13 Best Vietnamese Souvenirs to Buy to Remember Your Trip
Want to know which Vietnamese souvenirs to look out for? Here are the best souvenirs in Vietnam to bring home for yourself and your loved ones.
Steeped in tradition and rolling out stunning landscapes, Vietnam is a deep cultural pool. Everything catches the eye, whether it’s the aromatic coffee delivered in lacquered mugs or the lazy wind of a bamboo boat. While I love taking photos of every country I visit, I will admit that sometimes – photos aren’t enough.
To keep pieces of your journey with you, buy some meaningful Vietnam souvenirs!
Wondering what to buy in Vietnam? I’ve put together a list of the best souvenirs from Vietnam and where you can find them. They’re not frivolous purchases either; many of these items combine aesthetics and functionality, worth every single cent!
Best souvenirs from Vietnam
Here are the best Vietnamese souvenirs to look out for from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City – best save up your pennies now!
1. Buy some silk products
Crafted from traditional handlooms, silk items have long been a staple souvenir from Vietnam. Apart from daily wearables like silk scarves for both women and men, Vietnamese silk has also been employed in various art forms.
Silk paintings for instance, often depict mystical and poetic themes. The art originated from painting on homemade rice paper and transitioned to this valuable material; French influence in 19th and 20th