Souvenirs in Vietnam. What to bring from Vietnam? The best gifts and souvenirs. Green tea from Vietnam - how good is it?

Asian countries are always rich in gifts. From Vietnam you can bring not only magnets and plates, like from Turkey. From here they bring alcohol, coffee, tea, silk, pearls and silver, as well as hats and slippers.

Fruits and vegetables in Vietnam are quite cheap, and most of them are exotic for the Russian stomach. Therefore, tourists love to bring home and treat their family and friends with overseas delicacies. It is better to buy fruits at the market, but if you don’t want to bargain, they will do. You can also buy a fruit basket there for 40-50 thousand dong (115 rubles).

Vietnamese green tea and coffee

Today, Vietnam shares first place in the world with Brazil in terms of coffee imports. And all because here, perhaps, is the best in the world.

Be sure to buy several packs of ground or beans with you. We usually buy from - it's cheaper there. We are bargaining for 40,000 dong (115 rubles) - (with the image of an animal) and 50,000 dong (144 rubles) - Me Trang coffee. Prices are slightly higher in supermarkets and Me Trang branded departments.

There are many varieties of green tea in Vietnam, here it is inexpensive and of high quality: jasmine, lotus, artichoke, ginger, pu-erh, oolong, etc. The Vietnamese generally do not drink the black tea we are accustomed to, believing that it is not healthy. A pack of tea will cost you from 6 to 30 thousand dong (17-86 rubles). In Nha Trang they can offer you whole sets of different varieties, which is very convenient.

Jewelry: pearls, silver

You can buy pearls in Vietnam 30-40% cheaper than, say, in Europe or Russia. The same goes for silver jewelry. There are many jewelry stores in Nha Trang that offer discounts of up to 70%, but compare prices and quality of goods everywhere.

If it's a pearl, don't be afraid to check its authenticity. You can rub the beads on glass or each other. A fake will immediately peel off its enamel. You can subject the earrings to a more severe test - bring a lighter to them. The plastic will char and melt.

Due to the low price of pearls, we bought beads and earrings for our relatives. We bought jewelry made of black and pink pearls, their cost was the same, whereas in Russia black pearls are valued much higher than white, pink and blue. A set in the form of a pearl necklace (short beads) and silver earrings with a pearl matching the color of the beads cost us about 800-900 thousand VND (2300-2600 rubles), and earrings for a girl - about 300 rubles. What you should not buy in Vietnam is gold. Here this metal is very expensive and is almost not sold.

What medicines to bring from Vietnam

The average life expectancy of a Vietnamese is about 80 years. And all because diseases are often treated with natural traditional medicines. Ointments and tinctures based on snake venoms, balms and all sorts of extracts are popular here. Consider the famous balm “Zvezdochka” with a wide range of applications. In pharmacies they sell it in small jars and whole packages.

The warming ointment Cobrotox with snake venom has a fairly effective effect. Its analogues - balm “White Tiger” and “Red Tiger” are inexpensive - about 10-15 thousand dong per tube (28-43 rubles).

We drank a course of artichoke extract, which, according to the Vietnamese, completely cleanses the body of toxins in a month. Also in supermarkets you can find energy drinks based on ginshen, as well as drinks for insomnia made from mulberry.

Clothes made of silk, cotton, ostrich and crocodile leather

Silk items, including clothing, are popular in Vietnam. We took silk robes as a gift. Three long silk robes cost 430,000 dong (1,240 rubles). You can also bring a silk painting, fan, tie, scarf, etc. as a souvenir. You can also buy cheap leather accessories made from crocodile or ostrich skin in Vietnam. A bag or wallet will cost you $10-15.

What national souvenirs to bring from Vietnam

Perhaps the most popular Vietnamese souvenir is the national palm hat, Non. It is light and practical - it protects from the scorching sun and pouring rain. It will also look spectacular on the wall as decoration.

A common souvenir among Russians is a strong tincture (whisky or vodka) based on cobra and scorpions. It is believed that snake tincture helps with diseases of the liver, stomach and biliary tract. Caution: you need to take it in very small doses, in no case with glasses as a snack! I personally doubt the medicinal properties of the drink. It’s better to bring regular Vietnamese rum (from pineapple or) for 30 thousand dong (86 rubles).

What else can you bring as a souvenir: flip-flops, bronze Buddha figurines, handmade masks, coconut scoops, paper cards with carved silhouettes, chopsticks, forged iron figurines, boxes and much more.

