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The range of gifts and souvenirs that can be brought from this Asian country is incredibly wide. At the same time, many of the goods will cost the traveler truly ridiculous sums - you just need to be able to choose and “know the places”, since the same product in a shop in the center of the capital or a remote village can differ in price by 2-4 times.

4. Tea and coffee

Are you aware that Vietnam ranks first in the world in coffee exports? Now you know. It is of quite high quality and quite inexpensive - a kilogram of first-class Robusta coffee will cost $4. About 30 varieties of coffee are produced in the country, and Nguyen Trung coffee is considered the most popular. By the way, almost no local coffee is supplied to Russia; everything goes to the European Union countries.

Of course, the most interesting thing is to buy Vietnamese coffee directly at the plantations (for example, in the vicinity of Dalat): here they will not only sell you the variety you like, but will certainly give you a tour and introduce you to the intricacies of preparing the most delicious drink. However, you will find high-quality local coffee in shops and markets throughout the country.

Vietnamese tea is in constant demand all over the world. Green, black, white, artichoke, pu-erh, oolong, with ginger or jasmine - there is an incredible variety of it here. Cost: 5-8 $ per kilogram. The most popular premium tea is green Thai Nguyen from the province of the same name.

It is best to buy local tea in specialized stores in large cities (for example, Dalat or Phan Thiet). There they will offer you different varieties, tell you how to brew each one correctly, and will definitely let you try the selected tea before purchasing.

5. Exotic spirits

A separate item in the gifts is local alcohol: vodka, rum, wine and “snake” liqueurs. The wine here is not of particular quality, but rice vodka and rum with various additives are worth trying - you will be pleasantly surprised.

As for bottles with alcohol-preserved bastards, they are often bought as an exotic souvenir to decorate a bar, rather than as a pleasant drink, although here it is believed that such a tincture relieves many ailments. Tourists still prefer to buy bottles with snakes, scorpions and salamanders inside just “as a souvenir.”

6. Local goodies

If you love edible souvenirs, then you cannot do without local sweets. Unusual fruits for Europeans (lychee, longan, mangosteen) are brought from here both fresh and in candied or dried form - such “chips” can be found in almost any store or market.

Also popular are Vietnamese candies made from coconut milk and unusual-tasting candies with lotus seeds.

7. Bamboo and mahogany products

In any shop or shop you will see boxes, figurines, frames, trays, wall decorations made of bamboo and mahogany - Vietnamese artisans make and sell a lot of such souvenirs.

These trinkets cost about $10-15, and the largest selection is perhaps in the center of Hoi An, where several specialized shops are located.

8. National clothes and masks

If you are a lover of exotic things, pay attention to inexpensive local national clothing - bright and cheap. However, tourists rarely bring clothes from here: much more often they limit themselves to traditional conical hats made of palm leaves (check out the city of Hue) and pith “colonial” helmets (visit the Nha Trang market).

By the way, don’t be surprised that tourists bring souvenir masks not only from Venice - on the shelves of Vietnamese shops you will definitely find hand-painted masks made of coconut or bamboo. This is a very colorful souvenir with unforgettable emotions on your face.

Well, and flip-flop slippers, which you should definitely try on before buying, yes, where would you be without them?

Pleasant trifles

In addition to all of the above, you can easily find a lot of other nice little things and souvenirs in Vietnam. From here they bring:

national wooden dolls and musical instruments;
ointments and balms based on snake venom;
porcelain dishes with hieroglyphs;
bronze coins and Buddha figurines;
decorative silk or bamboo lanterns;
incense sticks and incense burners;
keychains made from crocodile legs;
patchwork animal toys...

Useful information about goods from Vietnam

Trade in the country is thriving: tourists can not bother with choice and spend the whole day walking around the huge specialized stores and shopping centers of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (Vincom City Towers, Trang Tien plaza, Saigon Square) or look for unusual things in craft centers, local markets, and small souvenir shops or on the islands and suburbs. Just remember: bank cards are accepted only in supermarkets; to pay in other places you need to have local cash (Vietnamese dong), which can be exchanged at any bank or exchange office.

Although the range of goods in the country is not very different, each city and province in Vietnam traditionally has its own “specialization”. Thus, green and artichoke tea, as well as coffee, are usually brought from Dalat. They buy porcelain in Bat Chang, and pearls in Phu Kok. Silk Village is famous for its natural fabrics, Phan Thiet for its incense sticks and incense burners, and Nha Trang for its crocodile skin products.

