An Hoi Sculpture Park is an interesting attraction in the Hoi An Old Town. It lies between the Hoai River, a small branch of the Thu Bon River and a major road (Nguyen Phuc Chu). This park is public and good to stroll, have a break and enjoy the view to the town and the river in its front. At night, it’s bustling because of pedestrians, vendors, shoppers, and especially, those who want to do the lantern boat ride to release water lanterns. Now, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company tell you everything that you need to know about An Hoi Sculpture Park in Hoi An.
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Must Knows about An Hoi Sculpture Park
– Location/address: Nguyen Phuc Chu Street, Minh An ward, Hoi An, Vietnam
– Name meaning: An Hoi means ‘peaceful and meeting’
– Other name(s): Hoai River Park, Hoi An River Park
– Opening hours: 24hrs a day, 7 days a week
– Ticket price: free
– Reason(s) to visit: one of the best places to view/photograph Hoi An Ancient Town, a collection of fine stone sculptures
– Best time to visit: anytime
– Time to spend: 15-30 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/an-hoi-sculpture-park
– Recognition(s):
– Food & drink: not available
– Shopping: not available
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
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Things to See & Do in An Hoi Sculpture Park
Like its name, An Hoi Sculpture Park is a public park and promenade on which many art sculptures are displayed. They were carved by 17 sculptors coming from three cities of Vietnam (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh city, Da Nang) and 7 countries around the world, including Japan, South Korea, China, Poland, Germany, the United States of America, and Morocco. Amongst Vietnamese representatives, sculptor Nguyen Phu Cuong (from Hanoi) was from the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition within Vietnam Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Sculptor Do Xuan Hieu (from Ho Chi Minh city) was borned in Hoi An. These sculptors attended the International Sculpturing Camp ‘Hoi An Variation’ in 2006 which occurred from 2nd to 6th June. This is the first time Hoi An hosted this kind of event. Previously, the first sculpturing camp was held ever in Vietnam in 1997 by Hanoi University of Fine Arts at the Hanoi Botanical Garden.
After the sculpturing camp, all sculptors gave their works to the city to exhibit around the park by the Hoai River, the river closely linked with the city’s history. Additionally, they also donated money to help victims who suffered from the Chanchu typhoon, which just happened in May.
During the year, An Hoi Sculpture Park is the hosting place for many festivals and events of the city. There are:
– Hoi An Japan Culture Exchange: started in 2003, with activities to boost friendship between Vietnam and Japan
– Hoi An International Food Festival
– Vietnam’s Traditional Handicraft Festival
– New year’s eve countdown celebration each year
– Public exhibitions about cultural heritages, history, commemoration days, competitions
In the evening, An Hoi Sculpture Park becomes much busier because it’s near the Japanese Bridge (town’s must see), Hoi An Night Market (the biggest night market in town), Lune Center for Performing Arts (to watch world-class show, such as Teh Dar Show), Hoai River where visitors like going on a boat ride to release water lanterns (a must do activity at night), the stage where Bai Choi bingo game occurs, Nguyen Phuc Chu Road where many bars and pubs stand, etc.
Do not forget to take a photo with the sign ‘I Love Hoi An’. It’s created by many lanterns, with the signature color of the town – yellow.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Hoi An Old Town. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Tips to Visit An Hoi Sculpture Park in Hoi An
– There are many seats in An Hoi Sculpture Park to sit down and have a break.
– One of the best places to view the Hoi An Old Town is from An Hoi Sculpture Park, especially the portion near the Hoi An Lune Center for Performing Arts. From here, visitors can enjoy charming scenery: old and yellow buildings and their reflection on the jade green river. At night, floating lanterns are really impressive to see.
– Along the water edge at An Hoi Sculpture Park, there are ticket booths where visitors can buy tickets for lantern boats. On their ride, passengers release water lanterns to make wishes. See more information & details
– At the end of An Hoi Bridge, visitors can find a ticket office to buy ‘Hoi An Old Town ticket’. It opens from 8 am to 9 pm daily. See more information & details
– Visitors can buy food and drink from local vendors around An Hoi Sculpture Park or restaurants/bars/convenience stores along the nearby road.
– An Hoi Sculpture Park is one of the best places in Hoi An to watch the sunset.
– There is no public toilet in An Hoi Sculpture Park. The nearest toilet is on the other side of An Hoi Bridge (the fee is 10,000 VND/time/person).
– In the dry season, from February to the end of August, visitors should bring sun cream, sun glasses, hat/cap or umbrella, and bottles of water.
