Hoi an
Hoi An ancient town
The ancient town of Hoi An, 30 km south of Da Nang, lies on the banks of the Thu River. Occupied by early foreign traders as Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish … Hoi An was one of the major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century and was very popular with the name Faifoo.
Hoi An has a distinct Chinese atmosphere with low, tile-roofed houses and narrow streets; the original structure of some of these streets still remains almost intact.
All the houses were made of rare wood, decorated with lacquered boards and panels engraved with Chinese characters. Pillars were also carved with ornamental designs.
Hoi An old town has been recognized as a world cultural heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO),in 1999. Now tourists can enjoy the beauty of the old town with over 300 years old.
Especially in the 14th night every month (lunar calendar), there are no light, no motorcycle, no television. There are only decorative multi colored lanterns make the old town sparkling.
Weather: The average temperature of the year is 25 oC. There are 2 seasons in Hoi An. From January to April, it is hot and dry. From September to December, it is rainy season. Average rain fall is 2000 mm.
Specialties: Bo cake, Vac cake are the popular cakes of Hoi An. Stay in Hoi An, you can enjoy food at Cao Lau (restaurant) with hundred years old.
Special gift of Hoi An is decorative multi colored lantern. Beside there, there are silks, fine arts, and embroideries
How to get there:
Hoi An is 32 km from Da Nang. From Da Nang, you can go to Hoi An by bus. Bus station is 1 km west of Hoi An.
From Hanoi you can go to Da Nang by Train or by flight and then go to Hoi An by bus.
Hội An attracts a fair number of tourists, also being a well-established place on the backpacker trail. Many visit for the numerous art and craft shops and tailors, who produce made-to-measure clothes for a fraction of the
The ancient town of Hoi An, 30 km south of Da Nang, lies on the banks of the Thu River. Occupied by early foreign traders as Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish … Hoi An was one of the major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century and was very popular with the name Faifoo.
Hoi An has a distinct Chinese atmosphere with low, tile-roofed houses and narrow streets; the original structure of some of these streets still remains almost intact.
All the houses were made of rare wood, decorated with lacquered boards and panels engraved with Chinese characters. Pillars were also carved with ornamental designs.
Hoi An old town has been recognized as a world cultural heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO),in 1999. Now tourists can enjoy the beauty of the old town with over 300 years old.
Especially in the 14th night every month (lunar calendar), there are no light, no motorcycle, no television. There are only decorative multi colored lanterns make the old town sparkling.
Weather: The average temperature of the year is 25 oC. There are 2 seasons in Hoi An. From January to April, it is hot and dry. From September to December, it is rainy season. Average rain fall is 2000 mm.
Specialties: Bo cake, Vac cake are the popular cakes of Hoi An. Stay in Hoi An, you can enjoy food at Cao Lau (restaurant) with hundred years old.
Special gift of Hoi An is decorative multi colored lantern. Beside there, there are silks, fine arts, and embroideries
How to get there:
Hoi An is 32 km from Da Nang. From Da Nang, you can go to Hoi An by bus. Bus station is 1 km west of Hoi An.
From Hanoi you can go to Da Nang by Train or by flight and then go to Hoi An by bus.
Hội An attracts a fair number of tourists, also being a well-established place on the backpacker trail. Many visit for the numerous art and craft shops and tailors, who produce made-to-measure clothes for a fraction of the