And the most important thing that you will definitely need after many hours of shopping is additional bags and suitcases to bring all these souvenirs from Vietnam back home. Happy shopping!

In this article we talk about what you can bring from Vietnam using Nha Trang as an example. In the article you will find useful information about shopping in Nha Trang: shops, markets, shopping centers and supermarkets. For your convenience, we have compiled a map with the main shops in Nha Trang.

What to bring from Vietnam

Standard souvenirs of Vietnam

Hat "Non"- this is exactly the hat that everyone remembers when it comes to Vietnam. Typically, hats created from dried palm leaves. It can be bought absolutely everywhere from ordinary street vendors to large shopping centers. Price from 35,000 VND (≈105 rub.)
Magnets and keychains- wooden keychains in the shape of a map of Nha Trang, with a girl in national costume. There are also keychains and magnets in the form of the national currency - the Vietnamese dong. Price from 15,000 VND (≈ from 45 rub.)
T-shirt with slogans“I pho you”, “Vietnam”, “Coffee Vietnam”, etc. from 100,000 VND (≈ from 300 rub.)
Postcards- a regular postcard with images of landscapes or attractions from 10,000 VND (≈30 rub.), a postcard with a pattern made of fabric from 15,000 VND (≈ from 45 rub.), voluminous postcards from 40,000 VND (≈ from 120 rub.)

Medicines (creams, ointments, tinctures)

Vietnam is famous for its traditional balms and tinctures, which are made from herbs and roots, with the addition of natural ingredients and various living creatures (snakes, scorpions, etc.). Such Vietnamese medicines are valued for their high quality not only in the country, but also abroad.

Here is a small list of medicines, ointments and much more that you should pay attention to when shopping in Nha Trang:

Cobra ointment- a warming agent, helps with bruises, back pain and joint pain. The cost of the ointment is about 20-25,000 VND (≈60-75 rubles)
Ointment “Tiger” / “White Tiger”- helps with colds. Price approximately 20-30,000 VND (≈60-90 rub.)
Ointment "Star"- helps with headaches and colds. Also saves from annoying insects. The product is actively sold in Russia. Price 8-10,000 VND (≈24-30 rub.)
Preparations based on Ling zhi mushrooms- It is believed that mushrooms are capable of rejuvenating the body, improving memory, attention, hearing, vision, and smell. Cost approximately 110,000 VND (≈ 30 rubles)
Tinctures with scorpions, snakes, turtles and other living creatures - they are of a general strengthening nature, strengthening potency. Consume no more than 30-50 grams per day. You can bring it as a souvenir or gift, since the tincture looks quite specific. The price depends on the type of tincture and the size of the bottle.
Tincture “Cobra and Scorpio”(0.5 liters) - a strong aphrodisiac that strengthens potency. You can export no more than two bottles. The cost of the tincture is from 600,000 VND (≈1200 rubles).
Meringa capsules- increase immunity. Price approximately 323,000 VND (≈975 rub.)
Mulberry tincture(500 mg) - a remedy for insomnia. Price about 65,000 VND (≈200 rub.)

You can buy Vietnamese medicines almost everywhere: in pharmacies, shopping centers, small local shops.

Tea and coffee

Vietnam is one of the largest coffee exporters in the world, so there is no doubt about the quality. It is quite logical to bring delicious coffee from Vietnam as a gift to friends or yourself.

There are three main varieties found in Vietnam coffee:

Arabica
Robusta
Luwak

The Vietnamese only recognize green tea in all its variations (with lotus, jasmine, lemon balm, etc.). As we found out, black tea is considered dirty tea by the Vietnamese, so they don’t drink it, but black tea is sold.

Prices for tea and coffee depends largely on what variety you buy and where you buy from. The approximate price for 100 grams of tea is from 25,000 VND (≈75 rubles), coffee – from 50,000 VND (≈150 rubles).

Where to buy coffee and tea in Nha Trang: everywhere, as it is a very popular product in Vietnam. Coffee and tea can be purchased in large shopping centers and supermarkets (for example, in Lotte Mart or in Nha Trang center). Most often they are purchased in Nha Trang markets, since prices there are lower than in shops and supermarkets. You can read more about the main markets and supermarkets.

