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 in the 20th century. It’s beautiful no matter day or night, shine or rain. Now, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company tell everything that you need to know about Nguyen Thai Hoc Street in Hoi An Vietnam.
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Must Knows about Nguyen Thai Hoc Street (Hoi An)
– Location: Minh An ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam
– Length: 500 meters
– Width: 5 meters
– Direction: from east to west
– West end: Chau Thuong Van Street
– East end: Tran Quy Cap Street or Hoi An Central Market
– Opening hours: 24hrs a day, 7 days a week
– Other hours: pedestrian time is from 9 to 11 am, and 3 to 9-9:30 pm
– Major crossroads: from west to east, crossroad of Chau Thuong Van Street, crossroad of Hai Ba Trung Street, crossroad of Le Loi Street, crossroad of Hoang Van Thu Street, crossroad of Tran Quy Cap Street
– Recognition(s):
– Reason(s) to visit: one of the prettiest street of Hoi An on which visitors can see many heritage buildings, colorful lanterns, lovely flowers and shophouses.
– Best time to visit: early morning, evening
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/nguyen-thai-hoc-street-hoi-an
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Fact: Nguyen Thai Hoc Street is the second most important road in Hoi An Old Town
Nguyen Thai Hoc Street (Hoi An) on Map
History of Nguyen Thai Hoc Street in Hoi An
Nguyen Thai Hoc Street was constructed in 1841, parallel to Tran Phu Street (formerly ‘Japanese Bridge Road’) and the north bank of Hoai River. It may be called the Riverside Road or Quay at that time. In French colonial time, It’s named ‘Rue de Cantonais’ in French or ‘Cantonnese Road’ in English or Duong Quang Dong in Vietnamese because one of its ends was the Cantonese Assembly Hall. Until the late 19th century, the northern side of this street was lined by tube wooden houses arranged side-by-side in tight (the quarter looks like the one on Bach Dang Street right now). And, its southern side is the quay or wharf where boats dock to load and upload the goods. For that reason, Nguyen Thai Hoc Street still preserves many fine wooden constructions and temples.
In 1872, the Rue de Fukien (the Fujian Road, Duong Phuc Kien) was constructed. After that, the Cantonese Road was not the riverside road anymore.
After 1975, when Vietnam was unified, the Cantonese Road was named after ‘Nguyen Thai Hoc’, a revolutionary and independent activist.
Attractions in Nguyen Thai Hoc Street in Hoi An
Lying parallel and between Tran Phu Street and Bach Dang Street, Nguyen Thai Hoc Street is one of the prettiest streets in Hoi An. It’s also a historic street with many heritage buildings.
From west to east, here are points of interests on Nguyen Thai Hoc Street in Hoi An:
– An Hoi Bridge: a small bridge crosses Hoai River and becomes an interesting attraction at night when it’s lit up and provides the best view to see lanterns (including candle lanterns floats on the river). This bridge is the shortest way from the Hoi An Ancient Town to the Hoi An Night Market and vice versa. See more information & details
– Ngu Hanh Thuong Temple (or ‘Upper Five Elements Temple’): a small temple with colorful decorations painted on the main doors and the tile roof topped by dragons and the sun symbol. Local people have worshipped the Ba Ngu Hanh or Five Elements Goddess here (including Goddess of Fire, Water, Wood, Earth and Metal).