They say that there is an official list of prohibited goods from Vietnam. These include the aforementioned jackfruit and durian, as well as coconut and watermelon. It is also prohibited to export any sauces (including the famous fragrant fish sauce). Alcohol above 41 degrees alcohol may be seized from you at the border.

In addition, you can be fined for carrying shells, coral and even sand in your suitcase. But usually border guards turn a blind eye to these prohibitions.

What to bring cosmetics from Vietnam

A lot has been said about and, but for some reason there is still little information on the Internet about Vietnamese. However, almost every woman, going to Vietnam, is looking for what she can bring from there.

Vietnamese collagen mask from brown algae seeds

It turns out that Vietnam actually has a lot of high-quality cosmetics and traditional medicine. But understanding them is not so easy. Read on for the most popular Vietnamese cosmetics.

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?

The TOP best options are the following products:

Pointed non hat. This palm hat has long been 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 whose skillful hands it turns into real masterpieces of art. In Nha Trang, on the main street of Chang Phu there is a museum of silk paintings. A large number of foreign tourists visit it every day: 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 their 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.

Vietnamese sweets - caramel with lotus grains and coconut milk candies - will be a good gift for children. 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 also 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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Vietnamese silk has long been very popular. We all know that the birthplace of silk is China. Initially, China was a monopolist in this industry, and for many centuries it supplied its fabrics to Europe, where not the highest quality samples of fabrics reached. But not only China can boast of the production of this fabric. Vietnam is one of the best silk producers and suppliers. It is best to purchase silk in specialized stores operating at silk factories. This guarantees their quality and naturalness. Our store presents natural Vietnamese silk from the city of Dalat, which we purchase from the official company store from the manufacturing factory.

How silk is made in Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the largest producers of high-quality silk products. This country has a centuries-old tradition of silk production. Today, modern fabric processing technologies are used. Making silk threads can be called a national craft.

Silk is not easy to produce and you have to follow certain steps to get it. The Vietnamese are well aware of them. The manufacturing system has been preserved from time immemorial. But the latest technologies are being added to it. In general the process looks like this:

threads are extracted from silkworm cocoons
they are processed using special technology
then passed through the ring
rotation produces a large thread

Not every thread is suitable for sewing. Some cocoons are damaged and cannot be unwound; such threads are sent for the production of silk yarn. Production technologies at the largest factories make it possible to increase the volume of production of natural silk products. But even on clothes sewn in factories, craftsmen add touches in the form of handmade patterns, which gives the clothes the flavor of the country in which the fabric was produced.

What is Vietnamese silk famous for?

Vietnamese silk robes, scarves, and bed linen are distinguished by their uniformity and high quality; they are light, airy, warm in cold weather, and cool in warm weather. Vietnamese fabrics are natural, soft, iridescent, and do not electrify.

Silk is considered one of the most noble fabrics and is popular all over the world. It differs in the type of weave of threads, as well as in the method of processing the finished material.

There is a wide variety of types of silk. Designers use interesting solutions in decorating fabrics, giving finished products sophistication and extravagance, simplicity and luxury. Not only clothes are made from silk, but also hats, the fabric is used to embroider shoes, and Vietnamese silk bed linen is popular. Vietnamese silk is dense, but nevertheless elastic. Silk products retain their beautiful appearance for a long time. Silk is used to sew wardrobe items, make souvenirs, and interior decorations.

There is an opinion that Vietnamese natural silk even has a beneficial effect on the human body: it can prevent joint diseases, saves from heart problems and skin ailments. It also acts as an antiviral agent and is a good preventative against colds.

How to give a gift made of Vietnamese silk

Branded natural silk stoles and scarves can serve as a wonderful gift. Handmade silk items are highly valued; in particular, embroidery gives a special status, attracts attention, and speaks of the good taste of the owner of such a product.

Lovers of exotic and Asian culture will be pleased to receive as a gift national Vietnamese clothes made of natural silk, with national patterns. Such a gift will remind you of this extraordinary country.

Even silk paintings and various accessories are sold. Which would also be a good gift. The paintings are created in such a way that it is difficult to believe that they are not painted, but embroidered. This feeling is created thanks to the finest threads and careful processing.

You will love bed linen made from natural silk. It comes in both soft tones and bright ones. High-quality silk bed linen is a wonderful gift and looks luxurious.

Hats and shoes are also created using natural silk fabric. As a rule, they are purchased not so much for everyday wear, like clothes, but, for example, for a photo shoot.

