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Top Specialty & Gift Shops in Hanoi to visit during tours

You wish to maintain Hanoi’s image through souvenirs and local specialties after your fantastic trip to the capital? There are numerous shops in this city, which is considered a shopping paradise, and you are wondering how to choose an ideal one. This article will give you suggestions about specialty and gift shops in Hanoi where you can choose meaningful presents for yourself, relatives, and friends. 

Popular specialties and gifts in Hanoi 

Hanoi’s specialty and gift shops offer a wide selection of appealing mementos that may be suitable for the preferences and requirements of individuals of all age groups. Come along as we find out what these specialty and gift shops sell! 

Handicraft products 

The beautiful cultural characteristics of Vietnam are preserved through the products made in the multiple traditional craft villages found across Hanoi. There are many handicraft products to choose from, and each of them has its own unique character. The lacquer paintings depict familiar things in life, meticulously created from unique materials such as sumac tree resin, oyster shells, sawdust, etc. Diverse ceramic products, such as vases, tea sets, dishes, porcelain paintings, etc., with many sophisticated designs and patterns, contain the elite of the ceramics craft in Hanoi. Or you can go to wooden furniture stores to buy souvenirs such as wooden watches, wooden pen boxes, wooden water bottles, etc. Each product demonstrates the craftsmanship and sophistication of the artisan. 

Clothing and fashion accessories 

If you want to offer your friends and family gifts that are meaningful and practical, as well as having the imprint of the tourist spot where you have visited, clothing and fashion accessories are an ideal option. When visiting fashion boutiques in Hanoi, you may come across elegant ao dai that emanate a graceful Vietnamese appearance. You can also find conical hats made from natural materials such as bamboo and palm leaves, with many different designs and colors. Conical hats are considered an accessory of simple beauty, associated with Vietnamese life. 

Additionally, you have the option to select distinctive fashion accessories made of silk, a premium fabric that is well-liked by visitors. Examples of these accessories include scarves, handkerchiefs, ties, clothing, etc. All of them have a variety of designs as well as soft, opulent materials. 

There are also shops selling embroidered items such as embroidered scarves, embroidered paintings, embroidered t-shirts, hats, hair bands, etc., which may help you to highlight your fashion style as well as provide products that are unique and creative for you to bring home as gifts for relatives and friends. 

Culinary products 

Culinary gifts will show your care and appreciation for relatives and friends. These gifts help you share a part of the local culture and flavor with the recipient, evoking a beautiful impression of the experiences of the journey you just went through. Besides, food is also a gift that you can easily find and buy at specialty and gift shops in Hanoi, with a variety of options and reasonable prices. 

In Hanoi, you can find a wide range of renowned delights at a variety of specialty and gift shops. Lang Vong green rice is sticky and fragrant; sweet and sour apricot; delicious, refreshing teas; cakes such as green rice cake, green bean cake, cha cake, phu the cake, etc.; jams made from fruits with sweet flavors; wines such as yellow flower sticky rice wine, Lang Van wine; wild honey; etc. You can give your loved ones these specialties, which have the distinct taste and stamp of Hanoi, as a health present. They will feel how much you care and how much you love them. 

Some other goods 

Specialty and gift shops in Hanoi offer a wide variety of creative and unique options, in addition to traditional souvenirs. You can find sparkling jewelry made from gold, silver, and precious stones with diverse designs and many different styles, as well as cute handmade items such as handbags, keychains, and postcards. Moreover, there are a plethora of other fascinating items available in Hanoi’s specialty and gift shops, including phone cases, hair accessories, stuffed animals, lovely figurines of Vietnamese people and landscapes, etc. Despite their diminutive size, these presents have a significant spiritual meaning for the recipient. 

Top specialty and gift shops in Hanoi that you should explore and purchase 

Mountain’s Color Shop 

Mountain’s Color Shop is one of the specialty and gift shops in Hanoi that you ought to check out. This store offers you a refined and varied selection of handcrafted goods in a comfortable, welcoming purchasing space. Mountain’s Color Shop sells popular products that are known to everyone, like plush animals, jewelry, hats, scarves, and bags. Its many distinctive styles and patterns are appropriate for a wide range of ages and interests. At Mountain’s Color Shop, the staff is constantly eager to help customers choose the right product. They are very considerate and full of energy. 

