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A 30-minute drive from the South of Danang, Hoian is an ancient town known as a boutique yet lively township, considered as the “No.1 tourist attraction” in Vietnam according to many polls. Being a mixture of up-to-17th-century Southeast Asian trading port, with traces of ancient Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese housing styles, Hoian illustrates the glory of a former trading hub, which has now turned into a key cultural rendezvous. Amongst the growing cities and towns in Asia, Hoian is leading in sustainable tours with the locals’ decisiveness and consecutive efforts to maintain traditions and native spirit. Like other well-preserved ancient towns, Hoian is packed with romantic boutique houses, shops, cafés, flowery streets and brilliantly lit night streets. The difference is that the town has been recognized as “the first place to visit in Vietnam” and offers many options within a short time for diverse age groups, from staying lazily in town and relaxing, to coming over An Bang beach for sunbathing and swimming, or taking boats and Vespa to villages.

Recently, Hoian has become famous for small educational tours, with two great attractions at Tra Que Vegetable Village and the silkworm feeding center, where you can observe how locals use non-fertilizers for gardening or learn about the whole cycle of silk production. If sustainable tourism is inspiring the visitors by the locals’ authentic lifestyle, Hoian residents are doing an exceptional job.

Hoi An cuisine is famous for dishes that are quite simple but meticulous in process and delicious in taste, which has an unique and characteristic flavor of Quang Nam province. This may be the reason why visitors always keep Hoi An cuisine in mind as the way to remember to this ancient town. Some popular dishes are listed below.

Chicken rice

This dish is not exclusive to Hoi An yet locals have successfully improved on it with all the meticulousness in the processing, making it one of their signature dishes. A dish of chicken rice is mouth-watering with its pleasantly fluffy yellowed rice topped with hand-shredded chicken in combination with onion, papaya, Tra Que aromatic vegetables and a cup of special soup.

Cao Lầu

Cao Lầu does not taste like any other Vietnamese dishes, but nobody can really recognize it as being comparable to Chinese or Japanese cuisine. This dish only has a bit of water and is eaten with char siu pork and crispy pork rind. In addition to those components, Cao Lau also adds a special sauce with herb and raw vegetables. They blend wonderfully together and create a simple but harmonious taste, making a unique and appetizing aroma for a must-try dish in Hoi An.

Bánh mì Hội An ( Hoi An Bread)

For a long time, bread (Banh Mi) has become a must-try dish when visit to Hoi An for both Vietnamese and foreigner visitors. It can be said that Phuong bread and Madame Khanh bread are the most famous names in Hoian. In this special bread, you will find a variety of meat, grilled, jam bong, pâté, homemade sauce, chili and fresh herbs of Tra Que village. You will surely have a delectable bread that is hard to find anywhere else other than Hoi An. The image of a Vietnamese Banh Mi used to appear above the search of Google Doodle recently.

Hoi An Cakes

Hoi An is a convergence of traditional and affordable cakes. Come to Hoi An, you can be overwhelmed by many strange and unique deserts such as Bánh Ít, Bánh Vạc, Bánh Bèo and Bánh Xoài. Each dish has its own distinct flavor and can easily be found at every market corner, or on pavements all over town, a unique attribute of this ancient town.

As an ancient, peaceful and also colorful attraction, Hoi An is one of the most popular tourist sites in Vietnam that intriguing with its narrow cobblestone streets, bright lanterns, abundance and warm-hearted local. This little town is chose as an ideal candidate that Vietnam tourism ministry often shows to the world. Here are a few things you need to know before travelling to Hoian.

When is the perfect time to visit Hoi An?

Best time to Visit Hoi An is from February to April and from September to December when the weather is quite cool and dry. Particularly, come to Hoi An around the 15th of every lunar month to experience the unique night of the Old Town with colorful lanterns twinkling across streets and flowing along the river.

Transportation to Hoi An

You can visit Hoi An by taxi, motorbike, bicycle, cyclo or walking. In the evening you can take a walk or cyclo along the Thu Bon river to see the charming beauty of Hoi An at night. According to travel experiences in Hoi An, it is best to walk in order to enjoy the scenery and particularly for the street food.

