Hoi An Ancient Town – World Cultural Heritage

05/27/2022

Hoi An Ancient Town – World Cultural Heritage

Being one of the busiest ancient cities in Vietnam, with a unique architecture that reflects the long-standing cultural activities of Vietnamese people in previous centuries, Hoi An today is not only a place to preserve ancient beauty but also an attractive destination for domestic and international tourists when visiting Vietnam.

1. Where is Hoi An Ancient Town?

Hoi An is an ancient town located in the lower Thu Bon River, in the coastal plain of Quang Nam province, about 30km far from the south of Danang city.

The Ancient Town is encapsulated in Minh An ward with an area of only about 2 km² with a very special terrain in the style of a chessboard that is characterized by short and narrow roads, running winding, horizontal and vertical, causing people to meet each other in any way.
It is recognized as an exceptionally well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century, its buildings and street plan reflecting a blend of indigenous and foreign influences.

When should you travel to Hoi An?

February to April: Around this time, the weather in Hoi An is especially cool and pleasant. Very suitable for those who want to come here to relax.

May to July: This is the time near the end of the dry season in Hoi An, the weather is great for you to go to the beach and Cu Lao Cham. This is also an ideal time to travel to Hoi An, the weather is suitable for sightseeing activities.

October to December: If you want to experience the feeling of sailing in Ho An old town, come here at this time. Because this is the beginning of the rainy season in Hoi An and the old town is submerged in water, so people have to travel by boat. But if you travel at this time, make sure your travel plans will be hampered by the rain. So think twice before coming to the place at this time.

How to get to Hoi An?

By planes:

Hoi An is located in Quang Nam but the nearest airport is in Danang (Hoi An is 30km from Danang). Currently, airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar, Vietjetair all operate routes from Hanoi to Da Nang. If you want to buy cheap tickets, you should book about 3 to 6 months in advance.

By train:

• From Hanoi, there are train routes to Da Nang (North-South route), fares range from VND 400,000 to VND 1,200,000 depending on the train type and seat type. It takes about 14 hours to travel from Hanoi to Danang by train. Going from Hanoi, you can also choose a stop at Tam Ky station (Quang Nam), then take the car to Hoi An.

By bus:

• you can book a bus ticket from Hanoi to Hoi An with us, we will pick you up at your hotel. Depart everyday at 18h30 take about 15 – 17 hours by sleeper bus

From Danang to Hoi An:

• The most convenient means of transport from Danang to Hoi An are motorbikes and buses. You can rent a motorbike in Da Nang for 120.000 VND / day or rent a private car.

• By Bus: About 20 minutes, there is a bus route to the town departing from Danang bus station. The latest route is at 17h50 every day, the ticket price is 20.000 VND / person.

Places to visit in Hoi An:

Assembly Hall of Fujian (Kim An Pagoda): 46 Tran Phu, Hoi An
Cau Bridge (Japanese Bridge, Vien Kieu hybrid): Hoi An ancient town center
Museum clusters: Museum of folklore, museum of Hoi An cultural history, museum of trade ceramics, Hoi An, Sa Huynh cultural museum, etc.
Clusters of ancient houses: Quan Thang ancient house, Tan Ky ancient house, Phung Hung old house …
Traditional performers, handicraft production workshops and traditional music instruments, legendary walls at Hoang Van Thu Street, alley wells….

What to eat in Hoi An?

Although Hoi An Ancient Town is small, its culinary culture is extremely rich. Here are some delicious dishes and addresses for you to enjoy when coming to this special place:

As a tourist city, especially attracting foreign tourists, the destination does not lack comfortable hotels, right in the city center, the price is quite high, but it is difficult to have empty rooms. You should book at least 2 months in advance to get a good price. In the high season, if you book late, you can find rooms far from the center such as at Huynh Thuc Khang street, the section near the bus station, Thai Phien street.
Or you can book a homestay if you want to save money and experience the daily life of the people in Hoi An.
Hopefully, the above useful information will help you have interesting experiences in the Ancient Town. Currently, TripAsean is having tours to Hoi An with super attractive incentives. You can check at the website www.tripasean.com or contact us at via whats app: (+84) 942 935 386 for more information.