HoiAn Travel Guide

Location: Hoi An city, Quang Nam province.

 Since the late 16th century, Hoi An used to be an international trade center on the East-West trade journey, and was the most prosperous trading port of Dang Trong - Vietnam during the reign of the Nguyen lords because of its trade. Boats from Japan, China, Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands... often come here to exchange and buy and sell goods.

Hoi An ancient town still preserves almost its original state, a complex of ancient architectural relics including many residential buildings, assembly halls, communal houses, pagodas, shrines, wells, bridges, clan temples, ports, markets... ..The narrow streets run horizontally and vertically into checkerboard-like squares. The landscape of Hoi An streets covers an ancient moss color like a vivid painting. The existence of a city like Hoi An is a unique case in Vietnam and also rare in the world. This is considered a living museum of architecture and urban lifestyle.

  In addition to cultural values through diverse architecture, Hoi An preserves a rather massive intangible culture. The daily lives of residents with customs, religious activities, folk arts, cultural festivals are being preserved and promoted along with poetic natural landscapes, traditional craft villages, Specialties... make Hoi An an increasingly attractive destination for tourists from all over the world

According to statistical documents, up to now Hoi An has 1,360 monuments and landscapes. Particularly, the relics are divided into 11 types including: 1,068 ancient houses, 19 pagodas, 43 temples worshiping gods, 23 nails, 38 clan churches, 5 assembly halls, 11 ancient wells, 1 bridge, 44 ancient tombs. In the urban area there are more than 1,100 relics

In December 1999, UNESCO recognized Hoi An ancient town as a World Cultural Heritage.

HOW TO GET TO HOI AN?

Currently in Hoi An there is still no airport and no train station. So you can land at Da Nang airport or Chu Lai airport then go by car or rent a motorbike to Hoi An.

If you don't choose a plane, you can go to Hoi An by train and get off at Da Nang station or Tra Kieu station (Quang Nam) and rent a car, motorbike or take a bus to Hoi An.

Alternatively, you can also choose a sleeoing bus to Hoi An

GETTING AROUND HOI AN

To visit and explore Hoi An ancient town, you can choose to walk to experience every beauty of this place. In addition, you can also choose the following vehicles:

1. Bicycle: This is a great choice to explore Hoi An, with a feeling of freedom and relaxation. You can freely slide through the old streets, relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the city. Some hotels will arrange free bicycles, otherwise you can rent them for about 50,000 VND/per 4 hours

2. Motorbike: If you want flexibility and convenience in moving around Hoi An or you like to "glide" to more distant places, renting a motorbike is the best, the rental price will be from 120,000 - 150,000 VND/day.

3. Cyclo: Cyclo is a typical image in the old town, giving visitors poetic and memorable experiences, so the unique experience on a cyclo cannot be missed when traveling to Hoi An. With a rental price of about 150,000 VND/hour/car, you can sit on a cyclo, relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the ancient city.

4. Boat: Small boats float on the calm waters of the Hoai River and Thu Bon River, bringing you wonderful experiences. Priced at 50,000 VND/2 people for a small boat, going on a weekday. During peak season, a boat for 4 people costs about 200,000 VND. Within 20 minutes, you can drift on the water, admiring the beautiful landscape of Hoi An.