Hằng Dũng Souvenir Shop

This little shop in the Old Town does double duty as a souvenir store and a hands-on craft workshop. The owner runs lantern-making, non la (conical hat), and bamboo cup classes herself, and she’s the kind of teacher who actually watches what you’re doing and steps in before things go wrong (not after).

The lantern class is the main draw. You get proper materials, clear instruction, and enough time to draw your own design without feeling rushed. Reviews from Vietnamese and international visitors both flag the quality, which is a decent sign the pricing isn’t just tourist markup.

The shop side stocks body mists, essential oils, and gifts that lean more thoughtful than tchotchke. The atmosphere is calm – soft music, organized shelves – so browsing doesn’t feel like an obstacle course.