What to bring from Vietnam to Nha Trang. Three best ideas for gifts and souvenirs for the female half. Vietnamese green tea and coffee

When a person goes to another country, one of the questions that interests him is what he can bring from there for himself, his family and friends. In this article we will look in detail at what things you can bring from Vietnam for beneficial use as a souvenir or gift.

Coffee and tea

Tea and coffee are traditional choices. Vietnam is one of the largest coffee suppliers in Asia. From Vietnam you can bring:

Nguyen Trung Coffee

A good Vietnamese Arabica-based coffee, famous for its smooth taste, which makes you want to drink several cups of it.

Trung Nguyen Buon Me Thuot S Special

Trung Nguyen Premium Blend

G7 Black coffee

Arabica

Even if it is not something recognizably Vietnamese, good coffee never hurts. In Vietnam you can find it very good quality.

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Robusta

Most of Robusta is grown in Vietnam. Many people do not like this variety because the taste is too simple with pronounced bitterness. But Robusta contains twice as much caffeine as Arabica (which will be a big plus in the early morning), and best drinks obtained from a combination of Arabica and Robusta.

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Luwak

A very exotic option, but characteristic and purely Vietnamese. The production process of this coffee is as follows: fresh beans are eaten by an animal called musang, after which the pulp surrounding the coffee beans is digested in its stomach. Gastric juice Musangov breaks down proteins that give coffee bitterness. The grains are found among the animal's droppings, cleaned and sold. They say it has very good taste. But it’s rare that a tourist will be willing to buy a large amount of this coffee and want to drink it. So most people will simply have it in their bag as a typical souvenir from Vietnam.

Tea

The tea that can be brought from Vietnam is premium green tea Thai Nguyen, beloved by both tourists and Vietnamese, Blao, as well as high-quality oolong, which is well known to many. In general, green tea is mainly imported from Vietnam, although black tea can also be found on the shelves. Many people advise bringing drinks with additives; tea with lotus flowers, which has a very strong aroma and a pleasant mild taste, is highly rated. This variety leaves a long aftertaste.

Thái Nguyên tea

Exotic fruits

A good choice - ( separate article). The thing to remember is that they will only stay fresh for a few days, so it's important to gift them and eat them as soon as you get home. The best exotic fruits:

1. Pitahaya, aka dragon heart or dragon fruit. A large, beautiful fruit of bright pink color with “scales” that are green at the ends. Inside it is white, with a large number of small grains, similar to kiwi grains. Pitahaya does not have a distinct taste, but it is very pleasant to eat due to the consistency of the pulp. In the end, you can just admire them. You should definitely bring this fruit if your circle of friends includes people who carve fruits and vegetables, or just creative people: pitahaya is ideal for this!
2. passion fruit. It has a delicate taste with a pleasant sourness. Sometimes in supermarkets they sell it with a bag of white crystals. Attention: this is NOT sugar! This additive is incredibly sour; it should be sprinkled on fruit only if a person wants to test his or her endurance.
3. Guava. This fruit Green colour resembles the shape of a pear. Its flesh is dark red, soft and sweet in taste.
4. Longan, or dragon's eye. Small fruits with thick brown skin and translucent flesh white, a large inedible bone. The fruit has a very pleasant and fresh grape taste.
5. Young coconut. A young coconut has nothing in common with the ones we are used to. This large nut contains a lot of milk, salty and extremely illuminating. There is perhaps nothing that quenches thirst better. On the contrary, there is little pulp in it; it has a peculiar taste and consistency of jelly. It is recommended to try it for everyone traveling to Vietnam or Thailand. You CANNOT carry it on an airplane!
6. Lychee. A small fruit of bright red color with white flesh. The taste is similar to longan.
7. Papaya. A large green fruit with pumpkin-orange flesh, the taste is similar to melon. Papaya can essentially be found at any time of the year, but in the south of Vietnam it ripens the earliest.
8. Mango. Vietnamese mango is different from Thai, Indonesian and Philippine. It has a sweet taste and a delicate thick consistency.
9. Regular fruits. Even oranges brought from Vietnam are said to be tastier and sweeter than those that can be found in our country.

Fruits of Vietnam. Side 1

Fruits of Vietnam. Side 2

Spices for every taste

Like any country in Asia, Vietnam is full of high-quality spices - both familiar to everyone and exotic. Spices are always a useful thing that you can buy for yourself or as a gift. Plus, many of them are inexpensive. By the way, tourists are advised to buy spices at the Viet Farm store, which sells about 40 types. So, what can you bring from Vietnam:

1. Black, red and white pepper. Timeless classic. By the way, successful combinations are also sold in Vietnam: black pepper with lime, red pepper with salt, and even red pepper mixed with grated dry shrimp. It is better to take peppercorns; ground ones quickly lose their quality. You can buy sets of different varieties of peppers; they are beautifully packaged and make a wonderful gift.
2. Vietnamese chili. Has a pleasant spicy taste. This pepper is best not consumed by people suffering from stomach upsets. The smaller and thinner (that is, younger) the pepper, the spicier it is. Many people recommend bringing it.
3. Star anise, or anise. An excellent seasoning with a unique aroma reminiscent of licorice root/licorice marmalade. Anise can be put on a plate, fortunately, it is very beautiful, use it instead chewing gum or brew tea with it (for example, Moroccan).
4. Ginger. A classic Christmas cookie.
5. Turmeric, indispensable when cooking meat.
6. Cinnamon in pods and ground.
7. Seasoning for pho soup.
8. Other spices known in Russia: cardamom, fennel, basil, mint, cilantro, sesame.
9. Lemongrass, which is added everywhere in Vietnam.
10. Lemongrass.
11. Lotus seeds.