Note : Dalat is home to a coffee plantation where you can try or buy coffee and tea. From Nha Trang there is a two-day excursion to Dalat with a visit to the plantation: and excursion

Pearl

Pearls are one of the popular souvenirs brought from Vietnam. Pearl prices in Vietnam are 30-40% lower than in Russia and Europe. The most popular pearls are freshwater pearls; they are easily recognized by their imperfect shapes and low price.

Where to buy in Nyachanka: the most flattering reviews from tourists about the gemological center “Treasures of Angkor” (opposite the Galina Hotel at 24B Hung Vuong.) with Russian-speaking specialists, about “Princess Jewelry” (addresses: 46 Nguyen Thien Thuat; 30B Nguyen Thien Thuat; 86 Tran Phu; 03 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai.)

ATTENTION! In Nha Trang, they like to sell fakes to tourists. There are various ways to test pearls:

Rub two pearls. It will be erased, leaving traces - a fake.
We decided to buy pearl beads separately - throw them on the floor from a height of a meter and a half. Natural pearls will bounce well, but artificial pearls will roll.
Ask for a quality certificate in stores.

Leather Products

Another worthwhile gift that you can bring from Vietnam for friends and family is leather goods. Vietnam has a large selection of leather belts, wallets, shoes, bags, paw keychains, etc. They mainly use crocodile, python and ostrich leather.

Many stores can provide a long warranty (1-2 years). If the purchased item does not suit you or you find a defect already at home, then you can safely negotiate a replacement or return by mail.

Price examples: leather wallets from 800-1000.000 VND (≈2400-3000 rub.), leather belts from 1000-1300.000 VND (≈3000-3900 rub.).

Where to buy leather items in Nha Trang: three popular stores with positive reviews: Kchatoco (address: 70 Tran Phu, Nha Trang, Vietnam), Tonphat (address: 607A Le Hong Phong Street, Phuoc Long Ward, Nha Trang City), Anh Thu (address: 96 Tran Phu, Nha Trang).

Useful video “How to distinguish fake crocodile skin”

Paintings (silk, sand, popular print and varnish)

● Silk paintings

Vietnamese silk paintings can be called works of art. Each painting may take not one month. Sometimes one painting takes several years.

Cost of silk paintings: from $40. The price depends on the size of the canvas, the design, and the number of threads used. Particularly complex paintings can cost $20,000.

Where to buy silk paintings in Nha Trang: positive reviews from tourists about the Silk Factory - XQ Hand Embroidery (address: 64 Tran Phu, Nha Trang Vietnam, Nha Trang, Vietnam).

● Paintings made from colorful sand

The paintings are created from multi-colored sand (natural or painted). The technology of creation is that sand of one color or another is poured into the gap between two small squares of glass.

Cost of a sand painting: from 150-250.000 VND (≈450–750 rub.)

Where to buy sand paintings in Nha Trang: often sold near various ones, for example, a large selection near the Cham towers (Tyamki).

● Popular prints and varnish paintings

Lubok paintings are considered national works of art. Such paintings are painted with natural colors and usually depict a simple plot. To create varnish paintings, special paints are used that change their shade under the influence of varnish.

Silk clothes

Silk clothes can be a good gift from Vietnam. The choice of products is huge: from traditional outfits to modern clothes, bed linen, scarves, etc. There are a large number of different sewing studios in Nha Trang, so you can place an order for individual tailoring.

Note : Traditional clothes of Vietnam "Ao baba" (traditional Vietnamese pajamas) and "Ao dai" (silk tunic with slits on the sides).

Where to buy silk clothes in Nha Trang: Silk Factory - XQ Hand Embroidery (address: 64 Tran Phu, Nha Trang Vietnam, Nha Trang, Vietnam), Silk & Silver (address: Tran Quang Khai, building 6),

Markets of Nha Trang

● Night Market (Nha Trang Night Market)

Schedule: from 18:00 to 00:00

The Night Market is mainly visited by tourists.

It gets dark early in Vietnam: the sun sets at six o'clock in the evening. For this reason, this market is called a night market.

Here you can find clothes, shoes, bags, jewelry, various accessories and, of course, souvenirs. Be prepared that prices in markets in Vietnam are initially inflated, as they are designed for buyers to bargain.

As for edible shopping, here you can try national cuisine. Local cafes offer a wide selection of seafood, snake and frog dishes, as well as many other exotic dishes.

● Cho Dam Market (Chợ Đầm)

Schedule: from 05:00 to 18:30

Both tourists and locals shop at Cho Dam Market.

It is considered a fairly large city market; it can even be found on excursion routes. Most often it appears on tourist maps as a local attraction.

