Your exploration of Hue is almost over! But before finishing your trip to ancient capital, do not forget to buy Hue specialities as meaningful gifts for family and friends. Or simply reward yourself for typical Hue items. Visiting famous shopping places in Hue that Kha Tran introduces to you is another way to explore Hue.

1. Market – The Hue famous shopping spot you should first explore

1.1 Dong Ba Market – famous shopping in Hue Vietnam

• Location: Tran Hung Dao street, Phu Hoa ward, Hue city

If you wonder if what to eat and play in Hue, the answer for you is going to Dong Ba market – a  Hue famous shopping place in Hue for a long time and a trade symbol of Hue. Make sure  a variety of food and drinks will attract you so much that you do not want to leave here.

The market consists of 3 floors, each floor will be divided into separate categories for you to easily find.

• The first floor is a paradise of dried fruits and dozens of Hue speciality is made from fish, crab like “mam tom, mam ruoc, mam ro”. Hue has also been famous for  “mam nem” Ba Due , so do not forget to choose a kind of sauce that I like to buy as a gift. Besides that, you should drop by eating paradise of Dong Ba market to enjoy the flavour of  Hue rustic and delicious food such as “bun mam nem, bun bo, banh beo, nam, loc…”. Surely, they will leave unforgettable impression.
• The 2nd floor is the place for souvenirs or handicrafts of Hue. From the poem hat, statues of Hue girls, pottery … all are here.
• The 3rd floor is a dedicated area for clothes, shoes, bags, fabrics, …

Food here is both delicious and cheap, so you should try each one a little bit to save energy to eat a series of delicious food here.

1.2 Ben Ngu Market – familiar shopping in Hue Vietnam

• Location: Phan Boi Chau, Vinh Ninh ward, Hue city

If Dong Ba market is too famous for tourists, Ben Ngu market is famous for simple Hue people. Ben Ngu is close to the locals, so the price here is also much cheaper. If you want to shop economically, Hue famous shopping spot like Ben Ngu market will help you do that.

1.3 Tay Loc Market – cheapest shopping in Hue Vietnam

Location: 209 Nguyen Trai street, Tay Loc ward, Hue city

This is a quite special market  specializing in selling second hand items, second hand items. Moreover, you also have a chance to enjoy Hue rustic food with cheap price.

2. Address of buying souvenirs in Hue

Shop at Chu Van An street is one of the most trustful address for you to buy souvenir at Hue. This is a home to all souvenir items associated with people and simple life in Hue. You can choose for yourself many items such as hired paintings, calligraphy, lanterns, figurines, hats, fans … You will be attracted to the ancient items of Hue by the small, lovely and no less art part.

In addition to the souvenirs, “me xung” – the most  Hue popular speciality.  You should drop by  20 Chi Lang –  Me Xung Thien Huong shop to buy “me xung” as a meaningful gift for your friends and relatives. Thien Huong is also a famous shopping place in Hue that hold visitors feet when coming to Hue.

3. Hue Night Market – A famous shopping spot in Hue at night

When you do not know what to play in Hue at night, the night markets are the ideal place for you. The night market you can visit is on Ba Trieu Street area next to Big C. This is a cheap shopping that attracts tourists when coming to Hue, what’s more it is the “intestines” destination of Hue student. Products here are also very diverse from clothes, shoes, accessories, food … but the price is extremely cheap.

Nguyen Dinh Chieu Walking Street is also a famous shopping place in Hue quite busy. This street has fewer stalls than in other locations, but they are neatly arranged so you can easily visit and shop. Visitors can just walk along Truong Tien Bridge at night, and can visit the small souvenirs bearing Hue imprint. At the foot of the bridge, there  are a few vendors peddling fruit beams, squid, grilled fish, tea…

4. Fine arts carpentry shopping in Hue

Referring to Hue handicrafts, it is necessary to mention lacquer painting, which is always sought by many tourists when coming to Hue. The life of people, the scenery of Hue is always clearly depicted in each drawing line. Along Tran Hung Dao street is Hue’s most famous art shop. Famous lacquer painting shops such as Dong Ba lacquer (04 Tran Hung Dao), Truong Tien (53 Tran Hung Dao) specialize in selling lacquer paintings, wooden souvenirs, or the XQ Ancient Silk Embroidery Gallery specializing in manufacturing, provide embroidery art.

Lacquer paintings from this famous shopping spot of Hue will be a great suggestion to adorn your living room.

5. The beautiful clothes shops in Hue

Fashion shop is always a place of interest for shopaholics. The beautiful clothes shops in Hue are highly appreciated by many tourists with a variety of models, styles, and the price is quite cheap.

The famous shops and brands such as PT2000, Blue Exchange, Non Son, TokyoLife, Vaccara … are usually located on Hung Vuong street, allocated from the 6-way intersection to Truong Tien bridge. This is a famous shopping place in Hue for those who love high-end  fashion, the price is quite high so you need to prepare quite a lot of money.

If you are limited on money, the shopping paradise on Ba Trieu Street is an ideal destination. The clothing store is located in 2 long lines next to each other to help for your choice. Popular and cheap shops you should visit such as FMstyle, Yofaso shop, Twin shop, West Rabbit …. With average prices, large space, but there are many beautiful items mentioned such as Vintage Boutique, Ken Nguyen, Her shop …

6. The famous Silk Road Hue

Hue is famous for “purple ao dai” and “ao dai “fabric is the factor that made that fame. The shimmering silk ribbons are woven by meticulous craftsmen, flexible in embroidery. If you want to find famous shopping places in Hue, go to Le Loi Street, known as the silk road of Hue.

You will be attracted by the unique, impressive and unique tailor-made dresses of Hue girls. Famous shops on this street are Minh Tan Ao Dai, Hue Bich Thuy Ao Dai, Tan Duc Tailor, etc.

A luxurious ao dai for your mother or yourself will be the most meaningful gift after your trip to Hue.

7. Do not ignore the busy shopping centers in Hue

Hue trade centers have increasingly affirmed their attraction to visitors and are becoming famous shopping places in Hue that you should not miss.

Vincom Hung Vuong

Located at a busy 6-way intersection, Vincom Hung Vuong is an outstanding work with beautiful design that creates a modernity for Hue city. The shopping mall consists of 3 floors with a variety of products, with many shops of world-famous brands to help you buy freely and choose quality products.

Big C Hue

Is a commercial center built quite a long time in Hue. Currently, Big C has been upgraded to meet the customers shopping needs. Especially, Big C bread brand has long been famous with locals so don’t forget to enjoy it.

Truong Tien Plaza

Close to the Truong Truong Bridge and Huong River, Plaza Truong Tien has created its own attraction for visitors. After shopping, you can enjoy Trang Tien drinks or ice cream at Lotteria’s outdoor shop while watching the flow of people on the bridge will be a new experience for your journey to discover Hue city.

Shopping in Hue as well as Hue famous shopping spot  we have just shared with you above hopefully will bring you happy shopping hours. Enjoy the trip and do not forget to buy small gifts for relatives and friends.