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Hoi An Travel Guide
Cantonese Assembly Hall – Best Things to See in Hoi An Old Town
The Cantonese Assembly Hall (or Quang Trieu Assembly Hall) is one of the largest Chinese assembly halls and temples in Hoi An. It has been used to worship Quan Cong, a military general in ancient China who later becomes god.
Cao Lau Noodles & Best Places to Eat in Hoi An Vietnam
Cao Lau is the signature noodles of Hoi An, Vietnam. It’s believed to be the fusion between Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese cuisines. For that reason, in past centuries, to show how special it is, this food is only served on
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
Red Seal Ship (Shuinshen) – Things to See in Hoi An Old Town
Shuinshen or Red seal ship is a special type of sailing boat which Japanese merchants used to travel to Hoi An port. In the history, Japanese people are first foreigners coming to this place to trade and exchange the culture.
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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
