When visiting Hanoi, foreign tourists definitely have to go shopping to satisfy their craving, for the reason that Hanoi is acknowledged as the “shopping paradise”. In this article below, we will introduce to you the best places to shop in Hanoi that visitors can not miss when visiting Hanoi.
1) Trang Tien Plaza
A high-end shopping mall which is located on Trang Tien Street is Trang Tien Plaza. This is a modern shopping mall that offers luxury goods and clothes of famous designer labels,… With a prime location near Hoan Kiem Lake, Trang Tien Plaza has attracted the attention of Hanoi residents since its inception. Trang Tien Plaza is now not only a destination for the elite but also a meeting place for all people. This shopping center has sold various luxury items: fashion, cosmetics, shoes, hand bags … Each sales area is arranged and equipped with luxurious furniture. Customers coming here will enjoy the innovation of this shopping center from the end of 2014 with many famous fashion items, cosmetics such as Dior, Diesel, CK Underwear, Roberto Paul and Shark, Victoria Secret, Converse, Vans … In addition, customers will also find some famous restaurants such as Dunkin Donuts or BBQ.
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2) Vincom Mega Mall Royal City
Vincom Mega Mall Royal City (VMM) is the largest underground commercial center in Vietnam located in Vincom Royal City with beautifully decorated booths. You will find all kinds of latest shopping services, including home appliances, food, entertainment and movie service. It is considered as a “European city”, VMM – the first commercial center complex in Vietnam developed in the international model with the purpose – “One destination – all needs – many options”. Shopping paradise with hundreds of stalls is the most diverse shopping destination in Vietnam. At VMM, the pavilions are distributed in different areas with different product groups, serving the best to meet the special and diversified needs of customers. Customers can easily select products from Furniture Street, Electronics and Home appliances Street, or go shopping in the Fashion Street, Cosmetics and Jewelry Street, … Modern design booths, high-quality products and services, and attractive promotions are available at each event that will please every one of our customers.
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3) Savico Megamall
Being one of the largest commercial centers in Vietnam, Savico Megamall was completed and put into use in late 2011 with a total floor area of 63,400 m2. Savico Megamall is a commercial complex of 02 modern buildings: Block A includes hypermarkets with famous fashion brands, electrical appliances, high-class furniture, Eurasian restaurants, fast food, cafe, entertainment center, English language center, MegaFun… With modern design, spacious space, parking lots that can accommodate hundreds of cars and thousands of motorcycles, this is a weekend destination for many families, and the venue for many fun entertainment activities. The first floor is spread over an area of 13,600 m2 is the luxury space for high-end stores in fashion, cosmetics, jewelry, gold and silver jewelry, accessories … The service of the prestigious banks in order to bring favorable conditions for customers to rent premises as well as shoppers. The second floor covers an area of 13.500 m2 for supermarkets such as electronics, furniture, entertainment, accessories. The third floor with 13,600 m2 will be a relaxing destination for customers to shop in the center with resting space, food, entertainment, playground for children. Block B – Savico Business Center: is space for Toyota Showroom, repair service area and office for rent on upper floors.
4) Lotte Center Hanoi
Lotte Center Hanoi’s customer segmentation is the high-end segment, so the items sold here are also from the most popular brands in the world at the highest prices. This is one of the most modern shopping centers in Hanoi. Lotte Center Hanoi has six floors with the Observation Deck on the 65th floor. This shopping destination is known as a magnet for tourism; because of the reason that Lotte Department Store will present a unique approach of shopping. It can be seen that Lotte Center Hanoi will be the one-stop shopping spot.
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5) Dong Xuan Market
If you want to buy items with competitive, economical price, or just want to visit the traditional markets which is Hanoi’s own beauty, then do not miss to visit Dong Xuan Market. Not only a big market in Hanoi, Dong Xuan Market is also an attractive tourist destination for travelers. Despite the rhythm of time, Dong Xuan market is alive for more than 100 years with every milestone and bustle with buyers. Not only is the busiest market of Hanoi people, but also Dong Xuan market contains abounding cultural values, spirit reflecting the life and activities of people and it is also an indispensable destination of each tourist when visiting Hanoi. Dong Xuan market is a building with 5 arches, covering over an area of over 6,500 square meters. You have to follow the narrow pathways to go through from the beginning to the end of the market. Like all other Vietnamese markets, Dong Xuan market is divided into a variety of commodities such as clothes, children’s toys, household goods and Vietnamese fabrics with many traditional patterns. Like most markets all over the country, there are many interesting things to wait for visitors to explore. And you should do not forget to bargain gently, tenderly so that you can avoid unnecessary nuisances.
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6) Hanoi Night Market
Hanoi Night market is held from 18 pm to 23pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights at the pedestrian streets, which is nearly 3km through the ancient house. Hanoi Night Market is started from Hang Dao Street adjacent to Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square and ended at the gate of Dong Xuan Market. Hanoi Night market is crowded with the participation of nearly 4000 booths. The products range from clothes, shoes, home appliances to handicrafts, souvenirs … at affordable prices. Coming to the Night Market, besides exploring an ancient Hanoi street close to the life of people, you will get lost in a fascinating and amazing eating place. By walking along the pedestrian street, you will be extremely overwhelmed by the many stalls selling gifts and cake of traditional Hanoi such as noodle, sticky rice, tea … some Asian-European style food, the typical dishes of many countries in the world. Here, you can also find only foods in memory, such as candy, corn, cassava… at really low prices.
7) Hang Da Market
Hang Da Market is situated in the center of Hoan Kiem district having spacious car parking, therefore it is convenient for people to shop. Goods sold in the first floor of Hang Da market are mainly confectionery. The first floor also sells fabric and second hand clothes. Whoever connoisseurs, knows that Hang Da market is a focal point for selling second hand things. If compared with Kim Lien market, Hang Da market is more popular, because goods are more diversified, with better quality than other markets, price are more expensive, more difficult to bargain. To be able to buy second hand items at the best price, customers need to know how to bargain, compare prices, and “pretend to let the seller decrease price”.
8) Hang Gai Street (Silk Street)
Named as Silk Street, Hang Gai Street has become the busiest street in Hanoi with crowded silk shops. International visitors coming to Hanoi cannot go to Hang Gai Street. Hang Gai Street (Silk Street) is 250 meters long, but there are 120 business outlets in which 91 silk business households, 29 families dealing in other goods and services. Along with silk, people remember a tiny, warm, elegant silk space and convenient to sell and buy. In recent years, these stores have not only been selling pure silk goods, but also having their own items. Cu Thanh specializes in fabric; Hoa Silk specializes in silk scarf; Kelly Silk specializes in tailor made apparel, Khai Silk is always attracted by the European design style on the oriental material… and De Maison with the sail logo always give guests of the unexpectedly impressed costume accessories or souvenirs.
9) Nha Tho Street (Church Street)
Nha Tho Street is famous for small boutiques and some lovely fashion stores. The most popular attractive boutiques in Nha Tho Street are Things of Substance and Mu Accessories. Furthermore, it is an ideal place for almost full of delicious food from all over the world.
10) Hang Dau Street
Today, Hang Dau Street is seen as one of the most vibrant commercial centers in Hanoi capital, where retailers and wholesale customers are crowded from morning to over 10 pm. Hang Dau street has no longer sold traditional items instead of modern footwear and backpacks. Shoes of all types and colors are extremely numerous but most do not list prices on the product. If customers do not boldly bid, they will have to buy at an unfair price.
