Best Souvenirs from Hanoi on Your Shopping List
A country that boasts of a rich tradition and ethnic culture has much to showcase in different forms of arts and artefacts. As you go around Vietnam, enjoying its rich heritage there is plenty to take back with you, in not just your memory but as rich souvenirs of a memorable trip. Most souvenirs are available in the Hanoi city. You could keep a day reserved for Hanoi souvenirs. Here is a list of what you could look out for and buy to give away or keep in your collection as souvenirs from Hanoi.
Silk is very famous in Hanoi. In the south of the city, there is an entire street of 300 meters devoted to this beautiful handloom. You could spend about half a day shopping in Hanoi for silk items like scarves, silk clothes, wall hangings, bags etc. You are sure to fall in love with this area.
1. Hanoi Silk
High-quality Silk in Hanoi |
Price Range: Approximately USD 6.5 to USD 21; Readymade items - approximately USD 30 to USD 50
Places that have the best collection and price:
Khai Silk - Address: 113 Hang Gai, Haon Kiem
Duc Loi Silk - Address: 77 Hang Gai, Haon Kiem.
How to reach?
It is just a 3-minute walk from the Old Quarters.
Places that have the best collection and price:
Khai Silk - Address: 113 Hang Gai, Haon Kiem
Duc Loi Silk - Address: 77 Hang Gai, Haon Kiem.
How to reach?
It is just a 3-minute walk from the Old Quarters.
2. Hanoi Embroidery
Price Range: Approximately USD 4.5 to USD 8
Places to buy:
Tan My Designs - Address: 61 Hang Gai Street, Hoan Kiem.
May Store - Address: 7 Nha Tho, Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem.
How to reach?
About a 3-minute walk from Old Quarters.
Places to buy:
Tan My Designs - Address: 61 Hang Gai Street, Hoan Kiem.
May Store - Address: 7 Nha Tho, Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem.
How to reach?
About a 3-minute walk from Old Quarters.
3. Paper Art Hanoi
Price Range: Approximately USD 1 to USD 2
Best place for buying:
Craft Link - Address: Van Mieu Dong Da, Ha Noi.
How to reach?
This is at a walking distance of 9 minutes from the Old Quarters.
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Best place for buying:
Craft Link - Address: Van Mieu Dong Da, Ha Noi.
How to reach?
This is at a walking distance of 9 minutes from the Old Quarters.
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4. Lotus Tea of Hanoi
Price Range: Approximately USD 220 to USD 352
Best place to buy:
Huong Mai Café - Address: 58 Ma May, Hoan Kiem.
Che Minh Cuong - Address: 65 Cu Chinh Lan, Thanh Xuan.
How to reach?
7.3 kilometers by a bike Taxi
Bus: 30- 40 Min by bus. Frequent buses available from the Old Quarters and back
5. Hanoi O Mai (Sweetened fruit)
Price Range: Approximately USD 1.7 to USD 4
Best places to buy:
Hong Lam Store - Address: 11 Hang Duong Street, Hoan Kiem.
Tien Tinh Store - Address: 21 Hang Duong Street, Hoan Kiem.
How to reach?
3 minutes’ walk from the Old Quarters
6. Lacquerware and Ceramics work of Hanoi
Hanoi Lacquerware |
Price Range: Approximately USD 8 to USD 55
Best places to buy:
Marena Hanoi - Address: 28 Nha Chung, Hang Trong, Hanoi Old Quarter.
Minh Tam - Address: 2 Hang Bong, Hanoi Old Quarter.
How to reach?
It is just 3 minutes walking distance from the Old Quarters.
Best places to buy:
Marena Hanoi - Address: 28 Nha Chung, Hang Trong, Hanoi Old Quarter.
Minh Tam - Address: 2 Hang Bong, Hanoi Old Quarter.
How to reach?
It is just 3 minutes walking distance from the Old Quarters.
7. Non La Hanoi
Price Range: Approximately USD 1.5 to USD 6
Best places to buy:
Souvenir Shops - Address: Old Quarter Hanoi
Dong Xuan Market
Best places to buy:
Souvenir Shops - Address: Old Quarter Hanoi
Dong Xuan Market
8. Ao Dai Hanoi
Price range: USD 30 to USD 70
Best place to buy:
Ao Dai Vietnam - Address: 40 Trang Thi, Hang Bong, Hoan Kiem
Ao Dai Designer Boutique - Address: 23 Luong Van Can Street, Hoan Kiem.
Best place to buy:
Ao Dai Vietnam - Address: 40 Trang Thi, Hang Bong, Hoan Kiem
Ao Dai Designer Boutique - Address: 23 Luong Van Can Street, Hoan Kiem.
9. Hanoi bamboo craft
Price range: Approximately starts from Starts at USD 1
Best place to buy:
Bamboo Village Shop - Address: 108 Xuan Dieu Street, Tay ho district.
Bamboo Shop - Address: 4B, Hang Hang street, Hoan Kiem.
How to reach?
From the old quarters
By a bike taxi: 12 min / By bus: 27 min
10. Coffee in Hanoi
Price range: Approximately USD 1 to USD 4
Best places to buy:
Kim Lai Coffee Shop - Address: 99 Hang Buom Street.
Cafe Huong Mai - Address: 42 Lurong Van Can.
How to reach?
Being in the old quarters you can find these two outlets easily. They are at a 3 minutes distance from the Old Quarters.
11. Dried Seafood of Hanoi
Price Range: Approximately USD1 per kg (2.2 pounds)
Where to buy?
The Dong Xuan Market
Market at Old Hanoi Quarter
How to reach?
On the Old Quarter. Easy to reach.
12. Green Bean Cake of Hanoi
Piece range: Approximately USD 3
Best place to buy:
General Agency Golden Dragon Bean Cake - Address: 27 Hang Giay, Hoan Kiem
How to reach?
Just a 2-minute walk from the Old Quarters. This cake is available in cafes and local outlets too.
Looking around a place makes us familiar with its rich culture and heritage. When you leave a destination as heavily laden with culture as Vietnam, you carry your memories with you. Souvenirs from Hanoi will be a reminder of the beautiful country and will refresh your memories for years together.
- Last updated on Jan. 26, 2021 -