Shopping in Hoi An

Hoi An shopping is characterised by the traditional Vietnamese local markets, with more offerings of traditional craftsmanship and cultural souvenirs than is usually found elsewhere in the country. The range of merchandise available in Hoi An is more limited than other places in Vietnam, but highly regarded cultural souvenirs are more prominent here. You will find that wandering around the shops and Restaurants of Hoi An is the main joy of Hoi An, and browsing through the shops will occupy many pleasant hours. For general information about Vietnamese cuisine, check out our Vietnam Shopping Guide.

Hoi An Shopping Guide

Hoi An lanterns and tailor-made clothing are renowned throughout Vietnam. Hoi An is indeed well known for their shops, especially clothing shops. It is simply incredible what the tailors can make for the prices they charge. Most shops have the latest fashion catalogues, and you simply choose what you want, have a fitting and they set to work making it for you - often very quickly. Examples of prices are US$40 for a Cashmere suit, US$8 for trousers and so on, however be sure to haggle hard to get a great price. You'll find plenty of other souvenir shops, especially shops selling paintings, wood carvings and the aforementioned paper lanterns, which are beautiful when lit up at night. Below we've listed a small selection of the countless shops you will come across in Hoi An.