HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN

Best Things to See in Hoi An Old Town – Must See in Hoi An

The Hoi An Old Town has many things to see, such as historical sites, museums, traditional markets, religious buildings, rivers, streets, festivals and events, cultural shows, performances,… So, many visitors are quite confused about which ones are worth seeing amongst

Museum of Local Products – Things to See in Hoi An Old Town

Museum of Local Products is one of the most interesting sightseeing places in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam. Its exhibitions introduce the most typical products in the Quang Region where the town is the center as well as the role

Mot Herbal Tea – Famous Local Drink in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam

Mot herbal tea (or Mot herbal tea, Hoi An herbal drink, Hoi An herbal tea) is a famous local beverage in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam. It’s made with fresh ingredients and often served with ice, bringing a delicious and

Hoi An Bingo Game (Bai Choi) – Things to Do in Hoi An Old Town

Hoi An Bingo Game or Bai Choi is a folk singing, gaming, and performance in central Vietnam. It often occurs in the spring, especially around Tet, the Vietnamese New year festival in late January/early February. In the evening at the

Hoi An Water Lanterns (Floating Candles) – Hoi An Old Town Vietnam

At night, visitors will see lots of water lanterns floating on the river in the Hoi An Old Town, bringing such beautiful scenery. Local people release them to commemorate ancestors, and make wishes for themselves and beloved persons. Now, let’s

Hoi An Trishaw (Cyclo) Riding – Things to Do in Hoi An Old Town

Trishaw (cyclo, rickshaw, xich lo) is a light three-wheeled vehicle with a pedal that was invented by French people while they colonized Vietnam. Today, it is banned in most cities across the country, and only seen in touristy places, such

Hoi An Banana Pancake – Best Street Food in Hoi An, Vietnam

The banana pancake is one of the best street foods in Hoi An Vietnam. It’s often seen in night markets or on pedestrian streets of Hoi An’s Old Town. Many visitors choose it for their dessert because it’s yummy, after

Official Hoi An Travel Guide for First Time Visitors – Visit Hoi An

Hoi An is a famous tourist city in central Vietnam. It’s widely known as a well-preserved historic trading port characterized by yellow buildings lining small roads and a peaceful river. At night, it becomes so sparkling and atmospheric thanks to

Sweet Black Sesame Soup – Best Street Food in Hoi An, Vietnam

Sweet black sesame soup (xi ma, chi ma phu, che me den) is one of Hoi An’s specialty dishes, and is specific to the Hoi An Old Town. It’s a kind of dessert introduced by Chinese Cantonese people who migrated

Mango Cake (Banh Xoai) – Best Street Foods in Hoi An, Vietnam

Mango Cake (Banh Xoai) is one of the foods that can’t be found anywhere else in Vietnam, except Hoi An. Unlike its name, no mango is used to make it or it doesn’t taste like a mango. However, it’s still

Banh Bot Loc (Tapioca Dumplings) in Hoi An & Da Nang, Vietnam

Banh Bot Loc (tapioca dumping) is a small, clear-looking, chewy dumpling originating from Hue city, central Vietnam. It’s also popular in nearby Da Nang and Hoi An cities. It’s made with tapioca flavor, and pork belly, shrimp as a filling.

Banh Beo (Steamed Rice Cake) in Hoi An & Da Nang, Vietnam

Banh Beo (steamed rice cake) is a steamed rice cake originating from Hue city in central Vietnam. It’s served in a ceramic bowl or on a plate, with ground dried shrimp, fried shallot and fried noodles as topping. Fish sauce