Contact information:

Address: No.12, Hang Bong Street, Hang Gai Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam 

Phone number: +84 986 138 831 

Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Monday to Sunday) 

Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/p/Mountains-Color-100082998775781/?locale=vi_VN 

An Handmade – H’Mong Hemp Fabric 

The next destination on the list of specialty and gift shops in Hanoi that we would like to suggest to you is An Handmade – H’Mong Hemp Fabric. This shop specializes in handmade products made from Hmong linen. This fabric is famous for its durability and airiness. It is woven from hemp, a plant very familiar to the H’Mong people. This place not only has unique items but also gives you the opportunity to explore the traditional cultural beauty of the H’Mong ethnic people. Coming to An Handmade – H’Mong Hemp Fabric, you will find extremely creative and interesting products such as handicraft flowers, passport covers, notebook covers, clothes, bags, scarves, jewelry, etc. All are meticulously crafted, imbuing them with the traditional cultural beauty of the H’Mong ethnic people. 

Contact information:

Address: No.17, Ly Quoc Su Street, Hang Trong Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam 

Phone number: +84 945 081 539 

Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Monday to Sunday) 

Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/AnHandmadeFromHemp/  

Carpe Diem 

When talking about specialty and gift shops in Hanoi, you cannot miss Carpe Diem. This is a chain of stores specializing in providing scented candles, souvenirs, and handmade jewelry that is popular in Hanoi. The store has a classic style, giving you a cozy and comfortable feeling. When you enter the store, you will feel the pleasant, faint scent of candles. In addition to their scented candles made from natural materials as the main product, this shop sells a variety of other goods like jewelry, bags, notebooks, keychains, etc. Carpe Diem Hanoi also provides a free gift wrapping service. The products here will be respectfully and eye-catchingly packaged by the store staff, so you can bring them home to give to friends and relatives. Carpe Diem Hanoi promises to bring you quality products and enjoyable shopping moments. 

Contact information:

Address:

No.27, Hoi Vu Lane, Hang Bong Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Monday to Sunday) 

No.50A, Dao Duy Tu Street, Hang Buom Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Opening hours: 

9:30 AM – 9:00 PM (Monday to Thursday) 

9:30 AM – 10:00 PM (Friday to Sunday) 

No.48, Au Trieu Street, Hang Trong Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam 

Opening hours: 

9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Monday to Thursday)

9:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Friday to Sunday) 

Phone number: +84 368 231 833

Website: https://carpediem.vn/ 

Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/nenthomthucongcarpediem/ 

With Love from the Mountains 

With Love from the Mountains is a small and very cute store, specializing in providing lovely items with a hint of mountain culture. With Love from the Mountains is where you can find unique handmade products made from natural materials such as brocade, bamboo, wood, rattan,… Each product is imbued with a cultural identity in mountainous areas, demonstrating the creativity and ingenuity of artisans. The staff at the store is always ready to support and advise, so you can choose products that suit your needs and preferences. With Love from the Mountains, besides being one of the specialty and gift shops in Hanoi, is also a place where you can explore and experience mountain culture in the most authentic and vivid way. 

Contact information:

Address: No.104, Ma May Street, Hang Buom Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam 

Phone number: +84 962 913 811 

Opening hours: 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM (Monday to Sunday) 

Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/p/With-Love-from-the-Mountains-100063640717584/ 

Summary 

Known as a tourist city and a shopping paradise, Hanoi always promises to bring you diverse choices from specialty and gift shops. Take the time to explore these specialty and gift shops in Hanoi to have interesting shopping experiences as well as choose suitable products for yourself or as gifts for relatives and friends. 

