Shopping in Hue is characterized by the Vietnamese craft items. The range of merchandise available in Hue makes Shopping in Hue an interesting affair.
Dong Ba Market in Old Hue is the most renowned shopping place in Hue. It is located near the place where the Dong Ba Canal joins the Perfume River. All those interested in Vietnamese food or culture must visit this market. The maintenance of ancient characteristics leaves an unforgettable impression on visitors.
Dong Ba Market has a good variety of goods. These goods are sold at reasonable prices. It is the cheapest place to buy Vietnamese wine and fruits. It has hundreds of stalls selling almost everything from clothing, to house ware and souvenirs items.
Dong Ba Market is also the best place to buy local handicrafts like conical hats and other wares for daily use. One can also find local food being sold here.
Dong Ba Market is in the open air. It is large, lively and colorful. One can find all that one needs. In hue one can buy the best conical hats.
There are some really cool posh boutiques located near the junction to Trang Tien Bridge. All of them are tastefully decorated and wear an inviting look.
Here one can also find many copies of Manneke Pis, a little boy taking a pee. The original Belgian model wears some typical clothes but the replica sold here is ugly and stark naked.
Silk paintings are Hue's main shopping item. It is an integral part of Vietnamese culture as well. Silk painting has been done for centuries in Vietnam. Artists paint on a white silk canvas using colors that recreate the colors of nature.
The paintings depict natural landscapes and scenes of everyday life in Vietnam. Topics include scenes from the harvest season, going to the market, the cycle trip, rowing a boat, and historical buildings such as the pagodas. The landscapes reflect the beauty of the country with powerful and precise strokes. The colors communicate tranquility as they combine the blue and the yellow hues with the white background of the canvas.
Tourists can buy the silk paintings framed by two bamboo rolls that will make it easy to hang. Calligraphic artwork is another item that the traveler can purchase. Calligraphic work can be found on silk but also on lacquer, stone and wood.
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