Phan Boi Chau Street (Rue des Arts)

Hoi An

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Phan Boi Chau Street (Rue des Arts)

Formerly the main street of Hoi An's French Quarter, Phan Boi Chau is currently going through a renaissance: art galleries, exhibition spaces and sophisticated craft boutiques have opened shop here, bringing the street to the forefront of the town's cultural life. There is a free guide to the area's venues that can be picked up free of charge.

Shopping

Hoi An packs a treasure trove of exquisite boutiques that sell a wide array of locally-made products, which range from silver jewellery to ornamental paper lanterns, silk pieces, artwork, and more (some even have a workshop open to visitors on site); a large number of local tailor shops offer to-order clothing, bags, and even shoes of excellent quality and at unbeatable prices. Every night (from roughly 18 to 21-22) sees a market set up along Nguyen Hoang Street, where all manner of souvenirs and street foods are on sale. There is also a remarkable number of businesses in Hoi An which work for a good cause, employing and selling wares of disadvantaged or physically impaired artists and creators.

Pheva Chocolate

Pheva Chocolate

The elegant chocolate assortments sold at Pheva make for great gifts and souvenirs. Their chocolate is made exclusively from beans grown in the southern Vietnamese region of Ben Tre, and then enhanced with a touch of Madagascar vanilla and a variety of flavours ranging from white pepper to the signature dark sesame and peanuts. …

Tailor Shops

Tailor-made clothing is big in Hoi An, and many visitors eagerly take advantage of the incredible price-to-quality ratio offered by local tailor shops. Getting a garment made will normally entail an initial consultation, where you discuss the desired piece and its design, followed by as many fittings as needed to ensure the final product …

Reaching Out

This ethical craft and souvenir shop supports artists with disabilities, selling their original designs while making a tangible impact into the lives of disadvantaged local creators. The wares themselves are of excellent quality, and range from silver jewellery (which is a great buy here) to linens, tableware and home decor …

Artbook

A great little store to browse through for fun Vietnam-themed gifts and souvenirs that aren't you typical Chinese imports. Some of their best buys include wallets made from recycled storage bags, high-quality retro posters on rice paper, and unique postcard collections. They also stock a fantastic selection of books on all things Vietnam (in …

Phan Boi Chau Street (Rue des Arts)

Phan Boi Chau Street (Rue des Arts)

Formerly the main street of Hoi An's French Quarter, Phan Boi Chau is currently going through a renaissance: art galleries, exhibition spaces and sophisticated craft boutiques have opened shop here, bringing the street to the forefront of the town's cultural life. There is a free guide to the area's venues that can be picked …

Hoi An Central Market

Hoi An Central Market

The bustling Hoi An market takes a little getting used to: it's distinctly more hectic than the downtown area, and teems with local vendors and shoppers as much as it does with tourists. Abundant Asian herbs, souvenirs like lacquered coconut shell bowls, Vietnamese coffee-makers and traditional cone hats are some of the wares on …

Hoi An Night Market

Hoi An Night Market

From 6 to 9 pm daily, Hoi An's Nguyen Hoang Street transforms into a 300-metre long bustling night market, unfolding underneath a myriad colourful lanterns. It's a great place to stock up on souvenirs: prices are low and can get even lower if you don't hesitate to haggle: prices can go down up to …