Quaint streets, colourful houses, hanging lanterns and
beautiful pagodas- Hoi An is an appealing town. To unfurl its major
attractions, read on.
Lying on the central coast of Vietnam
is a peaceful town named Hoi An with Chinese temples, rich history and
flavoursome cuisine. Recently, the place has turned favourite and sprung up in
many bucket lists. We definitely know the reason- it is irresistible to not be
fond of this city that boasts a never-seen combination of sightseeing and food.
Declared as the UNESCO World Heritage
Site due to its well-preserved mix of Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese, and French
architecture, the city is a prominent trading port. Tourists like the way this
charming ancient city is packed with a plethora of activities and attractions
that triggers the wanderlust.
However, we have managed to handpick
the top 10 things to do in Hoi An.
Let’s dive in-
Grab your beach towel and head down to
the sand
Beaches are the highlights of the
city. Bang Beach is the popular stretches of beaches that remains untouched by
rapid development. It thus gives you a calm environment that is green and
clean. What you’ll love is the array of beachfront resorts, modern restaurants
and classic bars. Neighbours like the Marble Mountains, Da Nang Bay, and Da
Nang and Cham Island offer stunning views. It is your choice to have a romantic
getaway at villas, join the expedition of scuba diving, swimming,
paddle-boarding, and surfing, or meditate in the surrounding.
Hop around in the Hoi An Old Town
The premium choice of what to do here
is to wander in the old and ancient town. The attractive part of this place is
you would hardly find any commotion and walking on foot is simply easier here.
And the colourful streets lined up by ancient buildings, art galleries, and
little shops are pleasing to see. If you love coffee, you are definitely
dropping at one of the high-rated coffee houses found in every corner. After
the sun has gone down, here is the perfect excuse to dig into something tasty
with the food tour through local cafes, food stalls, markets, and restaurants.
Walk across the Japanese Covered
Bridge
Since you are in the Old Town, one of
the landmarks is the 18th century built Japanese Covered Bridge crossing a
waterway. It is a magnificent piece of Japanese architecture with Chinese
symbols and script on it. The two dogs and two monkeys sculpted on the bridge
symbolises the fact that construction began in the year of the dog and was
completed in the year of the monkey.
Gobble the tasty Vietnamese food
Hoi An is often said as the food
capital of the country and why not, after all, it comes in the top 25
attractive destinations for foodies all over the world. Because not just the
ancient beauty, but the streets are flooded with the stalls of delicious
cuisines too. Besides some amazing restaurants as Morning Glory and Mango
Mango, there are street outlets or small alleys whose menu can set the taste
buds on fire. Find the best Banh My, sip egg coffee, savour street barbecue,
and eat cau lao.
Have a custom-made dress or suit
Feel like shopping? Well, it’s kind of
different here because you can actually get a tailor-made dress or suit for
yourself. There are over hundreds of tailors and they can design quality suit
in a day or two. You might find it reliable that the hotel receptionists and
drivers recommend you a tailor, but we would suggest doing your own research as
this can be a trap where you get a low-quality cloth on the high price.
Otherwise, the tailors who are dedicated and excellent in work are there to
provide 100% satisfaction.
Learn how to cook Vietnamese food
As you eat the scrumptious local food,
the instant instinct would be, ‘How wonderful if I could just cook it!’ Well,
you can carry the little flavour with you back home by taking the cooking
class. There are a handful of tempting cooking tours that are an impressive
blend of learning as well as touring. Few examples include 6-hour vegetarian
cooking class tour and Hoi An Walking Tour & Cooking Class - Small Group.
Explore the city on a cycle
The countryside is all lush and green
and the Hoi An attractions are
picturesque. And to discover these without hassle or the routine hop on and hop
off, the bike and cycle tours are the best. It is the ideal escape from the
tourist trail. Head to Hai Ba Trung street which takes you to the beach, watch
the glimpses of local country life, ride through the village and its rice
paddies and also enjoy the delightful Nui Son Tra peninsula. Do you need one
more reason? It’s free!
Bow down at Phouc Lam Pagoda
Hoi An is blessed with prestigious
temples and pagodas, each offering something different to others. Built at the
end of the 17th century, this Buddhist temple is purely elegant. It is home to
various renderings of Buddha and also has the golden “Buddha as a boy”. Since
it’s a working temple, you can find several monks indulged in prayers and
meditation.
Relax and rejuvenate by the river
Positioned at the mouth of the Thu Bon
River, the Riverside district allows traveller to experience a unique voyage.
With riverfront restaurants, pretty cafes and gorgeous buildings, it probably
becomes a magical trip.
Shop at the Night Market
At night, Hoi An becomes active and
lively. You can have multiple options to do, but before anything, stroll to the
lantern market. It is spectacular and the sea of colours is running through the
30-metre-long long Nguyen Hoang Street. The stalls are filled with lanterns of
different shapes, sizes and colours. The fun doesn’t end here, besides these paper lanterns, you can buy
traditional apparel and silk products. Shop for touristy souvenirs such as
T-shirts, keychains, and fans. Don’t shy away to bargain and steal the best
deals.
Other things to do in Hoi An include
buying Museum tickets, destress and unwind in spas, tour the My Son Ruins,
drink tea at Tea House, visit the heritage home of Quan Thang House, admire the
Fujian Assembly Hall, and snorkel in Cham Island. Do comment how did you feel
holidaying at Hoi An the next time!
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