Vietnamese alcohol

Vietnamese alcohol is not very expensive, and there is a wide range of options. Strong drinks should be taken from proven brands; Vietnamese ones are not very good.

Local beer Saigon

Dalat wine Vang Dalat

Vietnamese rum ISC Rum

1. Beer— green and red Saigon. Red is stronger and has a brighter taste. If you plan to buy alcohol in Vietnam, it is better to take Tiger beer, which is distinguished by the fact that it has almost no hangover. You can also take draft Vietnamese beer, which has good taste.

2. Wine— white and red Vang Dalat. This is a Vietnamese classic that the locals drink.

3. Rum— brown ISC.

4. Strawberry wine in Dalat.

Attention: People's tastes in alcohol vary greatly, and many people believe that the drinks listed above cannot be consumed. It should be noted that in Vietnam there are no “pearls” like Italian wines, so perhaps only true connoisseurs should bring alcohol from this country.

Asian cosmetics

Little is said about Vietnamese cosmetics, and this is strange, because they are of good quality. Almost all of it is made from natural materials such as turmeric, aloe vera and snail extract. Some Vietnamese-made products can also be found in Russia, but at a much higher price. We read reviews from tourists and found out what we can bring from Vietnam:

1. Acne 25+ cleansing gel from Mentholatum. Cleanses the skin very well, contains small granules for light peeling. Recommended for those who love hard riding on a bike or motorcycle, because road dust pollutes the skin very much.
2. Film mask from E100. There is an option with turmeric, aloe vera and cucumber. Easy to apply, hardens quickly and is very easy to wash off, has an anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and tightening effect, exfoliates dead skin particles.
3. Film mask with activated carbon. Perfectly removes dirt from pores (blackheads), deeply cleanses pores. It also helps get rid of acne and inflammation.
4. Collagen face mask made from seaweed seeds. Sold as a package with seeds, it is enough for 20 masks. As is already clear, it consists of natural raw materials. The skin becomes clean and moisturized, irritation and redness are less noticeable. Helps against fine wrinkles. It is prepared in a very interesting way, which is better to read about in detail. The main thing is that it should not be washed down the sink; algae will sprout from the seeds and a clog will form!
5. Various creams with snail mucus. They perfectly moisturize the skin and have a slight rejuvenating effect. Extracts from plants are usually also added to these products. It is not difficult to recognize these creams: a snail will always be depicted on the packaging in one form or another. The most popular are Thorakao brands,
6. The same brand, Thorakao, has very good and inexpensive shampoos. Particular attention should be paid to shampoo made from saponin pods and natural herbal extracts. There is no chemistry in it at all. It strengthens hair, stimulates its growth, nourishes and moisturizes, and is good for split ends. The manufacturer claims that the shampoo is harmless even for children.

Traditional medicine is very developed in Vietnam. To this day, in this country, people are treated with herbal tinctures and preparations made from exotic ingredients, such as snake blood and ground deer antlers. This product will definitely bring a special local spirit into your home. Whether it is worth treating with what will be written in this article, we do not undertake to say. For serious matters, it is better to consult a qualified physician, and traditional medicine do not replace traditional medications.

Alcohol tinctures on some pretty creepy stuff are very common in this country. For example, you can find a jar with a cobra preserved in alcohol, clutching a scorpion in its teeth, with a chick or a rat. The seller will claim that such drugs are very beneficial for health and that they repel evil spirits. Unfortunately, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to take such a colorful item home, so let’s move on to something more traditional.

The most popular among tourists medications:

1. Cebraton– improves brain activity and performance of cardio-vascular system. Makes a person more attentive, improves memory, increases the ability to concentrate. Helps with insomnia. Some use it as a prophylactic after strokes. It will be useful for those who have hard work and constant stress.
2. Glucosamine- promotes the restoration of cartilage ligaments and tissues after injuries. It has a good effect on sore joints. Glucosamine contains many active substances; you need to accurately calculate the dose of the drug.
3. Song Hao- increases sexual desire in both men and women. This trend is especially popular in Vietnamese medicine; such drugs are made from natural ingredients and are highly effective.
4. Eva Hoi Xuan — good drug during menopause.

Ointments and balms:

Vietnamese star. Golden Star

Cobratoxan

Ointment "White Tiger"

1. First of all, this is a well-known balm “Star”(in fact, it is called “Golden Star”, which is the name you should look for in Vietnam). Now it can also be purchased in the form of a pencil or ointment, and even inhalations are made with it. Used for colds, migraines, various insect bites and the like. It is sold at a very low price, so you can buy it for many years to come.
2. Cobratoxan- a remedy for joint diseases, for stretch marks and pain in ligaments and back, as well as for radiculitis. The main component is cobra venom, which helps the ointment quickly penetrate the muscles.
3. "White Tiger"— its action is similar to Cobratoxan, while it also warms up the muscles, improving blood circulation.

Jewelry

Vietnam is famous for the variety of pearls and pearl products on the market. You can purchase an unusual pearl and simply store it in a box as a memory of your trip, or buy a full-fledged piece of jewelry. There are bracelets, necklaces and earrings in different price categories (depending on the metal, quantity and quality of pearls, their size, color, level of shine and matching in the set (bracelet or necklace), etc.).

Products with precious stones are also sold in Vietnam, the most popular being topaz. Jewelry with topaz can be purchased here at several times cheaper than in Russia.

Before buying jewelry with pearls and natural stones, we recommend reading about how to distinguish them from fakes. In any country, only the largest stores can be trusted in this regard.

Attention! Jewelry must have a certificate, which the store must issue after making a purchase. Without a certificate, problems may arise at the airport.

Cloth

Vietnam has most of the stores we are used to, so you can always buy clothes there for everyday wear. There are Reebok, Nike and Adidas stores. The quality, if you buy in branded stores, is at the same level, and the prices are lower. However, we will also tell you about more colorful clothes.

