Hoi An: Travel guidebook from A to Z (part 1)

Hoi An: Travel guidebook from A to Z (part 1)

Highlighted in the central tourist line, Hoi An old town as a rustic, simple and poetic painting. Whether it's a day or a night, Hoi An tourism still has its own charms.

In addition to cultural values ​​through diverse architecture, Hoi An still preserves a rather large intangible cultural background. The daily life of the residents with the customs, belief activities, folk art, cultural festivals together with the romantic natural scenery, special dishes ... make Hoi An increasingly attractive. leading travelers cross.

Hoi An travel schedule

The best time to visit Hoi An is from February to April every year, with little rain, pleasant climate. Avoid going in summer because of rising temperatures, very sultry. The rainy season from October to November also has the disadvantage is wet space due to heavy rain and heavy rains.

Come visit Hoi An on the 14th, lunar month monthly to attend the night of the old town. On this occasion you will have a chance to see the red lanterns flashing across the street, a unique scene of Hoi An on the occasion.

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Transfer to Hoi An

1. Planes

Hoi An in Quang Nam but the nearest airport is Da Nang (30km from Da Nang). Airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar, Vietjetair are operating flights from Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to Da Nang. If you want to buy a cheap ticket, you should order about 3 to 6 months.

2. Other transportations: Bus, trains

• From Ha Noi or Saigon, there are train routes to Da Nang (north-south route), fares range from VND400,000 to VND1,200,000 depending on type of boat and type of seats. It takes from 14 to 20 hours to travel from these two cities to Da Nang by train.

Bus: about 400,000 - 500,000 VND. Hoang Long vehicles, Hlink, Mai Linh, Thuan Thao. 18 to 20 hours from Hanoi / Sai Gon to Da Nang.

Since the transfer point to Hoi An is mainly the pier, Da Nang. From here you can take the bus / taxi to Hoi An very convenient.

• From Hanoi, you can also pick up a stop at Tam Ky Station (Quang Nam), where you drive to Hoi An.

• If departure from TP. You can choose to travel to the North or Danang, will walk and stop in Hoi An.

Note: From Danang to Hoi An there are two ways:

+ You can follow Highway 1 south about 27km to Vinh Dien street and turn left 10km to Hoi An.

+ The second route is closer, absent, from Da Nang center cross Han river bridge, Da Nang provincial road - Hoi An, to Hoi An about 30km.

Transportation to Hoi An

• Hoi An is full of traffic services such as bus, taxi, xe om, pedicab• Motorcycle rents range from 120,000 - 150,000 VND / day.• But the most interesting thing to see in Hoi An is still walking or renting bicycles around the neighborhood to feel the special of this place. The rent for a bike is 30.000VND / day.Phone numbers to know:Hoi An City Police: 0510 3861204Hoi An Post Office: 0510 3861635Hoi An Hospital: 0510 3864750Hoi An Taxi: 0510 3919919Travel consultant: 0510 3910919

Major visit sites in Hoi An

1. Destinations within Hoi An Ancient Town

Japanese bridge
Chua Cau Pagoda is a pearl in the heart of Hoi An. The bridge was built in the late 16th century and is called the Japanese Bridge. In the middle of the bridge there is a small shrine worshiping the Great Emperor. The bridge is quite unique with the structure, decorative motifs show the harmonious combination between Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and Western architectural styles.

Location: The bridge across the creek flows into the Thu Bap River bordering Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Tran Phu.

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Fukien Assembly
The Assembly Hall is a small shrine worshiping the statue of Thien Hau Thanh Mau (the goddess of protection for traders surpassing the ocean wind) picked up on the coast of Hoi An in 1697. Through many restoration , with the main contribution of Fujian State, the more crowded assembly hall, contributing to the beauty of the ancient architecture of Hoi An.Location: 46 Tran Phu Street

Assembly of the Chaozhou
The convention was built in 1845 by the Chinese state of Chieu Chau to worship the General of the Maitreya - the god of tyranny, which helped to make trade in the sea smooth and smooth. The restaurant has a special value of architectural structure with sophisticated wooden frame, along with motifs, wooden candlesticks and beautiful terracotta reliefs.Location: 92B Nguyen Duy Hieu.

Cantonese Restaurant
It was built in 1885 by the Cantonese Chinese, first to worship Thien Hau Thanh Mau and Confucius. After 1911, it was converted to Quan Cong and Preah Vihear. The rational use of wood materials, stone in the bearing structure, decorative details bring the Assembly of beauty pedestal, own. Every year on Nguyen Luu, for Quan Cong (24th of June lunar calendar) there is a very popular festival attracting many participants.

Location: 176 Tran Phu

Tran Church
Tran Toc church was built in 1802 by a Tran family (a large family from China who immigrated to Hoi An in the 1700s) following the traditional Chinese and Vietnamese principles of Feng Shui. Located on a land area of ​​about 1500 m2, there are many items: the church itself grandparents and display relics related to the family, the house ... Church of the Tran Hoi An ancient church style the ancient Vietnamese church was built in the ancient style of ancient architecture.

