7 souvenirs you should buy in Vietnam

7 souvenirs you should buy in Vietnam
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7 souvenirs you should buy in Vietnam


Every country has a special list of products which tourists must buy as souvenirs and Vietnam too has these which you must buy when you travel to Vietnam. There are many things to choose as a gift for your friends or family as the following things.



Ao Dai


Ao Dai
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Ao Dai (long dress) is perhaps extremely well-known over all the world as the traditional clothes of Vietnam. Its elegant and beauty are loved by plenty fashionable tourists and obviously Vietnamese woman. Nonetheless, be sure to look up at different types of Ao Dai such as trendy ao dai, hippy ao dai, or mini ao dai. Moreover, tailors also need about 24 hours to complete an Ao Dai. However, this will both be a nice present for your friends, family member or simply kept as a memento.



Silk


Silk
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Be one of the most common materials used daily by the locals, silk is easily met in a scarf, paintings and many kinds of traditional costumes in Vietnam. Silk in the country is made in traditional handlooms at very beautiful patterns, along with distinguished colors and sizes. Everywhere around Vietnam can tourists buy woven silk or products made of silk, but it is highly recommended for Hoi An town, one of top 10 best places in Vietnam or Van Phuc Village. Silk in Vietnam is renowned for brilliance and you can effortlessly find some unique souvenirs to buy here.



Vietnamese Coffee


Cà phê
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Vietnamese coffee is famous for its preparation and special taste as locals put milk mainly instead of sugar into strong coffee. Therefore, tourists can enjoy themselves in the coffee shops of Vietnam. To buy coffee as a souvenir when in Vietnam, you should prepare carefully, the best coffee for a gift is the original ones called dried coffee beans. They are often at the price around $10 per 1 kilogram, Arabica is much more expensive.



Vietnamese Embroidery


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The art of the hand-embroidery piece of clothing and framed silk pictures is an ancient handicraft tradition in Vietnam. Visitors can mostly encounter picturesque natural scenes such as flowers, trees, animals, birds and even human patiently basted in one colorful thread a one time.


Also, daily life scenes and portraits can be created with this old technique. Offered in various hand embroidery shops, the vast variety of designs and patterns along with the vibrant colors and spiritual depth of the artwork usually baffle tourists when coming here. Especially in some shops, visitors can exchange or sketch their individual idea to the artist, who creates a personalized present for friends and family.



Conical Hats


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Conical hat, or straw hat, has long been the symbol of Vietnam, it stems from a legend related to Vietnam’s rice-growing culture. Being in the shape of a circular cone, conical hats are made of palm leaves, bamboo cataphylls and is an ideal souvenir for tourists traveling to Vietnam. This stuff is kind of versatile when can be used in any weather conditions to help users feel more comfortable. Also, nowadays, there are a variety of types, varying in designs, alongside with sizes and quantity, which makes it easier to select.



Bamboo Souvenir


Bamboo
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Bamboo symbolizes the strong spirit and energy of Vietnam. Bamboo products are used widely in Vietnam because it is cheap and environmentally friendly. Why don't you buy a souvenir made of bamboo when you travel to Vietnam? There are many bamboo products for you to buy such as bookmark, tray, cosmetic box, etc.



Pottery or Ceramic


Gốm
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Several countries are selling Vietnamese traditional pottery which shows the great influence of the once pottery center in Asia. A huge number of stores offer this type of product since pottery is still being used in the everyday life of Vietnamese people. Nevertheless, if you travel to Hanoi, it is advised to get to Bat Trang traditional village in which the art has been passed down for a thousand years. In the South of Vietnam, high-quality ceramic is available in Ho Chi Minh shops or Binh Duong province.


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