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We will explore the most amazing places in the north of Vietnam. First, North Vietnam Hanoi Tour will bring you to explore Hanoi charming city, with a half-day city tour, you will visit the most iconic attractions in Hanoi such as President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake and the old quarter of Hanoi. After Hanoi, we are going to Tam Coc, Ninh Binh where we visit the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, enjoy the boat trip in Tam Coc and to discover the countryside. For ending two days of Inspirational Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Tour, we will spend one night stay on a cruise to explore the seven natural wonder of the world. Let’s explore the Magnificent North of Vietnam with Impress Travel.

 Email:northvietnamtour@impresstravel.com or contact the hotline (Whatsapp, Zalo, Viber, Skype) at +84.912 379 189 – Mr. Alex.

Tours Itinerary

Day 01

HANOI ARRIVAL – GREETING – HANOI CITY TOUR– Private Tour (L)

  • Good morning, pick you up at Noi Bai International
  • Airport and transfer to Hanoi Capital city.
  • Check-in the hotel then have lunch at the restaurant.
  • Afternoon sightseeing tour begins with a visit to President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum ( closed on Monday and Friday, every afternoon, and whole from 15 June – 15 August, view the outside the building). Inside the mausoleum, there are sightseeing of the Presidential Palace (view from outside), President’s Fishpond, House On Stilts, and One Pillar Pagoda.
  • Next, we will pay a visit to the Temple of Literature. It is where Confucius – The founder of Confucianism was worshiped. This place as known as the first National University of Vietnam. It is where kings, mandarins, talented people of Vietnam training to the functionary.
  • Our tour continues with an exciting visit. We will visit one of the most beautiful lakes in Hanoi is Hoan Kiem Lake. Then, we will go to the Ngoc Son Temple, which is in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake.
  • Continue a short walking tour around the old quarter with a tour guide.

Day Inclusions: Private A/C transfer, English-speaking tour guide in Hanoi, lunch, entrance fee, hotel in Hanoi

Day 02

HANOI – NINH BINH (TAM COC, HOA LU) TOUR (B/L)

  • Good morning, have breakfast at the hotel.
  • 7.30 – 8.00 AM: Pick you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter and transfer to Tam Coc.
  • 8.00 – 10.00 AM: After two hours of transferring, our tour guide will introduce you to Vietnam as the history, culture, lifestyle of local people. On the conical hat, we will have a mini-game show to teach you how to say and write some Vietnamese simple words such as Xin Chào, Tạm Biệt, Tôi yêu Ninh Bình, etc. We will give you a little souvenir and you can wear it during the trip.
  • 10 AM: We will prepare for a boat trip to visit the beautiful Tam Coc. It takes 1.30 hours rowing along the Ngo Dong river through the three mysterious caves. You can enjoy spectacular scenery surrounded by rice paddies and towering limestone mountain peaks.
  • 11.30 AM: We will get on Thanh pier for a short walk to visit Thai Vi Temple, which is one of the well-known temples in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. We will continue 10 minutes walking along majestic valley with rice fields, rivers and lotus ponds for Tam Coc Nature Lodge where we will relaxing
  • Enjoy your lunch in here – Vietnamese food.
  • 1.30 PM: you have a chance to be a fisherman and learn how to catch the fish in the pond or river.
  • 2:00 – 3:00 PM: We ride a bike to Thung Nang, along the river among the rice field, lotus ponds, and limestone Mountains. We will continue to through a peaceful Dan Khe Trong village. This area is a real picture of the rural countryside in the north of Vietnam.
  • 15: 00: Return the van, drive to visit Hoa Lu Ancient citadel which was built in the 10th century, and the temple dedicated to King Dinh and King Le
  • 4:00 PM: Back to Hanoi Capital.
  • 18:30: Arrive in Hanoi & we will drop you at your hotel in the Old Quarter.
  • Have dinner is available on your request.
  • Overnight at the Hanoi Hotel.