Location: 21 Le Loi Street.


Museum of History - Culture
Founded in 1989, the museum displays 212 original artifacts and valuable materials in pottery, porcelain, bronze, paper, wood ... reflecting the stages of urban development - the commercial port of Hoi An from the time. Sa Huynh culture (from the second century AD) to the Cham culture (from the 2nd to 15th centuries) and the Dai Viet culture, Dai Nam (from the 15th to the 19th centuries).

Location: 13 Nguyen Hue Street.


The House of Ky Tan Ky
Built nearly 200 years ago, Tan Ky House has the typical architecture of Hoi An town with furniture divided into many rooms, each with its own function. The front of the house is the place to open the shop, the back side of the river to serve as a place to import goods.

The house is built by traditional materials and is made by local carpenters, local mason should have a unique appearance, agility, elegance and show the interaction with the style of ant in the area. On February 17, 1990, Tan Ky was granted a Certificate of National Historical-Cultural Relics.

Hoi An handicraft workshop
The workshop brings together most traditional handicrafts of Hoi An and Quang Nam, such as weaving mats, weaving fabrics, pottery, lacquerware ... Visit the workshop, visitors will find a peaceful landscape of a village image. Vietnamese countryside; Visually witness the skillful hands and excellent skills of artisans, creating fine art and fine craftsmanship. Tourists can take part in the production process of the craft and buy some souvenir items.

Location: No. 9 Nguyen Thai Hoc

More information: There are 21 points to buy new tickets to visit when tourism Hoi An. Domestic guests: VND 60,000 / ticket / 3 points of sightseeing; Foreigners: VND 120,000 / ticket / 6 cultural works. Discount policy: 15 guests are exempted from one ticket; Group of 8 guests free guide; Children under 16 are free to visit. Where to buy: Hoi An Tourist Office.

2. Some attractions far from the city center

Cua Dai BeachCua Dai is a beautiful beach, with fine white sand, clear blue water, small waves and fresh seafood available at low prices. Cua Dai beach in the evening is also great because the beach immense, sparkling under the romantic oil lamps.

Location: 5 km to the east of Hoi An Ancient Town.

An Bang beach
In the An Bang sea, you will feel the wonderful freshness while walking along the sandbank, picking up the sun, watching the beautiful sunrise at dawn on the sea.Location: Cam An ward, located about 3 km east of Hoi An ancient town.

Visiting the Thu Bon River
You can join a boat tour along the Thu Bon River. The two sides of the river have beautiful sand dunes, rice fields, picturesque mountains. Especially, the sunset on the Thu Bon River can cause all visitors to be disturbed.

Location: Depart from the wharf on Bach Dang street, run a section of Hoai river and Thu Bon river.

Kim Bong Carpentry Village
Artisans of Kim Bong Carpentry Village proudly claim that their father had been invited by the Nguyen ruler to build and embellish the citadels, mausoleums. Come to this village, visitors have a chance to admire the process of making many fine art handicraft products.

Location: Located in Cam Kim opposite Hoi An Ancient Town, across the Thu Bon River. From the old town, you only take 10 minutes there by boat.

Thanh Ha Pottery Village
In the 16th and 17th centuries, Thanh Ha was a very prosperous village, famous for pottery and earthenware exchanged throughout the central provinces of Vietnam. The pottery village of origin from Thanh Hoa, after acquiring a technical capital, formed the pottery village as today. The products are mainly used for daily life such as cups, bowls, jars, jars, flower vases, bowls, shapes of animals ... with many styles and colors are very rich and special. lighter than other local products of the same type.

Location: Located 3 km west of Hoi An (30 minutes by boat from the Old Quarter).

Visiting Cu Lao Cham Island
Cham Island consists of 7 small islands: Hon Lao, Hon Khoi, Hon Con, Hon Tai, Hon Dai, Hon Mo, Hon La and Hon Ong. Cu Lao Cham features biodiversity with natural forests, beautiful beaches, coral reefs and many valuable aquatic species.

If you go bush, you can experience the night in Cu Lao Cham, just rent a tent (50,000VND) + pay overnight stay is 20,000VND. Sea Cham island should carefully jellyfish in touch, touch people will rash itchy quite uncomfortable.

Location: Located in Tan Hiep commune, Hoi An city, 18 km east of Cua Dai, about 30 minutes by speedboat from Cua Dai port or by wooden boat departing at Bach Dang wharf. About 2 hours.

Note: Sightseeing by waterway, visitors contact:- Hoi An Waterway Transport Cooperative. Tel: 0510.3861240- Song Hoi Transport Enterprise. Tel: 0510.3861332Hoi An Tourist Office. Tel: 0510.3862715