Vietnam offers tourists the most amazing and diverse shopping options, in Vietnam you can buy almost anything, from miraculous medicinal ointments on snake venom to fake clothes from world brands, the choice is huge. The prices in Vietnam for many local goods will pleasantly surprise you, but it is still worth knowing in advance the places where the prices for Vietnamese goods can be much lower than in tourist cities and seaside resorts.

There are several types of local goods that tourists will certainly bring with them from Vietnam - this is already a rule.

Such goods include the following:

• Vietnamese coffee and tea;
• silk and products from it;
• crocodile skin products;
• pearl products;
• medicines and cosmetics.

It was a surprise to me that in Vietnam there are no rubber products for sale (at least they are not conspicuous), which are abundant in neighboring Thailand (latex pillows, latex mattresses, etc.). While Vietnam is a major global exporter of rubber, there are no rubber products in the country - which surprised me.

Shopping in Vietnam

Here are a few things about shopping in Vietnam that every tourist should know:

Be sure to bargain- you need to bargain everywhere and very fiercely, otherwise you can buy all sorts of things at Moscow prices. In Vietnam, you can bargain not only in the markets, but also in some more civilized places. For example, if you buy pearls in one of the shopping centers, then bargaining is a must.

Keep track of your things- Crime in Vietnam is not universal, but if you are heading to the market, then I kindly ask you to watch your bags and wallets.

Branded items for the price of a bowl of soup- if you think that in Vietnam you can buy original branded items cheaply, then I will disappoint you. In Vietnam, branded items cost the same, and sometimes more expensive than in Moscow. It is not clear who and for what purposes disseminates information that branded sneakers Nike, Adidas, etc. in Vietnam you can buy for the price of a movie ticket. Despite the fact that many global brands manufacture their products in Vietnam, the prices in the Vietnamese market are the same as elsewhere. A simple and logical example, Ford cars are assembled in St. Petersburg, but the cost of a car for residents of St. Petersburg is the same as for a resident of Moscow, and why should it be lower?

Fake branded items- in Vietnam, the fight against fakes is either not carried out at all, or is carried out in its own way, lazily in Vietnamese. You can see entire stores selling frank fakes, and sellers and owners will assure you that this is how the original should look like. However, fakes are sometimes found in very good quality (I studied fake Ray Ban sunglasses in particular), but it's still a fake.

Vietnamese sizes- if you have never seen a live Vietnamese, then I will report to you that most Vietnamese are undersized - this fact should be taken into account when shopping. But if you are also not tall, then do not rejoice ahead of time, finding clothes of the right cut and style is still very problematic.

Chinese goods disguised as Vietnamese- this is generally already beyond the boundaries of "Good and Evil." My friend bought an obvious fake of Puma brand sneakers (he was ready for this) and only in St. Petersburg saw a label on which there was a proud inscription "Made in China".

Vietnamese discounts lie- in Vietnam, I have not seen honest discounts, if you see that there is a discount on some product, it means that something is wrong with the product (defective goods, expired, poor quality, etc.), it cannot be otherwise. Vietnamese discounts and sales should be treated very carefully.

Return VAT- before departure from Vietnam, you can return the VAT ( Tax Free), although there are a number of restrictions (only checks or invoices are accepted that indicate an amount of at least 2,000,000 dong and not older than a month from the date of purchase), but the money is returned.

What to bring from Vietnam

In this part of the post, let's talk about what to bring from Vietnam. And a little further, let's talk about in which regions of the country these goods are most profitable to buy.

Many tourists who have already visited this exotic country speak well of local medicines (it is recommended to take with caution and be sure to consult a doctor), high-quality natural silk clothes (it is recommended to buy several sizes larger, because after washing things will definitely shrink, otherwise it is not natural silk), fragrant Vietnamese coffee and other useful Vietnamese gizmos.

Clothing from Vietnam

Many travel sites recommend buying branded clothing and claim that part of the branded clothing that is sewn in legal factories (adidas, Nike, and others) goes to domestic market under the "Noname" brand and the cost of such clothes is a penny. All this is complete nonsense, but many tourists believe in this nonsense. There were times when guides told tourists such stories, what can I say.

You can bring original branded items from Vietnam, but they will cost the same, and sometimes even more, than in Russia. There are places where you can buy frank fakes of branded clothes, shoes and other accessories. For example, in the city of Sapa, you can buy a fake jacket under the brand The North Face with GORE-TEX thermal membrane tags at every step, and in the city of Dalat, I measured the floor of a store of fake Ray Ban sunglasses, which were passed off as original Ray Ban products, etc. .

What to bring from Vietnam if 80% of the clothes produced here are fake? Everything is very simple, either nothing, or what they do right on the spot, an excellent choice would be to buy clothes from natural silk, right at the factory in Dalat. Or order the manufacture of boots according to your measurements in the old town of Hoi An.

Medicines from Vietnam

As the saying goes, "It's better to be rich and healthy than poor and sick," however, some medicines from Vietnam can be a great gift. Any medicine, even alcohol with alcoholized reptiles, should be consumed selectively and it is advisable to consult a doctor before use.

Cobratoxan (Cobratoxan)- ointment based on snake venom, an excellent warming agent. This ointment is suitable for sprains of joints and ligaments, back pain, sciatica, etc.

Ointment "Asterisk" - I think it's not worth talking about this ointment, the popularity of this legendary drug in the Soviet Union was at its best.

Lingchi mushrooms (Ling zhi)- This natural preparation can help normalize blood pressure, lower cholesterol, improve immunity, protect the liver, etc. Scientists from the USA have a strong interest in the study of this plant, there are also several scientific studies that talk about the beneficial properties of this fungus.

Glucosamine (Glucosamine)- this drug helps to solve joint problems, promotes the restoration of cartilage and intervertebral discs, and also strengthens joints and ligaments. Before use, be sure to consult your doctor.

Cebraton- the use of this drug helps to improve memory, concentration and develop resistance to stress. The drug is based on medicinal herbs, most of which are collected in areas of Vietnam.

Cosmetics from Vietnam

If Vietnamese medicines are recommended to be used with caution, then there are no restrictions on the use of Vietnamese cosmetics, most Vietnamese cosmetics are made on the basis of natural ingredients, so it definitely won’t hurt.

Lana Safra clear det-cell Fruit Peeling and Clearing Jelly- Peeling based on fruit acids. This drug actively removes dead skin cells and cleanses the pores. Reduces superficial wrinkles and minimizes signs of aging, visibly improves general form leather, etc.

Lolane Natura daily hair serum magic in One- hair serum. This cosmetic product has a light texture, when applied to the hair, it is quickly absorbed. Enriches dry and damaged hair with life-giving moisture, making hair smooth, silky and manageable.

O"nalyss Natural Extract Series Hair Treatment- hair mask with orchid extract. A unique system for hair care, the hair after applying this cosmetic preparation becomes softer, smoother and acquires a lively shine.

Shampoo Thorakao Soapberry- hair shampoo with soap tree extract. Shampoo gently cares for your hair, actively fights dandruff and stimulates hair growth. This shampoo is made from soapwood extract and natural herbs.

Thorakao Hair Lotion- hair lotion. Prepared using an extract from grapefruit flowers. The content of natural active elements allows you to nourish the scalp, which in turn helps get rid of dandruff and stimulates hair growth.

Souvenirs from Vietnam

In Vietnam, you can buy both standard fridge magnet souvenirs and very local (in the literal sense of the word) souvenir trinkets. It remains a mystery to me why tourists bring Chinese fridge magnets from Vietnam to Russia and this happens every year?