At the market you can find clothes, shoes, dishes, household items, you can also buy a lot of bright fabrics, there is a large selection here. You can also buy exotic fruits and seafood at the market.

Cho Dam Market can be reached by city buses or

● Xom My (Chợ Xóm Mới)

Schedule: from 5-6:00 to 17:00.

This market is popular primarily with local residents; tourists also come here, but there are much fewer of them here. Prices here are low, some of the lowest in the city, but not for all goods. You can mainly buy seafood, meat, fruits, vegetables, and herbs here. There are practically no shoes or clothes here.

Nha Trang markets on the map

Shopping centers and supermarkets in Nha Trang

● Nha Trang Center

Schedule: from 9:00 to 22:00

Nha Trang Center is the most famous shopping center in the city, it is located on the first line within walking distance from all hotels.

It is a large shopping center where you can buy clothes and shoes of famous brands, cosmetics of European brands, jewelry, various accessories, children's toys, books, furniture, in general, everything your heart desires.

Prices - mostly high.

On the ground floor you can find ATMs of several banks, and there you will also find a small information corner. On the top floor there is an entertainment area with billiards, bowling, a 4D cinema and slot machines. There you can also find a small corner with souvenirs for a reasonable price. We bought a T-shirt and a couple of souvenirs there, we wear them with pleasure, we were especially pleased with the quality.

On the third floor you will find a supermarket AEON Citymart. There is an extensive selection of products, both personal care items and food products; we especially liked the section with fruits and drinks. We were quite regular customers here. The prices for the products are very good. You can also find inexpensive souvenirs here, from key chains and magnets to paintings, dishes and famous Vietnamese hats.

● MaxiMark

Schedule: from 8:00 to 20:00.

A large supermarket that offers a large selection of food, household goods, and clothing at a relatively low price. There are also a couple of boutiques in the building with children's and adult clothing, bags and various accessories.

● METRO

Schedule: 07:00–21:00

This is a truly impressive hypermarket with a large selection of various goods; here you can shop to your heart’s content. First of all, here you will find clothes both locally produced and foreign, a large assortment of food products, in particular fresh seafood, household chemicals and much more.

The main disadvantage of the store is its distance from the city center; you have to drive a little to get to the store.

● Big C

Working hours: from 8:00 to 22:00

Big C is a large shopping center with many shops, boutiques, here you can find souvenirs, equipment, clothes, cosmetics - in general, anything you want. The Big C supermarket has its own small bakery where you can buy a variety of goodies for a reasonable price. We also note that on the territory of the shopping center there are entertainment places, including bowling, which will cost fans a small amount, and for hungry clients there is an impressive food court on the territory, but the prices here are slightly higher than in street cafes.

Our tourists, spoiled by their usual trips to Turkey and Egypt, have already reached exotic corners of the world. Vietnam has become one of these popular tourism and shopping destinations. Of course, when leaving this fabulous country, you need to buy something to remember the trip (for yourself) and not forget about souvenirs for your family.

If you need souvenirs from Vietnam for your loved ones, then this will not be a problem. This country is famous for its folk crafts and handmade goods. All kinds of jewelry, costume jewelry, clothing, souvenirs and various trinkets are sold in shops and markets.

There are a lot of open-air markets in Vietnam, and the prices are very affordable. For example, prices for paintings on silk range from 300 to 1,500 rubles. ($10-50) depending on the size. The smallest souvenir - a magnet with a national and tourist picture will cost 9-15 rubles. ($0.3-0.5). Painted ceramic plate – 60-90 rubles. ($2-3).

Another plus is that, as in many Eastern countries, it is customary here to bargain for the thing you like.

How to bring fruit from Vietnam

For many tourists, it is simply unthinkable to travel to another country and not enjoy local exotic products. Moreover, the most delicious and non-perishable fruits can be taken home as gifts. As delicious souvenirs, you can buy Asian fruits that are not sold here: longan, mangosteen, lychee, rambutan, dragon's eye, lard, noina and many others.

In terms of price, fruits from Vietnam will cost you much less than at home. For example, 1 kg of pomelo costs 15 thousand dong, which will be approximately equal to 20 of our rubles. A kilogram of mango will cost 30 thousand dongs (44 rubles), mangosteen – 100 thousand dongs (145 rubles), durian – 60 thousand dongs (87 rubles), tangerines – 35 thousand dongs (51 rubles), mango - (35-50 thousand dong (51-73 rub.), apples - 35-40 thousand dong (51-58 rub.), coconut - 10-15 thousand dong (15-22 rub.).

