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Hoi An Travel Guide

Cao Dai Temple of Hoi An – Things to See in Hoi An Old Town
Cao Dai Temple is one of the interesting attractions in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam. It’s the holiest place for local Caodaists who follow a religion unique to Vietnam. Meaning that when come to sightsee, visitors will find many interests

Hoi An Confucius Temple – Things to See in Hoi An Old Town
Hoi An Confucius Temple is a must see attraction in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam. It’s constructed in the 1960s when the town served as the capital of Quang Nam province. Here, local authorities and citizens have worshipped Confucius and

Phap Bao Pagoda – Things to See in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam
Phap Bao Pagoda is the largest Buddhist temple and a must see attraction in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam. It has been serving as the headquarter of Hoi An’s Buddhist Association and its activities. Therefore, it’s also important. Locals come

Ba Mu Temple – Things to See in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam
Ba Mu Temple used to be one of the greatest monuments in Hoi An Old Town. Today, only its entrance gate remains. After the renovation that happened a few years ago, Ba Mu Temple Gate became an Instagrammable spot. Both

Quan Am Pagoda – Things to See in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam
Quan Am Pagoda and Quan Cong Temple is a must see group of attractions in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam. It’s constructed to worship the Goddess of Mercy or Lady Buddha who blesses people with good fortune, good life and

Quan Cong Temple (Ong Pagoda) – Things to See in Hoi An Old Town
Quan Cong Temple (or Ong Pagoda) is one of the oldest and the holiest temples in Hoi An. Here, local Chinese communities have worshipped Quan Cong, a military general who becomes god after death. He prays for good health, good
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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