From really Vietnamese souvenirs, it is worth taking a closer look at these things:

• national wooden dolls;
• national musical instruments;
• Vietnamese fans (thing is absolutely useless, but beautiful);
• ointments and balms based on snake venom;
• unique chinaware handmade with hieroglyphs;
• bronze coins and small Buddha figurines;
• decorative silk or bamboo lanterns;
• aroma sticks;
• key chains made of crocodile legs (Greenpeace is against!);
• patchwork dolls and toys in the form of various animals.

Silk from Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the world's largest producers of silk and silk products. The prices for this product in Vietnam are much lower than the prices for Chinese and Indian silk, and the quality is just as good. In Vietnam, anything can be made from silk, from $2 handkerchiefs to huge $20,000 paintings, from stylish outerwear to fashionable shoes and more.

I recommend buying natural silk products either in specialized tourist stores that are in every major city (in Nha Trang, this is a store - XQ exhibition), or in small shops at factories.

If you go to Dalat, there are many silk factories where you can see all stages of production (from the birth of a caterpillar to the finished silk item). Prices in shops at factories are much lower than in tourist shops, but the choice and assortment is poor.

You should be very careful when buying silk in Vietnamese markets, if you can easily distinguish an original product from a fake, then everything is fine, but if you do not have such a skill, then it is better not to buy silk in the markets.

vietnamese coffee

When visiting coffee plantations, you can also buy local varieties of tea, especially a large selection of green tea varieties.

What is important to know when buying tea and coffee in Vietnam:

• haggle- This required condition if you take a lot of goods;
• taste- be sure to try tea or coffee before buying, do not believe your nose (local producers use flavoring agents, so all products can smell very pleasant), be sure to try;
• price- one should not be naive and believe the price of 30 dollars per kilogram of a real Kopi Luwak. If conditionally natural Luwak on farms costs more than $ 180 per kg, although there is no guarantee of its naturalness. Focus on the following prices, Robusta costs about $10 per kilogram, Arabica costs about $20 per kilogram.

What and where to buy in Vietnam

Despite the small area of ​​the country, there are a number of areas in Vietnam in which the production of one or another local product is localized. For example, in Dalat you can buy high-quality and cheap coffee, and in Phan Thiet and on the island of Phu Quoc you can buy the famous fish sauce, etc.

What to buy in Phan Thiet

In Phan Thiet, you can buy the famous fish sauce, which has a specific smell (the smell of rotting fish) and the corresponding color, but is considered a condiment for true gourmets. The production of this smelly seasoning is located near Phan Thiet (between Phan Thiet and Mui Ne). If you are riding a moped from Phan Thiet to Mui Ne, then the specific fishy smell will tell you the location of the factory. Look for this sauce not in the tourist Mui Ne, but in Phan Thiet, in the market.

In the tourist area of ​​Mui Ne, you can buy souvenirs (there are enough souvenir shops here), crocodile skin products (tourist price, but still cheaper than in Russia), silk products (not a very large selection), jewelry from pearls.

What to buy in Hanoi

Hanoi can be a real "golden eldorado" for any shopaholic, there are many huge shopping centers and countless small markets, there is a street trade in souvenirs and there are branded stores.

In Hanoi, you can also buy all the goods that are in Russia and Russian shopping centers, but the price for them will be several times less than in our homeland.

What to buy in Sapa

The Vietnamese city of Sapa is located in the north of the country (almost on the border with China) - this is a mountainous region of Vietnam and it can be quite cold here. Some useful things can be found in this town in great abundance. If you arrived in Sapa in shorts and a T-shirt, then it's time to buy warm clothes.

In Sapa, I found an abundance of warm jackets and other clothing with a Gore-Tex membrane (GORE-TEX - a patented thermoregulating membrane), mostly things were under the trademark "North Face" (The North Face).

The price of Vietnamese fakes of The North Face brand is ten times lower than the original products, the choice of models is huge, there are very amazing colors and styles. Whether or not to buy The North Face fake items is up to you, but things last a long time. In large cities there are branded stores with original products of this brand, but the prices for things are the same as in Moscow.

What to buy in Hoi An

The old Vietnamese city of Hoi An is suitable for any traveler, there is everything you need. The city has a great beach, there are many attractions (mostly historical), due to the mixture of Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine, the city has very tasty local food and of course there is great shopping.

Shopping in this city has a personal touch, with tailoring and shoe making at every turn. The order will be completed in a day (in the absence of time, the order can be completed faster), you need a little money (stylish shoes by individual standards cost from $ 50 here) and taking measurements.

What to buy in Da Nang

Da Nang is a fairly large city with an abundance of markets and shops, I counted more than 30 different markets and markets in it, but I'm sure there are many more. You can find anything in the city, be sure to visit the largest market in Da Nang - the Han Market. When visiting Han Market, bargain to the last, for tourists prices are higher here, so feel free to cut the price in half.

A feature of Da Nang is the abundance and variety of seafood, treat yourself to marine reptiles, the prices of which are much lower than in more touristic places in Vietnam.

What to buy in Nha Trang

The tourist mecca of Vietnam is Nha Trang, but surprisingly, there are not many places in Nha Trang where you can do rampant shopping. Of the hottest places for shopping in Nha Trang, I would recommend the ChoDam market (it has all kinds of goods, from souvenirs to live fish), but the prices for tourists are many times higher than for the Vietnamese. When visiting Cho Dam Market, be sure to haggle and may the force be with you.

It is no secret that products from all over Vietnam are brought to Nha Trang, counting on generous tourists, of whom there are plenty in Nha Trang. Here you can buy almost any kind of goods, from coffee grown in Dalat to pearl jewelry brought from Fukok, etc. The only thing that made me happy in Nha Trang was ripe and cheap durians at the ChoDam market.

What to buy in Dalat

Dalat is located a few hours drive along mountain roads from Nha Trang or along the same roads from Mui Ne (Phan Thiet). The city is located at an altitude of more than 1,500 meters and at one time was a resting place for the French colonists. From the presence of the French invaders in Dalat, something remains: delicious pastries and fragrant coffee, beautiful miniature houses (unfortunately, there are very few of them) and the Eiffel Tower in the city center.

Due to the temperate climate and abundance of moisture, in the vicinity of Dalat, the Vietnamese grow quite suitable coffee and tea (at a sufficient distance from the city). The price of coffee and tea in Dalat is lower than in major cities of Vietnam and significantly lower than in tourist cities (Nha Trang, Phan Thiet, Mui Ne, etc.). Silk factories can be found not far from the coffee plantations.

All the immediate surroundings of Dalat are “covered with a thin layer” of flower farms, so there are a lot of flowers in the city. If you come to Dalat during the strawberry season (from May to June), you can enjoy this berry at reasonable prices. To all lovers of alcohol, I recommend trying the local wine, which is called Merlot Dalat.

Be sure to visit the local indoor market Dalat Market, part of the market is located in a two-story building (souvenirs, unique knitted items, dried fruits, household appliances, etc. are sold here), and part of the market is located around the building (everything the most interesting and fresh is sold here). Finding the market is very simple, go to the city center and you are already in the market. Be sure to bargain, otherwise shopping will be very expensive.

What to buy in Ho Chi Minh (Saigon)

Shopping in Ho Chi Minh City can captivate every tourist, I'm not talking about shopaholics, they will just fall in love with this city. Among the everyday chaos of a large Asian metropolis, with insane traffic jams, noise and din of the streets, giant shopping malls with brand stores and European prices.

You can buy anything in Ho Chi Minh City, if you didn’t find something in shopping centers, then head to the local markets and there you will definitely find it.

