Interesting attractions in the ancient town of Hoi An

Interesting attractions in the ancient town of Hoi An

Being a small town, but Hoi An fascinates travelers by many tourist attractions, beautiful architectural monuments.

1. Japanese Bridge

Bridge - a pearl in the heart of Hoi An, although small but contains many ups and downs under the roof tile yin Yang mysterious. The bridge was built in the late 16th century and is called the Japanese Bridge. In 1719, when Lord Nguyen Phuc Nguyen came here, he ordered for three Lai Lai Vien Kieu. 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 Bon River bordering Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Tran Phu streets.

2. Fujian Assembly Hall

Legend has it that the forerunner of 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 , the house became more brilliant, spacious contributing to the beauty of the ancient architecture of Hoi An.

Location: 46 Tran Phu Street

3. Chaozhou Assembly Hall

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 convention hall is of special architectural value with wood carvings, exquisite wood carvings, elaborate motifs, wooden decorations and beautiful terracotta reliefs.

Location: 92B Nguyen Duy Hieu

4. Cantonese Assembly Hall

The convention was built by the Cantonese Government in 1885. The rational use of wood, stone in the bearing structure, decorative details brought to 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

5. Tran Chapel

Tran chapel (a large family from China immigrated to Hoi An in the 1700s) built in 1802 under the principles of traditional Feng Shui of the Chinese and Vietnamese. Located on a land area of ​​about 1500 m2, Tran chapel in Hoi An has ancient Vietnamese architecture.

Location: 21 Le Loi Street

6. 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 (2nd century AD) to Cham culture period (from 2nd to 15th century) and Dai Viet culture, Dai Nam (from 15th to 19th century).

Location: 13 Nguyen Hue Street

7. Tan Ky House

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, so the locals have a unique look, small, elegant, warm and show the interaction with the ant style. in the area.

Address: 101 Nguyen Thai Hoc

8. Hoi An handicraft workshop

The workshop brings together most traditional handicrafts of Hoi An and Quang Nam such as mat weave, weave cloth, pottery, lacquer ... Visit the workshop, visitors will witness the skillful hand of the technology. creating fine arts and fine art products. Tourists can take part in the production process of the craft and buy some souvenir items.

Location: No. 9 Nguyen Thai Hoc

A sparkling night from Danang to Hoi An

A sparkling night from Danang to Hoi An

If you have not come to Danang, Hoi An (Quang Nam), you will wish to have a chance to visit this place. If you have ever come, you will definitely want to come back.

Danang at night in the light of modern buildings, the bridge over the Han River is romantic. At this place you will feel the youth of a city growing day by day with modern works without losing the poetic, charming perspective.

Han River sparkling with colorful colors in the night

Han River Bridge turns at midnight is always strange, interesting to visitors

Thuan Phuoc Bridge is next to the buildings sparkling light

Contrary to modernism, the development of Danang is ancient beauty, calm of Hoi An. The small streets, old moss, the mossy simple people in Hoi An always give visitors a sense of peace, comfort.

The streets began to light when the sunset was over

The shimmering shops shine down to the Huai River
   

The grandmother, the girl selling flowers lights for visitors

Lanterns with sparkling colors are always the hallmarks of Hoi An

La Hoi is a street that specializes in selling lanterns that became brightly in the night

Foreign tourists are interested in Vietnam rice fields

Foreign tourists are interested in Vietnam rice fields

In April, the rice fields in Central Vietnam are filled with gold in busy harvesting season. There are thousands of foreign tourists to look for countryside tours & learn about the culture of rice in Vietnam.

Many American, French and Australian delegations come to Quang Nam for a bicycle tour to the rice field, enjoying peaceful space in the ancient town of Hoi An.

"It is the third time my wife and I have come to Vietnam to travel, fortunately it is the harvesting season in the Centre," said Josiane, a French tourist. Take a bike along the golden rice field, we feel very happy with the time together.

Australians are passionate about taking pictures of yellow cotton in Cam Thanh commune, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province.

French tourists enjoy pictures of farmers in Duc Pho district (Quang Ngai) harvesting rice. According to many local people, within a week there are dozens of delegations with hundreds of foreign visitors pass by, stop along the National Highway 1A to discover the field & take souvenir photos.

Despite this hardship, the farmer still smiles happily welcoming the delegation from France. "For the first time to experience the countryside, it is more interesting to immerse yourself in the picturesque countryside of Vietnam. Farmers in friendly & hospitable countries make a good impression in our hearts, "said Danique Jansen (Dutch visitors).

Visitors drunk gathering rice from the barrel throughout. "We always see Vietnamese farmers working in the fields, but they are always optimistic, love life, always smile on the lips ... That makes me feel admired," said Yvette Jori (visitors from Netherlands).

After harvesting, farmers in Duc Pho district (Quang Ngai) bunch of straw and stand up drying in the field looks like the "warriors".

One visitor noted the moment that the couple spit in the water.

Australian children learn to slap water in the fields in the vicinity of Hoi An.