Day Inclusions: Car/Mini-Van, Outstanding English speaking guide, Lunch – Vietnamese Cuisine at Tam Coc Nature Eco Lodge, All sightseeing tickets, Good bike with gears, 02 bottles of Mineral water, Services charges and government tax, Rowing boat to visit Tam Coc, One conical hat as souvenir, Demonstration of teaching to learn how to write, speak Vietnamese, and catch fish

Day 03

HANOI – HALONG CRUISE (B/L/D)

  • Good morning! Enjoy your with have breakfast at your hotel, then check-out the hotel.
  • 07:30 am – 08:00: Pick up from your hotel to travel to Halong Bay (notice: pickup time can be a bit flexible depending on each different Cruise, distance Hanoi – Halong bay is 160km, a stop for break time on halfway for a refreshment).
  • You enjoy the drive and sightseeing the peaceful countryside scenery during the bus trip (4 hours), we arrive at the Ha Long bay seaport at around noontime.
  • 12h 30: You will aboard the cruise, check-in & enjoy a welcome drink while your cabin will be assigned.
  • Check-in your cabin and put your luggage in, relax and may do a short inspection tour by moving around the cruise to discover about the cruise’s architecture & design
  • Enjoy the sumptuous lunch with fresh seafood meal while cruise slowly gliding out into the Halong bay.
  • 15h00 – 16h00: Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.
  • 16h00 – 17h00: Cruising to Titop Island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Titop or climb up to the top of the island for a view panorama of Halong Bay.
  • 17h00 – 17h30: Return to the boat, enjoying beautiful seascape on the way.
  • 17h30 – 19h00: Enjoy Sunset Party on the sundeck and admire the best moments of the day when the sun starts to set.

Day Inclusions: Hotel breakfast, shuttle bus A/C transfer, English speaking tour guide on CRUISE only, entrance fee, full board, joint Cruise in Halong bay with private cabin (2 persons share 1 cabin)

Day 04

HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/L)

  • Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.
  • 07h00 – 07h30 Have breakfast on board and enjoy the peaceful morning of Halong Bay.
  • 08h30 – 09h30 Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Drum Cave.
  • 09h45 Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.
  • 10h00 – 10h30 Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.
  • 10h30 – 11h30 while heading back to the harbor, watch the fruit carving demonstration and participate in the Cooking Class before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
  • 11h45 – 12h00 Disembark V’Spirit Classic.
  • 12h15 – 12h30 Transfer back to Hanoi.
  • About 16:00 – Arrival back to Hanoi central city, recheck in the hotel
  • Dinner is available on your request.
  • Free time & Overnight in Hanoi city

Day 05

HANOI CITY CENTER TO NOI BAI AIRPORT – DEPARTURE (B)

  • Good morning, enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Then, you have some free time to explore Hanoi city before going to Noi Bai airport for your scheduled flight.
  • The end of the tour, thank you and see you again!

What’s included in this trip :

  • A/C accommodation with DOUBLE or TWIN ROOM (2 persons share 1 room; single room can be available on request) with daily breakfast
  • A/C transfer from Airports to the hotel and other tourist destinations according to the itinerary
  • Bus round trip to Hanoi – Ha Long Bay; (private land transfer available on request)
  • 2 days 1 night on Joint Cruise trip in Ha Long Bay, with DOUBLE or TWIN (2 persons share 1 cabin; single cabin can be available on request), full meals on board
  • Kayaking in Ha Long Bay
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary. (Breakfast = 04; Lunch = 04; Dinner = 01)
  • English- speaking guides as specified (Chinese/ Malaysian speaking guide can be available on request)
  • Entrance fees
  • Mineral water (2 bottles/ per day with sightseeing tour)
What’s excluded in this trip:
  • All international and domestic flights
  • Specified as Chinese/ Malaysian/ Indonesian/Thai speaking guide can be available on request to pay for extra-fee.
  • Travel Insurance
  • Airport taxes
  • All meals not mentioned
  • Tips for tour guides, drivers, crew members in Ha Long Bay, other attendants if may have (3 USD/pax/day)
  • Other personal expenses not mentioned.