– Stage of Bai Choi: a triangle-shaped outdoor stage where Bai Choi, a traditional bingo game and singing, occurs every night. The players will sit in the bamboo huts or on the mat on the yard, facing the masters who host and perform. In 2017, this special folk art was honored to be an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. See more information & details
– Tan Ky Old House: one of the best preserved houses in Hoi An. It’s constructed in the 19th century as a shophouse where the Le family sold spices and silk, and as a place to worship the ancestors. This house has one entrance on a major road and has a gate which opens to the river/quay/wharf, making it so convenient for business activities. Today, it’s one of the must see attractions in Hoi An Old Town. See more information & details
– Diep Dong Nguyen House: a 2-storey wooden house where a Cantonese family sold traditional medicine, books, silk and others until it becomes a museum of antiquities (including old currencities, ceramics, calligraphy paintings, shanshui paintings, books, costumes, pictures, etc). To sightsee, visitors need to ask the owners, instead of buying a ticket. See more information & details
– Hy Hoa Temple: a small temple constructed by Chinese people and used to worship the Five Elements Goddess (Ba Ngu Hanh). Over time, due to some reasons, some of its structures were lost, but the main worshipping and praying building still remains. See more information & details
– Hoi An Central Market: the biggest market in Hoi An with a huge variety of local products and souvenirs. This market has a food court where different local dishes are sold at an inexpensive price (such as banh mi, cao lau noodles, mi quang noodles, white rose dumpling, fried wonton, etc). At night, on nearby streets, there is a night market where visitors will see numerous street food and stuff to buy. See more information & details
Better to Know about Nguyen Thai Hoc (Historical Figure)
Nguyen Thai Hoc (1902-1930) is a Vietnamese revolutionary and independent activist who was the founder of Viet Nam Quoc Dan Dang (Vietnam Nationalist Party). This political party sought independence from French rule over Vietnam in the early 20th century. In 1930, he was captured and then executed by French colonists after the failure of Yen Bai mutiny. Today, there are lots of public places in Vietnam that are named after him.
How to Get to Nguyen Thai Hoc Street in Hoi An Old Town
Nguyen Thai Hoc Street is in the Hoi An Old Town (or Hoi An city centre). So, from areas of Cam Pho, Minh An and Son Phong, visitors can walk to it. The distance is less than 1,5 kilometers. From other parts of the city, all road vehicles are convenient to get to this place, except public bus (no public bus). The bicycle is popular because it’s not difficult to cycle in Hoi An. Some hotels provide free shuttle bus to the town and get back, so don’t forget to check its schedule to plan the visit.
If ride the motorbike to Hoi An Ancient Town, the nearest parking lots are along Phan Chu Trinh St or Hoang Dieu St or Hoi An Central Market or Quan Cong Temple. The fee is 5,000-10,000 VND/bike/time.
From Da Nang, visitors can get a taxi/private car, minivan, bus or ride the motorcycle to go to the Hoi An Old Town. If you need a roundtrip private transfer from Da Nang to Hoi An, contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo).
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes transfers to Hoi An and Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Itinerary to Visit Hoi An Old Town for First Timer
First of all, to enter and visit the Hoi An Old Town (the part inscribed by Unesco), visitors need to buy an entry ticket. Its price is 120,000 VND per adult and children above 15 years old and free of charge for smaller kids. Entry to 5 attractions is also included for free. See more information & details
If possible, first time visitors should go with a local guide, to know better about history and culture. Contact us by +84968009827 (call/whatsapp) to book a private English-speaking guide.
We suggest this itinerary for first timers:
Total distance: 1,65 kilometers
– Starting point: the Japanese style gate (the west end of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street). A model of the Red Seal Ship (Japanese merchant’s ship) and a ticket office are in a close distance.
– Walk along Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street. On this road, visitors will have the chance to sightsee Cam Pho Communal House (ticket required), Japanese Culture Gallery (ticket required), Phung Hung Old House (one of the best heritage houses, ticket required), Nguyen Tuong Family Chapel (in the alleyway, ticket required).
– Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the symbol of Hoi An. This place definitely is a must see attraction.
– Walk along Tran Phu Street, the most beautiful road in Hoi An, until Hoi An Central Market. On this road, visitors will have the chance to sightsee so many historical attractions. From the bridge to the market, there are Cantonese Assembly Hall (ticket required), Museum of Sa Huynh Culture (ticket required), Duc An Old House (ticket required), Kazik Park (free), Quan Thang Old House (ticket required), Museum of Trade Ceramics (ticket required), Trung Hoa Assembly Hall (ticket required), Fujian Assembly Hall (ticket required), Quan Cong Temple (ticket required), Quan Am Pagoda (ticket required), Hoi An Central Market (free to enter), a couple of rooftop coffee shops, Instagrammable spots, shophouses selling lanterns, food, souvenirs and fashion items.
– Walk southwards and along Tieu La Street (east side of Hoi An Central Market). On this road, there are many vendors and stalls selling a diversity of local products, giving a good chance to know about local life and photograph.
– Walk westwards and along Bach Dang Street (the riverside street). On this road, visitors will see Hoi An Traditional Performance House (ticket required if want to watch shows) and Museum of Folklore (ticket required).
