Top favorite Vietnam souvenirs

WHERETO is going to introduce you to some Vietnam souvenirs that are favored most by tourists.

1. Conical Hat (Non la)

Conical Hat (Non la) - Photo: Internet

Conical Hat (Non la) is one of the Vietnam souvenirs that many tourists choose to buy. 

Some leaves which are usually used to knit conical hats are palm leaves straw, bamboo, etc. To stick conical hat to one’s head, the hat can have a string made from silk or fabric. Conical hat has various sizes, being multiform decorated. 

Conical hat is considered as one of the symbols of Vietnam. Conical hat is strongly associated with Vietnamese lifestyle: farmers wear it to work on the farm, women wear it when dealing in the market, and girls wear it as a keepsake to taking pictures.   

Tourists can buy conical hat at some markets or any tourist attractions. 

2. Ao Dai (The Vietnamese long dress)

The perfect combination of Conical Hat (Non la) and ao dai - Photo: Internet

Ao Dai (long dress) is a traditional clothing of Vietnamese people. It makes a strong impression to many international visitors. 

Ao Dai has a long-standing history, but it is hard to know exactly when it appeared. Ao Dai for women is tight-fitting, which flatter the women’s curves, featuring two long flaps with long pants.

Ao Dai for men is pretty alike, but does not tightly fit the body. At many tourist attractions, tourists can easily have their own Ao dai tailored.

Foreign tourists wear Ao Dai - Photo: Internet

3. Statue of girl wearing Ao Dai

A small statue of girl wearing Ao dai in your luggage when leaving Vietnam definitely saves your memorable moments about this beautiful country.

Statues of girl wearing Ao dai can be made from wood, china, rock, etc. Tourists can buy at bookstores, markets or shops at some tourist attractions. 

4. Bamboo dragonfly

Bamboo dragonfly - Photo: Internet

Dragonfly made of bamboo - being decorated with a lot of colors - is a lovely and slight souvenir.

Bamboo dragonfly is designed for you to put it on top of your finger without falling down.

Tourists can easily buy bamboo dragonfly at some tourist attractions. 

5. Souvenir made of clam shell, snail shell

Visiting Vietnamese beaches, you should not foget to buy souvenir made of clam shell, snail shell - Photo: Internet

You can easily buy some souvenirs made of clam shell, snail shell when travelling to some beaches in Vietnam.

With the handy skills of craftsmen, clam shells, snail shells become bracelets, necklaces, hair-grips, wind chimes, boat, etc.

Buying some small souvenirs made of clam shell, snail shell is a good way to remember the wonderful beaches of Vietnam. 

6. Product made of brocade

The beauty of Vietnamese brocade - Photo: Internet

Vietnamese brocade attracts tourists by its diverse colors, interesting patterns, being created by hand of talented Vietnamese people.

Products made of brocade are displayed for sale at some tourist attractions, some of them are clothing, bags, hats, wallets, etc.

Sapa Vietnam (Lao Cai province, located in the Nort of Vietnam) is one of places that tourists can study how to make brocade and buy brocade products. 

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