Main shopping malls in Ho Chi Minh City:

• Vincom - located in the heart of the city at 72 Le Thanh Ton street;
• Parkson - located at Le Dai Hanh street, District 11;
• Nowzone - located at 235 Nguyen Van Cu, District 1.

If you want to save money and don't mind local brands, then head to the bustling markets of Ho Chi Minh City. All prices in the markets require mandatory bargaining, and only after bargaining can you find out the true value of the thing.

Main Markets in Ho Chi Minh City:

• An Dong - located at Dong An Market, 34-36 An Duong Vuong, Ward 9, District 5;
• Tan Dinh - located at 48 Mã Lộ, Tân Định, Quận 1;
• Binh Tay - located at 57A Tháp Mười, Phường 2, Quận 6.

What to buy in Phu Quoc

Shopping in Phu Quoc is much more boring than in Ho Chi Minh City or Dalat, however, there are things that you can buy on this island. There is a pearl farm on Phu Quoc Island, but you should not think that pearls are cheap here.

Phu Quoc is famous for its black pepper plantations, be sure to buy this spice, at home you will regret that you took so little.

For true lovers of Asian spices, I recommend buying fish sauce, which is produced in Phu Quoc. The product is very specific, so such a gift is not suitable as a souvenir, you should not give it to your boss or mother-in-law.

Visit the local night market on Phu Quoc Island, where you can buy funny handmade souvenirs and other useless tourist gizmos.

The vacation ends, the day of departure is approaching, and it's time to think about what to bring with you from your vacation in Vietnam. Of course, this resort country, like any other, is oversaturated with all kinds of magnets and souvenirs. But we are not talking about this rubbish here - there are many bright things that you will not find analogues in another country during the day with fire.

Vietnam is the country with the richest national culture, which continues to live not only in remote villages, but also in large cities. Because of this, some products that would cost a fortune in Russia can be bought in this South Asian country for next to nothing. Anyone who wants to be 100% sure of the authenticity of a souvenir can buy it in a normal store or shop, but on the market the same thing costs an order of magnitude cheaper and will come to you first hand - as they say, from the manufacturer.

Here are the top 9 best ideas what to bring from Vietnam:

For women:

1. Cosmetics.
2. Brand clothing.
3. Decorations.

For men:

1. Coffee.
2. Clothes, shoes.
3. Reptile skin products.

For kids:

1. Sweets.
2. national dolls.
3. Flashlights.

Quick navigation for gifts that can be brought from Vietnam:

National souvenirs

Fan

As a souvenir from Vietnam for yourself or a loved one, you can bring a fan. You can find a variety of specimens in souvenir shops, small shops or markets.

The Vietnamese fan is a true work of art. Miniature fans can be used for their intended purpose, large ones are suitable for decorating the interior.

Each fan is inimitable and unique. Many copies are hand painted. The basis of the fan is sandalwood. This natural smooth surface is ideal for painting. Connoisseurs of original things will pay attention to fans with elegant silk embroidery. The main motifs of the artistic compositions painted on the fans are national natural landscapes, outlandish flowers and plants, the work of ordinary peasants in the field.

For your information: even a large fan can be folded compactly and brought home without damaging it.

Han doll

Vietnamese artisans create dolls from wood, ceramics, and make them using patchwork technique. The most expensive specimens are made of ivory. Dolls are presented in costumes of various peoples of Vietnam.

A bright wooden doll can be a great gift for a child, and a rare ivory doll in a national Vietnamese costume will decorate the collection of an avid collector.

Maracas

No, these are not Mexican maracas. Vietnam has its own wooden maracas. They are usually painted by hand. As a pattern, ornate patterns, views of nature are applied to the surface of a musical instrument.

Vietnamese maracas make a pleasant soft sound. Such a gift will be appreciated by music lovers, musicians, children and all lovers of overseas souvenirs.

Maracas can also be used as home decoration.

Mask

You can bring a mask from Vietnam as a keepsake. Souvenirs look bright and display a variety of emotions. Craftsmen make them from coconut and bamboo, then paint the "faces" by hand.

A mask from Vietnam is a spectacular interior gift.

sticks

Fans of oriental cuisine will surely like Vietnamese chopsticks. They are hand painted, each pair is unique. You can give the sticks to a gourmet friend or keep them for yourself. A set of sticks is the choice of practical tourists: a souvenir can be used, and not just put it "idle".

Statuette

The national religion of Vietnam is Buddhism, which is also reflected in souvenirs. On the shelves of shops and shops you can find figurines of a laughing Buddha or Hottei. Small and large figurines are made of wood and bronze.

According to the teachings of Feng Shui, a Buddha figurine brings good luck and success to the owners of the house in all matters, which means it is a great gift for any person.

casket

When choosing souvenirs and gifts that you can bring from Vietnam, you can not ignore the jewelry boxes. Large and small, painted and plain, the boxes are made of wood and natural stone. The inner surface of the products is lined with natural silk. It is better to buy caskets in specialized souvenir shops so as not to buy a fake.

Flashlight

The attention of tourists will definitely be attracted by voluminous colorful Vietnamese lanterns, various in shape and size. They are especially spectacular in the form of a fire-breathing dragon. In some products, you can see moving images inside.

They are in any gift shop and department. The most popular specimens among tourists have 4 or 6 faces.

Lanterns in Vietnam are made like Chinese ones. The tradition of making these souvenirs came from there. The technology for creating lanterns involves soaking the base of bamboo. This is done in order to give the product strength and prevent decay.

The mecca of handicraft production of Vietnamese lanterns is the village of Hoi An.

The original flashlight, brought from Vietnam, will decorate any interior, please with its attractive and elegant appearance.

Nonla's hat

The "Non la" cone-shaped straw hat is the national headdress in Vietnam. With the help of such a hat, the peasants protected their head and face from the scorching rays of the sun and from rain, or used it to carry crops or as a container for water. A thin silk thread keeps the hat on the head.

Vietnamese Nonla hats are made from immature bamboo leaves (cataphylls). They are cut into strips and soaked. Palm leaves are also used as a material for creating hats. They are cleaned with sand and dried in the sun. Products acquire a snow-white color, which is protected by a layer of sulfur. Next, the craftsmen level the surface, divide it into strips and sew it together.

The Nonla hat is a typical national wardrobe item and an example of a great gift from Vietnam.

junk boat

To visit Vietnam and not go sailing along Halong Bay on a traditional Vietnamese junk for a couple of days is a real crime for any traveler. And everyone should bring an old junk boat as a souvenir or a gift from Vietnam.

Clothing and footwear

World brands

Vietnam is a country where the world's largest manufacturers of clothing and footwear have their production facilities: Converse, Nike, Adidas, etc. You can buy original branded items from famous brands here at the lowest prices. However, there is a high probability of acquiring fakes, so you should carefully consider the choice of store and products.

Traditional Vietnamese clothing

A chic gift from Vietnam will be items of national clothing, for example, the Aozai women's costume, which includes an elongated shirt with an accentuated waistline, slits on the sides and wide silk harem pants.

As a gift for a man, you can choose a Vietnamese traditional casual suit: a brown shirt, white trousers and a cloth for wrapping your head. A more solemn look is created by a long dress with slits on the sides, combined with a cotton or silk turban, made in black or brown.

Silk ties and handkerchiefs are different high quality and exclusive design.

These and other wardrobe items can be purchased in shops and markets.

Tailoring of clothes and shoes to order

A popular and inexpensive service in Vietnam is tailoring to order. Needlewomen in Hoi An will quickly and efficiently sew a dress or kimono with embroidery. To do this, you need to choose your favorite style, fabric and provide your parameters.

flip flops

Of course, you can't leave the country without traditional flip flops. These lightweight and comfortable shoes are indispensable for the warm season. Just think about it: real Vietnamese flip flops. Any person will be happy with such a gift.

