It is worth visiting Vietnam not only for tourist purposes and for the sake of a beach holiday. Among the visitors there are many lovers of local exoticism, cheap shopping and bright souvenirs. Believe it or not, you can buy truly unique items, souvenirs and even first-class jewelry in this country. The main advantages of the local shops and shops are low prices and high quality of goods.
What products to pay attention to
First of all, we advise you to pay attention to silk products, precious stones, jewelers' works, as well as fabric goods. There is a good selection in local retail outlets and shoes, which are produced both domestically and imported from neighboring ones. A good selection of first-class teas and coffees, pottery crafts, ancient relics and even exotic medicines, many of which are made from real snake and spider venom. Well, how can you forget about the most famous and universal remedy "Zvezdochka"?
And don't neglect your bargaining power. This is especially beneficial among street vendors who, although reluctant, still make concessions to tourists. The fact is that the indigenous Vietnamese respect bargaining and love people who are ready to use all their capabilities in order to reduce the cost of goods.
Food and drinks
We recommend that you allocate part of your budget for food. The local cuisine is famous for its unique recipes and dishes, combining the best achievements of the indigenous people of the region. Here you can taste the most famous dishes of Thai, Indian and Chinese cuisines. The main ingredient in all dishes is rice. The Vietnamese also love seafood, they actively fill their culinary masterpieces with a variety of fruits. Well, for special gourmets, we recommend trying the delicacies of the cobra and the amphibians living in these parts.
It is noteworthy that trips to the restaurant are inexpensive. For example, a couple of tourists can have a good meal in a cafe for a few dollars. And a trip to an elite restaurant will cost no more than $ 15.
Every self-respecting tourist should appreciate the quality of local drinks. The most popular non-alcoholic drink in the country is coffee, which is prepared according to the most exotic recipes. By the way, Vietnam officially ranks third in the world ranking in terms of the volume of supplies of various types of coffee.
You can also buy quite good wine here, which is produced in Dalat. An alcoholic drink is sold almost everywhere, but be careful not to buy a quality fake. Especially a lot of surrogate is sold on the streets.
Products from pearls and precious stones
If you are eager to buy pearls, you should know that the cheapest prices are on the coast, where they are actually mined. Vietnamese pearls are one third cheaper than those that are mined in other parts of the world, although they are in no way inferior in quality to their analogues. But it is worth remembering about the existing "pitfalls". In particular, no seller will give a guarantee that the pearls are real. You should rely only on yourself and your knowledge. Therefore, if you are not sure, we recommend using the services of experts.
Tip: the best pearls are produced and mined on Phu Quoc Island, where there is a whole pearl farm.
Not a bad choice in exotic country and jewelry. For example, valuable stones can be purchased at a substantial discount. The same rule applies to jewelry. Products that use different techniques and find a successful combination of precious metals and ivory are especially popular among tourists.
If you have purchased a home, then sooner or later there will be a need to buy furniture. And here all your desires will be fully satisfied. You can choose from different options for furniture made of bamboo, fabric and wood. Almost every detail has been carefully thought out, and many of the elements boast beautiful hand-carvings. Supporters of forged furniture, which will be a great addition to any interior, will not remain dissatisfied either. If desired, the purchased furniture can be sent to Russia by cargo ship.
If you have long wanted to buy a brand new phone, digital camera or smartphone, then this desire can easily be fulfilled by local merchants who offer tourists goods of both their own and foreign production. Here you can easily find those models that have just been presented and will not soon get to Russia.
Useful little things
You should not buy any product for which the seller cannot provide guarantees or documents confirming safety. Most likely, such things will not be allowed through customs.
Also, do not forget that the prices for souvenirs, goods, products are always lower where there is a smaller congestion of tourists.
Now you know what you can buy in Vietnam and what purchases should be discarded.
We also recommend reading the article about Fruits of Vietnam.
