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Hoi An Travel Guide
Banh Beo (Steamed Rice Cake) – Best Food in Hoi An & Da Nang
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
Banh Xeo (Crispy Pancake) & Best Places to Eat in Hoi An Da Nang
Banh xeo (crispy rice pancake) is one of the most famous specialty foods in Da Nang & Hoi An, Vietnam. It originates from central and southern regions of the country. A full set of banh xeo includes crispy rice pancakes,
Fried Wonton & Best Places to Eat in Hoi An Vietnam
Fried wonton (Hoanh thanh chien) is one of the specialty foods in Hoi An Ancient Town. Introduced by Chinese communities, it’s a crispy wheat cake topped by shrimp and tomato sauce. So, it’s different from other variations of wonton across
White Rose Dumplings & Best Places to Eat in Hoi An Vietnam
White Rose Dumplings (or banh vac, banh quai vac, banh bong hong trang) is the specialty food and a family heirloom cake in Hoi An Old Town. It’s made of rice, and has a filling of pork & shrimp. Locals
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
Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street – One of Prettiest Streets in Hoi An
Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street is one of the prettiest streets in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam. The town’s symbol, the Japanese Covered Bridge, lies on this road. In history, it might be the Japanese quarter. Today, there are many
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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
