Self-guided hoi an travel: a guide to unique souvenir shopping in the ancient town

So today this article will reveal to you some experiences as well as suggest to tourists some souvenirs that you should definitely buy when coming to this ancient town on your Hoi An travel guide! Let's find out right away

Hoi An is adorned with characteristic yellow walls

1. Tips for saving and effectively shopping during your Hoi An travel guide

1.1 Don't be afraid to bargain for the best price

“Bargaining” is one of the things that very few tourists care about because they tend to be shy and do not want to pay too much for items, especially for boys. However, in reality, bargaining will also help you buy items that are not too expensive and not asked too high. A great trick to help you avoid being asked is that right from the beginning, after hearing the quote, you should consider and pay the price once, then if the seller insists on not selling, gradually pay more and both parties can negotiate to get a more favorable price.

1.2 Check prices at many stores before deciding to buy

Before deciding to buy an item, you should first compare prices online and at various stores. Each store may offer similar products at different price points. By checking prices across multiple stores, you can avoid overpaying and gain insight into the typical pricing for that item, helping you make a well-informed decision.

Hoi An travel guide in Hoi An Market

1.3 Avoid shopping during peak hours

In addition to peak seasons in tourism, there are also peak hours for shopping. At popular tourist destinations, many vendors offer a range of products, which can be similar or different from one another. However, many shops take advantage of the busy times when tourists are visiting to increase their prices and boost their profits. To save money, consider shopping during less busy times, such as when stores are preparing to close. During these hours, vendors often want to clear out their inventory or finish up quickly to go home, which can lead them to offer lower prices or be more open to negotiation.

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2. Souvenir Suggestions with a strong family touch

2.1 Hoi an lanterns - a must-buy souvenir during your Hoi An travel guide

Being famous for its colorful and sparkling lanterns, lanterns are one of the extremely suitable souvenirs for tourists to buy for their friends or family. Through the skillful hands of artisans, the lanterns are crafted with great sophistication and meticulousness, creating a unique, simple but equally attractive beauty. Not only is it a souvenir with the unique mark of Hoi An, but the price for each lantern is also extremely reasonable, allowing tourists to freely choose a variety of designs and sizes without having to worry too much about the budget.

Lanterns - traditional beauty of Hoi An

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2.2 Hoi An Silk

Once a bustling trading port, where many goods from different neighboring countries were traded, Hoi An is also famous for its silk. Walking along the streets around the ancient town, tourists will not be surprised to see silk shops stretching along both sides of the road. Most of the tailor shops in Hoi An are very old and have been passed down from many generations, so the fabrics are carefully selected, ensuring top quality for customers. That is why when traveling to Hoi An, you can choose or order silk gifts such as Ao Ba Ba, scarves, Ao Dai and more. If you want to be faster and save more time, you can also choose Hoi An silk items sold at ready-made tailor shops for just over 100,000.

Check in place at Hoi An Impression Park 

2.3 Hoi An specialties

Specialties are famous dishes from different regions that anyone visiting tourist destinations would want to buy, not only to enjoy themselves but also to give as gifts to family and friends after the trip. When visiting Hoi An, you'll have the opportunity to explore many culturally significant tourist sites and renowned shows, as well as taste various local specialties. Some popular dishes in Hoi An include green bean cake, Thung cake, It cake, Hoi An chili sauce, grilled coconut cake, and more.

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Hoi An Food

3. Colorful souvenir gift ideas for kids during your Hoi An travel guide

3.1 Traditional Toys

When it comes to souvenirs, people often think of items for adults as souvenirs. However, in Hoi An, even young children have the opportunity to see and play with traditional souvenirs that are hard to find elsewhere. It is obvious that generations born in the 90s and earlier are familiar with the To He (fun-shaped traditional clay toy). This whimsical toy is rarely seen among today's younger generation, especially in cities. Additionally, you can purchase colorful hats, keychains, and 3D pop-up cards featuring famous places in Hoi An, which are extremely eye-catching.

To He Dat - A souvenir toy in Hoi An

3.2 Children's Clothing

One of the easiest gifts to choose for children that most adults opt for is clothing. Similar to other tourist destinations, Hoi An is a highly developed city with a wide range of clothing shops such as Phin’s House, Sol Kids, Happy Kid Shop and Shop Kem’s Mom and more. You can explore these children's clothing stores for quality and reasonable prices to help you find options that fit your budget.

4. Suggestions for exquisite Hoi An souvenirs for colleagues and partners during your Hoi An travel guide

4.1 Artistic Paintings

Hoi An, the ancient town is one of the places that gathers many famous and artistic artists and photographers, who have a deep love for beauty and they have created extremely unique works of art. It is for this reason that art paintings have gradually become very familiar and are almost a very suitable choice for tourists to buy as gifts for their partners or colleagues. One of the paintings that you should not miss is the chicken feather painting. Among the must-see items is the feather painting. While it might sound unusual, it is one of the distinctive styles created by local artists to capture the traditional beauty of the poetic Hoi An from various perspectives.

4.2 Thanh Ha Ceramic

Thanh Ha ceramics have long been a unique cultural feature of this region. This is an extremely famous traditional craft village renowned for its history spanning over several decades, offering a wide range of products such as bowls, pots, vases, etc. Tourists can not only explore and admire these artistic products but also buy these products as gifts for their loved ones. Most notably, tourists will also have the opportunity to participate in the pottery-making process, crafting their own ceramic pieces with their own hands.

4.3 Handicrafts

When talking about Hoi An ancient town, it's impossible not to mention the famous handicraft villages that have been operating for a long time and have been passed down through generations. It would be a mistake to leave this historical town without taking home a lovely item made by the skillful artisans with years of experience. These handicraft products are not only the pride of the Vietnamese people but are also exported globally.

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Conclusion 

So with this Hoi An travel guide guide, we have certainly revealed to you some valuable experiences for an easy self-guided tour of hoi an and to 'hunt' for many precious items while you’re here. if you are looking for a souvenir from your trip to the ancient town for your loved ones and friends, i hope these suggestions will help you make the perfect choices for yourself. thank you for reading the article and wish you a meaningful Hoi An travel guide experience.