Hoi An

Hoi An ancient town once a major 16th century SE Asian trading port, is a melting pot of history, culture and architecture.

The preserved old town, declared a World Heritage Site in 1999 is hugely popular with visitors to Quang Nam province. Architecturally the town embodies a blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, French and Portuguese architecture. Traditional houses line the streets of the old town, many of which now play host to boutique art galleries, traditional tailors, and some of Vietnam’s best restaurants.

WHEN TO VISIT

  • Warm weather all the year round.
  • Dry season is from February until July with lots of sun and warmth.
  • June to August has the highest temperatures
  • February to April has low rainfall and comfortable temperatures
  • September to January is the rainy season
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PLACES OF INTEREST IN AND AROUND HOI AN

My Son Sanctuary. Is located about 60km from Hoi An. Out of the 225 Cham vestiges in Vietnam, this is one of the most prominent and significant centers of major SE Asian Hindu shrines, with 71 catalogued monuments and 32 epitaphs – the content of which is still being studied.
Opening times – 06:30-16:30 daily. Entry ticket 60,000 VND

 

Thanh Ha Pottery Village. Is located about 3km from the ancient town center. It is still a thriving pottery village dating back the 15th century
Includes the Terracotta Park and Museum open daily – 08:30-17:30

Tra Que Organic Vegetable Village. The village, named after a sweet-flavored herb cultivated in this area, is located north east of Hoi An old town. Centuries ago, it was an important stopping point for boats sailing down the De Vong river from/to Da Nang. This agricultural community supplies vegetables and herbs to most of Hoi An’s food outlets and markets.

Cham Island. Made up of a group of 8 islands off the coast of Hoi An

Ha Noi

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Sapa

The region is home to 8 ethnic minorities: H’mong, Dao, Tay, Gia, Muong, Thai, Hoa and Xa Pho. Travel to Sapa from Hanoi by overnight train to Lao Cai and then by road to Sapa town or...

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Ha Long

Ha long is in north east Vietnam on the Gulf of Tonkin in Quang Ninh Province. The capita is Halong City and the area is most famous for Ha Long bay (which means descending dragon) which was...

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Ho Chi Minh City

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Con Dao Island

And it remained a prison colony until the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. Old prison buildings exist as a small museum tracing the island’s history. The Con Dao group of 16 islands is on...

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Da Lat

Da Lat is a hillside town which is a popular retreat for both Vietnamese and international visitors. It is capital of Lam Dong province. It is 306km north east of Saigon and 1,049km south of...

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Phu Quoc Island

Phu Quoc Island is a Vietnamese island off the Cambodian coast and 50km from the Vietnamese mainland. PLACES OF INTEREST AND ACTIVITIES Phu Quoc National Park. More than half of the island...

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Nha Trang

It is the capital of Khanh Hoa Province and is about 450km north of Saigon and 1,200km south of Hanoi. WHEN TO VISIT Nha Trang has a tropical climate with a long dry season Dry season:...

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Da Nang

The city originates from the Champa kingdom which was established in 192 AD. Now it is Vietnam’s 3rd largest city by population plus with a wonderful stretch of beaches and resorts. It is...

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Hue

 It is located on the banks of the Perfume River, which flows through many beautiful areas. Best time to visit is October to March when the temperatures are comfortable. July and August is...

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