Knowing the preferences of the person to whom you want to give a gift makes it much easier to make the right choice. But one thing is certain: connoisseurs of Asian culture will certainly appreciate a Vietnamese item made of natural silk, with stylish patterns. What’s important is that you don’t need to worry that the item will quickly become unusable, as we wrote above, natural silk does not deform, stretches well and returns to its original state after washing.

To make the gift memorable and keep it for many years, you can purchase a national souvenir. There are also a lot of silk souvenirs created; they will create an atmosphere of mysterious Vietnam in the house.

There is a huge amount of interesting things in Vietnam, and since the country is divided into three parts, North, Center and South, so the souvenirs from its parts are different.

However there is TOP 10 souvenirs from Vietnam, which can be found in any major city or resort.

Small souvenirs such as magnets, wooden dolls symbolizing national culture, tools, porcelain dishes, traditional red lanterns, incense sticks, figurines of Buddha and cats do not count. This can be found even in small markets near any tourist area.

And so the main souvenirs from Vietnam are as follows:

1. Alcohol

At the same time, the main exotic drink is tinctures of snakes, scorpions and other reptiles.

This is not only an interesting gift and souvenir, but also a useful medicine for various diseases, which has been produced for many hundreds of years. Even if a person is indifferent to alcohol, you can always use such a bottle as an exotic element of the interior.

The price of such a bottle depends on the volume and the animal (insect) inside, ranging from $3 to $20.

There is no difference in the quality of a bottle bought from an old Vietnamese at the market or in an expensive hypermarket.

The most valuable tincture is “Scorpion with Cobra”, 0.5 liter inside. The strength of this tincture is 45 degrees. Price from 17 to 20 $.

An excellent souvenir that you can try on the spot is:

Jim Beam Whiskey - price $19; Jack Daniels price 25-30$, Red Label – price 20$.

2. Coffee and tea

An excellent alternative to alcohol for non-drinking friends and relatives.

The range of brands, varieties and tea blends in Vietnam is enormous and can simply shock a tourist; the same goes for coffee. Many tourists are very surprised to learn that they regularly drink Vietnamese coffee at home, packaged by world brands in their own packages. Yes, that’s right, Vietnam is one of the world leaders not only in the production of rice, but also tea and coffee.

Among the tea mixtures you can find with lotus, the familiar “milk oolong”, mountain herbs, roots, jasmine, ginger and many other additives.

There are specialized stores where you will be offered to taste the varieties that interest you before purchasing.

The price of tea in Vietnam ranges from $7 to $14 per kg.

The Vietnamese are terrible coffee drinkers. It is grown mainly on the mountain slopes of the southern part of the country. Traditionally, coffee in Vietnam is brewed differently than we are used to. To do this, small aluminum cups are used, which are placed on top of a glass cup, after which coffee is poured into the cup and boiling water is poured, which, passing through the holes in the bottom of such a cup, collects the coffee drink in the glass cup. In good cafes, the guest is always offered a couple of spoons of condensed milk and a glass of cold water with this coffee.

It is pointless to give advice on which coffee is better here; you need to smell the coffee beans on the spot and, preferably, try them right there in the finished drink. All shops have a machine for vacuum packaging both beans and ground coffee right on site.

The main varieties of coffee produced in Vietnam are robusta, but it also occurs Arabica. Robusta is three times stronger than Arabica and greatly invigorates a person; Arabica has a taste and pleasant aroma that I drink more for pleasure than to invigorate.

The most expensive coffee in the world is produced in Vietnam - the legendary Luvac coffee. On special farms where martens are kept, these animals are fed ripe coffee fruits and the beans, after passing through the natural taste, acquire a unique taste and aroma so appreciated by all coffee lovers in the world.

Also worth noting is the interesting variety Moca Bourbon with the natural taste of cappuccino.

The price range depends on the harvest, quality and size of the grains.

Prices for Arabica coffee are $15-20 per kg.

Prices for Robusta coffee are $10-17 per kg.

3. Sweets

If traditional Vietnamese kozinaki are no different from ours and are also made with sugar or honey, the components of which are peanuts, nougat and lotus seeds.

The most popular sweet is coconut milk-based candy. Than Long . This is an analogue of our toffees. There are many flavors and types, this is the most favorite delicacy of local children.

Also buy dried and candied fruits in small boxes; children especially love them for their colorful selections. These fruits are stored for a very long time; you can always please your dear guests by placing mango, dragon fruit or star candies on the table.

4. Fish sauce

Nuoc mam (fish sauce) is a traditional element without which it is impossible to imagine Vietnamese cuisine.