1. Vietnamese silk. Vietnam has a well-established production of clothing made from natural silk. They make everything from it - dresses, ties, scarves. It is better to buy silk in special stores, since in the markets there is a risk of finding artificial silk passed off as natural.
2. Cotton. Almost no cotton is grown in Vietnam; it is imported. Cotton is used to make clothes from famous brands, which can be purchased very profitably here.
3. Ostrich and crocodile leather. Clothing, bags and clutches are made here from ostrich and crocodile skin. They are not that expensive, but they are of good quality. On the market, however, there is a risk of buying a fake. However, before buying such a product, you should think about whether you need it: every purchase encourages the killing of animals without any particular need, because many people carry such bags purely as a souvenir, and not for any advantages of these materials over artificial leather .
4. Specialized clothing. Vietnam produces specialized sportswear, for example, for snowboarders and surfers. It is of high quality.

Paintings

Art lovers can bring paintings from Vietnam.

1. Silk. Silk paintings are a unique product of Vietnam, the finest work that is appreciated by the whole world. Such a picture will definitely remind you of the country. You can buy it, for example, at the XQ gallery-factory in Hoi An.
2. Sand. This art is not traditional for Vietnam; it appeared here quite recently. It is associated with the name of the artist Yi Lan, who collected 33 shades of sand in Vietnam throughout her life. Both original paintings and copies of famous paintings are made from sand here.
3. Popular prints. Such paintings are created in three stages: the design is carved on wood, then paints are prepared from natural materials, special “zo” paper is made and the painting is printed on it. All drawings are simple and understandable, conveying everyday or folklore scenes.
4. Varnish. Bright, shiny lacquer paintings will decorate any interior.

Attention! You should be given a certificate for the painting. Without it there will be problems at customs!

National souvenirs

The most popular souvenirs are the pointed non hat, the national Ao Dai costume made of natural silk, and the well-known Vietnamese slippers. They often bring figurines and boxes made of bamboo and mahogany, as well as natural stone.

Ceramics

You can purchase beautiful tea sets or vases made from Vietnamese ceramics. Beautiful designs, unusual patterns, variety of colors and good quality are what distinguish these products. Such a gift will definitely not gather dust on the shelf. You can combine your purchase with a trip to the ceramics production center and watch the work of real masters of their craft.

Technology and electronics

People are actively buying in Vietnam household appliances and products from Samsung, Apple, Lenovo and HTC. The reason for this is the price is 30-100 dollars lower than in Russia. The only problem may be bad phone firmware, which is why the Russian language will not be built in correctly. However, this is easy to fix. We recommend purchasing equipment only from official stores to avoid purchasing counterfeits or low-quality products.

Where to shop?

There are many shops in Nha Trang - both large and small. retail outlets. Official stores of major brands such as Adidas, Nike or Apple are located here. There are many tourism products.

Also presented in abundance. Here you can buy cheap clothes, fresh fruits, aromatic spices and, of course, souvenirs. There are markets where you can buy almost everything you are interested in in Vietnam.

So, from all of the above, what and where should you buy:

• Coffee and tea— in shopping centers, markets (if you know the real price and are not afraid to bargain), as well as in specialized stores (available in the discount section);
• Exotic fruits- on the street in tents or in shopping centers. We are afraid to buy at the markets, because the fruit lies almost directly on the road where the bikes ride.
• Spices — shopping centers and markets.
• Alcohol- shopping centers, markets (cheaper) and specialized stores such as Alco House ( big choice, there is a discount coupon);
• Cosmetics— in pharmacies located in shopping centers;
• Medicines and traditional medicine preparations— in pharmacies (there are discount coupons);
• Jewelry— in jewelry stores like Princess Jewelry (there is a coupon);
• Cloth— in official brand stores (best quality), in markets (specific and exotic outfits);
• Paintings- in markets or on;
• National souvenirs- there are only markets here;
• Ceramics- also markets;
• Technology and electronics— We recommend purchasing only from large stores and official resellers.

What cannot be taken out of Vietnam

There is a list of things that cannot be taken out of Vietnam. This:

1. If there is no certificate: jewelry, paintings, antiques, manuscripts and historical documents.
2. Gold and precious metals weighing more than 300 g. This requires permission from the National Vietnamese Bank.
3. Any weapon, even a souvenir.
4. Exotic plants.
5. Drugs (of course).
6. Stuffed lizards, turtles, scorpions, crustaceans and insects, eggs of rare animals and birds, bird nests and corals.
7. Liquid whose volume exceeds the permissible limit.
8. More than three glass bottles of alcohol per person.
9. Shells, but everyone has been circumventing this rule for a long time and not getting into trouble.
10. Durian, coconut and watermelon cannot be carried on the plane. They will have to be enjoyed on earth.

It is better to treat these prohibitions carefully, as there are large fines, for example, for transporting 15 centimeters of coral you will be fined $500.

We tried to talk about the most popular products that tourists bring home first, but that’s not all. Whatever you buy, remember, the most important thing is the memories that will stay with you for a long time. long years, so try to get more of them.

It is not surprising that everyone who is going to this Asian country asks themselves this question. Traveling around different countries, we always plan not only vacations, but also purchases, gifts, souvenirs for our family and friends.

In Vietnam you can buy many exotic and amazing gifts, which I will tell you about in this article.

What souvenirs to bring from Vietnam?

Probably the most popular souvenirs have always been and will be jewelry. As with other goods, prices for jewelry differ significantly from prices in Russia. Every woman will find for herself what she was looking for: gold jewelry, silver, pearls and much more.

Prices for products made from natural pearls are approximately from 8 to 25 dollars, depending on what you want to buy.