3 STAR HOTELS & CRUISES IN VIETNAM  SELECTED

 

Destination

Room Type

HOTEL NAME, ROOM TYPE & WEBSITE

Hanoi 3-star Hotels

Adamas Deluxe City 

ADAMAS HANOI HOTEL
Refer: http://swancruiseshalong.com/

3-star Halong  Bay Cruises

Swan Cruise Deluxe

SWAN CRUISE HALONG BAY

Refer: http://swancruiseshalong.com/


4 STAR HOTELS & CRUISE IN VIETNAM SELECTED

 

Destination

Room Type

HOTEL NAME, ROOM TYPE & WEBSITE

  Hanoi  4-star Hotels

The light deluxe with window

THE LIGHT HOTEL HANOI

Refer: thelighthotelhanoi.com/en/

4-star Halong Bay Cruises

Sealife Suite Canbin

HUONG HAI SEALIFE CRUISE HALONG BAY

Refer: www.sealifegroup.com

5 STAR HOTELS & CRUISE IN VIETNAM SELECTED

 

Destination

Hotel Category

HOTEL NAME, ROOM TYPE & WEBSITE

  Hanoi 5-star hotels

Deluxe Sketch Apricot Hotel

 APRICOT HOTEL HANOI

Refer: apricothotels.com/room/sketch

5-star Halong bay Cruises

Deluxe Room with Ocean View Margaret

MARGARET CRUISE HALONG BAY

Refer: https://margaretcruises.com

 

The hotels and cruise are subject to change to similar category in case of fully booked

Vietnam Travel Map: 15 Days

Ranana

You feel like organized tour, but you are in a privet tour. Impress Travel make the different.

We went on a private trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, the whole trip plan was organized for us by the Impress Travel Company from Vietnam, the company did an amazing job, the whole trip was organized in a wonderful way with an amazing match between the various parties, their choices were correct and the quality of the hotels chosen were very high quality and it is important to note that the price was low in comparison To other agencies, thanks to Impress Travel and especially to Daniel who was tolerant and open to changes and organized the route for us.

Ebrahim

Tour of Vietnam

Impress travel were amazing. Did my bookings with Daniel for our tour of Vietnam and I must say Daniel was very professional and prompt with his services. All the arrangement, plans, pick-up & drop-off services, hotels, vehicles, sightseeing tours and guides were spot on and excellent. Did 4 nights Hanoi, 1 night Hà Long Bay cruise, 3 nights Hoian, 4 nights Saigon and 1 night in Can Tho. It was totally awesome. Every part of the journey was superbly arranged and planned. I will highly recommend Impress Travel for anyone interested in visiting Vietnam. Very organized and reliable!

Solly Pochee

The tour was fantastic

I booked with Impress Travel in July. My contact person was Tommy Thang. He is an amazing person. He was very helpful. He changed my program twice for me. Very accommodating!
We started our holiday in the north (Sapa)of Vietnam and travelled down to HCMC.
The tour was fantastic, Tommy's arrangements were to the"T".
I will always use them if I have to visit the area again and recommend them to one and all.
Thank you once again Mr.Tommy and the Impress Team.
Sulaiman Pochee

Bernard Lim

Great value for money with 4 stars hotel

Great value for money with 4 stars hotel accommodation for 4 couples. The tour guide has been very helpful and brought us to amazing places in Sapa. We want to thanks Thuy the tour guide and especially Mark from Impress Travel for his great service and assurance throughout our trip. We’ll definitely use his service for other tour packages in other parts of Vietnam.

Derek.Schooling

We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel

This is the second time we travel to Vietnam with IMPRESS Travel. First time, we booked our holiday to Hanoi, Halong Bay & Sapa during Dec 2018 with Impress.
Second time, we travel to Hoi An, Hue & Danang (Central Vietnam) during Jan 2019.

My friends & I are very glad & happy with all the hotels stay in Central Vietnam, the meals provided are delicious. We are greatly appreciated with all the tour arrangement by Tommy & his team (tour guide).
Especially, Mr. NHAT C.V. He is helpful, cheerful, knowledgeable and very professional. He always volunteer to take a nice pictures for six of us (group) .

We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel. We will definitely come back to Vietnam again with Impress

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