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Shopping The guide was updated: 2024-05-24

Hoi An packs a treasure trove of exquisite boutiques that sell a wide array of locally-made products, which range from silver jewellery to ornamental paper lanterns, silk pieces, artwork, and more (some even have a workshop open to visitors on site); a large number of local tailor shops offer to-order clothing, bags, and even shoes of excellent quality and at unbeatable prices.

Every night a market is set up along Nguyen Hoang Street, where all manner of souvenirs and street foods are on sale.

There is also a remarkable number of businesses in Hoi An that work for a good cause, employing and selling wares of disadvantaged or physically impaired artists and creators.

Reaching Out Arts & Crafts

Reaching Out Arts & Crafts

This ethical craft and souvenir shop supports artists with disabilities, selling their original designs while making a tangible impact on the lives of disadvantaged local creators. The wares themselves are of excellent quality and range from silver jewellery (which is a great buy here) to linens, tableware, and home decor pieces.

Artbook

Artbook

Artbook is a cute little store to browse through for fun Vietnam-themed gifts and souvenirs that aren't your typical Chinese imports. Some of their best buys include wallets made from recycled storage bags, high-quality retro posters on rice paper, and unique postcard collections. They also stock a fantastic selection of books on all things Vietnam (in English).

Đường Phan Bội Châu (Rue des Arts)

Đường Phan Bội Châu (Rue des Arts)

Formerly the main street of Hoi An's French Quarter, Phan Bội Châu is currently going through a renaissance: art galleries, exhibition spaces and sophisticated craft boutiques have opened shop here, bringing the street to the forefront of the town's cultural life. There is a free guide to the area's venues that can be picked up free of charge.

Hoi An Night Market

Hoi An Night Market

From 6 to 9 pm daily, Hoi An's Nguyen Hoang Street transforms into a 300-metre long bustling night market, unfolding underneath a myriad colourful lanterns. It's a great place to stock up on souvenirs: prices are low and can get even lower if you don't hesitate to haggle: prices can go down up to 70% from starting level.

Hoi An Central Market

Hoi An Central Market

The bustling Hoi An market takes a little getting used to: it's distinctly more hectic than the downtown area and teems with local vendors and shoppers as much as it does with tourists. Abundant Asian herbs, souvenirs like lacquered coconut shell bowls, Vietnamese coffee-makers and traditional cone hats are some of the wares on sale. Of particular interest are the indoor food stands serving up scrumptious snacks at some of the lowest prices in town.

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