Hoi An Shopping Tips by galy

Nguyen Thai Hoc st.: Gong

if you love the sound of the Gong, this small shop in the center of the street, on the southern side. He has different kind of oriental percussion instruments, and will show you how to play them and make beautiful sounds

What to buy: whatever catches your ear

What to pay: you have to bargain

Address: center of Nguyen Thai Hoc st. southern side

Directions: old town

Theme: Music

everywhere: whole new wardrobe

Hoi An is an oasis of tailor shops. You can choose a tailor on your own, or you can ask at the front desk of your hotel. You choose the fabric, then you been measured, and by the evening your clothes will be shipped to your hotel. The price is less then what you would pay for material alone in a western country. Irresistable

What to buy: clothes, clothes clothes

What to pay: As always in Vietnam, you have to argue

Theme: Women's Clothes

galleries in the old town: Vietnamese paintings

The old city is full of galleries, carrying all kinds and sizes of paintings. We didn't see such a selection in the galleries in the big cities. You can of course argue the price, and they will wrap it for you very good

What to buy: paintings, suit your taste

What to pay: Less then they ask for, especially if you buy more then one.

Address: Old town

Theme: Art