Silk and fabrics

Vietnam is an ideal place to buy natural silk and silk products. It's impossible to look away from these shiny flowing fabrics. The silk here is of high quality and affordable. Shops and markets in Vietnam are full of silk robes and pajamas, rich bedding sets, scarves and stoles, dresses, blouses.

It is also better to purchase valuable fabrics in branded stores and in factories in order to avoid disappointment from buying a fake. There you can also learn about the process of making fabrics and order tailoring.

Reptile skin products

Continental Vietnam is a humid hot jungle, a great place for all kinds of reptiles. Vietnamese leather craftsmen make a variety of items and accessories from reptile skin: bags, wallets and purses, business card holders, belts and bracelets. A quality leather item is a good gift that will always be relevant.

But the most interesting thing in Vietnam is the crocodiles. The Vietnamese have long been catching them for the sake of a very valuable skin - clothes, bags, local ritual masks were made from it. You may find a mask on the market, but you won’t be able to bring it with you. We'll have to stop at a more modest product made of crocodile skin. The prices are ridiculous, for only fifty dollars you can buy a handbag or a luxurious cigarette case.

Fruits and how to bring them correctly

Vietnam is the birthplace of exotic fruits: mangosteen, lychee, rambutan and more famous mangoes, pineapples, bananas. Tourists bring them home fresh, candied, in the form of candied fruits and chips.

How to bring fruits from Vietnam? Just follow the rules: they should not be washed, separated from each other with wrapping paper and natural cloth. Ripe bananas and mangoes are best eaten locally as they are difficult to bring intact.

Crocodile meat

Surprising as it may seem to us Europeans, people in Vietnam also eat crocodile meat. Not to say that crocodile meat is sold here at every turn, but tasting an exotic dish in a good restaurant in Da Nang or Nha Trang is not a problem. If you want to find something that you can easily bring from Vietnam, and that this something will make a big impression on your friends, then buy dried or frozen crocodile meat. An appropriate reputation with friends is provided to you.

Coffee

Vietnam is the world's leading coffee exporter. The main deliveries are made to the EU countries. In Russia, Vietnamese coffee is a rarity. This country is a real paradise for coffee lovers. The drink is not brewed here, but brewed using metal filters.

The coffee here is cheap and good quality. For $4 you can buy 1 kg of good coffee. The best place to buy coffee in Vietnam is coffee plantations near Da Lat. Here you can try different types of drink and go on an excursion.

In Vietnam, you can try and bring with you kopi luwak, the most expensive coffee in the world. The technology of "production" of such coffee is very peculiar: a small animal musang eats the fruits of the coffee tree (coffee cherries), digests the shell in the stomach and then excretes coffee beans in the form of its waste products. This is Kopi Luwak. Such a gift is suitable only for real aesthetes, for everyone else it is better to choose classic coffee, presented here by more than 30 varieties. For example, the varieties Nguyen Trung (Trung Nguyen) and Arabica are distinguished by a particularly mild taste. The Robusta variety contains a large% of caffeine and has a sharp taste, for an amateur.

Tea

Vietnamese people drink green tea. One of the most popular varieties - Thai Nguyen comes from the province of Vietnam with the same name. The drink is served hot or cold. In branded tea shops, you can taste the drink before buying.

The taste and aroma of tea is often enriched with additives in the form of jasmine and lotus petals. The cost of tea without additives starts from $ 4; aromatic - from 6.5.

Green tea lovers will appreciate the local drink, and as a sweet snack, you can buy Vietnamese toffee with coconut milk.

Sweets

Natural Vietnamese sweets without chemical additives are in perfect harmony with tart tea:

• candied slices of local fruits;
• nougat sweets;
• tender coconut milk;
• peanut;
• lotus seeds.

Candy with seeds

In any store or shop, you will be offered sweets that are very popular in Vietnam, inside of which the lotus seed rests. In their appearance and texture, they resemble our glazed peanuts, but the taste! To put it mildly, he is not at all the same, few people can get used to him. If your loved ones have a healthy sense of humor, then bring these sweets and treat them. Naturally, it is not worth warning about their unusual composition.

exotic tinctures

As mentioned above, there are countless reptiles in the jungles of Vietnam. There is little use for them, and there is practically nothing there, except that the skin can be used to make something. But the cunning Vietnamese did find snakes worthy use as the main ingredient for medicinal tinctures. Do not be lazy, go to the market, look for a traditional medicine shop. You may not dare to bring such a drink with you, but the very contemplation of all these jars-bottles on the shelves, in which it is not clear what is marinated, will impress you.

Cosmetics

Vietnamese cosmetics for hair, face and body skin care are famous for their natural composition. They include: aloe vera, turmeric, coconut milk and oil, snail slime, etc.

Peelings are effective and therefore very popular in Vietnam. They are based on fruit acids, and hair masks are used with a natural extract of orchid flowers.

The most popular samples of care cosmetics that you can bring from Vietnam:

1. Korean Holica Holica Gel: soothes the skin after adverse effects, 99% aloe. This gel can be bought in Nha Trang.
2. Acne 25+ by Mentholatum: cleansing gel wash with soft exfoliating granules. The tool can be purchased for $4.
3. Skin care mask with turmeric or aloe vera and cucumber: has a liquid consistency, after application it forms a film, it is removed after 15 minutes.
4. pearl powder: Suitable for improving skin condition and whitening teeth.
5. Mask-film based on activated carbon: deeply cleanses the skin, eliminates imperfections.
6. Scrubs and peels with charcoal: You can find them in local cosmetic shops in any city in Vietnam.
7. Collagen & Algae Seed Treatment: after using it, the skin becomes matte, firmer and healthier.
8. Cream with snail mucus Helix Aspersa Ohio: for lovers of the exotic.
9. Cream AHA Collagen Snail, Snail Gold: just a godsend for fans of Asian cosmetics.
10. Day and night cream Ocsen Ban Ngay: snail secret remedy from famous brand Thoracao.

In general, cosmetics from Thoracao are in great demand among Vietnamese and European women. Hair care products of this brand are also popular, for example, shampoo with saponin soap bean pods. Due to its natural composition, it is also suitable for children.

As a gift for yourself and loved ones, you should buy Vietnamese coconut oil. This is an incredibly beneficial product for hair and skin.

Jewelry and gems

In Vietnam, the lowest price is silver, and jewelry made from this metal amaze with beauty and grace. Pearls and jewelry with it are invariably popular. Beautiful and high-quality jewelry with black, pink and white pearls can be bought for $10-20.

In the markets you can find cheap jewelry made of silver and ivory. For an expensive and exclusive gift, it is better to go to Nha Trang branded stores. The prices there are correspondingly higher.

Jewelry stores have a huge selection of gems. They are sold with a certificate that guarantees the authenticity of the treasures. When buying jewelry, you need to beware of fakes.

Porcelain

Porcelain connoisseurs will find remarkable items in Vietnam: hand-painted bowls and vases of various shapes and sizes, plates, dishes and entire sets. Vietnamese porcelain products are unique. The drawings reflected national motives.

Dishes, as a household item or a product for interior decoration, are always a valuable and spectacular gift.

The invariable advice to tourists is to be careful not to buy fake copies.

What to bring specifically from each city in Vietnam

Now we will tell you what souvenirs and gifts you should look for in a particular city in Vietnam.