It is best to buy such products on the shores of the China Sea, because it is grown there, and there are the most low prices.

But you should be very vigilant, so that you are not sold a fake, it is better to make such purchases with a person who understands this.

If you prefer silver products, then you will not find cheaper jewelry than in Vietnam anywhere. Agree, 2 dollars for silver earrings is a very low price.

Like any Asian country, Vietnam is famous for its fabrics and silk.

Vietnamese silk highly valued all over the world. Robes, scarves, ties and many other things are made from it.

You can make a nice gift for your loved one buying him a silk robe for 10-11 dollars, in which he will fall asleep and remember you. Sold in Vietnam paintings embroidered on silk. Their cost is very high, due to the long manual and painstaking work involved in manufacturing.

What fruits can you bring from Vietnam?

On store shelves and markets in Vietnam, you can find a lot of exotic fruits, which we do not sell. Of course we'll want to try them, but there are a few things to pay attention to. Non-perishable fruits and the most delicious ones can be brought as a gift to your loved ones.

Alternatively, you can choose fruits such as longan, lychee, mangosteen, rambutan, lala and many others.

You should remember that in the market you, as a tourist, may increase the price, but don’t forget that this is a market, and you can reduce the price by 2-3 times. Prices for fruits are much lower than in their homeland, for example, 1 kg of coconuts costs about 0.7 dollars, and tangerines 1.3. In large stores, as a rule, the price of fruit is fixed, so we advise you to first go to supermarkets and see how much they cost, and then test your trading skills at the street markets.

To ensure that our customs does not confiscate all the vegetation that you are exporting, you should take care of the phytosanitary permits. Not only vegetables and fruits are confiscated, but also seeds of exotic plants such as palm trees and lotuses, so be careful.

If you were unable to buy fruit before departure, you can buy it as delicious gift fruit chips, which do not taste much different from fresh fruit.

Exotic spirits from Vietnam

The selection of exotic alcoholic drinks is very high, and the price is good. This will be a great souvenir for lovers of extraordinary things. Many people think that such tinctures can heal from all diseases. You won’t have much trouble finding them; they are sold at every turn.

In bottles of 0.5-0.7 l and on tap, you can find preserved snakes, lizards, turtles and many other animals. Depending on the animal preserved in alcohol and the volume of the bottle, the price will vary from 2 dollars to 10.

The choice of alcoholic products is very large; more than a hundred types of different alcoholic products are produced in Vietnam.

It is believed that snake tinctures can be used as a cure for many ailments and are even sold in pharmacies.

Tincture “Cobra and Scorpio”, 0.5 liter capacity, in which a snake with a black scorpion is preserved in alcohol, is considered a strong aphrodisiac, strengthening male strength, is very popular among tourists. The price of one bottle is about 1000 rubles, and you can export no more than two bottles.

Video about gifts you can buy in Vietnam

A wide variety of Vietnamese hats made of straw and fabric. We’ll also see which spices and teas are most popular among tourists. Other souvenirs including interesting foods and unusual minerals.

Teas from Vietnam

The best gift for a person who does not drink alcohol is tea.

At reasonable prices you can buy high-quality and inexpensive varieties of tea.

In stores and markets you can buy various types of pure tea or with additives. The approximate cost per 1 kg is 6.5 dollars for tea with additives and 4 dollars without them.

Coffee, like Vietnamese tea, is very popular all over the world. It is characterized by high quality and low cost. You will have to pay about $4 for a kilogram of high-quality coffee. The cost of coffee will depend on the quality and size of the bean.

National souvenirs of Vietnam

Vietnamese markets are filled with various national souvenirs. Small and pleasant things include various boxes, frames, wooden crafts, porcelain dishes, national dolls, Buddhas, masks. In this assortment of products you can choose the gift you need.

One of national souvenirs is . Its cost is approximately 10 dollars. To go with this hat you can buy some musical instrument. Wearing a hat with a flute or bamboo xylophone will make you look very impressive.

Also don't forget about national costumes and Vietnamese slippers, because they were invented in Vietnam and worn all over the world, their cost is also small, from 1 dollar.

Clothes from Vietnam

In Vietnam, like any Asian country, trade is very well developed. Of course, prices for clothes in the markets are very different from Russian ones. Can buy lots of beautiful things at low prices, especially if you know how to bargain, then their cost can be reduced significantly.

If you don't like going to markets, then you can visit official stores and buy a lot of quality sportswear, famous brands. Of course, if you buy at the market, they will probably sell you a fake, just like in our country. In order to find the right thing, you need to carefully analyze the market, because different things are sold in different areas of Vietnam. In the southern part of the country you are unlikely to find warm clothes, and too big size for women. This will be very rare.

For almost all tourists, buying souvenirs in every country they visit during their travels has already become a tradition. Let's find out what souvenirs to bring from Vietnam to please yourself and your loved ones!

What souvenirs can you bring from Vietnam as gifts?

Vietnam sells a huge number of interesting and useful things that you can bring as gifts to your loved ones. What souvenirs do foreign tourists bring from Vietnam?

TOP best options made up the following products:

Pointed non hat. This palm hat has long become a constant companion of Vietnamese women. The non hat, made from dry palm leaves, is an integral attribute of the costume of Vietnamese women. Such hats are worn not only by women, but also by men. The Vietnamese can be seen wearing such a headdress during field work, in markets, and at holidays. Of course, no Russian woman would wear such a hat; they perceive it exclusively as a souvenir from Vietnam.

Python and crocodile leather products. Exclusive accessories such as belts, bags, wallets, purses and key holders made of python and crocodile skin are inexpensive here and are of excellent quality. Most likely, it is these characteristics of leather products that explain their popularity among visiting guests. They are inexpensive; on average, a leather belt can be bought for $50. It is better to buy high-quality items made from genuine leather in stores where they can provide a quality certificate. For these purposes, it is advisable to go to the main street of Nha Trang or to the COOPMarket shopping center in Phan Thiet.