Western tourists listen to the guide introducing the culture of rice in Vietnam, about the development process, growing from seed germination seed germs initially sown, spent several months cotton, flowering seeds gold.

After "playing" the peasants, tourists rest in the leaf hut, enjoy the tea made from coconut shells in Vietnam. Upon statistics from the Hoi An People's Committee, from the beginning of this year, an average of 2,000 visitors per month visiting the countryside tour, riding a bike to see the rice field & village.

Explore the journey Hue - Danang - Hoi An by motorcycle

Explore the journey Hue - Danang - Hoi An by motorcycle

Discovering the beauty of Hue - Danang - Hoi An by motorbike is a great experience that the German blogger has been experiencing. How about you? Want to try it?

The perfect trip from Hue to Da Nang and Hoi An

My trip started in Hue. After renting a nice motorcycle at a friendly shop in Hue, we had a great plan to move from Hue to Danang and then to Hoi An. The first section is quite interesting, as we can go through many famous tombs of Hue. Next, we drove down to a fairly new highway, where there were a lot of vehicles on the road. From the beginning of the journey, it was raining heavily, but with the raincoat riding a typical Vietnamese motorcycle, the rain did not make it hard for us.

The attraction on the road to Danang is the Hai Van pass, which is also known as the romantic Cloud Pass - is considered one of the best coastal road in the world. Hai Van Pass is the boundary between the northern and southern climates of Vietnam, with its winding streets, with a bit of fog that makes the scenery look great.

Get started by climbing up the pass!

We were lucky enough to reach the pass as well as the rain had stopped, we also accidentally witnessed the scene of the North-South railway is running. If you do not have the courage to ride a motorbike here, you can choose to take the bus, but the bus will go through the tunnel rather than passing through the pass, so you can not see the great scenery of the Hai Van Pass.

Accidentally caught sight of the train running through the pass

If you go by car through the tunnel, you will not be able to admire this wonderful image.

Surprised by the beauty of Danang

Danang in my opinion is probably one of the most beautiful cities in Vietnam, but many foreign tourists seems not to appreciate the beauty of it. Most people only spend one night in Danang, or go straight from Hue to Hoi An. We spent two nights in Da Nang, and even drove back here after a night of rest in Hoi An. That proves one thing, here with us is a special destination.

The city is not as vibrant as Saigon and Hanoi, but this will be a place where there is a boom in the future of Vietnam. Danang has a lot of good cafes, gourmet restaurants are nicely decorated and the variety of street food. An impressive street of Danang is Nguyen Van Thoai Street, which is often bustling with local food outlets every evening. Chicken and chicken wings served with cold beer here can only say delicious. It is easy to understand why this road has become a favorite destination for locals, and of course I am.

Dragon Bridge - a typical architecture of Danang.

Danang is also a great city to see at night, you will be surprised by the modern light system, which is illuminated nightly on the bridge Han River. A great destination for photographers, want to "hunt" for his shimmering photos. The Dragon Bridge across the Han River is one of the buildings that impressed me, the bridge was built in the shape of a huge dragon, it not only change the color at night but also can spray fire half. I sit here for hours, just to see the bridge. I guess I'll come back here in a the near future.

The beautiful beach is also one of the highlights for the beauty of Danang. At the beach you will be satisfied surfing.

The sea in Danang is an ideal place for surfing

Hoi An - Ancient Town has a wonderful attraction

Just 30km from Danang, Hoi An is our next stop. Before coming to Hoi An, on our route we have to go through a mountain called Ngu Hanh Son. Climbing to this mountain, you will discover many unique caves and impressive Buddhist temples. Climbing to the top of this mountain, you will be able to view the beautiful beaches of Danang.

Beautiful view from Ngu Hanh Son Mountain

One of the temples at the top of Ngu Hanh Son Mountain

When we arrived in Hoi An, this place made us very surprised by its ancient beauty. Unlike Danang is a modern and bustling city, Hoi An is just a small but picturesque town with small shops along the roads, and always crowded with tourists.

Hoi An - A picturesque old town

In Hoi An, you have a lot of great choices to take a break from the ancient style cafes, bars and popular hotels to 5 star resorts. That said, Hoi An is managed very well to be able to preserve its own unique charm.

The beauty of Hoi An

At night, the Old Quarter is lit by paper lanterns. Especially if you come here on the full moon, you will see the image of the Thu Bon River will be lit by colorful lights. The cuisine of Hoi An is also a reason for us to love this old town, remember to enjoy all the delicious local specialties if you visit here.

Japonese bridge, the symbol of the old town

You can see lanterns hanging all over Hoi An.

Last thoughts ...

Our motorbike travel experience from Hue to Danang and to Hoi An was a great experience, although we also suffered a lot of heavy rain. Traveling by motorbike is always my favorite choice, in all types of transport, it gives me freedom and creates more of my most memorable souvenirs. And you know, Vietnam is a perfect place to travel by motorbike.

My favorite place on this trip is Danang, a great surprise. At first we were not so impressed with the place, but the tourist atmosphere with the beauty and freshness of the city charmed me, and I even wanted to stay in this city longer. Because of the sudden love with this land, I guess I have more reasons to come back ...

