Hoi An is one of Vietnam’s most popular tourist attractions. The moment you enter the city, the mystique of a secluded ancient town, isolated from the modern world will make you feel you have travelled back in time, to the old countryside society of Vietnam.
Belonging to Quang Nam Province in Central Vietnam, Hoi An is a small town on the coast of South China Sea. Located at the estuary of the Thu Bon river, Hoi An was a busy international commercial port in the 16th and 17th centuries. People from Japan, Holland, India and various Chinese provinces settled down here during the same period. Today Hoi An stands as an example of ancient architecture, and was recognized as a World Heritage by UNESCO for being one of the best preserved ancient Southeast Asian trading ports.
Set in a quiet environment, Hoi An is surrounded by peaceful villages, a beautiful river, and the Cua Dai Beach, merely five kilometres from the centre. Locals and visitors alike come here for its sandy beach, warm sea and seafood stalls. Besides, Tra Que vegetable village is a charming little village on the edge of Hoi An. This small village is famous for its fresh green vegetables that spice up on the daily meals of Hoi An people.
Deeper into Hoi An Cuisine, its excellent seafood is known throughout Vietnam and it also boasts with its own unique dishes such as Cao Lau – a delicious combination of noodles, pork, bean sprouts, mint and croutons. Next, another Hoi An speciality is Banh Bao Vac also known as White rose – a given name by the French. This cake is a type of shrimp dumpling made from translucent white dough bunched up to look like a beautiful rose.
Travel around Hoi An, The Thanh Ha Pottery Village is considered the must-visit. As a famous example in this type of establishment that aims at furthering tradition as well as employment, this pottery village has a long historical legacy and it used to play an important role in the development of Hoi An ancient town. Another highlight of Hoi An is the fishing Village Thanh Nam (also called Con Chai), which is shaped by the beautiful Thu Bon River. Fishermen have come here for the longest time to cast their nets and catch prawns, crabs and fish. The fishing village is still active nowadays, even with the appearance of modern fishing ships working at far fishing areas in the East Sea. The village is just 3Km away from Hoi An ancient town and it can be accessed by boat and bicycle.
Offshore, Cham Island is one of Vietnam's most picturesque coastal spots. Despite its proximity to the world famous heritage site of Hoi An Town, the Cham Island offers unspoilt vistas and glimpses into a way of life that has altered little over the last several decades. When visit Cham Island, we should not miss its very tasteful “banh ich la gai” (a kind of cake) that existed in life of the Hoi An people for a long time. It has become meaningful offering in the traditional lunar New Year’s festival, ancestors’ anniversary, funeral, wedding ceremony....
Hoi An is also well known as a shopping paradise that attracts you towards its wonderful souvenirs, craft handiworks, antique pieces, silk materials and art paintings that you just cannot miss out on!
Nowadays, Hoi An is a popular tourist site, attracting large numbers of both locals and foreigners. At the end of this year, when tourists visit to Hoi An can be used internet for free. It is more comfortable for both tourists and business-travelers.
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Vietnam Jeep Tours is offering a full day biking in Hoi An and full day diving and snorkelling at Cham Island. For more information please contact via www.vietnamjeeptours.com or adventure@vietnamjeeptours.com / hotline: +84 909 602 370.
Related programs to Hoi An:
Half Day Highlights Of Ancient Hoi An
Half Day Hoi An Environs
Full Day Hoi An Ancient Town & My Son
Morning Cooking Class In Hoi An
Local Experience of Vietnam
25 Days Vietnam Expedition
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