Nha Trang, a beach city on the South-Central Coast of Vietnam, is famous for its pristine beaches and islands. Besides, this city also offers exciting shopping experiences with different products to bring back home. Here’s a guide to shopping in Nha Trang: the best things to buy and places to shop.

Through this article, you will find the information below.

Shopping in Nha Trang: things to buy

Shopping in Nha Trang involves choosing what to buy. Traveling to Nha Trang, you can buy Nha Trang’s specialties, handicraft products, and pearl jewelry.

Nha Trang’s specialties

Nha Trang dried seahorse is one of the specialties in Nha Trang, which is among the places providing the largest dried seahorse output in Vietnam. It is known as an effective tonic to help restore health. The seahorses in Nha Trang are diverse in colors, sizes, and types. The most common way to use dried seahorses is soaking them in wine to drink. The price of a pair of dried seahorses ranges from VND 250,000 to VND 550,000.

Sorting seahorse in Nha Trang

Like other coastal cities in Vietnam, Nha Trang is well-known for its dried seafood which captures the flavors of the sea and makes for a unique and tasty souvenir. You can buy dried squid, dried shrimp, fish, cuttlefish, etc., to bring home. Depending on the type of dried seafood, the price will vary from VND 300,000 per kilogram. 

Dried cuttlefish in Nha Trang

Besides dried seahorses and dried seafood, you can also choose nests of Salanganes when shopping in Nha Trang. Nha Trang possesses large and small islands and caves with favorable terrain and ecology that help attract swiftlets to nest. The bird's nests created by the birds here have a higher nutritional value than other places and are very good for health. The price of a box of bird's nests ranges from VND 2,000,000. 

 Nests of Salanganes in Nha Trang

 Nests of Salanganes in Nha Trang

Traveling to Nha Trang, you may also want to buy mango rice paper made from local mango in Cam Ranh City of Khanh Hoa Province. The mixture of mango pulp, sugar, and salt, is spread thinly and dried under the sun, resulting in a chewy, translucent sheet that bursts with the natural flavor of mango. For each kilogram, you can buy mango rice paper from VND 70,000 to VND 150,000. 

Mango rice paper in Nha Trang

Overall, Nha Trang offers a delightful shopping experience with its wide range of unique local specialties. Don’t forget to choose Nha Trang’s specialties as gifts for your friends and family when shopping in Nha Trang. 

Handicraft products in Nha Trang

Nha Trang offers a variety of traditional handicrafts that make perfect souvenirs or gifts. The handicrafts of Nha Trang reflect the skill and creativity of local artisans. You can choose lacquerware, ceramics, bamboo and rattan products, wood carving products, conical hats, and silk products. Especially, embroidery painting which depicts traditional scenes, floral patterns, and animals, is an extremely meaningful item to bring home as gifts. The intricate designs are crafted with great attention to detail. Each painting carries meaningful messages about love, happiness, and luck. In general, shopping for handicrafts in Nha Trang is a delightful experience, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam. Whether you are looking for a unique souvenir or a beautiful gift, the city's artisans provide an array of exquisite products that reflect their skill and creativity. 

Nha Trang embroidery paintings 

Nha Trang embroidery paintings 

Agarwood

Nha Trang is also famous for high-quality agarwood products that repel evil spirits, bring good luck, purify bad luck, and help to relax. This resinous heartwood, produced by certain species of Aquilaria trees, is prized for its unique fragrance and medicinal properties. There are many types of agarwood for you to choose from such as agarwood without a toothpick, agarwood with a toothpick, premium agarwood buds, etc. The agarwood products including agarwood chips and pieces, agarwood essential oil, incense sticks, bracelets and jewelry, and carvings and artifacts, are delicately crafted, with an attractive natural fragrance. When shopping in Nha Trang, don’t forget to bring them home. 

Nha Trang agarwood

Pearl Jewelry

Besides seafood, Nha Trang is also renowned for its pearl farming industry. The pristine waters of Nha Trang Bay provide an ideal environment for cultivating high-quality pearls, making it a prime destination for pearl jewelry shopping. Whether you are looking for a timeless piece to add to your collection or a special gift, Nha Trang offers a wide array of beautiful pearl jewelry. When buying pearl jewelry, remember to check for authenticity, and quality, and consider the design. 