– In the rainy season, from September to January, visitors should bring hat/cap or umbrella, sandal or waterproof shoes.
– Check the weather forecast before visiting Hoi An and An Hoi Sculpture Park.
– If you need a private tour guide in Hoi An, contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) to book.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Hoi An Old Town. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
How to Get to An Hoi Sculpture Park in Hoi An
An Hoi Sculpture Park is along Nguyen Phuc Chu St, An Hoi Island, opposite to the Hoi An Old Town, and still in the centre of Hoi An city. Its entrance is the crossroad between Cao Hong Lanh St and Nguyen Phuc Chu St. It means that to get there, visitors need to go to Hoi An central area first.
If stay in the hotel right in Hoi An centre (Minh An, Son Phong, Cam Pho, a part of Cam Nam), visitors just need to walk. To be quicker, can use a bicycle.
If stay by the beaches, the distance to the An Hoi Sculpture Park is from 5 to 7 km. The quickest way is taking a taxi, and it takes around 15 mins. The fare is 15,000-20,000 VND each kilometer. We advise asking how much the total payment before you get in the car and go (to avoid expensive prices later). To get back, visitors need to go to the parking lot in the crossroad Cao Hong Lanh street x Nguyen Phu Chu street x La Hoi street.
It’s possible to ride the motorcycle directly to the An Hoi Sculpture Park. Everyday 3 PM onwards, the street it locates (Nguyen Hoang street) will be for pedestrians only (more clearly, motorbikes and cars are banned). Nearby Nguyen Phuc Chu St is also the same. We advise riding to the parking lot at the crossroad Nguyen Phuc Chu St vs Cao Hong Lanh St (near one bridge). Parking fee is around 10,000 VND for each bike and the service time is up to 10-10:30 PM. From here, just walk along the river to visit the park and its fine art sculptures.
From Da Nang, visitors should go to the Hoi An Old Town for sightseeing first (historical sites will close by 6 PM) and then walk to An Hoi Sculpture Park. In the Old Town, just find the shortest way to see An Hoi Bridge cross Hoai River. On the other end of the bridge, the ‘west’ portion of An Hoi Sculpture Park is on the right and the ‘east’ portion of An Hoi Sculpture Park is on the left hand side.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Hoi An Old Town. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Itinerary to Visit Hoi An Old Town for First Timer
First of all, to enter and visit the Hoi An Old Town (the part inscribed by Unesco), visitors need to buy an entry ticket. Its price is 120,000 VND per adult and children above 15 years old and free of charge for smaller kids. Entry to 5 attractions is also included for free. See more information & details
If possible, first time visitors should go with a local guide, to know better about history and culture. Contact us by +84968009827 (call/whatsapp) to book a private English-speaking guide.
We suggest this itinerary for first timers:
Total distance: 1,65 kilometers
– Starting point: the Japanese style gate (the west end of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street). A model of the Red Seal Ship Model (Japanese merchant’s ship) and a ticket office are in a close distance.
– Walk along Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street. On this road, visitors will have the chance to sightsee Cam Pho Communal House (ticket required), Japanese Culture Gallery (ticket required), Phung Hung Old House (one of the best heritage houses, ticket required), Nguyen Tuong Family Chapel (in the alleyway, ticket required).
– Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the symbol of Hoi An. This place definitely is a must see attraction.
– Walk along Tran Phu Street, the most beautiful road in Hoi An, until Hoi An Central Market. On this road, visitors will have the chance to sightsee so many historical attractions. From the bridge to the market, there are Cantonese Assembly Hall (ticket required), Museum of Sa Huynh Culture (ticket required), Duc An Old House (ticket required), Kazik Park (free), Quan Thang Old House (ticket required), Museum of Trade Ceramics (ticket required), Trung Hoa Assembly Hall (ticket required), Fujian Assembly Hall (ticket required), Quan Cong Temple (ticket required), Quan Am Pagoda (ticket required), Hoi An Central Market (free to enter), a couple of rooftop coffee shops, Instagrammable spots, shophouses selling lanterns, food, souvenirs and fashion items.
– Walk southwards and along Tieu La Street (east side of Hoi An Central Market). On this road, there are many vendors and stalls selling a diversity of local products, giving a good chance to know about local life and photograph.
– Walk westwards and along Bach Dang Street (the riverside street). On this road, visitors will see Hoi An Traditional Performance House (ticket required if want to watch shows) and Museum of Folklore (ticket required).
