Phan Chu Trinh is is one of prettiest streets in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam. It’s also the longest road in this Unesco world heritage area (with a length of about 1 kilometer). Along it, there are some landmarks of the town and many restaurants (especially the ones that sell Hoi An style chicken rice and Banh mi). Now, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company tell you everything that you need to know about Phan Chu Trinh Street in Hoi An.
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Must Knows about Phan Chu Trinh Street (Hoi An)
– Location/address: Minh An and Cam Pho wards, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam
– Length: 950 meters
– Width: 5 meters
– Direction: from east to west (from the central market)
– West end: Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street (near Hoi An Evanlegical Church)
– East end: Hoang Dieu Street
– 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 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Hai Ba Trung Street, Le Loi Street, Nguyen Hue Street, Hoang Dieu Street
– Recognition(s):
– Reason(s) to visit: one of the prettiest roads in Hoi An, many restaurants serving local food
– Best time to visit: early morning, evening
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/phan-chu-trinh-street-hoi-an
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Fact: Many local people call Phan Chau Trinh Street for Phan Chu Trinh Street
Phan Chu Trinh Street (Hoi An) on Map
History of Phan Chu Trinh Street in Hoi An
During the French colonial time, Phan Chu Trinh Street was known as ‘Rue de Minh Huong’ in French or ‘Minh Huong Road’ in English. Minh Huong means ‘those who worship the Ming dynasty (in China)’ or ‘people of Ming (dynasty) origin’. Near the east end of this road, there is ‘Minh Huong Confucius Temple’ or Van chi Minh Huong.
On 15th May 2023, Phan Chu Trinh Street became a night pedestrian street (except for a 120-meters-long stretch from Nguyen Hue Street to Hoang Dieu Street).
Today, although the official name of the street is ‘Phan Chu Trinh’ but there are still many locals calling it ‘Phan Chau Trinh’ because Chau is the way southern Vietnamese people pronounce Chu.
Attractions in Phan Chu Trinh Street in Hoi An
From west to east, here are points of interest on Phan Chu Trinh Street in Hoi An:
– Hoi An Evangelical Church: the only Evangelical church in Hoi An, proving the diversity of religions and beliefs in the town; See more information & details
– Ancient banyan tree: one of the biggest and the holiest old trees in Hoi An Old Town. An ancient stone stele with exotic inscriptions and images is here, making the place very mysterious.
– Thong Dang Prison & Park: a public park constructed on the remains of a prison that was established and used by French to jail Vietnamese patriots and any those who fight against the colonists. After the war, it’s destructed and only a small temple survives today (used to worship the Five Elements Goddess). See more information & details
– Phap Bao Pagoda: the biggest Buddhist temple in Hoi An Old Town, with a triple gate, a main worshipping and praying hall, a monk’s house and a like in the front. This building served as the headquarter of the Buddhist association of Quang Nam province while the town played its role as provincial capital. Now, it’s still very important for local monks and Budhdists. See more information & details
– Tran Family Chapel: a family chapel constructed in the beginning of the 20th century by Tran Tu Nhac (a Vietnamese literature mandarin who worked in Gia Long king’s government) before he traveled to China as an envoy. This building is well-furnished and houses a collection of old currencies originating from Vietnam and China. See more information & details
– Minh Huong Confucius Temple: a small temple where Chinese people of Minh Huong village have worshipped Confucius, a great philosopher and teacher who lived in China. The community wants to encourage education and learning. See more information & details
– Ba Le Well: a well constructed around the 10th century by Cham people and then restored and used by Vietnamese people. Locals still believe that the water from here is the best water to make Cao Lau noodles, the specialty noodle dish of the town. See more information & details
– The Black Sesame Soup Demonstration: exhibits ingredients, tools and the way to make the black sesame soup, one of Hoi An’s specialty dishes. This is the house of a street vendor named Ngo Thieu who sold this soup for more than 70 years in front of Hoi An Catholic Church. See more information & details
Better to Know about Phan Chu Trinh (Historical Figure)
Phan Chu Trinh (or Phan Chau Trinh) is a Vietnamese nationalist. He was borned on 9th September 1872 in Tay Loc village, Tam Loc commune, Phu Ninh district, Quang Nam province. He was the 3rd son in the family of Phan Van Binh, a military mandarin who supported the Can Vuong movement (from 1885 to 1896) to fight against the French colonial regime.
In 1990, Phan Chu Trinh became a senior bachelor and then worked for the government. Five years later, he resigned his position as a mandarin and then traveled to many places in Vietnam. Later, he went to Japan with Phan Boi Chau (another patriot) as part of the Dong Du movement in which Vietnamese young people learnt in Japan and then returned to help the country.
On 24th March 1926, Phan Chu Trinh passed away in Saigon (today Ho Chi Minh City). His funeral procession attracted around 30,000 Vietnamese people and led to protests on the street which demanded an end to French rule over the country.
At 72 Phan Chu Trinh Street in the center of Da Nang city, there is a memorial house constructed to honor Phan Chu Trinh. In his hometown, a memorial complex was also built and then became a national historical site.
How to Get to Phan Chu Trinh Street in Hoi An Old Town
Phan Chu Trinh 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).
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 Phan Chu Trinh 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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