Local shops: silk
Most people that go to Hội An do some shopping. It is famous for its tailoring, especially suits and things made of silk. I am not a big shopper and I could not be bothered to haggle down the prices as is always necessary in Southeast Asia. One thing I would have liked to get is a silk lantern. These were very inexpensive compared to western prices.
Hội An Market
Small lanterns were as little as a dollar but with a month left to travel, I didn’t want to have it wind up crushed in my backpack by the time I got home.
Central Market: colorful local markets
Hội An’s central market is one of Vietnam’s most colorful and a rightful attraction. Despite the flood of gaping tourists, it retains much of its local flair. It is a bustling and slightly chaotic affair, especially when trying to grab photos between your western counterparts!
Local fruits are always a great bargain. You can find things you’ll not see back home and at great prices too. Try dragon fruit, a magenta colored beauty similar to kiwi.
You can get three dragon fruits for a dollar if you bargain hard.
At a Hội An Tailor
