If you are stuck on what to bring home from Vietnam, here is a list of memorable items from each notable city in Vietnam:
Ha Noi - Ceramic Pottery
Once in Ha Noi, you cannot miss out on quality handmade ceramics. The Bat Trang Village just outside of Ha Noi is the most reputable ceramic factory and it is easily accessible to buy when you’re in Ha Noi. These ceramics pieces are handmade and designed by Bat Trang artisans. Get your hands on these one of a kind pieces by visiting the Authentic Bat Trang ceramic shop in Ha Noi’s Old Quarter.
Shop: Authentic Bat Trang - Ceramic Shop
Website: https://authenticbattrang.vn/
Address: 115 P. Hàng Gai, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City - Ao Dai
Vietnam’s national dress is the country’s symbol of beauty; many call it the epitome of feminine appeal. Now these can be found anywhere in Vietnam, but if you have a specific design or style that you are looking for, definitely pick Ho Chi Minh City as the place to buy it. You can choose to buy premade ones amongst the many design options or you can visit a tailor to make an ao dai custom for you.
Shop: Miss Áo Dài
Website: https://missaodai.net/
Address: 19/14 Đoàn Thị Điểm, Phường 1, Phú Nhuận, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Da Nang - Marble Handicrafts
Most cities in Vietnam have their own specialized craft and for Da Nang, they are skilled at making beautiful marble sculptures. You can find high quality marble pieces to decorate your home; they come in various sizes, colors, and designs.
Shop: Nguyen Hung Stone Sculpture
Website: http://www.nguyenhungstone.com/
Address: 85 Huyen Tran Cong Chua, Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District
Da Lat - Dried Fruits
Known for their beautiful weather year round, Da Lat is able to produce a large variety of fruits. Definitely give them a try as you make your way throughout Da Lat. The most popular fruits that are loved by visitors include persimmons, strawberries, and avocados. As travelers, it will be difficult to bring fresh fruits home, therefore, many shops will offer these precious fruits in dried form. Da Lat’s dried fruits are naturally dried without a lot of sugar in them in order to retain the fruits naturally delicious flavors.
Shop: Da Lat Market
Address: Đường Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Phường 1, Thành phố Đà Lạt, Lâm Đồng, Vietnam
Phu Quoc - Pearls
As one of the most famous islands in Vietnam, Phu Quoc has many nautical souvenirs to choose from. One of them being the precious pearls of Phu Quoc; they used to be only for the noble class, but now you can easily get your hands on them from the many shops in Phu Quoc. They are quality investment pieces that come in various shapes, sizes, and colors.
Shop: Quoc An Pearl Shopping Mall
Website: https://ngoctraiphuquoc.com.vn/
Address: Dương Tơ, Phú Quốc, Kien Giang, Vietnam