– Turn into Le Loi Street and then turn left, walking along Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. On this road, visitors will see Tan Ky Old House (one of the best heritage houses, ticket required) and Diep Dong Nguyen Old House (not yet opened to visitors, see from outside).
– The ending point: the crossroad near the north end of An Hoi Bridge or the west end of Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. In the evening, from here, visitors can walk cross the bridge and then turn right to see the entrance of the Hoi An Night Market, the biggest night market in Hoi An.
For more details and the map, please browse https://hoiandaytrip.com/hoi-an-self-guided-walking-tour
Guided Tours to Hoi An Ancient Town Vietnam
From Hoi An
– Hoi An Old Town Walking Tour – 2 Hour Express Tour with Local
– Hoi An Half Day Walking Tour with Traditional Art Performance
– Hoi An City Tour: Old Town, Coconut Village & Lunch
– Hoi An Morning Walking Tour with Local Breakfast & Coffee
– Hoi An Afternoon Walking Tour with Thu Bon River Sunset Cruise
– Hoi An Night Tour with Lantern Boat Ride & Dinner
– Hoi An History & Food Tour – Famous Landmarks & Specialty Dishes
– Hoi An Instagram Tour: Best Photo Spots & Rooftop Café
– Hoi An Old Town Food Tour with Night Boat Ride
– Hoi An Old Town Private Walking Tour with Local Expert
– Hoi An City Tour by Electric Car
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours in Hoi An and Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
From Da Nang
– Hoi An Half Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang with Coconut Forest Basket Boat Ride
– Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang with Hoi An Memories Show
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Full Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An City Tour from Airport
– Marble Mountain, Monkey Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Full Day Tour from Da Nang with Chinese Speaking Guide
– My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An Tour – World Heritage Site Tour
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Tour & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang Cruise Port
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Tour from Chan May Cruise Port
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Intercontinental Danang Resort
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Lang Co
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours in Hoi An and Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Places to Visit near An Hoi Sculpture Park
– Bridges: Japanese Covered Bridge (Pagoda Bridge), Moonlight Bridge, An Hoi Bridge (Bridge of Lights), Cam Nam Bridge
– Museums: Museum of Sa Huynh Culture, Museum of Sa Folklore, Museum of Trade Ceramics, Museum of Traditional Medicine, Hoi An Museum of History & Culture, Japanese Culture Gallery, Black Sesame Soup Demonstration, Museum of Local Products
– Chinese assembly halls: Cantonese Assembly Hall, Fujian Assembly Hall, Trung Hoa Assembly Hall, Hainan Assembly Hall, Teochew Assembly Hall
– Heritage houses: Tan Ky Old House, Phung Hung Old House, Duc An Old House, Quan Thang Ancient House, Diep Dong Nguyen House, Thai Phien Ancient House
– Temples & pagodas: Quan Cong Temple (Ong Pagoda), Ba Mu Temple, Phap Bao Pagoda, Quan Am Pagoda, Hoi An Confucius Temple, Cao Dai Temple of Hoi An, Hoi An Ancestral Temple, Cam Pho Confucius Temple, Minh Huong Confucius Temple, Vien Giac Pagoda, Hy Hoa Temple
– Family chapels: Tran Family Chapel, Nguyen Tuong Family Chapel
– Communal houses: Cam Pho Communal House, Hoi An Communal House, Minh Huong Communal House, Tu Le Communal House, Xuan Lam Communal House, Son Phong Communal House
– Markets: Hoi An Central Market, Hoi An Cloth/Fabric Market, Hoi An Night Market (Nguyen Hoang Night Market), Cam Pho Market
– Theatres: Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House, Hoi An Lune Center for Performing Arts (now where Teh Dar Show takes place), Hoi An Memories Land Theme Park (now where Hoi An Memories Show takes place)
– Famous streets: Tran Phu Street, Phan Chu Trinh Street, Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Bach Dang Street/Wharf, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Hoi An Lantern Streets
– Other points of interest: Red Seal Ship Model, Hoi An Evanlegical Church, Thong Dang Prison & Park, Kazik Park (Memory Statue of Kazimierz Kwiatkowski), Hoai River (Hoi An River), Song Hoai Square, An Hoi Sculpture Park, Hoi An Catholic Church, Hoi An Prison, Hoi An Central Park, Ba Le Well, Hoi An Lantern Park, An Hoi Island, Cam Nam Island, Thu Bon River, Da Ken Tree
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