Tea and coffee. Among all countries, Vietnam ranks first in coffee exports. That is why you should not leave this country without buying a few jars of delicious natural coffee - both for yourself and for your friends. It is of very high quality and at the same time very inexpensive. A kilogram of first-class coffee will cost no more than $4. The country produces more than 30 types of coffee, and Nguyen Chung is considered the most popular and delicious. Vietnamese tea also deserves the attention of tourists; it is presented here in a large assortment - green, black, white, artichoke, pu-erh, oolong, with ginger or jasmine. You can buy loose tea or coffee for yourself, but as a souvenir it is better to buy drinks in gift boxes.

Exotic spirits– one of the best options for bringing souvenirs from Vietnam as a gift to a man. You can buy local alcoholic drinks - vodka, rum, wine and “snake” tinctures, which have a medicinal effect. Souvenirs with snakes, scorpions and salamanders preserved in alcohol inside the bottle are often bought to decorate a bar, rather than for drinking the drink.

Bamboo and mahogany products. In every souvenir shop and market in Vietnam you can see beautiful boxes, figurines, photo frames, trays and other items made of natural bamboo and mahogany. Such souvenirs are made and sold by local artisans. On average, such trinkets cost $10–15; the largest selection of such products is presented in the center of Hoi An, where several specialized shops are located.

Such souvenirs from Vietnam are presented in the photo above.

Silk paintings. Many people know that Vietnam is famous all over the world for its high-quality natural silk, as well as for its craftswomen, in capable hands which he turns into real masterpieces of art. In Nha Trang, on the main street of Chang Phu there is a museum of silk paintings. He is visited daily a large number of foreign tourists: some to admire the paintings, others to buy for themselves or as a gift to loved ones. Not only silk paintings are valued by tourists, they also often buy silk scarves, tablecloths, and ties.

Pearl. Lovers of natural pearls can pamper themselves with luxurious jewelry made from this stone, which is presented in a fairly wide range. You can buy them in any city, but in order to save money, it is still better to buy pearl jewelry in Mui Ne and Nha Trang. Souvenir shops and jewelry stores in Vietnam sell white, black and pink pearls. On average, you will have to pay $10–20 for a medium-length string of pearls. Its cost depends not only on the length of the pearl string, but also on the size of the beads themselves.

Silver. Among the jewelry sold in Vietnam, it is worth taking a closer look at silver items. In the salons you can find a variety of chains, earrings, pendants, pendants, bracelets and rings with precious or semi-precious stones.

These photos also show silverware as souvenirs to bring from Vietnam. Every housewife will accept such a gift with joy and gratitude.

Musical instruments. Music lovers will not be able to miss the Vietnamese musical instruments. Flutes, maracas, bamboo xylophones, and brass gongs are sold in Vietnam. Vietnamese musical instruments will be useful not only for musicians, but also for those who want to transform their interior. By hanging a musical instrument on the wall, you can give it a completely different style.

Wicker interior items. Vases, boxes and other items made by hand from rattan and pagoda will become a worthy decoration for your home and country interior.

What souvenirs are brought from Vietnam (with photos)

The national Vietnamese costume Ao Dai is popular among foreign women.

It is a set consisting of loose trousers and a long, light blouse.

In addition, many representatives of the fair sex cannot pass by the famous flip-flop slippers.

What souvenir can you bring from Vietnam for those with a sweet tooth? First of all, pay attention to local fruits, which have amazing taste. Choose fruits that tolerate the road well - these are mangosteens, longan, lychees, rambutan, pineapples, durians, dragon. You can also buy unripe fruits, they will also not spoil on the way home. When buying fruits as souvenirs, do not forget that they are prohibited for import into the territory of the Russian Federation, so they can be taken away at customs. True, from the words of many tourists, it is usually possible to carry fruit in luggage or hand luggage. At the market, traders may inflate the price, but do not forget that in Vietnam you can bargain, reducing the cost of goods by 2-3 times.

For children a good gift There will be Vietnamese sweets - caramel with lotus seeds and coconut milk candies. Lovers of oriental sweets - candied almonds, nuts, peanuts - will be delighted with such sweet souvenirs brought from Vietnam.

Among the souvenirs from Vietnam from Nha Trang, many tourists bring home products made from a variety of “seafood” - shells and pebbles.

Other popular souvenir products in Nha Trang include porcelain figurines, vases and dishes.

You can buy other souvenirs in Nha Trang - original crafts made of varnished wood. These can be dishes, vases, figurines, baskets, paintings.

All wooden products are painted with beautiful images of local animals, insects, birds, vegetation and scenes of Vietnamese life.

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Shopping in Vietnam is pleasant primarily because of its cheapness. Here you can buy inexpensive silk clothes, ceramics, pearl jewelry and souvenirs made of mahogany and bamboo. Large Vietnamese cities have shopping centers and large malls, but the most interesting and colorful shopping here is still in the markets.

Store opening hours

Shops in Vietnam are open from approximately 7:30-8:00 until late in the evening - 22:00-23:00, only a few small private shops close earlier. There are no lunch breaks, and in major cities and popular tourist resorts there are supermarkets that are open 24 hours a day.

Sales

There are no organized seasonal sales in Vietnam. Here, goods are sold at discounts if they are not taken at full price or if they have some kind of defect. Items that have expired, such as cosmetics, often become cheaper.

Such price reductions occur at any time of the year and in any season. It is very easy to spot a store that has announced a sale: there will be a sign “Dai Ha Gia” (“very low prices”) and a crowd of people at the entrance. You shouldn’t be tempted by low prices and wait in line - discounts there are usually no more than 30%, and prices even without sales are quite low for almost everything.