Be careful, sellers can inflate the price several times for tourists, so don’t forget to bargain. But at the same time, bargain with a smile, respecting the seller. This is the norm here.

If you make a purchase in stores or supermarkets, then bargaining is not practiced. But it is quite appropriate in small shops, where the price of industrial goods can be reduced by 20-50%. If we are talking about street trading, then you can count on the price of goods being reduced by 2-3 times!

Please pay attention to one more point: when buying plant products to take home, take care of the phytosanitary permits (about the quarantine safety of fruits). If this is not done, then it is very likely that Russian customs officers will confiscate them at customs. Fruits and vegetables, as well as seeds of exotic plants, palm leaves, lotus tubers, sweet potatoes and beans are the most frequently seized goods at customs.

But fruits are far from the only thing that can be brought from Vietnam. If you don't want to carry heavy fruits home, buy fruit chips (for example, banana, mango or ginger) or candies filled with lotus seeds or coconut milk as a tasty gift for your loved ones.

Exotic gift from Vietnam

Fans of extreme and extraordinary things can be advised to buy a bottle of snake tincture. A bottle of vodka with a snake preserved in alcohol will be an excellent souvenir for connoisseurs of original things in the interior. In the East it is generally accepted that such a tincture can cure all ailments. In Vietnam, these tinctures are sold at every turn, as they are very popular among tourists.

In the markets they are offered in bottles of 0.5-0.7 liters and on tap, and not only snakes are preserved in alcohol. There are tinctures with lizards, turtles, scorpions, birds, iguanas, seahorses and frogs... The price depends on the animal “enclosed” in the bottle and on the volume of the container and starts from 65 rubles. (43 thousand dong) – up to 660 rubles (440 thousand dong).

In the markets they sell tinctures made by “traditional craftsmen”. In stores there are products from snake farms - half-liter squat bottles that cost about 100 thousand dong (150 rubles). Snake tinctures are also prepared in pharmacies because it is believed to be an effective remedy for many ailments.

The most expensive tincture is “Cobra and Scorpio” (Snake Wine). This is a 0.5 liter container, inside of which there is a snake holding a black scorpion by the tail in its mouth). All this is filled with 45-degree alcohol. Price about 1000 rubles. The tincture is considered a tonic, a strong aphrodisiac that strengthens male power. This tincture is allowed to be exported from Vietnam in quantities of no more than two bottles.

But you can also buy other types of alcoholic drinks: Vietnam produces more than a hundred different types of alcohol, most made from rice. Rice vodka is used to make many infusions from herbs, flowers, and plant roots.

In Dalat there is a production of red and white wines; a 0.75 liter bottle of such wine costs 100-300 thousand dong (145-435 rubles).

Also in liquor stores you can buy JIM BEAM whiskey for 350-400 thousand dong (508-580 rubles), Jack Daniels whiskey - 500-600 thousand dong (726-871 rubles), Red Label whiskey - 400 thousand. dong (580 rubles), rum – 120 thousand dong (170 rubles).

What tea to bring from Vietnam

But if you want to give a gift to a person who does not drink alcohol, choose tea. The most popular variety of Vietnamese green tea is Thai Nguyen. You can buy high-quality and inexpensive varieties of tea in specialized stores. They cost about 250 rubles in our money. per kg of tea with additives and from 155 rubles. per kg of pure tea.

Vietnamese coffee, like tea, is famous throughout the world due to its high quality and relatively low price. A kilogram of first-class robusta will cost a tourist about 130 rubles. The most popular variety of coffee is Nguyen Trung. They also buy Kopi Luwak coffee beans at a price of 30-70 thousand dong (44-102 rubles) per 100g. and Arabica coffee – 20-60 thousand dong (29-87 rubles) per 100g. The price depends on the quality and size of the grains.

What souvenirs to bring from Vietnam

Edible souvenirs will quickly be eaten and drunk, so it is worth bringing something more “material” from Vietnam.

- Jewelry. Excellent souvenirs from Vietnam are jewelry or beautiful costume jewelry. They will be an ideal gift for women. In the Vietnamese market you can buy inexpensive jewelry made of silver, precious and semi-precious stones, pearls and ivory.