Must-sees in Hoi An

Bridge Pagoda: This is one of the most famous tourist sites, located in the heart of Hoi An ancient town. Built at the end of the 16th century, the bridge is also known as the Japanese Bridge or Lai Vien Kieu. Bridge Pagoda possess a unique architecture, which is a wonderful blend of ancient architecture with Eastern and Western architecture.
Hoi An handicraft workshop: The workshop brings together almost every traditional handicrafts of Hoi An and Quang Nam, such as weaving mats, weaving fabrics, pottery and lacquerware. Visitors will find a peaceful landscape of a Vietnamese countryside village when visiting the workshop.
Clothing tailor-made shops in Hoian: There are numerous things you can buy as souvenirs like lanterns, cakes, silk and carvings, but visitors always recommend tailor-made clothings. Tailor-made clothings in Hoi An are not only cheap and beautiful, but also fast to customize and get as well. In just a few hours, the tailor will give you ravishing and perfectly fitting clothes for you. If you cannot wait until it finish, just give the shop your contact details and address, and will send the clothes to you as soon as possible. Here are some famous shops: Thu Thuy (60 Le Loi Street), Yaly (358 Nguyen Duy Hieu Street), A Dong silk (40 Le Loi Street), Bao Khanh (101 Tran Hung Dao Street).
Other: Traditional arts and crafts showroom, handicraft factory and traditional musical instruments, legendary wall at Hoang Van Thu street, etc.

What to see in Hoi An’s surrounding area?

Cù Lao Chàm: An island upholding its wild and rustic beauty. You can spend your time here at homestays or experience a more natural approach by camping on this island.
Cửa Đại beach: One of the most romantic beaches in Vietnam with white sand stretching endlessly and famous coconuts.
Hoi An village: Experience the daily life of the local by visiting Kim Bong Carpentry Village, Thanh Ha Pottery Village, Tra Que Herb Village and Cam Thanh Village.
Chăm culture traces – My Son tour: My Son is famous for the rich and long history of the Champa Kingdom and also for its beautiful landscape.
An Bàng beach: You will find the answer as to why it is one of the 50 most beautiful beaches on the planet once you visit it.

Popular tours in Hoi An

Bike Tours in Hoian: You can bike around the countryside of the outskirts of Hoi An, exploring the various villages, corners and enjoy the authentic life of the village here.
Boat tours in Hoian: A short boat trip along the poetic Thu Bon River will give you a chance to get into rural parts of this ancient town. Furthermore, if you visit My Son, you can come by car and come back by boat. This is a wonderful way to discover My Son, since you can not only explore all the ancient landscapes of My Son, but also enjoy the peaceful river view on the way.
Tra Que herb village tour in Hoian: You can ride a bike or walk around the village. Visiting the herb garden, watering vegetables yourself and enjoying clean vegetables. This may be an unforgettable memory unique to this place.
Cooking class tour: Eat like a local, cook like a local, this tour is the is a must for food lovers visiting Vietnam, even if the recipes don’t look like something you can reproduce back at home. It may include a tour of the market and then the instructor will support you to learn how to cook Hoi An’s fantastic dishes.

Activities

Our pick: A couple of days in the ancient town of Hoian with sightseeing and shopping, followed by a luxurious relaxation at a beach resort in Danang, ranging from boutique to high end categories.

Culture visits in Hoian

World Heritage expediton by strolling around Hoi An ancient town, visiting Cham sculpture Museum in Danang and excursion to Myson Sanctuary.

Beach holiday in Hoian

Family beach holiday with several days at luxury resorts then entertainment in theme parks at Ba Na Hill.

Sightseeing in Hoian

Leisurely sightseeing around the acient town, river boat trips with stops at villages, Vespa or biking tour to Tra Que Vegetable Vilalges.

Shopping in Hoian

Ideal places to shop for: Ceramic bamboo products, wooden and stone furniture and specially with Long (dragon) apparels and suites.

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