This is a very chic and cool shop, situated near Hanoi's most happening district (where Vincom Towers stand). It caters to young women's needs of finding a beautiful garment of fine quality at a... more
This is the best quality of lacquerware I've seen in Hanoi, Saigon, Bangkok and northern Thailand. The prices are high compared to other shops, but the difference in quality is remarkable. Dishes,... more
I found a good place to buy food & beverage, they are near Embassy of Sweden, they also have a website: http://thucphamplaza.com with free delivery service. Belgium Beers, Canned Fruits, Mineral... more
Trang Tien street at the lower end of Ho Hoan Kiem is the best place in Hanoi to purchase books. There are several bookstores that sell English books, although their choice is somewhat limited.
For... more
This travel company works from a kiosk located in Le Nin Square. What makes this travel company so special is that its Director (Ms Trinh) will go out of her... more
We found this lovely stationery shop quite by accident while walking around Hanoi's Old Quarter. It has a very unassuming frontage and can be easily missed.... more
If you’re looking for affordable, original art check out the Co Do Gallery. The collection is great. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the prices are... more
This shop, in the Old Quarter, sells original Communist propaganda posters. I popped in to see some of them as, wherever you travel in Vietnam, you’ll come... more
A popular brand name of Vietnam exporting fabric products. You can find quality & nice products here with very reasonable price (always fixed price!)Some Made... more
This local 3 floored indoor market is well-known for second-hand (used) cloths, shoes, bags. Do not forget to try your bargant tallent here :) You can buy good... more
The oldest & largest market in Hanoi. You can find many cheap things and alots of local products on 3 wide floors, 9000m2 each. There also are many vendors... more
Very old market for local people. You can taste some unique vietnamese food here for cheap price but be aware of strange foods! This is also the largest fabric... more
The eldest & most famous silk village in Vietnam where you can find any products of silks you want. You can also see how they make the silk products in the... more
This private owner plaza is famous for DIAMOND :) You can buy quality dimond jewellery in Doji group here. The dimond shop is belongs to the owner of the Plaza.... more
Leading department store chain from Malaysia. Good place to buy quality cloths, shoes, techs, jewellery, comestics... and some well-known international fashion... more
It is called "mini city" as considering the shopping, entertaiment and food place as well as offices for Hanoi people. The second tower construction of Vincom... more
If you are thinking of buying haversack and duffle bags, go to Dinh Tien Hoang, the street where the Water Puppet Theatre is. The bag vendors packed the whole... more
I had my travel blouses and shirts made here - and purchased some trousers and other clothing' ( silk pj's and wraps).I didn't have high-end stuff made - just... more
Hanoi and the rest of Vietnam has so much stuff to buy!!! You can get copies of many of the travel guides for a few dollars (check the print standard though... more
The lens of my digital camera had become very dirty inside (beneath the outer surface). The friendly people at this shop cleaned the camera the day I brought it... more
If you’re looking for a great designer working out of Hanoi check out Song. Located in the Old District across the street from St. Joseph’s Cathedral, this... more
If you’re looking for original Communist propaganda posters check out the Hanoi Gallery. They have shops in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and the collection varies... more
If you have time, I will suggest you to go to Van Phuc Village (Ha Dong). That is "silk village" and there is no any better place to buy silk. However, it takes... more
Very small shop.Friendly salesperson (Dong), good English.Inexpensive, not great stuff, but a few really good items.
I got a nice medium sized suitcase, a... more
Mens' AND women's. Change the categories to include both, VT. I got good and friendly service here, quick alterations.
Silks, linens, suits, etc.
Linen suit... more
A Note for my Fan Club: Thank You All for all your enthusiastic response for my Saigon! Saigon! page. If not for your kind words, I'll continue believing that my writing is equivilent to toilet...
I Landed in Hanoi in the middle of the morning and, after leaving my luggage in the hotel I went out to feel a bit the atmosphere of the surroundings and to try not to be caught by the inconveniences...
Hanoi is a compact city where the sighseeings are all relatively close by. You may walk by foot or esplore the city by cyclo. You would probably stay at the Old Quarters and use Hanoi as a base for......
My visit to Hanoi and northern Vietnam in December 2006 was an interesting one because it was rather unexpected. Having visited China and Japan in Oct-Nov 2006, I was rather exhausted from travelling....
Hanoi is the place to be in Vietnam. As soon as you get there, you'll be fascinated by the hustling and bustling that awaits you in every corner of the city. You'll find hectic markets where...
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