Duty free at Saigon airport is considered the cheapest in the world.

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What to buy in Vietnam

• clothes and shoes,
• cosmetics,
• traditional medicine drugs,
• ceramics,
• Jewelry,
• technology and electronics,
• food, alcohol and coffee.

Clothes and shoes

Vietnam, along with China, is considered the largest sewing workshop in the world. Nike, Adidas and other popular brands of clothing and shoes sew their collections here, so the prices for goods of these brands in Vietnam are slightly lower than in the rest of the world.

Vietnamese clothing is worth special attention. These are, as a rule, high-quality items made from natural silk, linen and cotton: T-shirts, dresses, tunics, stoles, etc. The colors are very bright and the styles are youthful, there are a lot of clothes with colorful prints - this applies to both T-shirts and rag bags and backpacks. National women's Vietnamese clothing “ao dai” is also sold in local stores and markets - an outfit consisting of a tight-fitting long shirt-dress with slits and pants (they are usually sewn to order, but you can also find ready-made ones).

Here you can buy high-quality and inexpensive leather accessories (bags, belts, wallets) - both quite traditional and exotic - from the skin of crocodiles and snakes. Traditional straw hats are usually bought for one photo on the beach, but the legendary “flip-flop” shoes are very comfortable and last for more than one season.

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Cosmetics

Vietnamese cosmetics are not as popular in the world as Korean ones, but they are also of very decent quality and are made mainly from natural ingredients. In Vietnam, cold-pressed coconut oil is popular (as in pure form, and as part of skin care products), aloe gel and snail extract. Snail mucus is an almost magical substance, it contains high content natural collagen, elastin and glycoic acid - everything you need to maintain elasticity and youth of the skin. Creams, lotions and disposable fabric face masks are made with snail secretion.

Vietnamese women pay a lot of attention to protecting their skin from sun rays: firstly, to preserve her youth, and secondly, fair skin is the local standard of beauty. For a whitening effect and slowing down the aging process, pearl powder is often added to cosmetics.

Vietnamese people ride bikes a lot, so the problem of acne from road dust is almost eternal here, and Vietnamese cosmetics manufacturers pay close attention to it. Anti-acne products are made here with turmeric root extract (a very powerful natural antiseptic) and activated carbon. The choice is huge, there are many brands - you can choose any, the quality is very good everywhere.

Very unusual and effective mask for the face - from seaweed seeds. The smoothing effect is immediate (enough for about 20 uses), but the manufacturer warns that you should not wash it down the sink - the seeds can germinate in the drain and cause a blockage.

One of the most popular cosmetic brands in Vietnam is Thorakao, its soap root shampoos, rice powder face masks and snail mucus cream are especially good.

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Traditional medicine drugs

Vietnam is known for its traditional medicine, and some balms and tinctures can be purchased at pharmacies for home use. Here they sell the famous “Star” balm “for everything”, ointments based on scorpion and snake venom for sprains and bruises, aloe extract, which perfectly helps with sunburn, a variety of herbal infusions and preparations from seahorse for male potency. Medicines can be sold in souvenir shops and supermarkets, but it is better to go to a pharmacy for them - they are more carefully monitored there. the right conditions storage

Saigon has interesting museum traditional Vietnamese medicine, where you can try different healing teas, ointments, and then buy what you like at your local store.

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Ceramics

The most famous type of Vietnamese porcelain is called Batch Trang, which is produced in the village of the same name near Hanoi. Previously, it was made from rare white clay and delivered to the imperial table. One fine day this clay ran out, but this did not stop the local craftsmen.

In Bat Chang, to this day, there are many factories and small private workshops that make dishes and other porcelain products, and almost every family here has its own kiln. The design of porcelain products is very different - from traditional to minimalistic a la Ikea. The best place to go for porcelain is here, in the village of Batchang, but, of course, it is sold everywhere.

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Jewelry

Saigon sells beautiful gold items of a fairly high standard. There you can also buy 925 sterling silver, ivory jewelry, sapphires, emeralds, rubies and other precious and semiprecious stones, one of the most popular jewelry stores with reasonable prices is Sapphire.

Jewelry made from pearls is also popular, mainly from artificially grown river pearls, less often from cultured sea pearls. It is most profitable to buy pearls in cities and resorts on the coast where they are grown or mined.

The best pearls are grown on the island of Phu Quoc. Stores do not provide guarantees, but if you doubt the quality, you can order an examination; such a service is definitely available in Saigon.

It is not difficult to distinguish real pearls from fake ones: genuine pearls are irregular in shape and heavy. The perfectly round shape is usually plastic coated with pearlescent paint.

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In Vietnam, as in all countries near China, you can buy inexpensive but good quality gadgets: laptops, smartphones, tablets, etc. For electronics you need to go to big cities- there is more choice there, but it is best to do it in Saigon. For example, the latest generation iPhone will cost much cheaper there than in Nha Trang.

All equipment is sold here without Russian firmware; in Vietnam you can still find broken DVDs with films at every turn varying degrees decency.

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Food, coffee and alcohol

Vietnamese coffee considered the best in all of Southeast Asia, best region in Vietnam to buy coffee - Dalat. You should purchase beans or already ground coffee in specialized stores, where, most likely, they will also offer you a cup to try. The price depends on the variety. Che Phin 4 coffee is very good - a mixture of Arabica, Robusta, Catimora and Excels (one of the main components of elite coffee blends). However, regular coffee from the supermarket is very good here.