Be careful when buying jewelry so that instead of pearls, for example, you don’t get plastic or rhinestones instead of cameos. The famous Vietnamese sapphires are sold quite cheaply here. However, those in the know do not advise making such purchases on your own unless you are a jewelry expert.

Natural pearls in Vietnam are grown on oyster farms, so they are cheap here: a beautiful pearl bracelet will cost a tourist $8-10, a string of pearls - $15-20, a bracelet with a necklace - $25, a silver chain with a pearl - $8-10, and small silver earrings with pearl – only $1-2. At the same time, it is better to buy pearls on the coast of the Chinese Sea - where they are grown, for example, in Mui Ne. If you want to buy in Saigon, you will overpay two or three times.

- Silver. Vietnam sells the cheapest silver in the world. Tourists buy silver jewelry with ivory and pearl inserts, as well as dishes.

- Things. Industrial goods such as clothing and footwear are also popular among tourists. Mainly due to low price and good quality. Shoes, for example, cost 4-5 times less than in Russia with similar quality.

Well-known companies Nike and Adidas produce their clothes in Vietnam. Therefore, a branded T-shirt can be purchased here for $10, shorts for $15, and sneakers for $50.

- Silk. Vietnam also has very high quality and inexpensive silk. When choosing gifts for your family, pay attention to silk clothes, all kinds of scarves, home textiles, men's ties, men's and women's dressing gowns.

The price for silk items starts from 120 thousand dong (180 rubles). Silk pajamas will cost 120-160 thousand dong, a robe - about 200 thousand dong (men's robe - about $10, women's - $9-12).

Experienced tourists advise buying silk products one size larger, because, like any natural material, it shrinks when washed.

Vietnamese silk is one of the best things you can bring from Vietnam. An original gift would be a fan or a picture embroidered on silk. The painting is a rather expensive product, which is understandable. A hand-embroidered painting with silk thread measuring 60x40 cm can cost up to $100.

Hand embroidery on silk is still practiced in Vietnam. Various products and a huge selection: from handkerchiefs for $2 apiece to large linens for $300. However, remember that it is better to purchase silk products in specialized stores or factories.

- Leather. Reptile leather products are also relatively inexpensive here: belts ($7-10), bags ($10-15), wallets ($10-12), small handbags ($2-3). A wallet made of crocodiles and snakeskin is an excellent gift for true connoisseurs of exclusive fashion and quality.

National souvenirs

Speaking of fashion: when thinking about what to bring from Vietnam, do not forget about such a necessary summer accessory as flip-flop slippers, which are the main symbol of Vietnam, because they were invented here and are worn all over the world. Here they cost from $1.

Some nice trinkets include various crafts made from bamboo and mahogany: wall decorations, figurines, boxes, photo frames. Other popular Vietnamese souvenirs include porcelain dishes painted with hieroglyphs, bronze Buddha figurines, ivory pipes, fans and national dolls. Handmade masks made from bamboo and coconut are also sold in abundance at local markets.

But these are not all the souvenirs that you can bring as a souvenir of your trip. Vietnamese markets are full of all kinds of little things that are popular with tourists: hand-painted greeting cards, chopsticks, tablecloths, cloth coasters, napkins, silk-lined boxes, real feather badminton shuttlecocks, hammocks and silk lanterns.

If you still don't know what to bring from Vietnam, pay attention to another common Vietnamese souvenir - a cone-shaped hat made of palm leaves. Such a souvenir costs 15-20 thousand dong (22-30 rubles). This famous hat, known throughout the world from films and photographs, also symbolizes this hospitable eastern country.

And music lovers will not be able to pass by musical instruments: maracas, flutes, bamboo xylophones and, of course, brass gongs. Even if you don’t know how to play them, such an instrument will be a wonderful decoration for your home or country interior. You can also decorate your home with the help of rattan and pagoda wickerwork brought from Vietnam, natural stone boxes (300-400 rubles) and incense burners.

What medicines to bring from Vietnam

Vietnam is a country with a rich tradition of traditional medicine. Therefore, a significant part of the souvenirs purchased by visiting tourists are medicines.

The familiar Vietnamese “Star” is very popular here, as well as all kinds of balms based on animal fat: cobra, tiger, python.

The popular balm for radiculitis and joint pain “White Tiger” will cost tourists 30 rubles. (five times cheaper than in Moscow), another balm - “Red Tiger” - costs the same, although it is considered “stronger” than “white”, since it is enhanced with red hot pepper extract.

