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Hoi An Travel Guide

Hoi An Lantern Streets – Things to See in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam
Hoi An is famous for lanterns and they are seen in all streets within its historical center – Old Town. For that reason, it’s called ‘lantern town’. Because lanterns themselves are colorful, plus charming ancient Vietnamese architecture with yellow walls,

Phan Chu Trinh Street – One of Prettiest Streets in Hoi An, Vietnam
Phan Chu Trinh is is one of prettiest streets in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam. It’s also the longest road in this Unesco world heritage area (with a length of about 1 kilometer). Along it, there are some landmarks of

Nguyen Thai Hoc Street – One of Prettiest Streets in Hoi An
Nguyen Thai Hoc Street is one of the prettiest streets and pedestrian streets in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam. Between and parallel to Tran Phu Street and Bach Dang Street, it’s named after a Vietnamese male revolutionary and independent activist

Bach Dang Wharf – One of Prettiest Streets in Hoi An, Vietnam
Bach Dang Wharf is the riverside road, the riverfront and one of the prettiest streets in Hoi An Old Town Vietnam. It’s named after the river in Northern Vietnam, where Vietnamese people achieved victory in the battles of foreign invaders.

Thu Bon River Cruise – Best Things to Do in Hoi An Old Town
Hoi An lies on the left bank of the Thu Bon River, the longest river in the area. From its Old Town, visitors can get a boat cruise to go along this river to see/photograph the scenery, watch sunset or

Thu Bon River – Things to See in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam
Thu Bon River is the largest river in Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam. It has a length of 205 km and a drainage basin of up to 10,350 km2. It originates from Ngoc Linh peak in the Annamite Range and
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Hoi An Basket Boat Ride: Location, Time, Cost, Tours & More
[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