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Generally speaking, Viet Nam is not the place to go to see well-preserved examples of ancient Asian architecture. The local government have a notable tendency to simply concrete over much of their heritage, with one notable exception: Hoi An.
As an international trading port dating back four centuries, the city’s ornate, atmospheric Old Town (now a UNESCO World Heritage sight) is home to a hefty Chinese influence, one that still prevails today in the array of pro-Communist propaganda and ample lantern stalls. The Japanese have left their mark, too, with the covered bridge, an ornate stone construction that’s fast become the image of Hoi An. There are a host of museums explaining the city’s colorful history – each is accessed by buying a set of tourist ‘coupons’ to hand over at the gate – while many visitors content themselves with simply admiring the more ornate city-centre buildings.
Aside from the historic centre, many locals in Hoi An have quickly cottoned on to the tourist trade, with plenty of the more standard Asian staples touted on the streets. You can learn to cook the local cuisine, hire a jet ski off the coast, learn to fish or take an eco-minded tour looking at the everyday lifestyle of the people of Hoi An. The city has beaches, too, though you’ll have to head out of town to find them, and while the historic side of Hoi An is impressive, the beaches struggle to compete with other parts of the country.
The local cuisine - served in market stalls and rustic street-side restaurants – is every bit the affordable, taste bud tingling and healthy selection you’ve probably come to know and love back home, while the nightlife scene is extremely tourist-focused, but lively nevertheless.
Hoi An’s worth of factoring in to a Vietnamese trip if only to see the historic elements of the country that other cities are quick to bulldoze. It might not be the bustling big city draw of Hanoi of Saigon, or the most attractive beach getaway, but Hoi An has other charms.
As an international trading port dating back four centuries, the city’s ornate, atmospheric Old Town (now a UNESCO World Heritage sight) is home to a hefty Chinese influence, one that still prevails today in the array of pro-Communist propaganda and ample lantern stalls. The Japanese have left their mark, too, with the covered bridge, an ornate stone construction that’s fast become the image of Hoi An. There are a host of museums explaining the city’s colorful history – each is accessed by buying a set of tourist ‘coupons’ to hand over at the gate – while many visitors content themselves with simply admiring the more ornate city-centre buildings.
Aside from the historic centre, many locals in Hoi An have quickly cottoned on to the tourist trade, with plenty of the more standard Asian staples touted on the streets. You can learn to cook the local cuisine, hire a jet ski off the coast, learn to fish or take an eco-minded tour looking at the everyday lifestyle of the people of Hoi An. The city has beaches, too, though you’ll have to head out of town to find them, and while the historic side of Hoi An is impressive, the beaches struggle to compete with other parts of the country.
The local cuisine - served in market stalls and rustic street-side restaurants – is every bit the affordable, taste bud tingling and healthy selection you’ve probably come to know and love back home, while the nightlife scene is extremely tourist-focused, but lively nevertheless.
Hoi An’s worth of factoring in to a Vietnamese trip if only to see the historic elements of the country that other cities are quick to bulldoze. It might not be the bustling big city draw of Hanoi of Saigon, or the most attractive beach getaway, but Hoi An has other charms.
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Feb 07, 2009 – Apr 07, 2009
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***English version to come soon***Vandaag was een heerlijke maar super rustige dag. Ik denk dat ik ff genoeg had van de hitte want ik was zooo moe! Ik heb tot dik 10uur geslapen en dan ben ik beginnen pakken. Toen was het al snel duidelijk dat ik echt een extra zak nodig heb! Zonder die twee winter…
Feb 27, 2008 – Apr 01, 2008
In the morning, most of our group headed off on a boat tour. I skipped out on it and checked in at the tailor shops and walked around town. I was heading back to the hotel later when I bumped into Cat eating lunch at a cafe across the street from hotel. I joined her and we were soon joined by the w…
Aug 24, 2008 – Feb 02, 2010
Day two of falling in love with teeny-tiny, pretty little Hoi An. I just adore days when I know there’s nothing more complicated or physically demanding to do than just amble with camera slung over shoulder through beautiful Old Town streets and architecture. A slow start to the day.&…
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