A popular anti-dermatitis cream called “Silkeron creme” costs 75 thousand VND (112 rubles), the dietary supplement “Glucosamin” is a mixture of sugars and amino acids to support joint health, and the “Cobratox” cream contains snake venom.

Medicines purchased in large quantities by tourists in Vietnam are tinctures of vodka on snakes and various insects, as well as various tinctures of ginseng, lemongrass, and other herbs. There are many balms for pain in the joints and spine, herbal remedies for cleansing the kidneys and liver, for removing stones from the gallbladder, etc. And, of course, there are a lot of different products from plants and animals that have a positive effect on potency.

In Vietnam, balms, ointments and tinctures are sold not only in pharmacies, but, of course, you should not buy them in the markets.

As you can see, Russian tourists have something to bring home from Vietnam. The choice is incredibly wide. If we add to all this the low prices of almost all goods, it becomes clear that in addition to souvenirs, you will also need additional suitcases to accommodate everything you have purchased.

When returning from a tourist trip, we always strive to keep warm memories of it, bring various things and souvenirs with you to please your loved ones and friends or keep it as a souvenir.

Modern fashionable phones no longer have problems with firmware, as it was before. Russian language is displayed correctly.

Are in particular demand exotic alcohol tinctures. They are sold in glass bottles and are based on snakes, scorpions or lizards. Such drinks can be prepared even in the presence of a tourist.

To the girl

All girls love jewelry. That's why Let's immediately pay attention to the pearls. In Vietnam you can buy it of good quality and at a reasonable price.

They sell it on almost every corner, so you need to approach your choice very carefully. It's better to buy jewelry in famous stores - HungVuong, TranPhu, Nguyen Thien Thuat.

Here you can be provided with a certificate for the product, but you will have to pay more. In the tourist area, prices are cheaper, but the risk of buying counterfeit rice increases.

When choosing a gift for a girl, you should once again return to branded Vietnamese cosmetics, sweets, fruits and clothes. We will not dwell on them in detail.

To kid

What souvenirs to bring from Vietnam? For children they often bring different national souvenirs and toys made of wood and fabric, as well as fruits, sweets, tea, clothes. The markets sell a lot of high-quality children's items at competitive prices.

Vietnam is an amazing country with a rich culture, special life and long history.

There are so many different interesting things, souvenirs and gifts that you can bring from this country. They will be able to delight and remind you of a warm trip for a long time.

What gifts should I bring from Vietnam? We are considering the best options: souvenirs, coffee, tea, cosmetics, medicines, jewelry, fruits, clothes and shoes. Our selection is a ready-made solution for those who do not want to waste time on long thoughts and shopping trips.

Shopping in exotic countries is a pleasant experience, because it is always interesting to explore new products. However, sometimes choosing gifts for loved ones can significantly spoil your vacation - who wants to waste precious time endlessly shopping? Shopping in Vietnam is good (and the prices are good), and the abundance of goods on offer can make your eyes wide open, so we have written an article that will help you decide what to bring from Vietnam as a gift.

So, tourists from Vietnam bring not only souvenirs, but also jewelry, clothes, shoes, medicines, cosmetics, tea, coffee, and fruits. Exotic tinctures with snakes, spiders and other representatives of the local fauna preserved in alcohol are especially popular. Tinctures are rumored to have a number of miraculous properties. More details about all this below.

The first and most important thing you need to bring from Vietnam is. Here he is simply divine! We are big fans of his. Arabica, robusta, excelsa and coolie grow in Vietnam, the main variety being robusta. The Vietnamese do not brew coffee, but brew it using special metal filters, which can be purchased at any souvenir shop. The coffee itself is inexpensive (from 30 thousand dong for 500 g) and is of high quality. The most popular coffee producers are Trung Nguyên and Me Trang. Coffee is often sold in blends - the taste depends on this.

The most expensive variety is elite Luwak coffee. The very high cost is due to a special production process: coffee beans undergo fermentation in the stomachs of musang animals (also civet cats), then the raw materials are collected and processed by hand on farms in the province of Dak Lak. Tourists go there on excursions and tastings. In supermarkets you can buy artificially fermented beans (Chon), such coffee in supermarkets costs from 200 thousand dong for 500 g.

Vietnamese tea is available in various varieties, there is pure tea from $4 per kg, and with additives - artichokes, lotus petals, jasmine, chrysanthemum, ginger, mountain herbs - from $6.5 per kg. The Vietnamese themselves prefer green tea; the most popular variety is Than Nguyen. For tea, you can buy Vietnamese sweets made from coconut milk or with lotus seeds, without dyes or chemical additives.