What can be brought specifically from Nha Trang

There is a museum in Nha Trang where you can admire the most beautiful paintings, buy them and bring them to your homeland. Their stories are conveyed with the help of hand embroidery on silk. Looks very impressive. Here you can see the process of creating works of art and purchase them. The cost of products depends on the degree of complexity of the work and on their size. Nha Trang is also famous for high-quality and inexpensive reptile skin products, jewelry, silk, and cosmetics.

From Mui Ne you can bring home pearls and jewelry.

If you are in Phan Thiet, then bring from this city: leather goods, branded clothing and traditional Vietnamese goods.

To the daredevils who went to Hanoi you can bring: sweets, dolls, lanterns, interior items. On the local streets it's all very easy to find at low prices. Also pay attention to branded clothes, shoes, coffee and tea, jewelry and interior items.

From Ho Chi Minh City bring home leather goods, jewelry, sweets, fruits.

What can not be exported from Vietnam

We have compiled a complete list of souvenirs and gifts that you cannot take with you from Vietnam. It includes the following items:

Gold. Gold jewelry is sold in jewelry stores and specialized departments in the bazaar. Products made from this precious metal in Vietnam are cheap, but you will have to stop when the total weight of jewelry reaches 300 g. If a tourist intends to purchase more, a permit must be issued at the National Bank of Vietnam.

Souvenirs made from local inhabitants. This list includes: products made from animals and reptiles, stuffed sea turtles, products made from bones, teeth, wool of rare animals, feathers of rare bird species, rare Vietnamese plants, natural corals.

Antiques. Without special certificates, it is impossible to export art and antiques, precious stones and jewelry with them from the country.

You can bring shells, but in very small quantities.

• watermelons (they can crack, stain passengers and the aircraft cabin);
• coconuts (the shell of the fruit is not translucent, therefore, there may be forbidden things inside);
• durian (when the skin is damaged, an unpleasant odor occurs).

You cannot take out more than 3 bottles of alcohol in glass containers from Vietnam (based on 1 person).

In Vietnam, you can find exquisite national souvenirs for every taste and budget, thereby taking with you a piece of this diverse country.

Decide for yourself what you should always bring with you from Vietnam: banal souvenirs, interest in which will evaporate in a week, or something non-standard. There are no Vietnamese comrades for the taste and color.

Every tourist devotes time to shopping. Especially when you manage to visit one of the exotic countries of Asia, which are famous for their unusual goods, medicines, luxury and household items. Today we have to talk about what you can bring home from Vietnam.

The range of goods in the markets, streets and shops of Vietnam is impressive. Tourists are offered to buy cosmetics based on natural ingredients, locally produced natural teas and coffee, clothes, silk, products made from precious metals, as well as a large selection of exotic fruits and unusual medicinal tinctures. There is a significant selection of souvenirs, genuine leather products and even the famous Vietnamese pearls, which are so loved by jewelers from all over the world.

One of the most popular shopping items among tourists from Russia and Europe is cosmetics. In Vietnam, you can buy a variety of cosmetics or cosmetic kits in general. The bulk is made on the basis of natural ingredients and contains vitamins, nutrients and minerals. You can try Vietnamese cosmetic masks, lotions and creams in the local spas.

So, what is the most popular among tourists? First of all, look for unrefined coconut oil. It is used to make hair masks, nourish the skin, and even to create a protective sunscreen.

Thorakao products are no less popular. Pay attention to Soapberry shampoo, which is based on soap tree extract. It is believed that this component has a stimulating effect on the hair follicles, causes hair growth and eliminates dandruff.

Looking for a worthy gift for your girlfriend? Then we advise you to purchase rice powder with the addition of pearl powder. This cosmetic product prevents premature aging of the skin and the formation of wrinkles.

In addition, in the country you can buy a variety of creams, lotions, gels and other cosmetics for skin, hair, hands and face care. Lots of Thai, Chinese and Japanese products.

It is difficult to pass by the counters littered with fruits without buying at least a couple of kilograms of exotic fruits! It is these fruits that are one of the most common goods that tourists returning to their homeland take with them. In Vietnam, you can buy the fruits of lychee, mangosteen, longan, rambutan and many other exotic plants.

The cost of fruits here is 2-3 times lower than in Russia. Therefore, buying fruits here is not only profitable, but also quite logical! For example, sellers ask for an average of 0.5-0.7 dollars per kilogram of coconuts, and 1-1.5 dollars for tangerines. In ruble terms, everything also looks quite affordable: mangosteen - 145 rubles / kg, durian - 87 rubles, mango - 50-75 rubles, apples - only 50-6 rubles per kilogram.

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But don't forget your right to bargain. Sellers are willing to reduce prices, just not to miss a potential buyer. Therefore, you can safely demand discounts of 20, 30, and sometimes even 50%!

Fruit chips deserve special mention, the taste of which is almost completely comparable to the taste of fresh fruits.

What tea and coffee can you buy in Vietnam

There is an opinion that the best gift for a person who does not drink alcohol is a package of quality tea. On the shelves of Vietnam exists wide range of of this drink, which is presented in the form of a wide variety of varieties, with and without additives, imported and produced within the country. average cost per kilogram of quality tea - $ 4, if it contains aromatic additives - $ 2.5 more expensive. The most popular variety of tea drink called "Thai Nguyen".

Another popular product is coffee. This locally produced drink is now popular in almost all corners of the world due to its unusual aroma and low cost. For example, a kilogram package of a natural drink can be bought in the country for only 4-5 dollars. In many ways, the price formation is influenced by the size and quality of grain. If you do not understand the varieties of coffee drink, we recommend that you purchase a drink called Nguyen Trung. Coffee in beans "Kopi Luwak" has a good aroma (for 100 grams they will ask from 30 to 70 thousand dongs).

Russian tourists do not neglect the opportunity to buy clothes in Vietnamese markets. All these products can be divided into two main groups. The first group includes branded clothing from well-known sportswear manufacturers, women's and men's outfits from well-known ateliers. Such clothes are sold in branded boutiques and you won’t be able to get a discount on it.

But the second group includes clothes, bags and other accessories of local production. On the shelves you can find many stylish samples of Vietnamese national clothes, other clothes made from natural materials and real leather. For tourists who love and know how to bargain, there are significant discounts! For example, you can buy outerwear or underwear here at a price that is 4-5 times lower than at Russian markets. And in terms of quality, the clothes are in no way inferior to those sold in our country.

Branded T-shirts, shorts, sneakers from well-known sportswear brands cost from $10 to $50.

Products made of genuine leather and silk deserve special mention. So, high-quality silk fabrics and ready-made things from it will cost tourists only 180 - 360 Russian rubles. Well, if you want to give your family a truly worthwhile and memorable gift, we advise you to take a closer look at hand-made silk paintings. But be prepared to spend similar products reach prices of several hundred dollars!

A good gift would be a hand-embroidered silk handkerchief (from $2 per piece), as well as embroidered towels (up to $300). Since the cost of such products is high, it is recommended to buy them in specialized stores.

The demand for products made of natural reptile skin remains high. Who would refuse a stylish wallet, handbag or leather belt? The cost of such accessories in Vietnam ranges from 2 to 15 dollars. As a result, you become the owner of a stylish accessory made from the skin of a snake, a crocodile or another variety of reptiles living in the country. Individual copies can even compete with products of world brands!

Souvenir products and prices for it

Well, how can you do without souvenirs? Tourists have the opportunity to choose among products made of wood, clay, leather, fabric, silk, pearls, shells, precious metals and many other materials. You can purchase any religious attributes - masks of deities, Buddha, dishes for rituals. If you wish, you can purchase boxes and frames made of natural wood and other materials.