– Turn into Le Loi Street and then turn left, walking along Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. On this road, visitors will see Tan Ky Old House (one of the best heritage houses, ticket required) and Diep Dong Nguyen Old House (not yet opened to visitors, see from outside).
– The ending point: the crossroad near the north end of An Hoi Bridge or the west end of Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. In the evening, from here, visitors can walk cross the bridge and then turn right to see the entrance of the Hoi An Night Market, the biggest night market in Hoi An.
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Guided Tours to Hoi An Ancient Town Vietnam
From Hoi An
– Hoi An Old Town Walking Tour – 2 Hour Express Tour with Local
– Hoi An Half Day Walking Tour: Heritage Sites, Crafts & Show
– Hoi An Early Morning Walking Tour with Local Pho & Coffee
– Hoi An Afternoon Walking Tour + Thu Bon River Sunset Cruise
– Hoi An Night Tour from Hoi An: Lantern Boat, Markets & Food
– Hoi An Walking Tour with Sightseeing & Cooking Class
– Hoi An Late Afternoon Walking Tour with Local Food Tastings
– Hoi An Walking Tour with Thanh Ha Pottery Village by Boat
– Hoi An Instagram Tour: Best Photo Spots & Rooftop Café
– Hoi An Old Town Food Tour with Night Boat Ride
– Hoi An Old Town Private Walking Tour with Local Expert (4 hours duration from departure time)
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours in Hoi An and Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
From Da Nang
– Hoi An Half Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Highlights Tour
– Marble Mountain, Lady Buddha & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang with Chinese Speaking Guide
– My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Tour & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang Cruise Port
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Tour from Chan May Cruise Port
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours in Hoi An and Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Places to Visit near Nguyen Thai Hoc Street in Hoi An
– Bridges: Japanese Covered Bridge (Pagoda Bridge), Moonlight Bridge, An Hoi Bridge (Bridge of Lights), Cam Nam Bridge, Cam Kim Metal Bridge
– Museums: Museum of Sa Huynh Culture, Museum of Sa Folklore, Museum of Trade Ceramics, Museum of Traditional Medicine, Hoi An Museum of History & Culture, Japanese Culture Gallery, Black Sesame Soup Demonstration
– Chinese assembly halls: Cantonese Assembly Hall, Fujian Assembly Hall, Trung Hoa Assembly Hall, Hainan Assembly Hall, Teochew Assembly Hall
– Heritage houses: Tan Ky Old House, Phung Hung Old House, Duc An Old House, Quan Thang Ancient House, Diep Dong Nguyen House, Thai Phien Ancient House
– Temples & pagodas: Quan Cong Temple (Ong Pagoda), Ba Mu Temple, Phap Bao Pagoda, Quan Am Pagoda, Hoi An Confucius Temple, Cao Dai Temple of Hoi An, Hoi An Ancestral Temple, Cam Pho Confucius Temple, Minh Huong Confucius Temple, Vien Giac Pagoda, Hy Hoa Temple
– Family chapels: Tran Family Chapel, Nguyen Tuong Family Chapel
– Communal houses: Cam Pho Communal House, Hoi An Communal House, Minh Huong Communal House, Tu Le Communal House, Xuan Lam Communal House, Son Phong Communal House
– Markets: Hoi An Central Market, Hoi An Cloth/Fabric Market, Hoi An Night Market (Nguyen Hoang Night Market), Cam Pho Market
– Theatres: Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House, Hoi An Lune Center for Performing Arts (now where Teh Dar Show takes place), Hoi An Memories Land Theme Park (now where Hoi An Memories Show takes place)
– Famous streets: Tran Phu Street, Phan Chu Trinh Street, Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Bach Dang Street/Wharf, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Cong Nu Ngoc Hoa Street, Phan Boi Chau Street (Hoi An French Quarter), Hoi An Lantern Streets
– Other points of interest: Red Seal Ship Model, Hoi An Evanlegical Church, Thong Dang Prison & Park, Kazik Park (Memory Statue of Kazimierz Kwiatkowski), Hoai River (Hoi An River), Song Hoai Square, An Hoi Sculpture Park, Hoi An Catholic Church, Hoi An Prison, Hoi An Central Park, Ba Le Well, Hoi An Book Street, Hoi An Lantern Park, An Hoi Island, Cam Nam Island, Thu Bon River, Da Ken Tree
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