So, we arrived in Hoyan. How not to buy a couple of shirts and scarves! We go first on Woman market Hoiana.
Bach Dang Street, hidden at the far end of the coastal street Bach Dang (Bach Dang Street), Labyrinth of Little Lanes - Here it is, a real Vietnamese market. Locals come here to buy everything, from a screwdriver to nail polish. Tourists this market is not particularly complaining, but you will definitely go there. We make my way through the filled rows, gritting your teeth and with a smile answering "no" to endless sentences to buy something, and find rows with clothes and tissues.
If you want to buy a beautiful fabric, then this place is the best. Most fabrics can be bought at a price from $ 3 per meter, but you will have to bargain to buy a fabric at a fair price. If you want something from this fabric to stitch something right on the spot, then you, again, in the right place - Shve and tailors there is a whole bunch, but the quality of sewing can be different. For you, as for a potential client, will fight very much, and you will see your eyes like a troytroy labor. Prices for this market are very low in comparison with the city shops, but even here they can range on the same product.
Next, it is worth noting that in the shopping in Hoyan stands out Shoe shopping . In the old town you will find dozens of rows with dust and dirty, poorly glued sneakers, sandals and ridiculous decorated with "precious" stones with shoes.
And suddenly among all this, GM, "Holiday" you find quite cute leather shoes and shoes for which the soul can be sold. And beautiful they are because those who are stitched to order! Moreover, it can be done here very even inexpensive! First, you need to find a shoemaker with which you can communicate normally. Fully ignore the product presented next to his studio is not an indicator of the produced product. Ask to show any orders of other customers (semi-prepared, ready).
Then select a piece of skin in the store and explain the style. Guys, it's real! Well, when you still try! Show pictures from Vogue and online printouts are not worth it, it is unlikely that he can repeat from the picture. It is best to give a master true shoes (your old or with their showcases) is the most faithful option.
As for the price, then it is necessary to bargain. Most likely, the shoemaker will start with $ 60 for the boots and $ 25 for a couple of sandals, which is quite logical, but you can achieve significant discounts and bring down the price of a third. As for jewelry, you may prefer buckles and lacing with lightning - they have trouble with zippers. Before starting work, when the measurements have already been removed and the price is conspicuous, you will have to fill out a piece of paper and give approximately 50 percent of the deposit from the amount.
Your shoes will be ready for 12 hours. It makes no sense to speak, they say "I have two more days, make better" - your order will simply make the last, and, and, exactly. If you come to pick up shoes and does not suit you, you can give it to the alteration - the problem will eliminate the hour for two, no more. And so while you do not fully satisfy the finished result. Trimming from sewing can be taken with you home.
Order bags and jackets here, however, do not. You are most likely disappointed. So, get ready-made - and nerves less.
Since then it went, why not Order Jewelry . Hoian is very well known for its tailors, but also the jewelers are notable here, and the prices for their products are amazingly affordable. Walking among the studio, shoe stores and hotels you will find many tiny jewelry stores, full of rings, suspension and earrings. You can buy ready-made, but you can order your own. The product is created in less than 48 hours. "Lotus" (82 TRAN PHU ST and 53A Le Loi ST) - tested by many tourists salon. Jewelry here, however, is a bit more expensive than in most shops, but the quality of materials and work put forward it into the top among such salons of the city.
"Waterlily" (311 Nguyen Duy Hieu) is located near the hotel Life Resort - in the manufacturing workshop you can watch the work of jewelers creating their products.
If you want something really beautiful, go to "The Original Chain Of Life" at Le Loi, 57 ("Avana"). In this salon you can make individual straps, silver necklaces and bracelets from imported silver, engraving on your products and much more. Prices begin approximately from $ 30 per simple silver ring (depending on weight). If you want to add precious stones, you will have to, of course, throw another dollars.
And, of course, you can overpay the old chain or earrings in the pendant - this process is inexpensive here. Beware of very cheap salons, most likely stones and metals there. But in general, the skill of Vietnamese jewelers is one of the best in the world.
Well, all, bought a T-shirt, sewed sneakers and remembered the ring. It remains only to buy traditional Flashlights . After the evening walk through the old town, you are likely to fall in love with these beautiful silk lights adorning each restaurant, atelier and hotel. This is the most important souvenir (after a well-stitched costume and Vietnamese hat).
Behind these lanterns, first of all, it is worth going to the night market, one of the cheapest places of the city. Numerous lanterns of various shapes and sizes, from different fabrics and colors certainly impress.
Lanterns with manually drawn (sometimes and at your order) Chinese flowers, symbols of good luck and longevity and inscriptions can be quite successful in the design of your room.
If you need a traditional simple silk flashlight, then you are best headed to Nguyen Thi Minh Khai (next to the Japanese bridge). In this craft quarter you will find the most incredible artwork and accessories, including these beautiful lamps. Prices here, by the way, are one of the best in the city, since the shops here are family-owned, are located right in homes or near the houses of manufacturers, so they do not have to raise prices for souvenirs to pay for rent.
Two small flashlights are only 20,000 dongs, the painting to order will be appreciated in 140,000 dongs, and a great lantern will cost you 120,000 dongs.