Well, if the soul lies in national souvenirs, then we advise you to take a closer look at hats made of palm leaves (the price is about $ 10), musical instruments, Vietnamese slippers (from $ 1), ivory products.

Products made of pearls and precious metals stand apart (8-25 dollars). By the way, Vietnamese pearls are considered one of the highest quality in the world. But there is a possibility that uninformed tourists will slip a fake. Therefore, we recommend buying such expensive gifts in specialized stores and requiring documents confirming the quality of the goods.

On the streets of Vietnam, you can meet many merchants of medicines and amazing tinctures, which are credited with healing and healing properties. To help sort out the assortment presented on the stalls and purchase the necessary tincture or ointment, potions and potion dealers will help, many of whom have long learned English and Russian. When buying such goods, do not forget to bargain. Do it with the most friendly expression on your face and with a big smile.

Many tinctures can be purchased on tap. For example, tinctures based on alcoholized snakes, lizards and turtles are sold in 0.5-1 liter bottles or on tap. The cost of tincture ranges from 2 to 10 dollars. Such medicinal preparations are used to treat various ailments and strengthen immunity. Certain medicines are recommended to enhance male power or stimulate fertility.

The most popular among tourists are tinctures based on cobra and scorpions. These drinks are considered a good aphrodisiac and strengthen the immune system. You can buy small bottles at a price of 1000 rubles.

There are other popular drugs and medicines. For example, tourists are actively buying up ointments based on cobra and scorpion venom, tiger and python fat. These drugs help to relieve pain in the joints and muscles. They are sold in tubes at a price of 30-50 rubles.

Vietnam is a charming exotic country. Tourist travel or business trip here is an extraordinary event. And the relatives and friends who stayed at home always expect some special, colorful souvenirs from such trips. You can't disappoint your loved ones. The main thing is to understand what to choose from and not to acquire banal stupidity.

In this article we will talk about what can be brought from Vietnam in general, and Nha Trang in particular. We will recommend several places where you can buy souvenirs, gifts and something useful.

What to bring from Vietnam?

Obviously, the buyer himself, walking around the shops and along the rows of shops, will get an unforgettable pleasure in search of what to bring as a gift to friends and family. It is always interesting to learn and learn something new. Such shopping, if you correctly fit it into your schedule, will not spoil your vacation - your eyes run wide from the abundance of interesting offers.

In order to understand what to bring from Vietnam, it is necessary to analyze each item in detail. So.

Tea and coffee

Coffee in Vietnam is amazing. Its best varieties grow here:

• excelsa.

Robusta is considered the main. His plantations are the most extensive. In principle, coffee is inexpensive, although, of course, it all depends on the variety. The initial cost for 100 grams of coffee is about 150 rubles.

But if you wish, you can also find an exclusive - kopi-luwak (kopi-luwak or, as it is called in Vietnam, "cafe chon"). Elite luwak is very expensive (from 250 to 1200 dollars per kg.). This price is due to the “production” process: cafe chon is the same coffee, the grains of which are fermented in the stomachs of musangs (palm martens).

The semi-finished product after "cooking" is collected by hand and undergoes a processing process on a specialized farm. Tourists are allowed here for tasting. Here you can also buy ready-made grains.

However, it is worth remembering that now they began to prepare such coffee on an industrial scale, and for this, animals are kept on farms in cages. In captivity, martens cannot choose the most ripe and delicious coffee fruits, they have to eat what they give. This affects both the taste and the cost of luwak.

The main Vietnamese coffee producers are Trung Nguyên and Me Trang.

As for tea, you can choose the most diverse one both in terms of types (with various additives such as herbs, flowers and roots) and in price ( initial cost per 100 gr. about 80 rubles). The Vietnamese themselves, like true Asians, prefer to use green. A popular variety is Than Nguyen.

An original gift will be national Vietnamese sweets for tea drinking - sweets with lotus seeds. There are no chemical additives in their composition, they are made on the basis of coconut milk.

The option is almost unbeatable. Adults and children will be happy with natural tropical fruits. As a treat, pineapples, mangosins, rambutan and other edible representatives of the plant world, popular in this part of the world, are perfect.

At the request of the tourist, the sellers will put the selected fruit in a basket and carefully pack it. We have some advice on this topic:

1. you should choose undamaged fruits (without scratches and dents);
2. do not take too soft, they can be rotten or overripe;
3. it’s better not to buy in the markets, as they can be overweight there, and prices are many times overpriced, with the exception of those sellers who you completely trust.

Most of the fruit stream goes through our customs in hand luggage and luggage. But there are cases when customs officials confiscated products as prohibited for import. Some seeds and plants are not allowed to be freely transported across the border, therefore carefully study the lists of what you can import or export from the country.

Clothing and footwear

Vietnam is a country in which the production of such brands as:

Reebok and others.

This, one might say, is the second home of real branded clothing popular in Russia and Europe. And since the goods sold here were not destined to survive the long, exhausting transportation, their prices are much lower.

However, there are many fakes on the market. You can avoid meeting with them by visiting only company stores. If a target audience are lovers of fashionable things, then the question of what to bring as a gift from Vietnam is not so acute.

You can find interesting models of clothes in the market. The problem is that the Vietnamese, for the most part, do not differ in large dimensions, so it is very difficult to find the right XXL size.

Those who wish can place an order for tailoring. In Vietnam, there is a whole province - Hoi An, in which tailoring is practiced. The case when you don't have to worry about quality. Local masters sew quickly, but they treat their work very responsibly and use expensive natural materials.

In particular, the textile industry of this country is famous for its world-famous natural silk. The risk of being deceived is great if you try to buy it in a street shop. It is better to visit a specialized store.

In general, Vietnamese silk is a separate issue. And this is a great gift option for loved ones. The choice of products from this material is huge, but since we are talking about clothes, it is worth noting the traditional:

Vietnamese pajamas "Ao baba",

and a silk tunic "Ao dai" (an original thing, but it looks great on fragile girls).

Jewelry

Among the jewelry, first of all, it is worth noting pearls. South Vietnam is famous for its farms growing this beauty. Coming home without pearl jewelry is almost a crime. Plus, pearls are inexpensive here (40 percent cheaper than in Russia), simply because there are a lot of them.

The most popular and inexpensive pearl is the river pearl, it is easy to recognize by its imperfect shapes.

Also, a set of valuable souvenirs can be diluted with silver, precious and semi-precious stones:

amethysts,

sapphires,

rubies.

It must be remembered that in public places - on markets and beaches - they will sell low-quality pearls or even fake ones. Similarly, a deal where pebbles are the subject of bargaining may turn out to be unprofitable. It is imperative to ask for a certificate confirming their origin. Such documents are provided in stores. In the same place, specialists can check the authenticity of previously purchased products.

Leather products

As a gift to relatives and friends, you can bring all kinds of leather products from Vietnam. It can be:

• wallets,

Most often, crocodile or python skin is used for the manufacture of products, but there are also products made from ostrich skin. Such souvenirs are very popular, conscientious sellers and shops give a guarantee of 1 to 2 years, and the prices cannot be said to be very high:

1. for wallets about 2500 rubles;
2. belts from 3000 rubles.

Haberdashery - a belt, a purse made of python or crocodile skin - a present worthy of royal blood, and even at an affordable price.

Paintings

You can and even need to bring paintings from Vietnam. Their choice is very diverse, but I especially want to note silk and sand. Terrible beauty! And the prices are pleasant, they mainly depend on the width of the canvas and the complexity of the pattern.

Tinctures

Various tinctures are also popular, which, according to local residents, have miraculous properties. Often bottled snakes, spiders and other fauna are found in bottles. However, this is done more to attract attention than to enhance certain qualities of the drink.

