Where in the world could remain
such a ancient beauty after nearly 300 circles of the four seasons? It is Hoi
An – the famous Old Town in Mid Southern Vietnam.
Located on the banks of the
poetic Thu Bon River, in central Quang Nam province, 30 kilometers south of Da
Nang, Hoi An ancient town is an Eastern oriental classic captivation. With the
strategic location on the banks of the great river, with one seaside border
(East), it used to be one of the major trading centers in Southeast Asia during
the 16th century due to the early western trader occupying period.
Whoever coming to Hoi An could
not deny that it is favored by nature. With the
typically tropical weather, Hoi An is comparatively warm especially during
the entire year, and can be classified into two main categories namely wet and
dry seasons. The daily temperature rises beyond 70o F reaching mid 60o F
especially during the nighttime. Travellers should really take a journey here
and enjoy Hoi An weather!
Coming here, tourists can see a
series of old-architectured lanes and houses with nearly 100% cristinely left
from their initial buildings with moss-grown walls, deeply plain roofs, old
furniture in their cristine past arrangment etc. These diverse cultural
influences from Japanese, Chinese, Indian remain visible today. It's a
testament to the town's trading roots.
When coming to Hoi An, tourists
should not miss some of the great festivals of Hoi An, among which is Full Moon
Festival, held on the 14th of every lunar month, one night before the full
moon, when the Old Town becomes even more festive than usual, active and
marvellously decorated with colorful lights and lamps along every lane. Another
one is the Mid-Autumn Festival - held on the 14th of the August lunar month.
Last but not least, the "lantern festival", the most enchanting and
special one of Hoi An, which is typically demonstrated with all colorful
hanging cloth and paper lanterns on the 15th of every lunar month switched on
altogether while all electrical equipment is off, leaving the Old Quarter
bathed in the warm glow of colored silk, glass and paper lanterns.. A
sparkling, romantic and mysterious view is opened, stimulating anybody’s
curiosity and eye feed! 
In Hoi An, delicacies are
plentiful and particularly tasty and cheap. For example, one of the most
popular one - Cao Lau, a dish of rice noodles somehow closer in texture to
pasta. It is the water used to make it, being collected from a special well in
the city. The noodles are topped with slices of roast pork, dough fritters, and
lots of fresh herbs and veggies. You should try one of these, or else you will
soon regret! Let’s see, you are sitting on stools, eating a bowl of Cao Lau with wooden chopsticks, and sipping the ice cold "White Coffee with
vinamilk"! This is really an interesting adventure!
Especially, The 14th day of the lunar month is a Buddhist day of
worship. Hoi An residents place offerings of food and incense on their
ancestral altars and visit one of Hoi An's many pagodas. The scent of incense
and the sounds of people singing add to the town's enchanted atmosphere.
Visitors will get a rare glimpse into another era – the very far away period of
our ancestors.
Places to go and Things to do in
Hoi An?
Since Hoi An is an old Town, its places of interest are of full
historically classical meaning and image. Hoi An symbol, the most popular
remnant is the Japanese Covered Bridge, on the west end of Tran Phu Street. The
bridge was constructed in the early 1600's by the Japanese community. Tourists
should spend time on visiting Quan Cong Temple, Musium of Culture… Many ancient
style - oriented architects come here to have a direct look into the ancient
houses of the town, among which are Phung Hung House, just west of the Japanese
Bridge, Quan Thang House, or Tan Ky House. The design of the houses show how
local architecture incorporated Japanese and Chinese influences. Cantonese
Assembly Hall (Quang Dong), has a calm courtyard with ornate statuary. You
could take a peek at the half-hidden back yard and its kitschy pastel dragon
statues. Hokien (Fujian) Meeting Hall (Phuc Kien) and Chinese All-Community
Meeting Hall (Trieu Chau), are also spanning the block. If you are Buddhist,
there are a lot of pagodas to visit. Ong Pagoda, Quan Am Phat Tu Minh Huong
Pagoda, etc. are premium places to get in.
Nowaday, Hoi An is also known as a shopping paradise that attracts
tourists towards its wonderful souvenirs, handicrafts, antique pieces, silk
materials and art paintings.
Besides that, some interesting
destinations other in Hoi An as Tra Que vegetable village, the eco-tourism
destination ect are also the amazing destinations attract visitors both
domestic and international.
Hoi An Town - an awesome
destination to discover the culture and the nature. Are you ready to take a
ideal journey in Hoi An with Asia Charm Tours?
Please kindly contact us for the detail:
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Head office: 20 Dao Duy Tu, Hanoi, VIETNAM.
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Hoi An Old Town – An Ancient Beauty Of Vietnam
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July 12, 2016
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