ÁO DÀI EXPERIENCE · SAIGON

Your áo dài dayin Ho Chi Minh City

PHOTOSHOOT EXPERIENCE

Áo dài rental, professional makeup & hair, and a photographer who walks with you to the Pink Church and Central Post Office. All raw photos included. Pick a time online, pay a 50% deposit, and the slot is yours.

YOUR VIETNAM EXPERIENCE

More than an áo dàiA Vietnamese experience, start to finish

  • Professional makeup & hair
  • 800+ áo dài to choose from
  • Photographer on location
  • Pick your photos on the spot · pro retouching
  • Free props · English & Chinese service
01Makeup & Hair
02800+ Áo Dài
03City Photoshoot
SHOT BY EM ÁO DÀI

They've all shot here

Creators from Taiwan, Japan, Korea and Indonesia — every photo shot by Em Áo Dài.

Kiki Hsieh — 715K IG followers

Kiki Hsieh

🇹🇼 Taiwanese model・715K IG followers

Min Yu-Ching — 434K IG followers

Min Yu-Ching

🇹🇼 Taiwanese model・434K IG followers

1.3M+

Combined IG followers of creators from Taiwan, Japan, Korea & Indonesia who chose to shoot here.

Rosie — 105K IG followers

Rosie

🇮🇩 Indonesian creator・105K IG followers

Rio Shirakawa — 27K IG followers

Rio Shirakawa

🇯🇵 Japanese creator・27K IG followers

Yu Su-Hyun — 36K IG followers

Yu Su-Hyun

🇰🇷 Korean model・36K IG followers

ÁO DÀI PHOTOGRAPHY PACKAGES

Photoshoot packagesAll original photos included

Most guests go straight for a package — áo dài, makeup & hair and photographer in one, bookable online.

Solo

Solo

2.500.000 ₫VND

1 pax

  • Áo dài rental ×1
  • Makeup & hair ×1
  • All raw photos included
  • 8 retouched photos
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Besties

Besties (2 pax)

4.000.000 ₫VND

2 pax

  • Áo dài rental ×2
  • Makeup & hair ×2
  • All raw photos included
  • 12 retouched photos
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Couple

Couple (2 pax)

3.800.000 ₫VND

2 pax

  • Áo dài rental ×2
  • Women's makeup & hair ×1
  • Men's makeup & hair ×1
  • All raw photos included
  • 12 retouched photos
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Friends

Friends (3 pax)

5.700.000 ₫VND

3 pax

  • Áo dài rental ×3
  • Makeup & hair ×3
  • All raw photos included
  • 18 retouched photos
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Groups of 4+ or extra retouched photos: message our team for a custom quote.

Rental + makeup only

No photographer — shoot yourself or with friends. Women's and men's prices differ, so enter them separately when booking. Kids can add a kids' áo dài (rental only) to any booking, packages included.

Women's áo dài + makeup

990.000 ₫/ pax

  • ✓Áo dài rental ×1
  • ✓Makeup & hair ×1
  • ✓No photoshoot — great for self-shooting
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Men's áo dài + makeup

850.000 ₫/ pax

  • ✓Áo dài rental ×1
  • ✓Makeup & hair ×1
  • ✓No photoshoot — great for self-shooting
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Kids' áo dài (rental only)

250.000 ₫/ pax

  • ✓Kids' áo dài ×1
  • ✓No makeup & hair
  • ✓Add to any adult photoshoot or rental booking
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EXPERIENCE & TIMELINE

How the day goesÁo Dài Photoshoot

About 3.5 hours in total

Varies with group size and styling

01

Choose your áo dài

0.5 hrs

Try on from 800+ pieces; our staff help with size and colour.

02

Makeup & hair

1.5 hrs

Dewy glow or defined glam; 8 hairstyles adapted to your hair.

03

Photoshoot

1 hr

Your photographer walks you through 1–2 landmarks, reviewing as you go.

04

Pick your photos

0.5 hrs

All raw photos included, delivered via Google Drive or Baidu within 7 days.

Booking in four steps

01

Choose a service

Pick a package or rental + makeup, see the total right away.

02

Pick a time

Photoshoots show only slots with a photographer free; rental only needs a makeup time.

03

Pay 50% deposit

You get a booking code. Transfer the deposit within 24 hours and send the code to our team.

04

Pay the rest in store

Come on the day, pay the balance, and get ready.

Payment

Alipay, WeChat Pay, Taiwan bank transfer (TWD), Vietnam bank transfer (VND), Wise. Balance can be paid in cash at the store.

Where we shoot

When booking a photoshoot you can pick 1–2 spots; your photographer will suggest the best route for the time and crowds.

Pink Church (Tan Dinh)
Pink Church (Tan Dinh)

Main gate closed 12–2 PM and on weekends

Central Post Office
Central Post Office
Book Street
Book Street
City Hall
City Hall
Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Opera House
Opera House
Fine Arts Museum
Fine Arts Museum

Camera fee 300,000 + deposit 200,000 VND, paid on site

Dabao Concept Café

Drinks required, including for the photographer

SIZE CHART

Size guideby weight (kg)

Women's áo dài

SizeWeight (kg)
S40–48
M48–53
L54–58
XL58–62
2XL62–67
3XL67–72
4XL72–77
5XL77–85

Men's áo dài

SizeWeight (kg)
S48–54
M55–59
L60–66
XL67–72
2XL73–79
3XL80–86
4XL87–92
5XL92–105

Pick the closest size by weight — you can try on and swap in store. Kids' sizes are fitted in store.

