Northern Central Vietnam Shopping

Hu\’s streets overflow not only with galleries selling local art, but also with stores and stalls pitching clothing, music, and other goodies to tourists and locals alike. On the southern side of the river, galleries and stores that double as art displays are concentrated on the eastern tip of Lˆ Li, on Phåm Ng´ Lão, and on Chu Vn An. Farther south, restaurants, clothing and electronics stores, and Internet cafes clutter the touristed Hùng V™£ng and B\n Nghé. A walk across the river and into the heart of the Citadel reveals stores and shops where locals stock up on clothes. In true Vietnamese style, the tags lack prices and everything is up for bargaining. Prices are 30-50% lower than on the southern bank. Art galleries cluster near the entrances to the Citadel; those to the south tend to be cheaper, while those to the north are even more expensive than galleries across the river. The eastern side of the Citadel, too, has a good concentration of extremely inexpensive shopping, from clothes to electronics. Peruse the stores on Mai Thúc Loan, or venture into the nearby alleys to strike good deals.

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