Hoi An Shopping Guide

In the charming Ancient Town, even Hoi An shopping counts as a cultural experience! From the 15th to 19th centuries, the city welcomed foreign traders who came by boat to this riverside port to purchase silk, spices, gems, and ceramics. Nowadays, in the same atmospheric shophouses, tourists will find these items and many more to fill their bags when shopping in Hoi An. 

1. Hoi An Central Market

This Hoi An shopping destination offers tourists an unmissable shopping experience. It is the place where you are immersed in the smell of fragrant herbs and spices, and the vibrant colors of Vietnamese traditional silk. The market is busy throughout the day. In the morning, it is crowded with local buyers diving in to get the best fish. Inside the market, there are many tied ducks and chickens ready for sale in front of the row of Vietnamese cooking ingredients. For Asian silk and textiles, you can find these products on the east side of the market. But to fully immerse in this market, besides the famous activities of Hoi An nightlife, “lost” in the Hoi An central market under the twinkling lantern light is an extremely worthwhile experience for foreign tourists.

Address: Nguyen Hue Street and Tran Phu Street on the Thu Bon River, Hoi An City.

2. Yaly Tailor Shop

Among more than 400 tailors in Hoi An tailor shops, Yaly is the name that is mentioned over and over. Most reviews show that it provides the most extensive and finest range of fabrics such as cashmere, custom-made local silk, and top-of-the-lien wool. This Hoi An shopping place is also renowned as the destination to have designed and created bespoke shoes. Visitors also can expect any desired items, from suits, ball gowns, wedding dresses, pajamas, boots, heels, and hats, to winter coats. To satisfy every customer, they offer endless options of materials and fabrics.

Address: No.47 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street or No.47 Tran Phu Street or No.358 Nguyen Huy Dieu Street, Hoi An City. 

3. Artworks 

Hoi An has five routes in an area of about 3 square kilometers with nearly 100 galleries. It is often said that it is a busy "town of paintings", and "market of paintings" in Hoi An ancient town. Gathering a large number of artists, it is one of the best places for shopping in Hoi An provides a wide variety of beautiful paintings at extremely diverse prices for each customer's needs.

Address: Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hoi An City.

4. Souvenirs

Shopping in Hoi An becomes special and memorable with the souvenir street. People will feel delighted as soon as they see wooden sculptures, bags, masks, reliefs, Buddha's head statues, or simply the To He (A traditional toy in Vietnam) of the old lady sitting at the gate of Japanese covered bridge which are souvenirs in Hoi An that is suitable for gifting family members and friends after a long trip.

Recommended places to purchase in Hoi An:

• Ngoc Van Shop
  Address: No.K47/8A Tran Hung Dao Street, Hoi An City.
  
  
• Reaching Out Arts & Crafts
  Address: No.103 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hoi An City. 

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