Some liquids containing alcohol are sold under the guise of drugs. A variety of balms and ointments are positioned similarly. Their healing effect has not been proven. But, in any case, an ointment based on python or tiger fat is very colorful. A gift for which you do not have to blush, presenting it to a person of any status.

Bottles with all sorts of strange alcohol-containing liquids - medicines are even more dubious, and the taste can be unpredictable. However, this is an individual question. Such bubbles are purchased rather as exotic souvenirs and are not subject to immediate drinking among friends.

Cosmetics

The choice of cosmetics - the process is always very slippery. You can not guess with the composition, components. And in general, products containing exotic ingredients may be allergenic.

Another thing is if the mask or shampoo is purchased for personal use. But in this case, you should carefully study the list of components, possible side effects and contraindications. Among the products of the locally produced industry, women are most in demand in such categories as:

Natural face masks plant-based;

• Coconut oil.

Regarding the true benefits and effects, the opinions of tourists are divided:

1. some write rave reviews about masks and serums,
2. others find something to complain about,
3. others consider the range too small.

It is difficult to advise something serious in such a delicate matter. This is the path that everyone must choose and go through on their own. You can be puzzled in advance, study the market, consult with experts, and start with something guaranteed harmless.

The most successful souvenir can be an item that is directly associated with the country in which it was purchased. Vietnam in the imagination of the Russian inhabitant is inseparable from a pointed non hat and Vietnamese slippers.

An excellent and already classic version - figurines and caskets, made with local color and the use of specific materials:

Ivory,

mahogany,

• bamboo and others.

Anything from tablecloths to musical instruments can hit the target: to impress a loved one and serve as a keeper of the memory of a wonderful vacation. Well, if the gift is also applicable for practical purposes, then we can consider it priceless.

For those who still can not decide on the choice of gifts, we have found a video. Perhaps it will help you make a cool present.

Most often, tourists are interested in where to buy gifts in Nha Trang. We'll try to help figure this out. To begin with, it is worth noting that Nha Trang has many places where you can spend money and buy something interesting.

Nha Trang Center. The largest and most famous shopping center in the city. The prices there are very high, but you can buy almost everything:

decorations;

souvenirs;

electronics;

haberdashery;

clothes and more.

A notable convenience is the availability of ATMs.

Big C- one of the most popular brands of goods in Asia, and the supermarket itself is huge. The choice in it, in fact, is the same as in Nha Trang Center. But a pleasant trifle is its own bakery, and therefore the sweets there cost mere pennies.

MaxiMark. The store mainly sells food, but there are a few clothing boutiques. The prices there are low.

Night market. It gets dark early in Vietnam, and therefore such a phenomenon as a night market is not surprising. However, you should pay attention to the prices - they are high here. All this is done on purpose, in the expectation that tourists will bargain.

Cho Dam Market. This place is sometimes even indicated on guidebooks. The prices here are low (in comparison), and the choice is huge.

Cho Xom Moy. This market with the most low prices in Nha Trang. However, it is more focused on locals than tourists. The choice of goods is more modest than in the same night market. Mostly there is food: fish and seafood, vegetables and fruits, and so on.

Plus, there is a METRO hypermarket in the city. There, of course, you can walk forever.

Shopping in Nha Trang: map

* The map is taken from the site myfreeworld.ru.

Buying souvenirs is an obligatory part of the vacation of Russian tourists. Often one of the last days stay in a foreign land, and material resources are provided for as a separate item of expenditure long before the vacation. These are the traditions of the national holiday. At the same time, no one hides their drawers, balconies and mezzanines, where various presents are stored from friends who have visited other parts of the world.

A souvenir that has found its purpose and place in everyday life is a piece of art. Such a hit usually happens when the person making the purchase accurately identifies it with the taste, mood and needs of the future owner. This is what you need to strive for when solving the problem of what to bring from Vietnam so that the money spent does not seem to be thrown to the wind.

In this article we will talk about what you can bring from Nha Trang and what tourists usually bring from Vietnam. In the article you will find useful information about places in Nha Trang where you will find an unforgettable shopping experience - shops, markets, shopping centers and supermarkets in Nha Trang. For your convenience, we have developed a map with the main shops of Nha Trang.

What to bring from Vietnam

Standard souvenirs of Vietnam

• Hat " Non »- this is exactly the hat that everyone remembers when it comes to Vietnam. Usually hats. made from dried palm leaves. It can be bought absolutely everywhere from ordinary street vendors to large shopping centers. (Price from 35.000 VND - from 100 rubles)
• Magnets and key chains- key chains made of wood in the form of a map of Nha Trang, with a girl in a national costume. There are also key chains and magnets in the form of the national currency - dongs. (Price from 15.000 VND - from 45 rubles)
• T-shirt with slogans"I pho you", "Vietnam", "Coffee Vietnam", etc. (from 100.000 VND - 300 rubles)
• Postcards - a regular postcard depicting famous landscapes or sights (from 10.000 VND - 30 rubles), a postcard with a pattern made of fabric (from 15.000 VND - 45 rubles), voluminous postcards (from 40.000 VND - 120 rubles)

Medicines (creams, ointments, tinctures)

Vietnam is famous for its traditional balms and tinctures, which are made with herbs, with natural ingredients and with the participation of various living creatures (snakes, scorpions, various roots, etc.). Such Vietnamese medicines are valued for their high quality not only in the country, but also abroad.

Here small list medicines, ointments and much more that you should pay attention to when shopping in Nha Trang:

• Cobra ointment - a warming agent, helps with bruises, pain in the back and joints. (approx. 20-25.000 VND - 60-75 rubles);
• Ointment "Tiger" / "White Tiger"- helps with colds. (approx. 20-30.000 VND - 60-90 rubles);
• Ointment "Asterisk"- helps with headaches, colds. It also keeps annoying insects away. The tool is actively sold in Russia. (approx. 8-10.000 VND - 24-30 rubles);
• Preparations based on Lynchi mushrooms (Ling zhi)- It is believed that mushrooms are able to rejuvenate the body. Improve memory, attention, hearing, sight, smell. (approx. 110.000 VND - 330 rubles);
• Tinctures with scorpions, snakes, turtles and other living creatures - are tonic in nature, strengthens potency. Eat no more than 30-50 grams per day. In general, it can be brought as a souvenir, as it looks quite specific.
  • Tincture "Cobra and Scorpio"(0.5 liters) - a strong aphrodisiac that strengthens potency. The price of one bottle is about 1000 rubles, and you can take out no more than two bottles. (from 600.000 VND - 1200 rubles);
• Capsules "Meringa" - increase immunity. (approx. 323.000 VND - 975 rubles);
• Mulberry tincture (500 mg)- a remedy for insomnia (approx. 65.000 VND - 200 rubles).

You can buy almost everywhere: in pharmacies, shopping centers, small shops.

Tea and coffee

Vietnam is today one of the largest coffee exporters in the world, so there is no doubt about the quality. It is quite logical to bring the most delicious coffee from Vietnam as a gift to friends or a loved one.
In Vietnam, you will find 3 main varieties of coffee: Arabica, Robusta and Luwak (obtained by a specific processing method).

The Vietnamese recognize only green tea in all its variations (with lotus, jasmine, lemon balm, etc.). As we found out, black tea is considered dirty tea by the Vietnamese, so they don’t drink it, but black tea is sold.

Prices for tea and coffee largely depend on what kind you buy and where you buy, the approximate price for 100 grams of tea is from 25,000 VND (75 rubles), coffee from 50,000 VND (150 rubles).