A separate story is Kopi Luwak coffee or, as the Vietnamese call it, Chon coffee. This variety is one of the most expensive in the world, primarily due to the specific processing method. Musangs (animals resembling martens) feed on coffee fruits; the pulp is digested, and the coffee beans, which have passed through digestive tract animal, then collected by people. Connoisseurs believe that jeon coffee has a special taste due to the fact that in the stomach of the musang the substances that give bitterness disintegrate. When musangs live in freedom and choose the berries themselves (that is, the juiciest and most delicious), they manage to collect no more than two to three hundred kilograms per year - hence the high price.

IN Lately“chon” began to be produced on an industrial scale: large quantities of musangs are kept on farms in the vicinity of Dalat. There they can no longer choose the best food and eat what they give, so it is believed that such coffee is inferior in taste to that collected in natural conditions.

Tea in Vietnam is not as popular as coffee, but there are interesting herbal teas, for example artichoke flower tea, green tea with jasmine or ginseng, tea with dried ginger.

Worth bringing from Vietnam fish sauces“Nuok Mam”, which is produced in Phu Quoc and Phan Thiet. The aroma is not for everyone, but experienced chefs know how to use them correctly so that the dish acquires a special taste. Local spices are also worthy of attention, especially the fragrant Fukuoka black pepper.

Little is known about Vietnamese wine in the world, but it is also produced here. In Dalat there are plantations of Cardinal grapes and strawberry fields; they make quite good wines here, the quality of which is not inferior to French ones. A more popular alcoholic souvenir from Vietnam is a tincture of snake or scorpions, which are placed in transparent bottles and poured with whiskey.

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• The best cities for shopping in Vietnam are Saigon and Hanoi; you should go there for clothes, appliances and jewelry;
• Sapa sells excellent sports equipment from local brands, the quality is no worse than Nike and Adidas, and the prices are several times lower. You should also buy inexpensive bed linen and pillows there, as well as clothes and other textiles with handmade embroidery;
• for gold and silver you should go to the village of Chau Khe in Hai Duong province and in the village of Cat in Lao Cai province;
• for silk, tourists go to Nha Sa village in Ha Nam province;
• Hoi An (30 km from Da Nang) is famous for its inexpensive sewing workshops. They sew very efficiently and quickly - from taking measurements to trying on the finished outfit, it only takes 5-6 hours.

The cities of Lang Son and Mong Cai are located right next to the Chinese border, where in addition to Vietnamese there are many Chinese goods, special attention There are local clothing markets.

Bargaining in Vietnamese stores is a must. The seller may perceive a refusal to bargain as disrespect - here it is part of the buying and selling ritual. The trader always names the price taking into account future bargaining; sometimes it can be doubled or even tripled.

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Shopping centers in Vietnam

There are shopping centers in major cities, with the largest selection in Saigon and Hanoi. Duty free at Saigon airport is considered the cheapest in the world. You can't shop there upon arrival, but you can get some great deals before flying home. Here you can find both the usual range of duty-free shops - cosmetics, perfumes, alcohol and accessories from famous world brands, as well as local goods: Vietnamese cosmetics, spices, sauces, scorpion tinctures and much more.

There are no outlets in the usual sense in Vietnam. In cities there is a Factory Outlet chain, but they don’t even qualify for a shopping center, they’re a small store.

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Saigon

• Vincom Center is a huge shopping complex in the city center, more than 250 stores on 5 floors, a standard assortment: clothes, shoes, cosmetics, accessories, jewelry, etc.
• Diamond Plaza is a city landmark, a shopping center in the shape of a giant diamond, hence the name. Luxury boutiques, the most expensive brands, in particular, exclusive designer clothing are located here.
• Parkson is a three-story shopping complex, which also belongs to the elite segment. In addition to shops and a food court, there is one of the most fashionable nightclubs in the city - Bounce.

Kenly Silk in Saigon offers the largest selection of quality silk clothing in the country. Shirts, blouses, kimonos, negligees, ties, scarves, loungewear and pajamas are sold on the first floor, and fabrics are sold on the second floor: chiffon, taffeta, cotton, muslin, “wet silk”, etc.

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Hanoi

• Vincom City Tower is a huge shopping complex occupying three buildings (three high-rise towers). There are boutiques and shops of the middle and high price segment, an entertainment center and a concert hall where fashion shows and other shows are regularly held. This is one of the few shopping centers in the world that has a residential section with private apartments.
• Parkson Moll - mainly imported brands are represented here: clothing, perfumes, jewelry, household goods and accessories. There is a supermarket and a good food court with Vietnamese cuisine and more.
• Savico Megamall is one of the largest shopping centers in the country, representing both local and global brands. It is located on the outskirts of the city, so prices here are lower than in many other shopping complexes.

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Nha Trang

• Nha Trang Center is the largest shopping center in the city, 4 floors of clothing stores, perfumes, watches, etc. There is not much branded clothing here, but a good choice gold and other jewelry, as well as souvenirs. There is a children's room with animators, a cinema, bowling alley, slot machines and a huge food court with panoramic windows overlooking the city.
• Maximapark is one of the most popular shopping complexes among tourists. It is also 4-storey, but smaller than Nha Trang Center. However, the prices here are slightly lower (by about 10-15%), the assortment is almost the same.

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Markets

It’s definitely worth visiting the markets in Vietnam: these are not so much bargain shopping (although that too), but rather national flavor and entertainment. You should always bargain in the markets, and in order for the seller to reduce the price to the maximum, in no case should you demonstrate interest; it is best to consider the goods indifferently and lazily. This little spectacle is a common part of the deal here; the price can end up falling by half or even three times.

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The most famous markets in Vietnam

• Ben Thanh (Saigon)- the largest and most popular market in Saigon, the main assortment is fakes of famous brands (sometimes high-quality ones), Rolex made from samovar gold, cosmetics, fruits, coffee and souvenirs. There are express sewing workshops where you can, in a few minutes and for an additional fee, adjust an item to size or sew a simple cut skirt or trousers from a piece of fabric.

