Hang Gai Street

Hang Gai Street is the best place in Hanoi to shop for high quality, fashionable silk materials, traditional Vietnamese apparel, and home furnishings.

  01/06/2018 14:20

Also known as Silk Street, the entirety of this 300 metre-long street is lined with fashion boutiques and local tailor shops that have been operating for decades, where you can also order personally tailored suits and dresses that are made to measure. Set on the edge of Hanoi’s Old Quarter near Hoan Kiem Lake, Silk Street is renowned for its quality and choice of craftsmen though two of our absolute favourites on Hang Gai Street are Khai Silk and Tan My Design as both stores offer ready-to-wear pieces – perfect if you’re too pressed for time to get a tailor-made outfit during your holiday in Hanoi. Suits can be ready within 24 hours, though it’s best to allow more time for a second fitting to make sure that your outfit is perfectly tailored.

Most stores in Hang Gai Street accept payment via credit cards and it pays to go to a better quality store and avoid the market street traders to guarantee the best quality silk. As with most retail outlets all over Vietnam, bargaining is also highly encouraged to get a decent price – start at 50% off the asking price and pay no more than 70%.   Aside from boutiques and tailor shops, Hang Gai Street also hosts a number of souvenir shops selling notebooks, lamps and postcards as well as prominent art galleries such as Thang Long Art Gallery and Green Palm Gallery.

Hang Gai Street (Silk Street)
Opening Hours: Daily 09:00 - 20:00
Address: Hang Gai Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

Source Vietnam-guide
loading
OTHER NEWS

7 Largest Statues in the World

Large statues have been constructed since ancient times. The Great Sphinx, built by the ancient Egyp ...

  03/10/2019 15:20

Hoi An, Vietnam - UNESCO World Heritage site

Hoi An, once a major Southeast Asian trading post in the 16th and 17th centuries, is basically a liv ...

  16/04/2019 16:33

9 places for Shopaholics in Vietnam

Whether you are into big brands or love to bargain while street shopping, this list is perfect for y ...

  29/11/2018 15:39

Discover traditional costumes in Asia

The continent of Asia consists of a large diversity of cultures, traditions, and customs. Asia is kn ...

  20/09/2018 10:31

8 must-see places in Sapa in the afternoon

Travel to Sapa in the afternoon, where to go and what to do to have the most enjoyable experiences? ...

  12/07/2018 13:11

Hanoi Opera House

The beautiful Hanoi Opera House was built in 1911 by the then ruling French. It’s a phenomenal piece ...

  06/06/2018 16:02
pin