, for the average price of one pair of shoes, for example in Moscow, you can buy 4 pairs in Vietnam with the same quality.
What can I buy in Vietnam as a keepsake of the trip? The answer is very simple and obvious:
- spirits with alcoholic snakes and insects;
- cosmetics;
- medicinal tinctures and balms;
- Coffee and tea;
- national clothes.
All products are presentable and high quality. They can be safely brought as a gift to friends or relatives and as a souvenir.
Where else can you make bargains?
The most popular place for shopaholics in Hanoi is the Old Quarter. There are many streets with outlets and markets. Each quarter is designed to trade a certain type of product. This could be Silk Street or a fashion store.
In another part of the district, only precious jewelry or souvenirs made of paper and cardboard can be purchased. There are streets that sell furniture or cosmetics.
There are several large markets in the suburbs. Here you can easily negotiate with the seller about a substantial discount. And there are places in Hanoi where they sell goods in bulk. Small businessmen come here to buy goods for sale.
Night shopping
In Hanoi, you can make a successful purchase at night. There is a night market. From Friday to Monday, from evening to morning, shopping enthusiasts go shopping in the Dong Xuan bazaar area.
Here you can buy high-quality clothes or jewelry for ridiculous money. Famous fakes on household appliances fly away in an instant. All kinds of spices and traditional products are sold at this time with good discounts.
After a successful shopping, you can sit in one of the restaurants and enjoy oriental dances and performances by other artists, including the circus.
Hanoi Shopping Reviews
Tourists note a huge assortment of various goods. In the markets, according to reviews, you can bargain well, but you have to walk under the scorching sun and sometimes in the mud.
The shopping centers in Vietnam have air conditioning and shopping is a pleasure. The only negative is that there is clearly not enough market flavor here. Guests of Vietnam note that gradually the capital becomes more civilized and clean.
Souvenirs from Vietnam are always in demand in any country due to the quality and originality. Hanoi's shopping centers will help you get everything you need in one place.