Hoi An

Mirrored in the poetic Thu Bon River, the little postcard-setting Hoi An is perhaps the most beautiful old town in Vietnam. Not as majestic as Hue or flamboyant as Cho Lon in Saigon, Hoi An with its gentle grace is a big surprise to any jaded mind. Its quiet lanes lighted with lanterns, sleeping old houses and dazzling riverfront restaurants, carry an echo of history and charm.

Hoi An is the first place to record economic and cultural exchange of Vietnam with the outside world. Its architecture features a perfect blend of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese styles. Even westerners will find something familiar while wandering around its historical streets that Marco polo once passed, And despite a more-than-ever amount of tourists, Hoi An remains a “lost in the time” peaceful town with magical beauty that has survived through all ravages of wars and time.

• Hoi An  Ancient Town: Hoi An retains original charm of an ancient international trade port with a picturesque riverside old town. It was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999.
• My Son Sanctuary, is located in the jungle about 55km far from Hoian, is recognized as World Heritage by UNESCO. It was a former place of worship for the Cham emperors between the fourth and fourteenth centuries. My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 70 architectural works.
• Tra Que Village: Take a bike trip to Tra Que Village, the vegetables and herbs basket of Hoi An. Have fun with local farming activities: preparing soil for seeding, fertilizing, watering and picking fresh produce.
• Cua Dai Beach: With blue water and soft white sand, Cua Dai Beach makes a paradise for sun and sea seekers. It is merely 5km from Hoi An ancient town and can be reached by bike