Where to buy coffee and tea th in Nha Trang: actually everywhere, as it is very popular item in Vietnam. Most often purchased in the markets of Nha Trang, as prices there are lower than in shops and supermarkets. You can read more about the main markets and supermarkets.

Pearl

Vietnamese pearls are one of the popular souvenirs brought from Vietnam. In Vietnam, the price of pearls is lower than in Russia and Europe by 30-40%. The most popular pearl is the freshwater pearl, easily recognizable by its imperfect shapes and minimal price.

places, where can i buy pearls in Nha Trang: the most flattering reviews of tourists about the gemological center "Treasures of Angkor" (Opposite the Galina Hotel, at 24B Hung Vuong.) with Russian-speaking specialists, about "Princess Jewelry" (Addresses: 46 Nguyen Thien Thuat; 30B Nguyen Thien Thuat; 86 Tran Phu; 03 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai.)

ATTENTION! Be careful when buying pearls in Nha Trang - they like to sell fakes to tourists. There are various ways to check pearls, for example, rub two pearls and in case of a fake, the enamel will be erased, leaving traces. If you decide to buy pearl beads separately, then throw them on the floor from a height of a meter and a half, natural pearls will bounce well, and artificial pearls will not be able to do this and roll. For a full guarantee in big stores provide appropriate quality certificates.

Leather Products

Another worthwhile gift that you can bring from Vietnam for friends and loved ones is leather goods (belts, wallets, shoes, bags, paw key chains and much more). Mostly use the skin of a crocodile, python and ostrich.

Many stores can give a long warranty (1-2 years). So, if you don’t have a purchased item, then you can safely send it back by mail and demand a replacement for the defective product.

Price examples: leather wallets from 800-1000.000 VND (2400-3000 rubles), leather belts from 1000-1300.000 VND (3000-3900 rubles) ...

Where to buy leather things in Nha Trang: We selected the 3 most popular stores with positive reviews: Kchatoco (address: 70 Tran Phu, Nha Trang, Vietnam) , Tonphat (address: 607A Le Hong Phong Street, Phuoc Long Ward, Nha Trang City), Anh Thu ( address: 96 Tran Phu, Nha Trang).

Useful video "How to distinguish a fake from crocodile skin"

Paintings (silk, sand, popular print and lacquer)

Silk paintings can be called amazing works of art. Each painting may take not one month. Sometimes one painting takes several years..

The cost of silk paintings: from 40 $ - 20 000 $ (mainly the price depends on the size of the canvas, pattern, and the number of threads used).

Where to buy silk paintings in Nha Trang: very flattering reviews from tourists about the Silk Factory - XQ Hand Embroidery (address: 64 Tran Phu, Nha Trang Vietnam, Nha Trang, Vietnam).

Pictures from multi-colored sand- another talent of the Vietnamese people. Pictures are created from different shades of sand or from colored sand. The technology of creation lies in the fact that sand of one color or another is poured into the gap between two small squares of glass.

Sand painting cost: from 150-250.000 VND (450–750 rubles)

Where to buy sand paintings in Nha Trang: they often sell near various ones, for example, a large selection near.

You can also buy in Nha Trang Popular paintings and Lacquer paintings. Lubok paintings are national works of art. Such paintings are drawn with natural colors and usually depict a simple plot. In the creation of lacquer paintings, special paints are used that change their shade under the influence of varnish.

Silk clothes

You have the opportunity to bring silk clothes from Vietnam as a souvenir. The choice of products is huge: you can find traditional Vietnamese clothes (“Ao baba” - traditional Vietnamese pajamas, “Ao dai” - a silk tunic with slits on the sides), or you can find more modern options. Nha Trang has a lot of different sewing studios so you can place an order for custom tailoring.

Where to buy silk clothes in Nha Trang: Silk Factory - XQ Hand Embroidery (address: 64 Tran Phu, Nha Trang Vietnam, Nha Trang, Vietnam), Silk & Silver (address: Tran Quang Khai, building 6),

Markets in Nha Trang

Night market

Working hours: from 18:00 to 11:00

As I already wrote in one of the articles, it gets dark quite early in Vietnam, already at six o'clock in the evening the sun hides behind the horizon. It is for this reason that this market is called the night market.

Here you can find clothes, shoes, bags, jewelry, various accessories and, of course, souvenirs. Prices here initially high, as it is expected that buyers will bargain. Personally, we do not like haggling, so we just turned around right away, traders reacted to such behavior by reducing the price by 2 times.

As for edible shopping, here you can feel the national cuisine. Local cafes offer a rich selection of seafood, snakes and frogs, as well as many other exotic dishes.

Cho Dam Market (Chợ Đầm)

It is considered a fairly large city market, it can even be found on excursion routes. Most often, it flaunts on tourist maps as a local attraction.

In the market you can find clothes, shoes, dishes, household items, you can also buy a lot of bright fabrics, the choice here is very large. Among all this splendor, connoisseurs of exotic fruits and seafood will be able to successfully engage in edible shopping and leave the market with full packages of various goodies.

The prices here are low, but also some are a bit high, so decide how much you are willing to spend.

Cho Xom Moy (Chợ Xóm Mới)

Working hours: from early morning to 20:00.

This market is popular primarily with local residents, tourists also drop in here, but there are much fewer of them. The prices here are low, one of the lowest in the city, but not for all goods. Mainly here you can buy seafood, meat, fruits, vegetables, herbs. There are practically no shoes and clothes here.

Video about Nha Trang markets

Shopping malls and supermarkets in Nha Trang

Nha Trang Center

Working hours: from 9:00 to 22:00

Nha Trang Center is the most famous shopping center in the city, it is located on the first line within walking distance from all hotels.

It is a large shopping center where you can buy clothes and shoes of famous brands, cosmetics of European brands, Jewelry, various accessories, children's toys, books, furniture, in general, everything your heart desires.

Prices - predominantly high.

On the ground floor you can find ATMs of several banks, there you will also find a small information corner. On the top floor there is an entertainment area with billiards, bowling, a 4D cinema and slot machines, there you can also find a small corner with souvenirs at a reasonable price, we bought a T-shirt and a couple of souvenirs there, we wear it with pleasure, we were especially pleased with the quality.

On the third floor you will find a supermarket AEON Citimart. There is an extensive selection of products, both personal care items and food, we especially liked the section with fruits and drinks. Were quite regular customers here. Food prices are very good. Here you can also find inexpensive souvenirs from key chains and magnets to paintings, dishes and famous Vietnamese hats.

• MaxiMark

Schedule: from 8:00 to 20:00.

A large supermarket that offers a large selection of food, household goods, clothing at a relatively low price. Also in the building there are a couple of boutiques with children's and adult clothing, with bags and various accessories.

• UNDERGROUND

Working hours: from 6:00 to 21:00.

This is a truly impressive hypermarket with a large selection of various goods, here you can buy from the heart. First of all, here you will find clothes of both local and foreign production, a wide range of food products, in particular fresh seafood, household chemicals and much more.

The main disadvantage of the store is its remoteness from the city center, you have to drive a bit to get to the store.

• Big C

Working hours: from 8:00 to 22:00

Big C is a large shopping center with many shops, boutiques, here you can find souvenirs, appliances, clothes, cosmetics - in general, anything you want. The Big C supermarket has its own small bakery where you can buy various sweets for ridiculous money. We also note that there are entertainment places on the territory of the shopping center, including bowling, which will cost amateurs a small amount, as well as an impressive food court for hungry customers, but the prices here are slightly higher than in street cafes.

The mall was opened in November 2014, itself trademark Big C is quite popular in Asia. More details about mall Big C can be seen in the video below.

Video about Big C shopping mall in Nha Trang