Da Nang: Custom-Made Prescription Glasses in Colonial Optic

Vietnam



Unique optical experience inside an old colonial optical shop in the heart of Danang. Choose your perfect pair of glasses and enjoy a relaxing break with traditional Vietnamese tea/coffee

Highlights

  • Choose the perfect pair of glasses from a curated selection of stylish frames
  • Get a quick vision test or bring your prescription for custom-made glasses
  • Select from basic, transition, or blue-light-blocking lenses, crafted on-site
  • Relax with a traditional Vietnamese tea in an elegant colonial-era room
  • Discover the history of optical shop and traditional shop house culture

Description

Step into an old colonial optical shop in the heart of Da Nang, a place that has served generations of locals and travelers, surviving the Vietnam War and preserving its vintage charm from French colonial time. This hidden gem offers a unique journey back in time, where you can choose your perfect pair of glasses and enjoy a relaxing break with traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee while your lenses are expertly crafted. What to Expect: - Curated Selection of Frames: Browse through a stylish collection of frames that suit your face shape and style. Whether you need a quick vision test or have a prescription, custom-made glasses are crafted on-site in just half an hour. - Lens Options: Select from basic, transition, or blue-light-blocking lenses, all tailored to your needs. - Relaxing Atmosphere: Enjoy traditional Vietnamese tea in an elegant colonial-era room, full of vintage charm. Learn about the optical's history and how it survived the riot and bombardment in Vietnam War, remaining a trusted name in vision care. - Cultural Heritage: Discover the unique cultural heritage and the old antique stuffs of a traditional Vietnamese shop house, complete with an ancestor praying corner that reflects the deep-rooted practice of ancestor worship in Vietnamese families. - Premium Add-Ons ( with fees): Enhance your experience with premium options like anti-glare coatings, progressive lenses, or custom-tinted lenses. - Vintage Photo Corner: Capture stylish pictures in a small vintage photo corner, adding a touch of nostalgia to your visit. - Exclusive Souvenirs: Receive a authentical postcard and a self-made tote bag from the shop. Your finished glasses come with an exclusive engraved glasses case. Join Us for an Unforgettable Experience!

Includes

One custom glasses frame ( for reading or driving) crafted on-site in 30 minutes Personalized vision test Vietnamese tea/coffee and traditional snacks Vintage photo corner Gifts: Self-designed postcard, store tote bag, and glasses cases Historical insights into the traditional shop house/optical store in Vietnam

Important Information

  • - Send your current glasses or prescription in advance if available - The shop is located in the heart of Da Nang, easily accessible by local transport - Experience is available in English and Vietnamese

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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