If you have a friend who loves or is interested in Asian cuisine. Be sure to bring such a souvenir, because Vietnam is the birthplace of this product.

This product is produced very simply, but takes a very long time. Small fish, mainly sardines, are covered with salt and left to ferment and yield juice for a year. The resulting juice is bottled and sold.

The more expensive sauce is a first-press sauce, so to speak. Since the product takes a long time to prepare, to increase volumes, manufacturers often add water in a second round and produce a second-grade sauce.

Traditionally, the liquid should be golden-red in color, which indicates the quality of the product.

The smell of the product is very specific. But when cooked and added to a dish, it evaporates, giving the dish a unique taste.

It is prohibited to carry this sauce on a plane, so pack it carefully in your suitcase.

5. Chopsticks

If you or someone you know loves Asian food, this will be a wonderful gift. Reusable chopsticks are not expensive; for a whole set of 8-10 sets with personal stone stands for each pair you will pay $3-5.

Vietnamese everywhere use reusable chopsticks and many have special cases for them, like for a traveling spoon. Suddenly you get hungry, your cutlery is always with you.

You can also buy a small wooden bowl for soups and main courses.

6. Jewelry

In small shops, large salons or even in the market there is a large selection of products made of silver, semi-precious stones and pearls.

If everything is clear with the former, then you need to be careful with pearls, since tourists, in pursuit of price, often bring plastic to their loved ones.

The same applies to sapphires, which are mined and processed in this country. If you don't understand stones, they can easily slip you glass.

It’s better not to go to the market for such things, where the price will certainly be lower, but even a simpleton will be deceived there in no time.

Of the resort towns, the cheapest is in Phan Thiet in the village of Mui Ne. It is also sold in Nha Trang, and the main tourist islands of Phu Quoc and Cat Ba.

Pearls are grown on oyster farms, and the price is correspondingly not high.

The order of prices is as follows:

the bracelet costs $8-10;
string of pearls $15-20;
bracelet and necklace set $25;
silver chain with pearl $10
silver earrings with pearls $2.

When buying pearls, pay attention to:

color. A rare color cannot be cheap; if you are offered an unusual shade, the price should be two to three times higher than classic pearls;
Pearls are never dull; their radiance comes from within. Ask for more light and never buy in dark conditions. Ideal viewing conditions are daylight;
the price depends on the size, the larger the pearls, the more expensive;
Flaws. Pearls have small spots or irregularities; the fewer there are, the more expensive the product. A perfectly smooth, large pearl, extremely rare and the price for one unit can reach $10,000.
The holes must be free of chips and cracks.
When purchasing an individual pearl, drop it on a stone or tile floor. Real pearls will not crack and will definitely bounce. Counterfeits simply roll and chip.

6. Clothes and things

Nonla (nón lá) is a traditional cone-shaped headdress of the Vietnamese, which is worn everywhere by the Vietnamese themselves. They cost from 1 $. These are the most common traditional ones.

Up to $10 which are covered with special varnish with drawings, Chinese characters, wishes for goodness, happiness and good luck.

"Ho Chi Minh Sandals" - those same flip-flops that became a household word for any resident of the once huge country of the USSR. The main difference between these sandals and classic flip-flops is that they leave footprints backwards, and are more of a tourist attraction, an echo of the war with the United States, when Vietnamese guerrillas wore them to confuse enemy search parties.

Shoes and textiles in Vietnam are cheap and of good quality. To purchase clothes, it is better to go to large shopping centers such as in Nha Trang, Phan Thiet (COOPMarket) or the “Russian” market in Ho Chi Minh City.

7. Leather goods

Vietnam is a country of crocodiles, which means there are plenty of products made from these animals, including all kinds of bags, wallets, belts, bags for keys, covers for documents.

Since this is an export product, the quality of the products is at a high level. You need to purchase such things in a store that issues a quality certificate. It will, of course, be cheaper on the market, but the quality of the products will be simpler.

The order of prices for leather products is as follows:

$10 belts;
bags for $15;
wallets $10-12;

8. Silk

This product in Vietnam is not only a material for the best clothing, women's accessories, but also a piece of art. This material has long been produced here and was not inferior to the Chinese Empire. Now all kinds of clothing items are made from it, ranging from suits, scarves, shawls and robes that will serve you for many years. So you will be asked to pay $10-12 for a robe. For a small scarf 2$ .

It is also worth paying attention to fans. They paint traditional Vietnamese motifs with temples, mules in rice fields and mountain rivers. Sizes can range from pocket size to gigantic for placement on the walls of the house, like paintings.