• Night Market (Saigon) opens in the evenings on the site of the Ben Thanh market immediately after it closes. People come here not so much to shop as to walk and hang out, try street food in eateries and drink beer. In the evenings, prices rise, but there are always a lot of tourists and locals here.

• Antique Street (Saigon) located next to the Grand Hotel. Here you can buy real rarities - gramophones, old books, vintage clothes and much more. There are a lot of scammers in this market, so there is a risk of shelling out a large sum of money for “antiques” from a Chinese flea market. On Antique Street you can also buy inexpensive and original souvenirs.

• Cho Dam (Nha Trang)- the largest and most popular universal market among tourists in the city. You can buy everything from fresh papaya to silk pajamas here, but due to the crowds of tourists, prices at this market are higher than in less popular places. It is convenient because here you can buy everything you need at once and save time; a visit to Cho Dam is often included in sightseeing and other excursions.

• Night Market (Nha Trang)- located next to the embankment and is designed primarily for tourists who come to relax on the beach. Open from 18:00 to midnight, everything is sold here - from souvenirs to clothes and cosmetics.

• Dong Xuan (Hanoi)- the oldest bazaar in the city, built during French colonization in 1889, and reconstructed in 1994. The building itself of this indoor market is very colorful - 5 separate entrances in the form of domes, and inside, on 3 floors, everything that is produced in Vietnam is sold. After 19:00 a night market opens here, but not in the building, but on the streets around it. In the evenings, Dong Xuan hosts performances, performances by local comedians, art exhibitions, people sit in eateries and walk until about midnight. =

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Tax free

In Vietnam, you can return up to 10% of the money spent on purchases, but this is not very easy to do: there are few stores that work with the tax-free system.

To do this, you need to spend at least 2,000,000 VND in the store, fill out a special receipt at the checkout and present it along with your passport and purchases at the airport before flying to Russia. The money will be returned immediately in cash or transferred to a card minus 15% - this is the cost of the return service.

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When traveling around Vietnam, you really want to bring something unusual that will help preserve the memory of your trip for a long time. Let's look at what you can buy in Vietnam and bring home.

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Features of shopping in Vietnam

It’s worth saying about Vietnam that it’s simply a paradise for those who love shopping. There are especially many opportunities for lovers of exotic goods and souvenirs as well. And in this country you will see not only a huge assortment, but also very low prices.

If we talk about prices, they will differ in different stores and markets. And although the difference is not so significant, it is there. Most often, in stores you can find branded clothing and shoes, different kinds equipment or jewelry. You will also find souvenirs there. But a lot of goods can be found in the markets.

There is a wide range of handmade products here. And it is especially profitable to buy exotic fruits in such places. It is more profitable to go here than to some shopping centers, since in this case they are aimed at the local population, as well as those who want to save a little money.

However, this side has its own nuances, since when shopping only on the market, there is big risk receive products of obviously low quality. Moreover, if the price of the product is low, then doubts about the quality will immediately begin. At the same time, tourists who do not want to spend a lot of money simply buy everything.

When choosing souvenirs, follow these steps:

• the region in which you are vacationing is taken into account;
• the amount allocated for the acquisition;
• you need to decide whether you are buying a gift or whether it will be an ordinary souvenir.

Now let's talk about what you can bring from Vietnam

We buy coffee and tea

In Vietnam, you can buy various types of drinks, such as coffee, cheaply. It not only has high quality, but also has affordable price. Today, Vietnam is one of the leaders supplying the world market. Their prices will be fully regulated regarding the size of the grains and their quality.

Tourists are often taken on excursions to where they see how coffee is grown and processed. In those places you can taste the finished coffee drink. Naturally, it is possible to purchase the variety of coffee beans you like. And don’t forget that you are in Asia, and here it is customary to bargain. Let's look at the main varieties Vietnamese coffee:

• Nguyen Trung or Trung Nguyen is the most common variety. The beans are well roasted for great flavor;
• – one of the most expensive coffees in the world. Its peculiarity is that grains are first fed to specially raised animals. It is believed that after passing through the food tract, they acquire a special taste and aroma. And remember that real Kopi Luwak cannot be bought cheaply;
• Arabica is the main one distinguishing feature– there is very little caffeine in it, but at the same time it has a bright and rich taste and aroma;
• Robusta is the cheapest type of coffee. Contains large amounts of caffeine. It has a slightly sharp, slightly bitter, but very rich aroma.

In addition to coffee, you can buy delicious teas. The most common is green tea. Moreover, it can be pure, or it can have various additives. The most common ones are lotus, ginger or oolong. It is recommended to buy it in specialized stores. Moreover, where you can try to choose the most suitable taste. The most common tea that foreign tourists buy is Than Nguyen. At the same time, tea with additives will cost $6.5 or more, and pure tea will cost $4.

Clothing and jewelry

The peculiarity of clothing from Vietnam is that it is made from natural materials, most often silk, and is of high quality and low prices. It’s true that it’s better to buy clothes and other silk souvenirs in stores rather than in the market.

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The silk paintings and handmade fans here are very beautiful. Chopsticks can also be a great addition to the interior.

For jewelry, you should pay attention to items made of silver, gold and pearls. Despite the prices, they will still be cheaper than in.

Traditional medicine

A variety of medicines, prepared according to folk recipes and from natural raw materials, show high effectiveness, and therefore often become items for purchase by tourists.

You can buy a variety of snake and scorpion tinctures, healing ointments and balms in Vietnam. It is worth knowing that the tincture is limited to 2 bottles per person.

Conclusion

If you think about what you can buy in Vietnam, then come to this wonderful country and decide for yourself what you like.

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