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Hoi An Travel Guide
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
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Basket Boat Ride – Unique Things to Do in Hoi An’s Countryside
[Updated in November 2024] ‘Basket boat’ is a small round bamboo boat used by fishermen in central Vietnam, including Hoi An. Here, locals use it to carry visitors to explore the water coconut forests and participate in fascinating activities on
Hoi An Self Guided Walking Tour: The Best Old Town Itinerary
The Hoi An Old Town is a Unesco heritage site in Vietnam. The best way to explore it is walking and in many hours of the day, its main streets are just for pedestrians. The best attractions and historical sites
Hoi An’s Countryside – Non-Touristy Things to Do in Hoi An
Hoi An’s countryside is as stunning as Hoi An’s Old Town. It’s part of the Thu Bon River Delta that stretches around an area of 450,000 km2. Here, visitors can see peaceful villages, vast green or yellow rice fields, calm
Hoi An Lantern Boat Ride: Location, Timing, Prices, Tours & More
[Updated in November 2024] When the sun goes down, the boat ride on the Hoai River is one of things not to miss in Hoi An. It’s popularly known as ‘Hoi An lantern boat ride’ because people will release paper
My Son Sanctuary Travel Guide – World Heritage Site in Vietnam
My Son Sanctuary is a complex of ancient Hindu temples and ruins, a Unesco world heritage site, and a popular tourist attraction in Da Nang/Hoi An. It served as the holy land for Cham kings to worship Shiva God, from
Hoi An Old Town Travel Guide – World Heritage Site in Vietnam
[Updated in November 2024] The Hoi An Old Town (or Hoi An Ancient Town) is the most famous tourist attraction in Hoi An city, Vietnam. It’s a well-preserved trading port dating back from the 15th to 19th centuries, with yellow