Natural silk (Van Phuc) is used for embroidering transparent paintings; some of the most skilled craftsmen make their products in the city of Da Lat, which is convenient to visit from Nha Trang. The cost of such paintings is high because it is complex and long manual labor. For a small painting measuring 50x30 cm, you will be asked $80-120, depending on the complexity of the drawing.

When purchasing clothes made from this material, always take a size larger, as natural fabric will always shrink after washing.

9. Medicines and drugs

Eastern medicine has penetrated into this country as much as into China. The traditions are thousands of years old, which is why many tourists take medicine when buying souvenirs.

The Vietnamese “Star”, known to everyone since childhood, and numerous balms made from the fat of a tiger, leopard, python or cobra, which help both against radiculitis and many other diseases.

The most famous balm for radiculitis pain is “White Tiger”. Its brother “Red Tiger”, the price is about the same, but its effect is much greater, since it contains red hot pepper extract.

Do not ignore the cream for various skin inflammations “Silkeron creme”, the biological supplement Glucosamin made from sugar with an amino acid that helps joints and cream Cobratox for the same purposes.

10. Mahogany products

In the central part of Vietnam, small shops sell beautiful mahogany products. You can see boxes, glasses cases, figurines of animals and people, trays and wall decorations. Their prices range from $10-20.

We would like to draw the attention of flower growers to a souvenir that is not included in the main list. Vietnam is a country with a tropical climate and orchids of which there are a great variety of species grow beautifully here and, unlike its neighbor, their export is completely free. One of the best selections of orchids in Ho Chi Minh City, next to the central park. During the winter months, small flower markets open in this park.

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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 analyze in detail what things can be brought from Vietnam for useful 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

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

Arabica

While it may not be anything recognizably Vietnamese, good coffee never hurts. In Vietnam you can find it of very good quality.

Robusta

Most 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 the best drinks are made from a combination of Arabica and Robusta.

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. The stomach juice of musangs breaks down the proteins that give coffee its 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.

Exotic fruits

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:

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!
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.
Guava. This green fruit is shaped like a pear. Its flesh is dark red, soft and sweet in taste.
Longan, or dragon's eye. Small fruits with a dense brown skin and translucent white pulp, a large inedible pit. The fruit has a very pleasant and fresh grape taste.
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!
Lychee. A small fruit of bright red color with white flesh. The taste is similar to longan.
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.
Mango. Vietnamese mango is different from Thai, Indonesian and Philippine. It has a sweet taste and a delicate thick consistency.
Regular fruits. Even oranges brought from Vietnam are said to be tastier and sweeter than those that can be found in our country.

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:

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.
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.
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, used instead of chewing gum, or brewed tea with it (for example, Moroccan).
Ginger. A classic Christmas cookie.
Turmeric, indispensable when cooking meat.
Cinnamon in pods and ground.
Seasoning for pho soup.
Other spices known in Russia: cardamom, fennel, basil, mint, cilantro, sesame.
Lemongrass, which is added everywhere in Vietnam.
Lemongrass.
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.

1. Beer— green and red Saigon. Red is stronger and has a brighter taste. If you are planning 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:

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.
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.
Film mask with activated carbon. Perfectly removes dirt from pores (blackheads), deeply cleanses pores. It also helps get rid of acne and inflammation.
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!
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,
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 issues, it is better to consult a qualified doctor, and do not replace traditional medicine with traditional medicine.

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 medications among tourists are:

Cebraton- improves brain activity and functioning of the cardiovascular 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.
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.
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.
Eva Hoi Xuan- a good drug for menopause.

Ointments and balms:

Ointment "White Tiger"

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.
- 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.
"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.

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.
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.
Ostrich and crocodile leather. Clothes, 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 .
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.

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.
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.
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.
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 flip-flop 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

In Vietnam, household appliances and products from Samsung, Apple, Lenovo and HTC are actively purchased. 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 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 (large selection, 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:

If there is no certificate: jewelry, paintings, antiques, manuscripts and historical documents.
Gold and precious metals weighing more than 300 g. This requires permission from the National Vietnamese Bank.
Any weapon, even a souvenir.
Exotic plants.
Drugs (of course).
Stuffed lizards, turtles, scorpions, crustaceans and insects, eggs of rare animals and birds, bird nests and corals.
Liquid whose volume exceeds the permissible limit.
More than three glass bottles of alcohol per person.
Shells, but everyone has been circumventing this rule for a long time and not getting into trouble.
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 that the most important thing is the memories that will stay with you for years to come, so try to get as many of them as possible.