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Shopping in Hanoi<\/h2>\n

Hanoi has been a market town for centuries\u2014in fact, all the streets of the Old Quarter are named after goods that were once sold there, like Hang Dao, the street that was originally home to Hanoi\u2019s silk market. As the commercial center for northern Vietnam and a major regional hub, Hanoi is still a market town. Nearly everything is available in Hanoi, though for some things\u2014western-sized clothes, or certain computer equipment, for example\u2014it may take a bit of time and effort to find what you want.<\/p>\n

While there are some major shopping centers around Hanoi<\/a> that approximate a western shopping mall, shopping is generally decentralized, with small shops scattered throughout the city. The primary exception is Vincom City Towers, where you can find clothes, shoes, consumer electronics, office supplies, and furniture, and where there\u2019s an excellent supermarket as well.<\/p>\n

Prices for goods produced anywhere in Asia (except Japan) are much lower than in the West, but brands imported from Europe, America or Australia have substantial mark-up. Local or independent shops can be substantially cheaper than the retailers conglomerated in shopping centers like Vincom City Towers.<\/p>\n

After you\u2019ve settled in and taken care of your basic needs, you\u2019ll enjoy shopping in the Old Quarter\u2014there\u2019s a great selection of local handicrafts such as textiles and wood carvings, as well as dozens of galleries selling local paintings.<\/p>\n

Local food markets open early and close late–6 a.m. to 7 p.m., though supermarkets are open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. For all other goods, stores are generally opened from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. The only real hiatus in shopping in Hanoi is Tet, the lunar new year. If you’ll be in town then, stock up on food and drinks a week in advance![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”city-side-bar”][vc_row_inner el_class=”sidebar-section-one”][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Top Tips” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_separator color=”#ffffff” type=”full_width” thickness=”1″ up=”” down=””][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
01<\/td>\nThough there are many shopping options in Hanoi, you may find that the style or size you need is unavailable. Large western sizes can be very elusive!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02<\/td>\nLearning Vietnamese offers an important window onto Hanoi society and culture & helps at all levels of social interaction and day-to-day convenien<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03<\/td>\nGET OUT OF TOWN! just a weekend away can work restorative miracles. Don\u2019t wait till you feel run down\u2014plan excursions in advance and keep<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04<\/td>\nMail delivery from overseas is not always reliable, so try to think in advance of any books, CDs, or software you may need in Vietnam.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
05<\/td>\nSet up online banking before you leave, and be sure to notify your bank you\u2019ll be using your ATM card in Vietnam\u2014otherwise they may think<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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