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Hoi An Travel Guide
Hoi An Museum of History & Culture in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam
The Hoi An Museum (or Hoi An Museum of History and Culture) is an interesting attraction in Hoi An Old Town. It introduces famous porcelain/ceramic ‘brands’ in Vietnam that were traded with foreign merchants in Hoi An in the past.
Museum of Sa Huynh Culture – Things to See in Hoi An Old Town
Museum of Sa Huynh Culture (Bao Tang Van Hoa Sa Huynh) is one of the most interesting sightseeing places in the Hoi An Old Town. Its main theme is about Sa Huynh, a disappeared culture in what now is central
Tran Family Chapel – Things to See in Hoi An Old Town Vietnam
Tran Family Chapel is one of the best protected family chapels in Hoi An Old Town. In Vietnam, a family chapel (nha tho toc) is used to worship ancestors of a family. More than this role, some chapels also have
Nguyen Tuong Family Chapel – Things to See in Hoi An Old Town
Nguyen Tuong Family Chapel is a residence, ancestral temple, and memorial house within the Hoi An Ancient Town. It’s built in the early 19th century by Nguyen Tuong Van, a high-ranking mandarin in the Nguyen dynasty. Up to date, many
Diep Dong Nguyen House – Things to See in Hoi An Old Town
Diep Dong Nguyen House is one of the best preserved houses in Hoi An Ancient Town Vietnam. It’s a shophouse owned by Diep family which has its origin from Canton in southern China. In the past, traditional medicine, Chinese-written books
Best Old Houses in Hoi An – Things to See in Hoi An Old Town
Hoi An has more than 1,000 houses protected, making it the largest heritage town in Vietnam. Amongst them, many houses still preserve their original architecture and interior furnishing thanks to efforts from the owner’s family and from the government. They
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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
