Ho Chi Minh City Shopping (Part 1)

Where to Shop and What to Buy in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is a fun place to shop for bargains. Some goods can be unique and fascinating – old propaganda posters, for example; we found one that exhorted people to plant garlic for export.

Clothing includes silks and hand-woven fabrics with a reputation for high quality. Vietnam is also famous for handicrafts including bamboo ware, ceramics and lacquer. There are, too, all the usual holiday souvenirs such as T-shirts and beaded handbags at prices that are hard to beat. 

                                      

Ben Thanh Market

Situated in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, bustling Ben Thanh Market in District 1 is a great place to buy local handicrafts, branded goods, Vietnamese art and other souvenirs. Here, you’ll find eating stalls inside the market where you can get a taste of hawker-style Vietnamese cuisine or simply cool off with a cold drink

                                                    

Art & Craft Shops in Ho Chi Minh City

                                       

Apricot Gallery

Features a range of local artists whose paintings display unmistakably distinctive Vietnamese flavour – idealised landscapes and dreamy portraits in soft hues.

Location: 50-52 Mac Thi Buoi, District 1 

Tel: +848 3822 7062 

                                       

Lac Hong Gallery

The best of Vietnamese fine art finds its home at Lac Hong Gallery (located inside the Ho Chi Minh City Art Museum), which offers a large selection of unique paintings and sculptures from both local masters and up-and-coming artists. A must for any art lover.

Location: 1A Le Thi Hong Gam, District 1 

Tel: +848 3821 3771 

Life Impression

A very special store for modern lacquerware gift items. You will not find traditional Vietnamese lacquerware here as the shop is full of brightly-coloured and funky decorative pieces.

Location: 47 Ton That Thiep, District 1 

Tel: +848 3821 4521 

MH Craft

Go to MH Craft to appreciate the skills and innovation of the Vietnamese craftspeople at turning humble materials such as buffalo horn, bamboo and even eggshells into unique and beautiful decorative items and art.

Location: 33 Ton That Thiep, District 1 

Tel: +848 3821 4459

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