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District 1
Vietnam's best-known contemporary art gallery showcases art from drawing and painting to video and installation over four spacious levels. Established in 2003 by Quynh Pham, who fled Vietnam for the United States at the end of the war, Galerie Quynh is known for its consistently focused programming and educational initiatives.
118 Nguyen Van thu, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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District 1
The founder of Gallery Vivekkevin presents his own luxurious contemporary jewelry, as well as collections from artists from around Asia, in ways that elevate the jewelers from craftspeople to artists. Even if you'd rather not splurge for jewelry while on holidays, this stark white gallery and retail outlet is worth popping in for a quick peek. The intricate creations on display are mind-blowing.
35 Dong Khoi St., Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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District 1
A tiny little T-shirt shop that opened in 2007 has grown into a chain of stores featuring its own Ginkgo-branded clothing and backpacks. Their graphic T-shirts are especially popular souvenirs as many of them highlight whimsical aspects of Vietnamese culture. There is also a store at 10 Le Loi.
92-96 Le Loi, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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District 1
This chic, capacious boutique stocks luxe gifts from an array of international brands like Rifle stationery, Izipizi sunglasses, and home accessories from design companies like Fritz Hansen and Hay. International travelers might be more drawn to the selection of stylish, made-in-Vietnam products from brands including Cochine, Avana, and Woo Cares. There are two larger locations at 24 Thao Dien (District 2) and in Crescent Mall (District 7).
19 Le Thanh Ton, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Set up by an NGO to assist women in remote villages in Vietnam and Cambodia, Mekong Quilts stocks beautifully handcrafted items made from papier mâché, silk, bamboo (including seven models of bamboo bicycles), and water hyacinth as well as beautifully handmade quilts and cushions.
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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District 1
The vendors in this short street crammed with shops might claim their wares are genuine, but the truth is they're mostly replicas—interesting and beautiful, but definitely not worth the first price quoted. It's a great street for browsing, especially if you're into old photographs, but it will test your negotiating skills.
Le Cong Kieu, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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District 3
High-end bespoke menswear at this boutique features handmade shoes, suits, and shirts, as well as bags and sunglasses. If you can't make it to the District 3 store, you can arrange a consultation in your hotel room and be measured for gorgeous tailored clothing.
42A1 Tran Quoc Thao St., Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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District 2
Beautifully soft handmade leather handbags, resort wear, and accessories (including jewelry using semiprecious stones) here are all one-of-a-kind, often featuring intricate details, such as fish leather and tourmaline. Items are ethically produced, made in Vietnam from sustainable materials.
55 Ngo Quang Huy, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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District 1
Authentique Home sells a range of beautifully crafted products made from wood, ceramic, and cloth from three workshops: Cam Kim carpentry, Cam Ha potteries, and Cam Giang textiles.
71/1 Mac Thi Buoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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District 3
This is a great example of a local wet market selling fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, and housewares. The aisles are narrow and crowded and full of locals doing their daily (sometimes second- or third-daily) market runs. Food, coffee, and other drinks are available if you need a recharge. It's all done by 4 pm.
664 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Built in 1914 and renovated in 1985, the sprawling Ben Thanh Market has 3,000 booths. The outlets at the front are tourist-oriented, selling clothing, shoes, bags, and lacquerware; in the middle there's food and at the back fresh produce. The vendors can be incredibly pushy and pickpockets often roam the narrow aisles. There are better places to pick up souvenirs and much better places to eat. Once a must-see in Ho Chi Minh City, now it's a place best avoided, although it's a handy landmark, lying as it does between the central business district and the backpacker's area.
At intersection of Tran Hung Dao, Le Loi, and Ham Nghi Sts., Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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District 1
French fashion editor-turned-designer Catherine Denoual creates soft and luxurious hand-embroidered bed and table linens in elegant neutral colors, many with a dragonfly motif. The linen and other home wares in her flagship store have been described as contemporary heirlooms for their elegance and attention to detail.
38 Ly Tu Trong, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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This is a permanent gallery featuring the work of French photographer Réhahn, who has been based in Hoi An since 2011. His award-winning photographs are mainly portraits, many featuring Vietnam's ethnic minorities.
151/1 Dong Khoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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This gallery regularly hosts exhibitions of painting, sculpture, and mixed media by emerging and mid-career Vietnamese artists.
27i Tran Nhat Duat, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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District 7
One of Ho Chi Minh City's newest shopping complexes, Crescent Mall, in the Phu My Hung expat area, has just about everything you could want in one shopping experience: a supermarket, an eight-screen movie theater, fashion boutiques, specialty shops, restaurants and cafés, furniture and housewares, electronics, and a children's entertainment area.
101 Ton Dat Tien, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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One of the first modern department stores in town, Diamond Plaza has several floors of shopping as well as restaurants, a spa, and a mini-supermarket. The original building houses the department store, while two high-rise towers contain offices and serviced apartments.
34 Le Duan, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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District 2
Quality handmade leather shoes and accessories combining Italian leather, European techniques, and Vietnamese craftsmanship make this boutique worth the drive out to the suburbs. While there is a selection of ready-to-wear shoes in more than 20 styles (mostly for men but with some for women), the real value is in having a pair custom-made in the color of your choice, with some accents inspired by Vietnam. Shoes start at around $200 a pair and can be pre-ordered online or measured in person and shipped to your home.
14A Road 9, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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This innovative little souvenir shop sells quality bags, shoes, artwork, ceramics, and household items. Do check out Very Ngon home products featuring prints of colonial-era postcards.
84 Le Loi, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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District 10
Ho Chi Minh City's flower market is a vibrant and colorful affair. Busiest early in the morning when the bulk of the wholesale trade is conducted, the market continues to trade until midafternoon. The area is also home to a Khmer community, so break up your wandering with some Cambodian specialties like soup laced with the pungent prahok (fermented fish paste).
Ho Thi Ky, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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District 3
A haven for tea lovers seeking the best Vietnamese brews, Hatvala offers tastings showcasing poetically named teas such as Mountain Mist White Tea, Fish Hook Green Tea, and Autumn Jade Jasmine Tea, which are available for purchase. All the teas are grown in Vietnam's misty and mountainous north, mostly by hill tribes who process the leaves using traditional methods.
5 Nguyen Van Mai, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam