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Hoi An Travel Guide
Best Things to See in Hoi An Old Town – Must See in Hoi An
The Hoi An Old Town has many things to see, such as historical sites, museums, traditional markets, religious buildings, rivers, streets, festivals and events, cultural shows, performances,… So, many visitors are quite confused about which ones are worth seeing amongst
Museum of Local Products – Things to See in Hoi An Old Town
Museum of Local Products is one of the most interesting sightseeing places in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam. Its exhibitions introduce the most typical products in the Quang Region where the town is the center as well as the role
Mot Herbal Tea – Famous Local Drink in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam
Mot herbal tea (or Mot herbal tea, Hoi An herbal drink, Hoi An herbal tea) is a famous local beverage in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam. It’s made with fresh ingredients and often served with ice, bringing a delicious and
Hoi An Bingo Game (Bai Choi) – Things to Do in Hoi An Old Town
Hoi An Bingo Game or Bai Choi is a folk singing, gaming, and performance in central Vietnam. It often occurs in the spring, especially around Tet, the Vietnamese New year festival in late January/early February. In the evening at the
Hoi An Water Lanterns (Floating Candles) – Hoi An Old Town Vietnam
At night, visitors will see lots of water lanterns floating on the river in the Hoi An Old Town, bringing such beautiful scenery. Local people release them to commemorate ancestors, and make wishes for themselves and beloved persons. Now, let’s
Hoi An Trishaw (Cyclo) Riding – Things to Do in Hoi An Old Town
Trishaw (cyclo, rickshaw, xich lo) is a light three-wheeled vehicle with a pedal that was invented by French people while they colonized Vietnam. Today, it is banned in most cities across the country, and only seen in touristy places, such
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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