Good to know

Booking & deposit
  • Pick a date and time online. The 50% deposit is due within 24 hours and your slot is held once our team verifies it; unpaid bookings are released automatically.
  • Book 2–5 days ahead for popular slots. Same-day bookings, groups of 4+ and custom trips: message our team directly.
  • Free cancellation or rescheduling up to 48 hours before your booking; within 48 hours the deposit is non-refundable.
  • Please arrive on time — more than 30 minutes late counts as a cancellation.
Timeline
  • About 3.5 hours in total: choose your áo dài 0.5 h → makeup & hair 1.5 h → photoshoot 1 h → photo selection 0.5 h (varies with group size and styling).
  • 800+ áo dài to choose from and try on in store; conical hats, handbags, fans and other props are free to borrow.
  • Rent at either branch and return at either; 24-hour rental available.
Outfit prep
  • All áo dài are professionally cleaned before every rental.
  • Some women's styles have sheer shoulders — bring a nude strapless bra or nipple covers.
  • If you're under 160 cm, heels are recommended for better proportions.
  • Men: bring plain long trousers (black, white or navy recommended).
Size guide (by weight)
  • Women: S 40–48 kg · M 48–53 · L 54–58 · XL 58–62 · 2XL 62–67 · 3XL 67–72 · 4XL 72–77 · 5XL 77–85.
  • Men: S 48–54 kg · M 55–59 · L 60–66 · XL 67–72 · 2XL 73–79 · 3XL 80–86 · 4XL 87–92 · 5XL 92–105.
  • Kids' sizes available — fitted in store.
Makeup & hair
  • Styling takes about 1.5 hours — please arrive at your booked time.
  • Choose a dewy, natural look or a defined glam look; 8 hairstyles to pick from, adapted to your hair length and volume.
  • Sensitive skin? Let us know ahead and bring your own products.
  • Nails, contact lenses, nipple covers and underwear are not provided — bring your own if needed.
Shoot & delivery
  • Share reference photos with your photographer beforehand; weather, light and posing mean results can't be an exact copy.
  • Review shots as you go — raise anything you're unhappy with on the spot.
  • All raw photos included, delivered via Google Drive or Baidu within 7 days; retouched photos as listed in your package.
  • Packages exclude transport, landmark entrance fees and meals (if any) — payable by the guest.
Retouching scope
  • Basic retouching includes: color grading, brightness, skin tone, blemish removal, basic portrait retouching, slight face slimming, double-chin softening, minor body shaping and small background cleanup.
  • Not included (may cost extra): major body reshaping, facial restructuring, face swaps, background or sky replacement, large composites, bridal-grade retouching, removing crowds or large objects, and other special requests.
  • One free revision round; further revisions may incur a fee. Retouching follows the studio's signature style.

FAQ

How far ahead should I book?

Online bookings open from tomorrow up to 90 days ahead. Book 2–5 days ahead for popular slots; for weekends and peak season 2–4 weeks early before photographers fill up.

Can kids join?

Yes. Enter the number of kids when booking — each adds a kids' áo dài at 250,000 VND (rental only, no makeup, not counted in the package size). Works with packages and rental-only bookings.

Which branch should I go to?

Two branches: Café Apartment (114 Hồ Tùng Mậu — enter GS25, go up to the 2nd floor) and Pink Church (250/2B Hai Bà Trưng — alley beside GS25, walk to the end and turn right). Rent at one, return at either; pick whichever suits your itinerary.

How do I pay?

After booking you get a code and payment options: Alipay, WeChat Pay, TWD transfer, VND transfer or Wise. Transfer the 50% deposit; pay the balance in store (cash accepted).

Can I choose and try on dresses?

Yes — pick any style in store and try it on; women's, men's and kids' styles available.

Which size should I pick?

By weight — women: S 40–48 kg · M 48–53 · L 54–58 · XL 58–62 · 2XL 62–67 · 3XL 67–72 · 4XL 72–77 · 5XL 77–85; men: S 48–54 · M 55–59 · L 60–66 · XL 67–72 · 2XL 73–79 · 3XL 80–86 · 4XL 87–92 · 5XL 92–105. Try on and swap in store; kids' sizes are fitted in store.

Makeup for men?

Yes, makeup and hair styling for men too — or hair only.

When do I get the photos?

All raw photos are included and delivered via Google Drive or Baidu within 7 days; retouched photos as listed in your package, extra retouching can be added.

Which landmarks?

Central Post Office & Book Street, City Hall, Opera House, Fine Arts Museum, Dabao Concept Café, Pink Church, Nguyen Hue Walking Street — pick 1–2 within your package time. The museum charges a camera fee plus deposit, Dabao requires a drink order, and the Pink Church main gate is closed 12–2 PM and on weekends.

Can I add services on site?

You can visit and try on first; stylists prioritise booked guests, walk-in add-ons subject to availability.

Contact

Two branches · rent at one, return at either
Café Apartment branch
114 Hồ Tùng Mậu, Quận 1, TP.HCM
Enter GS25 and go up to the 2nd floor
Pink Church branch
250/2B Hai Bà Trưng, Tân Định, TP.HCM
Take the alley beside GS25 to the end, then turn right

Open 8:00–17:00. 24-hour rental available; conical hats, handbags, fans and other props are free to borrow.

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