 

Discover the 'friendliest' tourist destinations in Vietnam

Discover the 'friendliest' tourist destinations in Vietnam

The attraction of tourist destinations is not only due to the attractive natural scenery, but also in the hospitality, the friendliness of the people. Do you know where in Vietnam is called the most friendly destination for tourists? Explore those places!

1. Cu Lao Cham

Cu Lao Cham has long been an attractive destination for both domestic and foreign tourists due to its unspoilt landscape, beautiful natural beaches, abundant flora and especially the friendliness of its people. Situated 18 km from Cua Dai Beach (Annam, Quang Nam), Cu Lao Cham is a group of islands consisting of 8 islands: Hon Lao, Hon Dai, Hon Mo, Hon Khoi, Hon Kho, Hon La, Hon Tai. , Hon Ong. Besides, it also owns a series of beautiful natural attractions, as well as many historical and cultural sites.

A beautiful corner of Cu Lao Cham Island

Not only that, but also the fascinating talk of local guides, the environmentally valuable lessons that people on the island have to offer. Finally, we are reminded of tourists not carrying plastic bags on the island, not taking anything from the sea while swimming and diving. Visitors can easily catch the eyes laughing everywhere and do not find the situation on the island. The friendly environment and the friendly people of Cu Lao Cham make visitors want to return here at least once.

The tourist boat to visit Cu Lao

2. Hoi An ancient town

Hoi An Ancient Town is an ancient city located in the lower Thu Bon River (Quang Nam). It was a busy trading port of the 17th and 18th centuries, where the trade, trading of Japanese, Chinese and Portuguese merchant ships ... Hoi An is also a landmark mark of mixed culture. , is considered a living museum of architecture and urban lifestyle. To Hoi An, visitors can choose to walk, bike or ride on cyclos to discover ancient houses, congregations, shrines bearing traces of the Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese dating from the world. 17th to 19th century.

Japanese Bridge sparkling in the night


Besides the cultural values ​​through the architecture, Hoi An also preserves a rich and diverse intangible culture. The daily life of the people of the old town with their customs, beliefs, folk arts and cultural festivals are preserved. Every night of 14 lunar month, Hoi An old town shimmering by thousands of colorful lanterns. All the bustling cities of Bai Chay, folk games, paintings, drop lights ... Published in noisy noisy, people and visitors slowly drunk watching the sparkling lantern on the street absolutely no electric lights.

Everywhere in Hoi An, wherever you are from, visitors are greeted by friendly eyes, the very smile of the people in the hosts welcome guests. They welcome customers, invite customers to buy souvenirs very polite and courteous. There is absolutely no picture of rowing, begging or clinging to tourists.

Smiling salespeople are a popular image in the old town.

3. Con Dao

Con Dao is an archipelago of 16 large and small islands off the coast of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province. This place is distinguished by its rich diversity of primeval forests, fine white sand and home to the sea turtles, dolphins and beautiful coral reefs. Going to Con Dao, tourists will be pleased to play in the cool water in Dam Trau beach, LoVoi beach, Hon Bay, the coral reefs in Hon Tre, see turtles lay eggs in Con Dao National Park or welcome Shark nose ... and enjoy many specialties and fresh seafood cheap and delicious.

A peaceful and romantic Con Dao

The food and service here from the innkeeper to the staff are very enthusiastic, not raising prices. Con Dao offers visitors peace of mind, peace, a great place for you to shake off worry, sadness.

The smile of a salesman on the island

4. Ly Son Island

Ly Son district, also known as Cu Lao Re, is an island district of Quang Ngai province, including 3 islands: Ly island, Rie island, Be island (isle beach) and Mu Cu island. The island is the remnant of a five-volcanic volcano, formed 25-30 million years ago, Ly Son island enchanted visitors with lush, multi-shaped lava walls and pristine beaches, The magnificence of Hang pagoda, An Hai village temple, Duc temple, Fire Mountain mouth, Historical Hoang Sa - Truong Sa, Spiritual ... In addition to exploring tourism, visitors also have the opportunity to enjoy delicious dishes, strange place of this. In the most prominent can include the salad made of crispy garlic, sweet, strong.

Natural and natural beauty of Ly Son island

Not only is an attractive tourist attraction of the central strip of land, Ly Son Island is also known for its rustic and hospitable people. Come to Ly Son you will always feel the enthusiasm and fun of the people here, despite the harsh weather and life.

Innocent smile of the children on the island

5. Danang city

Not only is the nature favorable for many beautiful scenery, Danang is also a city worth living by the peaceful and peaceful place. Having continuously kept the highest rank in the country in terms of economic development, Da Nang has maintained good security, no beggars, no drug addicts in the community and very rarely a traffic jam occurs. Therefore, when traveling to this city you can comfortably stroll around the city, without fear of robbery as many other large cities.

Dragon Bridge - An impressive project of Danang

Beautiful city of Danang viewed from above