Clothes and shoes

In Vietnam you can buy good quality clothes. The clothing production of sports brands Nike, Adidas, Reebok is established here, and the prices for the products are lower than in Russia. To avoid counterfeits, it is better to purchase clothes from branded stores. Local Vietnamese clothing brands include Blue Exchange and Nino Maxx.

The goods sold in the markets are also of good quality. The problem may arise with the correct size. Our citizens are taller and denser than the Vietnamese, so finding a domestic size even 46-48 is quite difficult.

Tourists recommend that people who are overweight or have a non-standard figure search in Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi, where there are products in European sizes. If you need winter clothes, you won’t find them in the south of the country; it’s always warm there, and down jackets and sweaters are not in demand among the local population. All clothing is sold strictly according to the season.

In Hoi An you can have custom-made clothes or shoes made; there are many workshops here. They sew quickly, within 24 hours, using expensive natural materials - satin, silk, suede and leather. A classic suit or dress will cost $50-150, a pair of leather shoes will cost from $15-20.

It is better to buy the famous Vietnamese silk in special stores; in the market they can sell artificial silk under the guise of natural.

Fruits

The choice in Vietnam is rich, so tourists often bring them as treats for their relatives - these can be mangosteens, longan, lychees, rambutan, pineapples, durians, dragon fruit, etc. - those fruits that will withstand the journey well. You can also buy unripe fruits that will ripen on the road.

How to bring fruit from Vietnam? Tourists usually buy special plastic baskets, which can be seen, for example, at fruit stalls in Nha Trang. Sellers will arrange and package fruit upon request.

However, remember that theoretically problems may arise at customs - without special permits, seeds, fruits and vegetables are prohibited from being imported into the territory of the Russian Federation. However, many people carry fruit without problems in their luggage or carry-on luggage, but it also happens that officers find fault and take away the fruit.

Check out the list (description and names) to choose what to bring home.

Jewelry

Many people buy pearl and silver items in Vietnam, as well as precious stones - amethysts, sapphires, rubies, aquamarines, jade. Pearls are grown on farms in South Vietnam, so there is a lot of it here, and it is relatively inexpensive. At the same time, as tourists write, fake pearls or simply low quality ones can be sold at the market or beach. As for precious stones, you should not buy them without a certificate or consultation with a specialist.

We can advise you to buy pearls and other jewelry in Nha Trang - there are many shops here that will issue a quality certificate upon purchase or can check already purchased products. For example, Princess Jewelry and Treasures of Angkor stores are popular.

Alcohol tinctures and medicines

Medicines that are usually brought from Vietnam are alcohol tinctures with herbal ingredients, ointments and balms. Very popular among tourists are the Vietnamese balm “Zvezdochka” (for coughs and colds), ointment with snake venom (helps with osteochondrosis and radiculitis), as well as balms based on tiger or python fat.

Bottles of live animals preserved in alcohol are sold in markets and stores in Vietnam, however, the quality of the alcohol and its origin leaves much to be desired. Cobra tincture with black scorpion is in high demand among men, as it is considered a strong aphrodisiac. Not everyone dares to drink this, so most often exotic drinks are bought not as medicine, but as an original souvenir from Vietnam.

Vietnamese cosmetics

Women love to buy Vietnamese natural masks with herbal ingredients, scrubs, soaps and natural coconut oil. Manufacturers add whitening ingredients to some cosmetic products, so you need to read the ingredients carefully. As for the quality of products, the opinions of tourists here are divided: some write that it is wonderful, they praise serums, masks and shampoos Lana Safra, Thorakao, others are more restrained in their reviews. Some girls complain about the limited range of decorative cosmetics.

Souvenirs

The most popular souvenir from Vietnam is the pointed non hat. Women often purchase a silk national costume (Ao Dai), which consists of loose trousers with a long, tight-fitting blouse, or the famous Vietnamese slippers. Products made from python and crocodile leather are in great demand - belts, bags, purses.

You can also bring the following souvenirs from Vietnam: silk paintings, porcelain dishes, figurines and boxes made of bamboo or mahogany, fans, ivory items, dolls and masks, bronze items, tablecloths, napkins, silk lanterns, wickerwork, boxes made of natural stone Various musical instruments made of bamboo and brass are bought not only by musicians, but also by those who want to decorate their interior with original things.