Overall, with a wide range of goods and products, Nha Trang offers everything you need. No matter if you are looking for delicious treats, exquisite jewelry, or traditional crafts, you're sure to find something special to bring home.

Shopping in Nha Trang: places to shop

When shopping in Nha Trang, you can choose the traditional markets, shopping malls, or stores selling handicrafts. Let’s find out some places to shop in Nha Trang with us.

Traditional markets

The traditional market is the best place for shopping in Nha Trang. Dam Market (Cho Dam) is one of the most long-standing and vibrant markets in Nha Trang. This is a market that is crowded with locals and tourists every day. The market is divided into three main areas including the center, left-side area, and right-side area. Each area sells specific items. You can buy all kinds of daily necessities, delicious specialties, and souvenirs here at very reasonable prices. The market opens from 04.00 a.m. to 06.30 p.m. every day. 

Dam Market in Nha Trang

Besides Dam Market, Cho Xom Moi Market is also a place where you can find various things to bring home. Although this market is not as large as the Dam Market, it is also a familiar place for local people and tourists when coming to Nha Trang. In addition to the Dam Market and Cho Xom Moi Market, you can also visit Nha Trang night market to find yourself souvenirs and gifts for your friends and family. The night market is held in the city center, on Tran Phu Street, open from 05.00 p.m. until midnight. 

Nha Trang night market

Shopping malls

Besides traditional markets, the shopping mall is also a choice for shopping in Nha Trang. Below are some shopping malls you can drop by.

Name	Address	Opening hours
GO! Nha Trang	Lot No. 4, 19/5 Street, Vinh Diem Trung, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa	08.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.
Vincom Plaza Nha Trang	44 - 46 Le Thanh Ton Street, Loc Tho Ward, Nha Trang	08.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.
Lotte Mart Nha Trang	23/10 Street, Nha Trang	07.30 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.
Nha Trang Center	20 Tran Phu Street, Nha Trang	08.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.
Hon Chong Center	03 - 05 Pham Van Dong Street, Nha Trang	08.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.

 

Stores selling handicrafts

If you just want to buy souvenirs to bring home, stores selling handicrafts will be your choice. XQ Nha Trang Traditional Arts and Crafts Center, located at 64 Tran Phu Street, Nha Trang, is a famous spot to buy souvenirs. This is a place to store, display, and buy and sell very skillful and delicate hand-embroidered paintings. The works depict the sea, islands, and many famous landscapes of Nha Trang. Besides, Ngoc Bich Store, Tram Anh Fine Art Wooden Furniture Store, and Kim To Store are some places to buy souvenirs. 

In general, you can choose any place and store to buy the things you want when shopping in Nha Trang. Let’s enjoy exploring the vibrant shopping scene and bringing home a piece of this beautiful coastal city.

Tips for shopping in Nha Trang

Like other destinations, you may want to notice many things when shopping in Nha Trang. Whether you are searching for unique souvenirs, local delicacies, or high-quality handicrafts, these tips will help you make the most of your shopping adventures in Nha Trang. 

Bargaining wisely

Bargaining is needed when you go shopping in Nha Trang, especially if you choose to shop in traditional markets. Start with a lower offer and gradually negotiate to reach a fair price. Be polite and friendly during the process. In case the price is fixed, don’t hesitate to ask if there are any discounts or promotions available. 

Checking the quality of the goods/ products

Before buying anything, especially pearls, agarwood, and nests of Salanganes, you may want to check the goods’ authenticity and verify their quality. Let’s check the information of the seller carefully and ask if there are any related documents. Also, be wary of prices that seem too good to be true. While bargaining is common, extremely low prices can indicate counterfeit or low-quality products.

Taking your time

When shopping in Nha Trang, don’t rush. Let’s take the time to explore different stores and markets to compare prices and quality. Besides, don’t hesitate to ask vendors about the products, their origins, and how to use or care for them.

In conclusion, this blog post has pointed out things to buy, places to shop, and some tips to know for shopping in Nha Trang.  From bustling markets to modern malls, the city offers a diverse shopping landscape that caters to all tastes and budgets. Let’s spend time strolling around the streets, markets, and stores to find something to bring home!