Going for some retail therapy in Hanoi opens you to a contrast of atmospheres. From narrow shop-houses to traditional markets to contemporary shopping malls and flashy boutiques, there is simply a lot to explore in this Asian city. Here are some of the places where you can experience the best shopping in Hanoi:
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Best Shopping in Hanoi: Department Stores
Big C Thăng Long
Big C is one of the largest department stores in the city of Hanoi and offers a selection of apparel, electronics and other items. It also has a supermarket where one can shop for groceries.
Big C Thăng Long in Hanoi – photo by Daaé under PD-self
Lotte Department Store
The Korean Lotte Department Store chain has found its way to Vietnam and occupies the first 6 floors of the Lotte Center high-rise in Ba Đình.
Lotte Department Store in Hanoi – photo by Phan Minh Tuấn under CC-BY-SA-4.0
Best Shopping in Hanoi: Malls
Tràng Tiền Plaza
Don’t let the unassuming façade of Tràng Tiền Plaza fool you. This shopping mall is home to the shops of several high-end brands, including Louis Vuitton and Burberry. It also houses stores that appeal to the middle bracket, like GAP and Nike.
The Trang Tien Plaza building – photo by blue_quartz under CC-BY-SA-2.0
Vincom Mega Mall Times City
This Vincom shopping mall has a mix of shops offering Vietnamese and international brands, including Calvin Klein and Nine West. It also brings a different kind of shopping experience to Hanoi because its massive space for shops is entirely underground.
The street level entrance to Vincom Mega Mall Times City – photo by Amenoc under CC-Zero
Best Shopping in Hanoi: Markets
Chợ Hàng Da
Hàng Da Market is known for its 3 floors full of stalls selling apparel, traditional crafts, produce and other items.
Inside Hàng Da Market – photo by Phan Minh Tuấn under CC-BY-SA-4.0
Dong Xuan Market
This lively covered market is a must-visit if you are after wholesale shopping for food, clothing, fabrics and other goods.
Silk fabrics sold at Đồng Xuân Market – photo by Arian Zwegers under CC-BY-2.0
Hanoi Weekend Night Market
From 7:00pm every Friday to Sunday evenings, you can visit the weekend night market in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. There are several fashion and souvenir items to see, and there are also food and other exotic things to pique the interest of the curious.
Stalls selling clothing in the Hanoi Night Market in the Old Quarter – photo by shankar s. under CC BY 2.0
Best Shopping in Hanoi: Streets
Hàng Bạc
If you want to shop for silver and other jewelry, proceed to Hàng Bạc in the Hoàn Kiếm area of Hanoi.
Hàng Bạc in Hanoi – photo by nhadatvideo under CC BY 2.0
Hàng Dầu
Shoes? Hàng Dầu would be the street to visit.
Hàng Dầu Street – photo by sputnikrent under CC-BY-2.0
Hàng Gai
Also referred to as “Silk Street”, Hàng Gai is a famous destination for those looking for high quality silk items.
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Hàng Gai is a famous silk shopping destination – photo by Daderot under CC-Zero
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